APT Tour & Cruise Reviews
The 475 APT Tour & Cruise reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with APT. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
The 475 APT Tour & Cruise reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with APT. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
Thank you Jemma for arranging our trip. Had a great time and APT certainly treated us well, attention to detail all the way!! We will do another river cruise in the future, probably France!
Already thinking of my next cruise with APT 10
Magnificent Europe
Sandy Owen, WA, Australia, Mar 2018
People have asked me what was the highlight of my trip and my answer was I didn’t have a favourite as it was all fabulous in different ways. Each country was unique and there was always something amazing to see. As I was travelling on my own, it was a very safe way to go, and I am already thinking of my next cruise with APT.
Usually we travel independently, organising all details ourselves, so going on a trip that was organised for us was a bit of a leap. The trip was faultless - the food was wonderful, the upgrade that Hannah secured for us was absolutely unbelievable - wonderful cabin with the chance to lay in bed and watch the world go by.
The staff were helpful read more and kind. We are used to doing things at our pace which is a lot faster than the tour guides but I understand that there were older people on board who would not be able to keep up a normal pace, but it was still a bit frustrating to shuffle around. We especially enjoyed the hikes. It was organised the best way it could possibly be done to cater for the diverse age groups and mobility of the passengers.
The tours were educational and the free time was appreciated. It was a wonderful experience, the passengers were a great group and we even got invited to the Captain's Table on the last night.
The staff were helpful read more and kind. We are used to doing things at our pace which is a lot faster than the tour guides but I understand that there were older people on board who would not be able to keep up a normal pace, but it was still a bit frustrating to shuffle around. We especially enjoyed the hikes. It was organised the best way it could possibly be done to cater for the diverse age groups and mobility of the passengers.
The tours were educational and the free time was appreciated. It was a wonderful experience, the passengers were a great group and we even got invited to the Captain's Table on the last night.
We were looking for a holiday that gave us all the sights and also provided a high level of comfort. We were very impressed with Sandy (our Tour Director) and Ron (our Driver). Sandy was a fountain of knowledge and had everything well organised. The tour was excellent in that we stayed at premium accommodation. Whatever we requested we were provided read more with... in other words this holiday for us "ticked all the boxes"! Also we are very impressed in the way that Hannah from Global Journeys handled all our bookings and coordinated everything!!!
What a fabulous holiday! Everything was thought of - from tours to teas!
APT are a very well organised operator focusing only on the satisfaction of holiday makers. We were on the move from day one but had the option to have quiet time if it suited. Many memories of cities, culture and history!
APT are a very well organised operator focusing only on the satisfaction of holiday makers. We were on the move from day one but had the option to have quiet time if it suited. Many memories of cities, culture and history!
Travel with APT in India was well organised and interest filled. We arrived in southern India in Kochi and explored the Kerala Backwaters. We then flew to Jaipur and spent the remainder of our time in Rajastan. The hotels were sensational and the food amazing. The colour and chaos appealed to me. Our guides were excellent, especially in Rajastan. He read more was well organised, knowledgeable and fun.
In Myanmar we cruised on the Irrawaddy on the RV Samatha. It was wonderful to see life along the river as we travelled along. The staff on the RV Samatha are wonderful. Our guides were also knowledgeable and friendly. We got an insight into Burmese life and politics. Bagan was a highlight.
In Myanmar we cruised on the Irrawaddy on the RV Samatha. It was wonderful to see life along the river as we travelled along. The staff on the RV Samatha are wonderful. Our guides were also knowledgeable and friendly. We got an insight into Burmese life and politics. Bagan was a highlight.
Relaxing trip taking in the sights and life of The Mekong 6
Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights
Joanne & Frank, WA, Australia, Feb 2018
Wonderful service and booking experience with Georgie and team at Global Journeys, Thank you!
The 8 Day Mekong River Cruise was enjoyable and relaxing. A good mix of on shore excursions and relax time to enjoy the scenery. RV Amalotus is very comfortable, the staff and crew were very friendly and nice to see that they enjoy working on the ship. read more The food and drinks were good quality and plentiful. Shore excursions were well organised with very knowledgeable local guides. The overall cost of cruise a little pricey as excursions were not extravagant. Overall a very enjoyable holiday.
