March 2025 to December 2026
Central & Eastern Europe • Southern France • Portugal
Your luxury river cruise experience
Left: Panoramic of Budapest, Hungary
Bottom: Luis Bridge and Douro River, Porto, Portugal
Luxury river cruising with the experts
Emerald Cruises are proven boutique cruising experts. Our award-winning fleet of luxury Star-Ships are perfectly sized for navigating the continent’s legendary waterways, with space for up to 180 guests on board.
Our innovative custom-built Star-Ships dock in the heart of local towns and villages, perfectly balancing your time on board and onshore. You’ll enjoy more time to explore each location with our inspiring range of handcrafted excursions and an authentic taste of life along the riverbanks of Europe.
1. On board luxury
An Emerald Cruises Star-Ship is your home away from home, a boutique floating hotel on Europe’s waterways that provide you with luxurious surrounds. Thoughtfully designed down to the finest of details, each of our eight Star-Ships possess unique innovations and characteristics, while all boast a wealth of amenities, refined public spaces, indulgent suites and staterooms and contemporary interiors.
As you cruise the rivers of Europe, life on board our luxury Star-Ships promises the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. From world-class cuisine and blissful spa treatments to a heated indoor pool that seamlessly transforms into an evening cinema*.
2. First-class service
From the moment you book your cruise to when you step aboard, you’re in good hands with Emerald Cruises. Our passion, dedication, and expertise are evident, and our exceptional levels of service are reflected throughout the entire Emerald Cruises experience.
From our seasoned captains to exceptional onboard chefs, a team of attentive and dedicated crew members ensure that you receive the utmost care. With our wealth of local knowledge, your helpful cruise director will be with you every step of the way, assisting you with any queries that may arise.
Emerald Radiance on the Douro River dos not have an indoor pool/ cinema; instead, there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.
Top: Horizon Bar & Lounge (artist’s impression)
Left: Emerald Liberté passing by La Voulte-Sur-Rhône
Right: Enjoy Personal Service
3. Private Sanctuary
Your stylish suites and staterooms will become your private sanctuaries of peace and relaxation on board, with all the amenities you’d expect from a luxury hotel. Whichever category you choose, you’re assured of a comfortable and restful getaway, indulged with ESPA luxury toiletries, the finest linens and a combined flat-screen HDTV and infotainment system. Influenced by contemporary design trends, all our suites feature an innovative balcony system, to fully enjoy the spectacular river views unfurling before your eyes, and the spectacular Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite boasts a separate bedroom and lounge area.
4. Generous inclusions
Emerald Cruises ensures everything on your journey is taken care of. Once aboard, there’s no need for you to think about transfers, airport taxes or port charges or gratuities. As you cruise Europe’s mesmerising waterways, enjoy a wealth of generous inclusions that deliver exquisite dining experiences. These include complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany your lunch and dinner, exceptional service from an English-speaking crew and bicycles on board†. Additionally, our immersive itineraries are designed to highlight all that this wonderful region has to offer.
5. Luxury cruising experts
As award-winning specialists in luxury cruising, we take you deep into the heart of each destination for a unique and memorable river cruise. The design and layout of our custom-built Star-Ships provide the perfect setting from which to admire Europe’s network of iconic rivers.
Enjoy the extraordinary Emerald Cruises lifestyle, where measured guest numbers create an intimate ambiance and sense of space and our excellent staffto-guest ratio offer a more personalised service while on board.
†Bicycles are subject to availability on a first come, first served basis. They are not available on the Douro River due to the terrain.
Left: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship reception
Top: On board yoga
Bottom: Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Lounge
Introducing Emerald Astra: Our new shining star
An exciting new chapter in Emerald Cruises’ stellar journey begins with the introduction of Emerald Astra, which perfectly complements our multiple award-winning European fleet.
Emerald Astra will feature in our inspiring collection of handcrafted 2026 itineraries, cruising through the heart of central and eastern Europe, France and Portugal alongside our eight other luxury Star-Ships.
