In March the brand-new Travelmarvel Vega completed her maiden voyage on the Danube River from Budapest through to Bucharest.

Not only has it been over two years since the last time the APT Travel Group had a ship cruising the European waterways, this first Travelmarvel cruise of the year marks two other special milestones for the company as well.  This departure is the maiden voyage for the brand-new ship Travelmarvel Vega, and it is the first ever Balkans cruise for the brand.

Commenting on the much-anticipated return to cruising, APT Travel Group CEO David Cox said;

“Without doubt, this is one of the most exciting and celebratory days for the company in a long time. After the last couple of years, it is so great to have such positive travel news. We are so proud of our new Travelmarvel ships and pleased to have Vega the first of the three on the waters this month with her sister ships, the Polaris and the Capella set to sail soon. We can’t wait to welcome our guests back on board so they can experience Travelmarvel’s brand-new contemporary river ships themselves as they explore Europe’s waterways.”

The three new state-of-the-art and spacious contemporary river ships feature suites and staterooms across the three decks. Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom, personal climate control, luxurious linen, ample storage, TV, safe and mini-fridge. Suites also include electric slide-down windows that open to a French balcony. Multiple social areas with abundant space and greater access to fresh air enable guests to enjoy the scenery in comfort.

In celebration of the RETURN of River Cruising Travelmarvel is offering incredible offers on its much-anticipated Europe program for 2022. (2023 departure dates also available).

European Gems, 15 Days from Budapest to Amsterdam starting from $4,995 per person, twin share with fights included.

Reflections of the Rhine & Main, 8 Days from Amsterdam to Nuremburg starting from $1,595 per person, twin share

Delightful Danube, 8 Days from Nuremburg to Budapest starting from $1,695 per person, twin share

Also ask your BDM about specials for Solo Travellers, with no solo supplement on selected 2022 departures.

These great offers are available for a limited time only – valid to 31 July 2022 or until sold out.

Additional information

TRAVELMARVEL BRAND-NEW RIVER SHIPS: Leading the charge are Travelmarvel’s own contemporary river ships, the Polaris, Capella and Vega. The state-of-the-art and spacious ships will traverse the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, featuring on Travelmarvel’s flagship 15-day European Gems river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, or Budapest to Amsterdam.

Guests can also choose to spend three nights in Paris before their cruise, with a further three nights in Prague after disembarking the ship. The same journey can also be booked in reverse. Additional voyages aboard these contemporary river ships are also available throughout the Balkans, while land journeys in Eastern Europe, as well as Italy and the Alpine region can also be added to a European Gems departure.

Suites and staterooms are available across three decks on each contemporary river ship. All feature en suite bathroom, personal climate control, luxurious linen, ample storage, TV, safe and mini-fridge. Suites also include electric slide-down windows that open to a French balcony. Multiple social areas with abundant space and greater access to fresh air enable guests to enjoy the scenery in comfort.

More ship details here

Travelmarvel’s Europe Product Manager Rochelle Jonson-Deak has a wealth of experience planning European itineraries and is excited about the new and enhanced experience available to guests, thanks to the new contemporary river ships.

“A couple of years’ worth of restrictions has led to us valuing our freedom more than ever. It’s time to get back out there and explore, and what better way to do so than aboard one of our beautiful new river ships, sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers” Jonson-Deak says.

“With barista coffee in the morning and delicious options served at every meal on our European Gems cruises, our guests are always fuelled for adventure. An Irish-style pub in McGeary’s Bar, the Alfresco Lounge and the Sky Deck Terrace & Bar are all fantastic settings in which to unwind and catch up with fellow guests during their voyage.”