The 8 Day Mekong River Cruise was enjoyable and relaxing. A good mix of on shore excursions and relax time to enjoy the scenery. RV Amalotus is very comfortable, the staff and crew were very friendly and nice to see that they enjoy working on the ship. read more The food and drinks were good quality and plentiful. Shore excursions were well organised with very knowledgeable local guides. The overall cost of cruise a little pricey as excursions were not extravagant. Overall a very enjoyable holiday.
Antarctica - you must visit and soon and no better than with APT and Ponant. The ship was first class, the meals delicious and plentiful and the ‘free’ bar tempting. As a small ship, the Le Lyrial catered for the varied passenger list, all of whom were easy to liaise with and share experiences.
The expedition, yes expedition and not a holiday, was read more challenging for some as the twice daily zodiac trips to the mainland involved a dressing up/layering against the cold and somewhat difficult landings (no warm water and soft white sand). The naturalists, experts in a variety of animal, plant, mammal, fish fields, made the trip. Their enthusiasm in their fields excited the passengers to enjoy and learn while away. A visit to Port Lockroy, the British Antarctic station is a bonus. My only concern was pre-expedition in Buenos Aires where several meals were missing, something not encountered with our previous APT trip in Europe.
Global Journeys, our travel agent, were delightful and promptly helpful.
The expedition, yes expedition and not a holiday, was read more challenging for some as the twice daily zodiac trips to the mainland involved a dressing up/layering against the cold and somewhat difficult landings (no warm water and soft white sand). The naturalists, experts in a variety of animal, plant, mammal, fish fields, made the trip. Their enthusiasm in their fields excited the passengers to enjoy and learn while away. A visit to Port Lockroy, the British Antarctic station is a bonus. My only concern was pre-expedition in Buenos Aires where several meals were missing, something not encountered with our previous APT trip in Europe.
Global Journeys, our travel agent, were delightful and promptly helpful.
Excellent Trip. APT and Global Journeys were great! 3
Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery
George & Chithralekha, NSW, Australia, Jan 2018
APT provide excellent tours. We had a great time! The booking experience with Madeline at Global Journeys was perfect - better than booking with a local travel agent.
The Ponant cruise of Antarctica was excellent. Efficient management of daily tours by zodiacs to fascinating locations. Pristine environments and wildlife. Food, service and accommodation on the ship was also wonderful.
The land component in Peru was a delight as well. Of course we expected to be impressed by Machu Picchu, but there was so much more. read more Our wonderful local guide, Juan Jose, was full of info about Maras, Moray, the sacred valley, Cusco, and so very much more.
Our only niggle was the convoluted flights between different legs of the trip. Spent too much time waiting in airports! We started our trip in Buenos Aires and before we left from Cusco we had been on five internal flights. Also did not like being restricted by APT to using only Latam to get to South America. Other travellers used different airlines! Overall the cruise and land component of the trip were excellent, just a couple of things with APT were a bit iffy.
The land component in Peru was a delight as well. Of course we expected to be impressed by Machu Picchu, but there was so much more. read more Our wonderful local guide, Juan Jose, was full of info about Maras, Moray, the sacred valley, Cusco, and so very much more.
Our only niggle was the convoluted flights between different legs of the trip. Spent too much time waiting in airports! We started our trip in Buenos Aires and before we left from Cusco we had been on five internal flights. Also did not like being restricted by APT to using only Latam to get to South America. Other travellers used different airlines! Overall the cruise and land component of the trip were excellent, just a couple of things with APT were a bit iffy.
We had an amazing trip. Beautiful breathtaking scenery, wonderful interaction with the fauna (penguins, seals, whales, orcas), visiting historically significant sites, Port Lockroy, Danco Island, as well as experienced experts as guides and superior accommodation aboard the Ponant cruise expedition ship Le Lyrial. APT and Global Journeys assisted in read more making this a once in a life time memorable experience.
Whilst all sites were outstanding, the cruise to Antarctica and Machu Picchu were by far superior.
The cruise was excellent with the ratio of staff to fellow travelers just about one to one.
The cruise was excellent with the ratio of staff to fellow travelers just about one to one.
This was the holiday that simply had it all. Great accommodation, fabulous food and brilliantly coordinated tours and activities. We enjoyed every part of this holiday. We were very well looked after by the crew of the AmaVenita from Cruise Director Daniella and Hotel Manager Marcel, these two (assisted by their great staff) were fun and entertaining, read more yet highly professional. It is hard to know how any other cruise director and hotel manager could have done a better job, but we hope to find out in the future. Thanks also to Hannah from Global Journeys for working through our options with us.