From ancient Greek and Latin origins, the word Astra translates as ‘Star’, and Emerald Astra promises to be a true shining star among our stylish boutique Star-Ships – the seventh to sail the mesmerising Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
With its sleek exterior plus some unique new enhancements, Emerald Astra also features the signature on board features our guests have come to expect from a luxury river cruise. Enjoy innovative facilities such as a pool that magically transforms into an evening cinema, world-class amenities and contemporary design and decor.
The same size and design as our other European Star-Ships sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube, Emerald Astra will also carry no more than 180 guests, ensuring you’ll revel in Emerald Cruises’ intimate cruising lifestyle and elevated level of personal service and comfort.
Celebrating a decade of extraordinary success, Emerald Astra is part of the beautiful evolution of Emerald River Cruises. Ever-evolving, our entire fleet of European Star-Ships that sail all seven featured rivers – the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône, Saône and Douro – will undergo a refresh with a new upgrade and enhancement programme. As you cruise these legendary waterways, look forward to stunning furnishings and artworks, technological innovations, additional expansive spaces and so much more.
Whether you choose to embark upon a voyage on board Emerald Astra in 2026, or any one of Emerald Cruises’ much-loved Star-Ships, your magical river cruise through this wondrous continent now offers an even more unforgettable journey.
Top: The new Emerald Astra Star-Ship (artist’s impression)
Left: Emerald Astra’s Horizon Bar & Lounge (artist’s impression)
Right: Reflections Restaurant
EmeraldDISCOVERY
Our EmeraldDISCOVERY programme ensures you see the best of each destination, with hand-picked itineraries featuring included excursions on every cruise.
Our carefully curated EmeraldPLUS experiences immerse you in the local culture with guided tours, personal interactions with the locals, and unique events. If you like things to move at a slightly faster pace on your luxury river cruise, join our EmeraldACTIVE experiences. From guided hikes to canoe excursions, you’ll get a remarkable new and authentic perspective on each destination.
You’ll also have the opportunity to select from our discretionary DiscoverMORE excursions, designed to inspire. On an Emerald Cruises river cruise, personalise your days onshore — you could be exploring a quaint medieval town one day and then feasting on regional epicurean delights the next.
Included Excursions
All our wonderful itineraries include an array of curated trips hand-selected by our journey planners. Conducted in small groups and at no extra cost, expect wonderfully insightful and immersive excursions under the guidance of a local expert almost daily.
EmeraldPLUS
EmeraldPLUS excursions immerse you in the authentic life of a destination. Relish coffee and cake hosted at a local family home, or marvel at World Heritage-listed landmarks on an in-depth tour.
EmeraldACTIVE
If you’re seeking a more active experience on our river cruises, join an EmeraldACTIVE adventure. Embark on a guided hike or cycling tour on one of our complimentary bicycles to explore the stunning landscapes. Or join our on board fitness activities.
DiscoverMORE
Delve even further into the local culture with our DiscoverMORE experiences, available at an additional cost. Enjoy an exclusive evening concert amid a breathtaking Baroque palace or savour a port tasting in a centuries-old wine estate — our DiscoverMORE menu is not to be missed. See website for details.
Top: Onshore bicycle tours
Left: Guided tour of Heidelberg, Germany
Right: DiscoverMORE Viennese concert, Austria
EmeraldPLUS
Our included EmeraldPLUS programme provides a rare insight into what makes each wondrous destination tick and is sure to be a highlight of your itinerary.
Once-in-a-lifetime events, guided tours, and in-depth interactions with local communities are just some of the activities you can look forward to.
Enjoy private concerts in historic buildings, getting acquainted with locals in their bustling markets, or experiencing exclusive performances on board.
These extra-special excursions and activities help you uncover rare sights and authentic, hidden gems that you might not have otherwise discovered.
Whatever enchanting European waterway you choose to sail — be it the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône, Saône or Douro rivers — you’ll find a selection of unforgettable EmeraldPLUS experiences and excursions.
Guests sailing on our Enchantment of Eastern Europe itinerary will be invited into the home of a Croatian family to enjoy a home-hosted lunch of regional delicacies. We’ll also be welcoming a diverse selection of talented musicians, all eager to celebrate their culture through performance.
On our Secrets of the Douro itinerary, you’ll be swept up by the energy of a traditional Tuna Music band whilst touring Salamanca, and by the craftsmanship of a mosaic tile lesson in Régua.
