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.
We felt special on this tour, a nice touch! 6
Essence of the Kimberley
Jane Rosenthal, New Zealand, Jun 2014
Probably my only comment is that although this is a 9 day trip, in reality it's 11 days, since it begins at 6am and ends after 5pm. It would be honest, and helpful, to maybe note that 'additional days may be required, before and after' or something to that effect. My understanding is that APT picks up at only 3 hotels in Broome. If we were given read more a list of those 3, perhaps we could have chosen which one. The Cable Beach Resort, however, was very nice (albeit, expensive). I certainly would have chosen to have been at a resort that had a direct pickup. APT, and our guide, Kat, were extremely competent. t was obvious they do many trips, but we felt special on this tour. A nice touch!
Enjoyed the tour immensely, Global Journeys were a pleasure 1
Rockies Odyssey and Alaska Cruise
Darrel Warby, Australia, Jun 2014
Enjoyed the tour immensely, found dealing with Georgie at Global Journeys a pleasure. Although we never met face to face she was always very helpful and answered any questions promptly. Not a complaint but a suggestion - Leaving Sydney (at airport by 6.00am) in the morning and flew direct to Canada arriving early morning (again approx 9 am Canada Time) read more we were then transferred by limo (very nice) to our hotel. On arrival we were told that our rooms would not be ready untill at least 2.00 to 3.00pm due to rooms not being vacated till 12.00 noon and then cleaning etc had to be done. After a long 14+ hour flight, a room to at least freshen up on arrival would have been very much appreciated. Note: We were not the only people on tour with this same problem, but as you can imagine after flying for such a long time and then having a meet with the touring party that evening it made for a very tiring first couple of days.
I am completely won over 1
Earle Boyd, Australia, Jun 2014
Had my doubts about how many castles you could watch go by with a glass of wine in your hand. I am completely won over. A marvelous cruise, excellently organised, very meticulous and approachable tour director (Balazc.) Excellent food, excellent service in all areas of the ship. Good entertainment, pace to suit all passengers and interesting local read more tours. All crew extremely helpful and friendly. Tips included in the price takes the pressure off Aussies who are usually uncomfortable with tipping. I thoroughly enjoyed & would recommend.
Everything was taken care of and organised well
A pleasure from beginning to end 5
Kenneth Williams, Australia, Jun 2014
We travelled with APT to Canada/Alaska, and our tour guide and driver inspired such confidence that we could just sit back and soak up the magnificence. There were no problems and even the weather was perfect. This wasn't the cheapest of tours, but we felt it delivered everything it promised and the experience was a pleasure from beginning to end.
Cruise exceeded all our expectations 2
Magnificent Europe with Prague
Jackie & Alec Hooper, Australia, May 2014
Our holiday was amazing. The boat cruise exceeded all our expectations. The professionalism of our APT tour leader, and the crew in general was faultless. There was just the right amount of activities and free time. Plenty of opportunity to explore alone or make new friends. We especially enjoyed the guided bike rides. We were very happy to have taken read more the post boat trip visit to Prague, although it was somewhat an anticlimax. In retrospect, I wish we could have spent more time in Budapest. We were also very happy with Global Journeys. You helped us save money on our initial quote, then responded to all our requests promptly, helping us with our holiday planning. We would definitely use Global Journeys again.
Would I do another APT Tour, unlikely 1
Rockies Odyssey and Alaska Cruise
Kim Hopkins, Australia, May 2014
Did the APT Gems of the Rockies and Alaskan tour in May 2014. Hotels.. good. Coach - the worst ever - no legroom, a disgrace for APT. Tour Guide was aggressive, no patience with passengers, when she got off the coach she did not bother to wait for all the group - very Poor. Would I do another APT Tour, unlikely.
Thanks to Yvonne, our experience with Global Journeys was excellent. You saved us money and kept us up-to-date. Friends who used another travel agent received less information. We were impressed with the APT organisation and our tour guide was excellent. The accommodation was just THE BEST. The Rocky Mountaineer was also great. We all agreed that it read more was good doing the train at the end of the land tour as by then we needed a change from sitting on the bus and we had fun as a group as by then we had got to know each other. Our tour guide also preferred to do the tour in this direction. We enjoyed the cruise too but were disappointed to find that we were just one of 4 cruise boats in port each time so Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan were full of tourists - but that is something beyond the control of GJ or APT.
We have travelled on Holland America's sister company Princess ships. In comparison Princesses service and staffing were far in excess of what was offered on Holland Americas Zuiderdam.
River cruise was enjoyable, faultless booking experience 1
Magnificent Europe
Wayne Frazer, Australia, May 2014
River cruise was enjoyable, food delicious and service excellent. Bar staff did a great job as did the room attendant. On board cruise director Marion was fun and informative and organized tours ran smoothly. Booking experience with Global Journeys was faultless.
Very well organised and very enjoyable 2
Van & Anh Vu, Australia, May 2014
It was very well organised and very enjoyable tour from the time we touched down at Beijing Airport to the time we flew out of Shanghai. Accommodation, food and services on the Yangtze Explorer were excellent. Our Tour Director, Phyllis, was very professional, efficient, friendly and attentive; we could not wish for a better tour director or a better read more local tour guide in Shanghai.
APT truly know how to look after you 6
Magnificent Europe with Prague
Catherine Russell, Australia, May 2014
The whole experience of river cruising was great. It allowed you to see the best parts of each place you visited. I could not fault APT, they truly know how to look after you. The tours were great and organised really well. Thank you Yvonne for all your help.
