Small Ship Expedition Cruise Travel Tips
We are very excited for you to set sail with us very soon. Below are a few key bits of information you will want to know before departing on your ocean adventure.
Ship Embarkation & Disembarkation
While You Are Travelling With APT
Dining
All meals on board your cruise are included. Meals are served in the dining room in a single sitting. Reservations can only be made once onboard the ship.
Note: No table reservations can be made at the main restaurant.
Vegetarian and Gluten free can be catered for – but please inform us of any dietary requirements well in advance of departure.
Dress Code
For excursions casual, comfortable clothing and flat shoes are recommended. Your luggage should include a breathable windproof/waterproof jacket, warm jumper, warm hat, hat with brim and walking trousers/shorts. It is also advisable to pack several smart casual outfits for evenings and a more formal clothing for the Welcome Dinner or if you are planning an evening at the theatre.
Laundry
Laundry service is available onboard. Price lists will be available in your suite. Note, select suites do have complimentary laundry service, you can check your suites inclusions here. Guests are not permitted to bring their own iron onboard the ship for safety reasons.
Daily Itinerary
Get an idea of what to expect on a day aboard an APT Europe cruise, view an example itinerary below. Note this is only an example and itineraries vary daily tour-to-tour.
Morning
7:00am: Breakfast at the restaurant or pool deck (weather permitting)
9:00am: Embark on a guided tour. In many ports, a range of sightseeing options will be on offer
Afternoon
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch in the restaurant or on the pool deck (weather permitting)
1:30pm: Enjoy free time to explore indepdently, or join one of the Expedition Team for a presentation in the Theatre
3:00-4:00pm: Afternoon tea in the Lounge
Evening
6:00pm: Join your Expedition Leader in the lounge for a recap and briefing on our plans for the following day
7:00pm: Dinner in the restaurant, followed by a crew show. Not to be missed!
Returning to Australia
Souvenirs
Find out more
For a more extensive guide to your trip, you can read Small Ship Excursions, which covers everything from onboard amenities to your destinations climate and currency.