And, on the Sensations of Lyon & Provence itinerary, the culinary talent of esteemed chef Fabien Morreale is sure to amaze as he hosts a special evening celebrating Provençal cuisine.
Left: Home-hosted afternoon tea with a family in Bratislava
EmeraldACTIVE
If you prefer things to move at a faster pace, our included EmeraldACTIVE experiences will bring a new perspective to every destination. Explore rolling vineyards, riverside boulevards, or the cobbled backstreets of a historic port with our active experts leading the way.
If you choose to discover a destination at your leisure, our Star-Ships have several bicycles† available to use, while every suite and stateroom is equipped with walking sticks to assist you on hikes.
There are also plenty of EmeraldACTIVE experiences on board to keep you active and engaged in holistic wellness, from morning yoga and Pilates classes on the Sun Deck to aqua aerobic sessions in our indoor pool††. Explore the alluring rivers and see things from a different angle.
Those sailing on the Danube Delights itinerary can join a small group to follow the path of the Danube or Inn rivers by bicycle. On the Secrets of the Douro itinerary, walk the famed steps of The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego, one of the main pilgrimage churches in Portugal. Or, on the Splendours of Europe itinerary, take in the mesmerising panoramic views in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge on a hike to the Niederwalddenkmal monument. Travelling on our Sensations of Lyon & Provence itinerary, you’ll be able to take to the waters with guided canoe tours bringing you up close to one of the great riverways of Europe.
Activity manager & wellness coach
Our wellness team have become an integral part of life on board our Star-Ships, beloved by guests and earning considerable acclaim on the independent review website: Cruise Critic. Our activity manager and wellness coach work closely with the cruise director to enhance your EmeraldACTIVE programme, incorporating a range of daytime on board activities such as fitness classes, along with onshore guided bicycle and hiking tours, and canoeing excursions.
Our team are also on hand to host on board evening entertainment, from lively quizzes to cabaret and disco nights*.
†Bicycles are subject to availability, allocated on a first come, first served basis and are not available on Emerald Radiance sailing the Douro River.
††Emerald Radiance does not have an indoor pool, instead, there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.
*Activities vary depending on your Star-Ship.
Top: Guided bike tour of Cochem, Germany
Left: Enjoy a kayak excursion on the Douro River Right: On board aqua aerobics class
The freedom to explore
If you’re looking to explore even more of the Continent’s rich cultural tapestry, our extra-special DiscoverMORE excursions have been designed to grant you rare insights and a wealth of immersive experiences that venture beyond the ordinary travel encounters.
Available at an additional cost, DiscoverMORE optional tours complement our extensive daily included excursions, as well as our EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE programmes. Highlighting the gems of each destination, our enhanced experiences can range from private classical music performances and guided tours of centuriesold palaces and castles, to learning all about a region’s renowned wine-making heritage.
We’d advise you to book before you travel to ensure you secure your place on your chosen activities. See our website for full details.
Plus, we take care of everything With Emerald Cruises, so much is included:
■ Return flights from a choice of UK airports with no-fly options on selected itineraries
■ Airport transfers to and from your luxury Star-Ship
■ Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
■ Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
■ Complimentary water restocked daily
■ ESPA luxury toiletries on board
■ First-class service from an English-speaking crew
■ Included excursions almost every day
■ EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE experiences and activities
■ Knowledgeable local guides
■ Wi-Fi on board
■ Bicycles on board†
■ Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points
■ All gratuities on board/onshore
■ All airport taxes and port charges
†Emerald Radiance on the Douro River does not have bicycles on board.
Flights are up to a flight credit limit of £500pp.
Left: Explore Europe with newfound friends
A culinary journey
From epicurean five-course dinners to light bites on deck, dining on board our award-winning Star-Ships presents an exceptional culinary experience. Our menus take inspiration from local produce and the authentic tastes of Europe.
Setting the benchmark for on board dining, Reflections Restaurant entices with delightful dishes imbued with continental flavours, along with international favourites. Our exclusive Welcome Buffet and Captain’s Farewell Dinner provide further opportunities to celebrate life on the river.