Many thanks to Global Journeys and in particular Yvonne for handling the booking for our recent trip. Every inquiry was answered promptly and all our requests acted on. We had a wonderful time away. The week we organised in Paris prior to joining the APT tour was everything we could have wished. Once we moved to the APT Paris Hotel we were looked read more after like special guests. Herbert our Tour Director was with us right through to Budapest, his care, knowledge and organisational skills were excellent . Helena took us onto Prague and made sure we enjoyed the city she also escorted us to the airport for our flights home. Our experience of APT was 100% satisfaction. Our boat 'Amadante' was excellent, 141 passengers, the staff and freshly prepared meals were first class. All local guides were very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The tours were excellent. We certainly recommend APT and Global Journeys for a holiday of a life time.
Quite happy with our tour, a few issues though 7
Rockies Odyssey and Alaska Cruise
Lyla Beeldman, Australia, Apr 2014
Thank you to Hannah for arranging our trip so competently and always with a smile. A true asset to your company. Thanks dear Hannah, we will always remember you with gratitude. The APT tour was well arranged, our Tour Director Brad and driver Bill were both wonderful, efficient, very friendly and helpful. Kudos to them both, they made the trip fun and read more organised everything for us. The biggest disappointment for us was the food on the Westerdam, most often bland, under seasoned, served lukewarm, not enough options for Vegetarians. The glossy descriptions on the menu bore very little resemblance to the actual dish served, often ingredients listed were missing. For seasoned travellers, with mature palates, the food resembled that served at an RSL or Food Court in a Shopping centre. I gave HAL detailed feedback on this aspect, it would be helpful if APT could follow up. This is the one reason we would not consider another cruise with HAL.
The road tour was good for the most, some not so good points: VIA Rail was far below our expectations, cabins were tiny, especially the Singles. The meals were less than fair. The long road journeys between Lake Louise and Sun Peaks and Sun Peaks to Whistler were way too long, both Sun Peaks and Whistler have very little to offer between a late afternoon arrival and early morning departure. It was a short stroll, dinner and bed. I realise there is little in the way of overnight stops on this route, but these two days were a waste. The Sun Peaks hotel was the worst of all hotels in the itinerary, we had some housekeeping issues and the dinner that night was a complete disaster. Overall, we were quite happy with our tour, if the points mentioned above had not occurred, it would have been a far better experience. We are from the Travel/Hospitality industries and travel extensively, throughout the world. The criticism above is genuine and we hope will be taken as such and efforts made to improve the experience for future travellers. Thank you.
The road tour was good for the most, some not so good points: VIA Rail was far below our expectations, cabins were tiny, especially the Singles. The meals were less than fair. The long road journeys between Lake Louise and Sun Peaks and Sun Peaks to Whistler were way too long, both Sun Peaks and Whistler have very little to offer between a late afternoon arrival and early morning departure. It was a short stroll, dinner and bed. I realise there is little in the way of overnight stops on this route, but these two days were a waste. The Sun Peaks hotel was the worst of all hotels in the itinerary, we had some housekeeping issues and the dinner that night was a complete disaster. Overall, we were quite happy with our tour, if the points mentioned above had not occurred, it would have been a far better experience. We are from the Travel/Hospitality industries and travel extensively, throughout the world. The criticism above is genuine and we hope will be taken as such and efforts made to improve the experience for future travellers. Thank you.
Heads are still spinning from this amazing holiday 3
Eastern Canada, Rockies Odyssey and Alaska Cruise
Carol & Peter Hyde, Australia, Apr 2014
We would thoroughly recommend the 29 Day Eastern Canada, Rockies Explorer and Alaska cruise which we have just completed with APT. It was more expensive than most holidays that we have been on, but as far as value for money it could not have been better. The accommodation, meals, included activities and service was first class all the way. We saw glaciers, read more whales, snow capped mountains from a helicopter, views of Victoria from a sea plane and the list goes on. It was when we were having a Bailey's at 9.30am on the Rocky Mountaineer Gold Class train that we realised that we were definitely on a special holiday. We booked our trip through Global Journeys, and would definitely recommend them to friends, and we would use them again. The information that we were given, and the prompt replies for our questions were all very much appreciated, and our documentation was all in order and on time. Our heads are still spinning from this amazing holiday, so our thanks go to APT and Global Journeys for putting it all together.
Scenery is excellent and accommodation first class 2
Rockies Explorer and Alaska Cruise
Bruce & Cheryl Robertson, Australia, Apr 2014
The scenery is excellent and accommodation is first class but you do pay for it in the cost of tour. The Rocky Mountaineer first day is a long one so be prepared for approx. 11 hours on the train. The cruise to Alaska was impressive.
Would recommend the experience to anyone 1
Magnificent Europe
Paul & Judith Kerr, Australia, Apr 2014
Fabulous trip. Would recommend the experience to anyone, and have already praised APT and Global Journeys to friends, family and acquaintances for providing such a great product in the competitive travel market. Our thanks especially to Hannah for her prompt, courteous and professional manner interspersed with some welcoming humour. A breath of fresh air.
More than we expected or could have wished for 1
Magnificent Europe
Paulina & Robert Wynne, Australia, Apr 2014
We had a wonderful time. The APT cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam was more than we expected or could have wished for. Our accommodation at the Sofitel Budapest was luxurious as we were fortunate to receive an upgrade to a suite with a view of the river, the Chain bridge and the castle on the hill. Absolutely beautiful!
This was a great tour! 1
Barry Green, Australia, Apr 2014
This was a great tour! Hannah was extremely easy to deal with and reasonably responsive to any questions that we had to ask. All travel arrangements went smoothly and everything was as we were hoping it would be. A big thank you to Hannah for her help in making our trip a very enjoyable time.
We had a wonderful time 1
Hong Li, Australia, Apr 2014
Our thanks must go to Hannah for organising our trip. Everything was taken care of and ran well. We had a wonderful time. We are looking forward to booking our next trip with Global Journeys again.
