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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise

Founded in 2013 as a division of Scenic, Emerald Cruises, formerly known as Emerald Waterways, offers a luxurious cruising experience on the rivers of Europe and the exotic waters of Southeast Asia, as well as ocean yacht cruises in the Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Red Sea. Emerald Cruises is known for its great river cruise deals, specifically in Europe. Speak to one of our advisors today and build your Emerald Cruises holiday.

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Emerald Cruise Ship Deals

Enjoy The Emerald Cruises Star-Ship Experience

Emerald
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Munich to Passau Passau Linz & Ceský Krumlov Melk to Weissenkirchen Vienna Vienna to Bratislava Budapest
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,995
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Nov
VISITING: Munich Regensburg Passau – Engelhartszell Dürnstein - Krems Vienna Bratislava Budapest
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,695
Emerald
Departure: Jun to Nov
VISITING: Amsterdam Utrecht Nijmegen Koblenz Bernkastel Cochem Rüdesheim Mainz Kehl / Strasbourg Breisach / Colmar Basel
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,645
Emerald
Departure: May to Nov
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Koblenz Ludwigshafen / Heidelberg Kehl / Strasbourg Breisach / Freiburg Basel
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,745
Emerald
Departure:
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Miltenberg / Wertheim Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk / Dürnstein Vienna Bratislava Budapest
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,895
Emerald
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Porto Porto – Pinhão Pinhão – Vega de Terrón Vega de Terrón – Salamanca Pocinho – Régua Régua
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,749
Departure: December
VISITING: Porto Entre-os-Rios Régua Pinhão
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,295
Emerald
Departure: Mar to Oct
VISITING: Lyon Chalon-sur-Saone / Beaune Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Arles / Marseille
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,195
Emerald
Departure: Jul to Oct
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City Sail Cho Gao Canal Ben Tre Sa Dec / My An Hung Geing Island / An Long Tan Chau / Vietnam / Cambodia Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Angkor Ban Angkor Ban / Peam Chi Korng Peam Chi Korng Disembarkation to Phnom Penh
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,846
Emerald
Departure: Aug to Sep
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi – Halong Bay Halong Bay Halong Bay – Hanoi Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Sail Cho Gao Canal Ben Tre Sa Dec – My An Hung Gieng Island – An Long Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh – Angkor Ban Angkor Ban – Peam Chi Korng Peam Chi Korng Disembarkation – Siem Reap Siem Reap Depart Siem Reap
AVG PER PERSON* £ 4,987
Emerald
Departure: Sep to May
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi / Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay Halong Bay – Hanoi Hanoi – Danang / Hoi An Hoi An Hoi An – Hue Hue – Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Ben Tre Sa Dec – My An Hung Gieng Island – An Long Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh – Oudong – Koh Khsach Krao Koh Khsach Krao Disembarkation – Siem Reap Siem Reap Depart Siem Reap
AVG PER PERSON* £ 5,436
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Nov
VISITING: Porto Porto – Pinhão Pinhão – Vega de Terrón Vega de Terrón – Salamanca Pocinho – Régua Régua Porto-Lisbon Lisbon
AVG PER PERSON* £ 3,235
Emerald
Departure: May
VISITING: Porto Porto – Pinhão Pinhão – Vega de Terrón Vega de Terrón – Salamanca Pocinho – Régua Régua Porto – Lyon Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune Lyon Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Arles – Nice
AVG PER PERSON* £ 6,168
Departure: May
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Miltenberg – Wertheim Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,499
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Sep
VISITING: Frankfurt – Mainz Rüdesheim Koblenz Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg Rastatt – Baden-Baden Kehl – Strasbourg Breisach – Colmar Basel
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,775
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Sep
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Miltenberg – Wertheim Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk – Dürnstein Vienna Bratislava Budapest Kalocsa Vukovar Belgrade Golubac – Donji Milanovac Vidin Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Giurgiu – Bucharest Bucharest
AVG PER PERSON* £ 9,085
Departure: Apr to Sep
VISITING: Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk – Dürnstein Vienna Bratislava Budapest
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,499
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Sep
VISITING: Budapest Kalocsa Vukovar Belgrade Golubac / Donji Milanovac Vidin Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Giurgiu / Bucharest Bucharest
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,545
Emerald
Departure: Mar to Apr
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Rotterdam The Hague Antwerp Arnhem Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,925
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Lyon (EMBARK) Chalon-sur-Saone / Beaune Lyon Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Arles / Nice Nice
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,765
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Lyon (EMBARK) Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune Lyon Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Arles – Aix-en-Provence Aix-en-Provence Aix-en-Provence – Nice
AVG PER PERSON* £ 3,165
Emerald
Departure: May to Oct
VISITING: Nice Arles Avignon Viviers Tournon Lyon Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune Lyon (DISEMBARK) Paris
AVG PER PERSON* £ 3,145
Emerald
Departure: May to Oct
VISITING: Marseille Arles Avignon Viviers Tournon Lyon Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune Lyon - Basel Breisach Kehl – Strasbourg Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg Koblenz Cologne Amsterdam
AVG PER PERSON* £ 4,640
Emerald
Departure: December
VISITING: Phnom Penh – Koh Khsach Krao Oudong – Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Cross Vietnam/Cambodia Border – Tan Chau – An Long Gieng Island – My An Hung Sa Dec – Cai Be My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,395
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Madrid Porto – Pinhão Pinhão – Vega de Terrón Vega de Terrón – Salamanca Pocinho – Régua Régua Porto
AVG PER PERSON* £ 3,163
Emerald
Departure: Jan to May
VISITING: Siem Reap Siem Reap / Peam Chi Korng Angkor Ban / Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Crossing Vietnam-Cambodia Border Tan Chau An Long / Gieng Island My An Hung / Sa Dec Ben Tre Cho Gao canal / Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
AVG PER PERSON* £ 3,893
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Trustpilot Reviews