With its striking outdoor deck and floor-to-ceiling windows, The Terrace makes an idyllic spot to savour a light breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea amid scenic surrounds and gentle river breezes. The Horizon Bar & Lounge, with its relaxed and sociable atmosphere, is the place to unwind with new friends over a bottle of wine or cocktails.
Reflections Restaurant
■ Elegant surrounds accompany sublime culinary experiences
■ Savour chef-prepared European delicacies & international classics
■ Indulge in hearty breakfasts, enticing lunches & à la carte dinner menus
The Terrace
■ A beautifully decked area at the front of our Star-Ships
■ This indoor-outdoor space is perfect for admiring passing landscapes
■ A relaxed spot to leisurely enjoy alfresco light meals, snacks & drinks
Horizon Bar & Lounge
■ A stylish meeting place to relax, socialise & dance the night away
■ Enjoy lively entertainment on selected evenings
■ Well-stocked bar & daytime unlimited coffee & specialty teas
Enjoy complimentary drinks
A daily selection of complimentary wines, draft beers and soft drinks are available to accompany your lunch and dinner. Our wines are hand-picked to beautifully pair with your plates, sourced where possible from regional suppliers for a distinctive European taste.
If you’d like to enjoy a drink outside meals you can purchase them at the bar or enquire for our Drinks Packages.
Top: Fine dining in Reflections Restaurant
Left: Horizon Bar & Lounge (artist’s impression)
Right: Enjoy complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner
Our award-winning Star-Ships
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Pool & Evening Cinema
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An innovative feature of most of our European Star-Ships, this heated indoor pool boasts a retractable roof and on selected evenings, seamlessly transforms into an intimate cinema.
2 Wellness Area
A space dedicated to mind, body, and soul. Stay active on board with a fitness session in our well-equipped gym, or indulge in a blissful range of relaxing and restorative spa treatments (at additional cost).
3 Suites & Staterooms
Our stylish suites and stateroom categories provide a private sanctuary on board and the comforts and amenities of a world-class hotel. Luxurious suites feature an innovative all-weather balcony system.
4 Reflections Restaurant
Located on the Vista Deck, elegant Reflections Restaurant pairs an exquisite dining experience with breathtaking river views. Menus highlight seasonal produce and authentic European flavours.
†Emerald Radiance on Portugal’s Douro River has a spa-style Serenity Pool on the rooftop Sun Deck.
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5 Sun Deck
From the stunning rooftop deck of our Star-Ships, enjoy panoramic views of the passing landscapes and a selection of activities to keep you entertained.
6 Horizon Bar & Lounge
This contemporary meeting place with fully stocked bar is primed for socialising over a glass of wine, beer or hot beverage and enjoying lively entertainment on selected evenings.
7 The Terrace
With floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor deck space, The Terrace is the perfect spot to admire stunning river views while enjoying a morning coffee, light meals and snacks.
Innovation meets relaxation
Carefully crafted down to the finest of details, the interior spaces of our European Star-Ships are personal sanctuaries of comfort, wellness, and repose. Additionally, Emerald Cruises has designed a custom-built and innovative outdoor feature on our Star-Ships, which isn’t found on any other ship throughout the waterways of Europe.
Pool by day, cinema by night
During the day, our indoor heated pool provides a blissfully relaxing spot, where you can enjoy a leisurely dip and refreshing summertime river breezes, courtesy of the retractable roof. Come dusk on selected evenings, the floor rises up to enclose the pool, the screen is lowered, and the onboard pool seamlessly transforms into an intimate evening cinema, with screenings of contemporary and classic films. We even provide complimentary popcorn.
On alternative evenings, this space transforms into the Riverside Lounge, a blissful space to take in the magical river views, read a book, or socialise with fellow guests in the ambience of quiet, calming music and soft lighting.
Emerald Radiance Serenity Pool
Custom designed for warmer climes, our Star-Ship Emerald Radiance, sailing Portugal’s Douro River does not offer an indoor pool/cinema. However, Emerald Radiance does have a spa-style Serenity Pool, located on the Sun Deck.
This idyllic alfresco spot is not only perfect for a refreshing dip, but also for basking in the rays of the Portuguese sun and admiring the sun-drenched landscapes of the Douro passing by. On movie evenings, films are screened here beneath a galaxy of twinkling stars.
