The On Shore Experience - River Cruising

THE ONSHORE EXPERIENCE - RIVER CRUISING

An Emerald Cruises river cruise provides the perfect platform for new experiences. Every port of call introduces a wealth of culture and an excursion almost every day brings the most fascinating destinations to life.

Your group can explore up to five European countries or navigate the Mekong between Vietnam and Cambodia, enjoying visits to UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites, taking part in special EmeraldPLUS experiences and embarking on a selection of EmeraldACTIVE excursions.

Your group will have the opportunity to discover the romance of the Rhine, to taste the port in Porto or to delve into Asia’s fascinating military past in Ho Chi Minh City, all at no extra cost.

Included Excursions

With a different port of call almost every day, the Emerald Cruises journey planners have handpicked an array of diverse shore excursions designed to introduce your guests to each destination in detail. Whether they’re travelling in Europe or Southeast Asia, guests can expect an excursion almost every day of their itinerary, in the form of small group tours to bustling cities, historic fortresses and ancient temples, all hosted by local English-speaking guides.

Enjoy hosted wine tastings

EmeraldPLUS

Uncover hidden gems off the beaten track during a programme of extra special authentic EmeraldPLUS adventures, designed to take your group into the heart of local culture. In small groups, guests will attend social events with locals, take guided tours of illustrious landmarks and taste test delicacies. On board in France, EmeraldPLUS will welcome Top Chef finalist Fabien Morealle for a once-in-a-lifetime, exclusive Provençal evening, as well as local bands and craft workshops throughout their cruise. Those sailing the Mekong will dine at Hanoi’s KOTO not-for-profit restaurant, receive a blessing from a Buddhist monk and attend the famous Cambodian Circus, Phare.

Take to the water on a canoeing excursion

EmeraldACTIVE DiscoverMORE

For guests seeking a more active experience, EmeraldACTIVE gives them the opportunity to see a destination from a different perspective. Take to the streets of Vienna on two wheels as part of a group cycling tour, hike through the vineyards of France and even take a canoe out for a paddle in Portugal. On board, a specialised Activity Manager will hold a range of daytime classes, such as yoga and Pilates, all completely free of charge. Our journey planners have created these optional excursions to enable your group to see and do more. Available at an additional cost, these special immersive DiscoverMORE experiences present guests with further opportunities to really get to know more about an area’s natural beauty, history and culture. Visit Avignon’s UNESCO World Heritagelisted Pont du Gard or attend a fishing class along the Rhône. Peruse Vienna’s illustrious Schönbrunn Palace, taste the wines of renowned Portuguese vineyards, and uncover ancient secrets of Vietnamese cuisine during a cooking class in Hoi An.