EMERALD RIVER CRUISE
Destinations
Discover the Magic of River Cruising with Emerald Cruises
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Europe’s most breathtaking rivers with Emerald River Cruises. Known for style, comfort, and value, Emerald Cruises offers an all-inclusive experience that blends luxury with adventure.
Explore Stunning Destinations: Sail along the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Douro, and Mekong Rivers, discovering Europe and beyond.
A fairy tale landscape: Explore Medieval castles, from ruined remains to long-standing fortresses.
Hearty Bavarian cuisine: Savour succulent bratwurst, snack on tasty pretzels, and enjoy a stein of beer.
Itineraries
The Danube journeys through the very heart of Europe, calling in at some of the world’s most elegant, vibrant and influential cities. Multiple capitals, including Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and Belgrade sit along the course of this beautiful waterway.
Explore modern and quintessential Holland on a glass-top canal boat cruise through Amsterdam, before sailing through the countryside and witnessing traditional windmills. Enjoy a guided walking tour of magnificent Cologne and the juxtaposition of ancient Koblenz, continuing upstream to Heidelberg. Soak up Strasbourg’s beautiful architecture and visit Freiburg a Black Forest destination.
Enjoy the splendour of the Danube at Christmas time with this mini itinerary. Experience the majesty of Budapest, uncover the eastern charm of Bratislava and wander the twinkling festive markets of Vienna.
A vibrant celebration of all things quintessentially Dutch, Amsterdam’s winding canals and a trip to Keukenhof Gardens are the perfect start to your river cruise. View traditional windmills en-route along the river towards Cologne, where a guided excursion will introduce you to its Gothic cathedral. Discover even more of archaic Germany in Koblenz and Heidelberg, before crossing the border into Strasbourg and concluding in the enchanting Black Forest.
Information about the ship
Why sail on an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship?
At Emerald Cruises, your enjoyment comes first. Every aspect of our superb Star-Ships is designed around you, from the contemporary accommodation and social spaces to our crew’s attentive level of service. Sail with small cruise ship experts.
Award – winning luxury
Our fleet of European Star-Ships are your home away from home, boutique floating hotels that provide guests with luxurious surrounds, a wealth of amenities, and unique innovations such as our indoor pool that transforms into a cinema space on selected evenings.
Small ship river cruising expertise
Emerald Cruises specialise in providing a small cruise ship experience. You’ll notice how measured guest numbers, an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, and the purpose-driven design and layout of our Star-Ships offer you a comfortable and luxurious European river cruise experience.
In the heart of the action
Our Star-Ships are custom-designed to sail the rivers they voyage along. This allows our fleet to dock in the heart of fascinating European cities, meaning you’ll enjoy a more in-depth cruise that takes you closer to the action.