Top: Enjoy the exclusive pool
Left: Horizon Bar & Lounge (artist’s impression)
Right: Grab popcorn and a drink with friends
A suite with a view
As you cruise Europe’s magnificent rivers on board our Emerald Cruises Star-Ships, our selection of stylish suites and staterooms provide a serene and private sanctuary with all the comforts and amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel.
Influenced by the very finest of contemporary design trends, every one of our luxurious Suites features an innovative all-weather balcony system, allowing you to fully enjoy the spectacular river views and ever-changing scenery.
All suites & staterooms include:
■ Plush Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds draped in sumptuous linens
■ En-suite bathroom with a revitalising shower, a selection of luxury ESPA toiletries, hair dryer and bathrobes and slippers
■ Mini-bar
■ Bottled water restocked daily
■ Wi-Fi
■ Combined flat-screen HDTV and infotainment system
■ Individual climate control
■ Personal safe
■ Umbrella
■ Telephone
■ Walking sticks
■ Refillable water flask
For full suite & stateroom information plus Star-Ship Deck Plans see pages 36-43.
Left: Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite
8-Day Danube Delights
11-Day Danube Delights with Prague
8-Day Danube Explorer
Day 1 UK – Munich – Regensburg
Day 2 Regensburg
Day 3 Passau – Engelhartszell
Day 4 Dürnstein – Krems
Day 5 Vienna
Day 6 Bratislava
Day 7 Budapest
Day 8 Budapest – UK
Regensburg to Budapest
Journey Code: EWNB
Last Available 2025: 01*, 17, 24* Apr, 01, 04*, 11, 24*, 31 May, 15*, 22 June, 05*, 12, 19*, 26, 27* July, 03, 23, 24*, 31 Aug, 06*, 13, 14 Sept, 11, 18*, 25 Oct
2026: 25* Mar, 01, 04*, 11 Apr, 08*, 15, 16*, 22*, 23, 29 May, 03*, 05*, 10, 12, 17*, 24 Jun, 17*, 19*, 26, 31* Jul, 07, 30* Aug, 06, 13*, 19*, 20, 26 Sep, 16*, 23, 25* Oct, 01 Nov
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Munich & Nuremberg. See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Prague
Day 2 Prague
Day 3 Prague
Day 4 Prague – Regensburg
Day 5 Regensburg
Day 6 Passau – Engelhartszell
Day 7 Dürnstein – Krems
Day 8 Vienna
Day 9 Bratislava
Day 10 Budapest
Day 11 Budapest – UK
Prague to Budapest
Journey Code: EWPB
Last Available 2025: 10*, 14, 24*, 28 Apr, 04*, 08, 24*, 28 May, 15*, 19 Jun, 05*, 09, 19*, 23, 27*, 31 Jul, 20, 24*, 28 Aug, 06*, 10, 11 Sept, 08, 18*, 22 Oct
2026: 25*, 29 Mar, 04*, 08 Apr, 08*, 12, 16*, 20, 26 May, 03*, 05*, 07, 09, 21 Jun, 19*, 23, 31* Jul, 04 Aug, 03, 17 Sep, 16*, 20, 29 Oct
Day 1 UK – Munich – Passau
Day 2 Passau
Day 3 Linz – Ceský Krumlov
Day 4 Melk – Weissenkirchen
Day 5 Vienna
Day 6 Vienna – Bratislava
Day 7 Budapest
Day 8 Budapest – UK
Passau to Budapest
Journey Code: EWPA
Last Available 2025: 23*, 30 Mar, 8*, 15 May, 7*, 14 Jun, 2*, 9, 30* Aug, 6, 20*, 26 Oct
2026: 21*, 25*, 28 Mar, 6*, 13 May, 11*, 18, 25* Jul, 1, 14*, 29 Aug, 3*, 10 Oct, 17 Nov
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with a 2 night stay in Munich & Oktoberfest or 3 night stay in Prague. See pages 38-39 for information.