What to Expect From Emerald Cruises

Emerald River Cruise

We were looking to book a river cruise in France. Crui.se were advertising an Emerald river cruise, I contacted them and spoke with Rebecca who was very efficient in providing a number of deals to consider. We chose the one that suited us best and Rebecca arranged the cruise quickly and efficiently. Would recommend crui.se. Martin

Martin Strachan

Cruising in France.

Emerald Cruises
Star-Ships

Emerald Cruises operates a fleet of 9 award-winning Star-Ships, known for their sleek design, innovative features, and exceptional service. Offering a contemporary cruising experience with spacious suites, excellent dining, and a relaxed atmosphere, they provide a truly memorable journey through Europe.

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Emerald Dawn

Emerald Destiny

Emerald Harmony

Emerald Liberte

Emerald Luna

Emerald Radiance

Emerald Sky

Emerald Star

Emerald Sun

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Explore with Emerald Cruises

Discover Europe and Southeast Asia from the luxury of our award-winning Star-Ships, a serene sanctuary with breathtaking scenery as your constant companion. Spacious, innovative, stylish – that’s the Emerald Cruises difference.

EmeraldPLUS – Closer to the Destination

Explore a deeper appreciation of different cultures and enjoy local hospitality with Emerald Cruises unique EmeraldPLUS experiences. Meet families and share home-hosted meals, enjoy private tours of iconic locations, and savour the best cuisine at the hands of a celebrity chef.

Fine Dining

Experience Emerald Cruises’ exceptional cuisine with menus that showcase regional and local dishes. Enjoy informal buffet style, Al Fresco, and multi-course dining options with wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.

A Voyage of Discovery

Explore new worlds and uncover stunning scenery, discover different cultures, and experience the taste of regional cuisines on an Emerald Cruises Adventure. Be our guest.

Style your own Cruise

Discover Emerald Cruises’ exceptional range of spacious suites and staterooms with choices for all passengers and, always with an en-suite and river view.

Emerald Cruises, a Different Level of Service

Discover Emerald’s award-winning service with attention to detail that makes our cruises the best in the business.

Emerald Cruises River Travel – A Unique Way to See the World

Explore the world’s most famous waterways and discover the unique difference of river travel with Emerald Cruises’ unparalleled excursions and EmeraldPLUS experiences.

Going Solo

Discover the excitement of luxury solo travel with Emerald Cruises, including tailored options for individual travellers and exceptional itineraries with EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE.

