Another river cruise line
has jumped on the Burma
bandwagon, with preregistrations
now open for
departures in 2014 and 2015.
APT and partner AmaWaterways have
announced a newly built ship, AmaPura,
will start joint operations next November on
Myanmar’s Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy) River.
Itineraries of ten and fourteen nights make
up the operator’s new program in the country.
Two APT-only sailings are also planned for
Australian travellers in February & April 2015.
Debra Fox, APT’s general manager marketing,
said it was “exciting times” to be exploring one
of the world’s most secretive, mysterious and
fascinating places.
“It’s a unique and spellbinding destination
and one that has previously been out of reach
to the Australian travelling public, therefore
we are anticipating high demand and would
encourage guests to pre-register their interest
early,” she said.
“We’re looking forward to helping our
guests explore this fascinating destination in
depth while enjoying the all-inclusive luxury
signature style that is synonymous with an APT
river cruise.”
Fox pointed to a centuries-old culture and
the variety of architectural marvels and sacred
sights in Myanmar as among the features that
will appeal to more travellers from Australia.
The itineraries cover the country’s highlights,
such as the “Golden City” of Mandalay, the
2,200 temples of Bagan, Mount Popa and
colonial Yangon (Rangoon).
The 56-passenger all-suite AmaPura will
combine modern and traditional designs, with
a pool, spa, restaurant, lounge and bar.
All suites have a French balcony, full balcony
or twin balconies and deluxe bathrooms.
Full details of itineraries and pricing will be
made available in January.
To pre-register your interest before the
brochure release, call 1300 278 278.