10-Day Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest
9-Day Enchantment of Eastern Europe
16-Day Discover the Treasures of the Danube
Day 1 UK – Munich – Passau
Day 2 Passau
Day 3 Linz – Ceský Krumlov
Day 4 Melk – Weissenkirchen
Day 5 Vienna
Day 6 Vienna – Bratislava
Day 7 Budapest
Day 8 Budapest
Day 9 Budapest
Day 10 Budapest – UK
Passau to Budapest
Journey Code: ECPN
Last Available 2025: 23* Mar, 01 Apr, 09*, 18 Jul, 07*, 16 Sep, 09*, 18 Oct
2026: 01 Apr, 01*, 10 Jul, 02*, 11, 20*, 21 Aug, 08* Nov
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with a 3 night stay in Prague. See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Budapest
Day 2 Budapest – Kalocsa
Day 3 Vukovar
Day 4 Belgrade
Day 5 Golubac – Donji Milanovac
Day 6 Vidin
Day 7 Rousse
Day 8 Giurgiu – Bucharest
Day 9 Bucharest – UK
Budapest to Bucharest
Journey Code: EWBB
Last Available 2025: 02*, 10, 16* May, 17, 21, 23*, 27* June, 13, 19*, 25 Sept, 01* Oct
2026: 18, 24* Apr, 03, 09*, 20, 26* May, 13, 19* Jun, 05, 11* Sep
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Budapest, Istanbul or Transylvania See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Munich – Regensburg
Day 2 Regensburg
Day 3 Passau – Engelhartszell
Day 4 Dürnstein – Krems
Day 5 Vienna
Day 6 Bratislava
Day 7 Budapest
Day 8 Budapest
Day 9 Budapest – Kalocsa
Day 10 Vukovar
Day 11 Belgrade
Day 12 Golubac – Donji Milanovac
Day 13 Vidin
Day 14 Rousse
Day 15 Giurgiu – Bucharest
Day 16 Bucharest – UK
Regensburg to Bucharest
Journey Code: EWNU
Last Available 2025: 16* May, 27* Jun
2026: 11 Apr, 26* May, 11* Sep
Baba Vida Fortress, Vidin, Bulgaria
8-Day Holland & Belgium in Bloom
Amsterdam, Netherlands 7 Koblenz Breisach
8-Day The Majestic Rhine
8-Day Tulips & the Rhine
Zaanse Schans Rotterdam The Hague
NETHERLANDS Antwerp
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans
Day 3 Rotterdam
Day 4 The Hague
Day 5 Antwerp
Day 6 Arnhem
Day 7 Amsterdam
Day 8 Amsterdam – UK
Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Journey Code: EWTU
Last Available 2025: 29 Mar, 01, 05 Apr
2026: 20, 22, 27 Mar, 03 Apr
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Belgium or Copenhagen. See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Frankfurt – Mainz
Day 2 Rüdesheim
Day 3 Koblenz
Day 4 Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg
Day 5 Rastatt – Baden-Baden
Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
Day 7 Breisach – Colmar
Day 8 Basel – UK
Mainz to Basel
Journey Code: EWFB
Last Available 2025: 15*, 22, 29* Apr, 6 May, 31* Aug, 7 Sept
2026: 20* Jun, 11 Jul, 10*, 25*, 31 Aug, 15 Sept
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Düsseldorf – Cologne
Day 4 Koblenz
Day 5 Germersheim
Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
Day 7 Breisach
Day 8 Basel – UK
Amsterdam to Basel
Journey Code: EWAC
Last Available 2025: 22, 29^ Mar, 05, 08, 12^, 19* Apr, 03 May
2026: 29 Mar, 04, 11*, 12, 19*, 26 Apr
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stay in Lucerne & Zurich. See pages 38-39 for information.