Reasons to
Cruise with Emerald Cruises

Picturesque Panoramas

Enjoy some of the finest scenery in Europe and beyond. Insightful shore tours and excursions bring the river view to life – that’s the Emerald Cruises difference.

Insightful Itineraries

Shape your river cruise experience with three shore programmes offering something for everyone. Tailor your voyage of discovery with a choice of EmeraldPLUS experiences, create your own itinerary with active or sedate with the EmeraldACTIVE programme and take advantage of the option to add Emerald Cruise’s famous DiscoverMORE tours to your trip and really scratch beneath the surface (at an additional cost).

Award-winning Small Ships

Each vessel in the Emerald Cruises fleet is fully equipped with every modern convenience and an array of amenities but also features unique characteristics that make every voyage distinctive and individual. Enjoy classic riverboat style with luxurious suites and staterooms, spacious public areas, and an intimate small-ship feel on which Emerald Cruises has built its reputation.

Fine Dining

Enjoy gourmet dining at the hands of our skilled chefs. Daily menus reflect the very best of local produce, and traditional menus are accompanied by a diverse wine list with vintages specially selected for every meal. Vegan and vegetarian options are available daily, with tailored dishes for those with allergies or on a restricted diet.

Reviews From Emerald Cruises Customers

‘Fantastic Experience. Great Value’
“We did the Jewels of the Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel. The Emerald staff is top-notch, and everyone is there to make sure you have a great time. The food and wine were excellent as well. The tours were good, and we saw a lot in a short time – I recommend taking the electric bikes out during your free time. We had a panoramic room which was very nice and comfortable.”

Sheila S

‘Emerald River Cruise – Budapest to Amsterdam’
“Absolutely the best holiday ever. We totally enjoyed everything on this river cruise – our room, the food and wine, the tours, our free time, and the staff were amazing. There was nothing we did not love on this 15-day river cruise, and whether you are looking for an active holiday or just want to relax, you can do as much or as little of the organised tours as you want. I can’t tell you how fabulous it was docking in a new town or city every day.”

Karen C

‘A Dream come true!!’
“This was our first river cruise, and it was amazing. We have been on several sea cruises and didn’t know whether a river cruise would compare, but it did. Emerald is a great company with superb service. We were on the Emerald Star, and there was nothing about it I would change or improve. Food, venues, tours, service, staff, cabin…. everything was five-star. We will certainly be booking again with Emerald – they really have thought of everything.”

Carol R

Emerald Cruises River Cruises
FAQs

I have a restricted diet for medical reasons. Can Emerald Cruises adjust their meals to suit my requirements?

All cuisine on the Emerald fleet is prepared fresh every day, so our gourmet chefs can easily accommodate special diets. We also offer vegan and vegetarian options. Just let us know your requirements when you make a reservation.

Does Emerald Cruises have a commitment to sustainable cruising?

Emerald Cruises aims to leave as small a footprint as possible with an enviable sustainability agenda created in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We have an unwavering dedication to responsible tourism and protecting rather than exploiting the locations we visit.

Are visitors allowed on board Emerald Cruises ships?

Visitors may board Emerald Cruises cruisers at port stops, but they will need clearance first from the reservations team, who must complete the necessary paperwork. Any guests who join you on board will be required to pay for food and drinks consumed on the ship.

What clothing should I pack for an Emerald Cruises River Cruise?

Casual clothing is always the way to go with comfortable footwear. Check out the likely climate for your cruise dates with our helpful reservations team. Emerald also has a dedicated dress code guide, which provides more detail. There is no requirement to dress up for dinner, which is usually relaxed and informal, although some guests choose to do so for the Welcome and Farewell Dinners.

Do I need vaccinations to travel with Emerald Cruises?

Your GP can advise of any vaccinations required for your specific health status and destination. The NHS website has helpful information about the vaccination protocols for different countries and up-to-date details on Covid-19 protection.

Explore, enjoy, and relax with Emerald Cruises

Sail with the leading, award-winning small-ship cruise company on a voyage of discovery on the world’s most famous rivers. Enjoy all the facilities and amenities of a much larger vessel without high passenger numbers in a luxury and tailor-made environment dedicated to the ultimate river experience. Experience cruising the Emerald Cruises way and never look back.

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