Revisit Vietnam & Explore Cambodia 4
Best of Vietnam and Cambodia
Graeme & Betty-Anne, QLD, Australia, Nov 2017
Our last trip to Vietnam was in 2003, so it was interesting to see the changes and to re-look at Vietnam nearly 15 years on. The combination of Vietnam from south to the north linked with Siem Reap and a river cruise back to our starting point, was a good overall journey, starting with a small group and building numbers as others linked in along the trip.
Myanmar - Maybe a country of great problems but a top venue to tour 4
Graham & Lois, New Zealand, Oct 2017
We are very experienced travelers often to intrepid destinations. Our Irrawaddy River cruise was right up there with the best. Very happy but impoverished people who get on with life with a smile on their faces. Conditions and pollution really third world. They appear to be unaware of events in other areas of the country. Have been basically under Military read more rule for so long most know nothing else to compare it with.
Recommend Myanmar as a tourist destination if you don't mind seeing what real life can be like. River cruising was a way to experience this without the possible problems of land travel.
Recommend Myanmar as a tourist destination if you don't mind seeing what real life can be like. River cruising was a way to experience this without the possible problems of land travel.
The APT Amsterdam to Budapest cruise on the AmaBella is expensive, but provides passengers with a wonderful experience of life along the Rhine, Maine and Danube Rivers. The meals and accommodation on board are probably equal to other river cruise ships, but APTs Signature Tours: dinner at Namedy Castle, rail trip to Salzburg on the Majestic Imperator read more and classical concert at the Palais Liechtenstein are what sets APT apart. The onboard staff were excellent, all shore excursions ran like clockwork, with informative and friendly guides. This trip should not be missed. It is truly a memorable experience.
Incredible Tour 4
Debbie & Colin, QLD, Australia, Sep 2017
This tour was fantastic. It was a big group but that didn't matter. Every city we visited had something unique and interesting about it. It took a while before we saw some really good fall colour but when we did we couldn't stop being amazed by it. The accommodation was mostly amazing, as were the meals. Our tour guide, Lisa was one of the most read more amazing tour guides we have ever had. She took great care of us and was very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour.
We loved every moment of our African tour with APT, from the moment we booked with Global Journeys, to our flight home with Singapore Airlines, and everything in between. Highlights for us included the game drives at Kirkman's Kamp where we saw the Big Five several times over, the 2 nights spent on the luxurious Zambezi Queen along the Chobe River, read more and our Devil's Pool experience in Zambia, where we swam out to the edge at the top of the Victoria Falls. It was lovely to share our journey with a group of like-minded travellers and a tour guide who ensured our days were well organised and trouble free. Even on the longer travel days, there was always a game drive or a special dinner to look forward to. This trip is certainly up there with the best holidays we've ever had!
Great Interesting Tour 2
Debbie & Colin, QLD, Australia, Sep 2017
We had a great time on this tour with a small group of 13. Our itinerary had to be changed because of a hurricane but the alternative itinerary was wonderful and very well organised by APT. We appreciated APT's foresight in keeping us safe by avoiding the bad weather. Washington and New York were our favourite cities and we would like to spend time read more there one day. All the hotels except one were of exceptional quality as were most of the provided meals.
Everyday was a highlight 1
Horizontal Falls and Kimberley Complete
Terry & Kaye, Vic, Australia, Aug 2017
Our Kimberley trip was amazing. We had an Excellent group of traveling companions who got on really well and all were fit enough to take part in all the activities. The accommodation and meals were first class and our guide was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. We thought all the young people who worked at the eco lodges were first rate. Everyday read more was a highlight.
Our only regret was that we didn't have enough time in Broome to actually see or experience Broome, apart fro Cable Beach. We didn't even get to see beyond the resort there either, or to enjoy what the resort had to offer. With the benefit of hindsight, we should have gone a day earlier, or flown directly to Broom from Melbourne rather than via Perth, as others did. Going via Perth took up a day each way, instead of just 5 hours each way. I would think people should be advised of this.
Our only regret was that we didn't have enough time in Broome to actually see or experience Broome, apart fro Cable Beach. We didn't even get to see beyond the resort there either, or to enjoy what the resort had to offer. With the benefit of hindsight, we should have gone a day earlier, or flown directly to Broom from Melbourne rather than via Perth, as others did. Going via Perth took up a day each way, instead of just 5 hours each way. I would think people should be advised of this.