8-Day Serenity on the Rhine
8-Day Jewels of the Rhine
11-Day Jewels of the Rhine with Lucerne & Zurich
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Düsseldorf – Cologne
Day 4 Koblenz
Day 5 Heidelberg (Germersheim)
Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
Day 7 Breisach – Freiburg
Day 8 Basel – UK
Amsterdam to Basel
Journey Code: EWAC
2026: 4, 11*, 18 Mar
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Düsseldorf – Cologne
Day 4 Koblenz
Day 5 Heidelberg (Germersheim)
Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
Day 7 Breisach – Freiburg
Day 8 Basel – UK
Amsterdam to Basel
Journey Code: EWAC
Last Available 2025: 10*, 13*, 17, 20, 24^, 27*, 31^ May, 07*, 14, 21*, 28 June, 05^, 12^, 19*, 26 July, 02*, 04, 09, 16^ , 23* Aug, 27, 28* Sept, 04*, 05, 11, 12*, 18*, 25 Oct, 01* Nov
2026: 08, 10, 16, 22, 24 May, 05, 13, 20 June, 04, 11, 18, 25 July, 01, 03, 06, 23 Aug, 06, 14, 20 Sept, 03, 04, 17, 21, 26 Oct, 12 Nov
Add a City Stay or Glacier Express Extension
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne & Zurich, Copenhagen, or Glacier Express. See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Düsseldorf – Cologne
Day 4 Koblenz
Day 5 Heidelberg (Germersheim)
Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
Day 7 Breisach – Freiburg
Day 8 Basel – Lucerne
Day 9 Lucerne
Day 10 Lucerne – Zurich
Day 11 Zurich – UK
Amsterdam to Zurich
Journey Code: EWZL
Last Available 2025: 29 Mar, 9* Apr, 17, 24, 28* May, 04*, 14, 18* Jun, 02*, 05 Jul, 09, 20* Aug, 25*, 27 Sept, 01*, 05, 15* Oct
2026: *12, 16*, 26, 30 Apr, 12*, 14*, 22, 24 May, 13, 24* Jun, 08*, 15*, 22* Jul, 03, 05*, 23, 27* Aug, 04*, 10*, 14, 18*, 24* Sept, 03, 17, 21^, 25*, 26 Oct, 12 Nov
Nuremberg, Germany
11-Day Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
15-Day Splendours of Europe
18-Day Splendours of Europe & Prague
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Utrecht
Day 3 Nijmegen
Day 4 Koblenz
Day 5 Bernkastel
Day 6 Cochem
Day 7 Rüdesheim
Day 8 Mainz
Day 9 Kehl – Strasbourg
Day 10 Breisach – Colmar
Day 11 Basel – UK
Amsterdam to Basel
Journey Code: EMBC
Last Available 2025: 05, 15* Jun, 15 Jul, 11*, 21 Aug
2026: 25* Mar, 31^ May, 10^ Jun, 18* Jul, 13*, 15 Aug, 22 Sep, 11* Oct, 02* Nov
Add a City
Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Amsterdam, or Lucerne & Zurich.
See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Cologne
Day 4 Rüdesheim
Day 5 Miltenberg – Wertheim
Day 6 Würzburg
Day 7 Bamberg
Day 8 Nuremberg
Day 9 Regensburg
Day 10 Passau
Day 11 Melk – Dürnstein
Day 12 Vienna
Day 13 Bratislava
Day 14 Budapest
Day 15 Budapest – UK
Amsterdam to Budapest
Journey Code: EWCR
Last Available 2025: 08*, 18*, 22* May, 03, 07, 21*, 25, 29* Jun, 01*, 27* Jul, 02*, 10*, 23, 24 Aug, 13*, 21*, 27* Sept, 05, 11 Oct, 08 Nov
2026: 18*, 21 Feb, 08*, 10^, 22, 24^ Apr, 02^, 17*, 30^ May, 19^, 27^ Jun, 03^ , 17 Jul, 08^, 22^ Aug, 05^, 19^, 27*, 28 Sep, 02, 03*, 11, 12*, 17^, 31 Oct
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Paris, Prague or Brussels
See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Cologne
Day 4 Rüdesheim
Day 5 Miltenberg – Wertheim
Day 6 Würzburg
Day 7 Bamberg
Day 8 Nuremberg
Day 9 Regensburg
Day 10 Passau
Day 11 Melk – Dürnstein
Day 12 Vienna
Day 13 Bratislava
Day 14 Budapest
Day 15 Budapest – Prague
Day 16 Prague
Day 17 Prague
Day 18 Prague – UK
Amsterdam to Prague
Journey Code: EPGF
2026: 10, 22, 24 Apr, 02, 30 May, 19, 27 Jun, 03, 17, Jul, 08, 22 Aug, 05, 19 Sep, 02, 11 Oct
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18-Day Belgian Delights & Splendours of Europe
25-Day Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe
23-Day Discover the Rhine, Main & Danube
Day 1 UK – Brussels
Day 2 Brussels
Day 3 Brussels
Day 4 Brussels – Amsterdam
Day 5 Amsterdam
Day 6 Cologne
Day 7 Rüdesheim
Day 8 Miltenberg – Wertheim
Day 9 Würzburg
Day 10 Bamberg
Day 11 Nuremberg
Day 12 Regensburg
Day 13 Passau – Linz
Day 14 Melk – Dürnstein
Day 15 Vienna
Day 16 Bratislava
Day 17 Budapest
Day 18 Budapest – UK
Brussels to Budapest
Journey Code: ECBB
2026: 08*, 21, 24* Apr, 17* May, 16 May, 05, 08*, 19 Aug, 25, 27* Sep, 14, 28 Oct
Day 1 UK – Prague
Day 2 Prague
Day 3 Prague
Day 4 Prague – Dresden – Berlin
Day 5 Potsdam – Berlin
Day 6 Berlin – Warsaw
Day 7 Warsaw
Day 8 Warsaw – Auschwitz – Kraków
Day 9 Kraków
Day 10 Kraków – Budapest
Day 11 Budapest
Day 12 Budapest
Day 13 Bratislava
Day 14 Vienna
Day 15 Dürnstein – Melk
Day 16 Passau
Day 17 Regensburg
Day 18 Nuremberg
Day 19 Bamberg
Day 20 Würzburg
Day 21 Wertheim – Miltenberg
Day 22 Rüdesheim – Koblenz
Day 23 Cologne
Day 24 Amsterdam
Day 25 Amsterdam – UK
Prague to Amsterdam
Journey Code: EGRE
2026: 22 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 09, 23 Sep, 07 Oct
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Cologne
Day 4 Rüdesheim
Day 5 Miltenberg – Wertheim
Day 6 Würzburg
Day 7 Bamberg
Day 8 Nuremberg
Day 9 Regensburg
Day 10 Passau
Day 11 Melk – Dürnstein
Day 12 Vienna
Day 13 Bratislava
Day 14 Budapest
Day 15 Budapest
Day 16 Kalocsa
Day 17 Vukovar
Day 18 Belgrade
Day 19 Golubac – Donji Milanovac
Day 20 Vidin
Day 21 Rousse
Day 22 Giurgiu – Bucharest – UK
Amsterdam to Bucharest
Journey Code: EBBI
Last Available 2025: 03, 07, 23* Jun, 19* Sep
2026: 24* Apr, 30 May, 19* Jun, 22 Aug, 11* Sep
Budapest, Hungary
8-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence
10-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Paris
11-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence & Nice
Day 1 UK – Lyon
Day 2 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune
Day 3 Lyon
Day 4 Tournon
Day 5 Viviers – Avignon
Day 6 Avignon
Day 7 Avignon – Arles
Day 8 Arles – Marseille – UK
Lyon to Arles
Journey Code: EFRM
Last Available 2025: 19* Apr, 03*, 17*, 31* May, 14*, 19, 26* Jul, 02, 09*, 16, 23*, 30 Aug, 06*, 13, 27 Sept, 04*, 11, 25 Oct
2026: 28 Mar, 04*, 11, 18*, 25 Apr, 02*, 09, 16*, 23, 30* May, 06, 13*, 20, 27* Jun, 04, 11*, 18, 25* Jul, 01, 08*, 15, 22*, 29 Aug, 05*, 12, 19*, 26 Sep, 03*, 10, 17*, 24, 31* Oct
Add a City Stay or Tour Extension
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Paris, Nice or Swiss Mountains touring extension. See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Paris
Day 2 Paris
Day 3 Paris – Lyon
Day 4 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune
Day 5 Lyon
Day 6 Tournon
Day 7 Viviers – Avignon
Day 8 Avignon
Day 9 Avignon – Arles
Day 10 Arles – Marseille – UK
Paris to Arles
Journey Code: EPRM
2026: 10 Apr, 17 Jul, 04 Oct
Day 1 UK – Lyon
Day 2 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune
Day 3 Lyon
Day 4 Tournon
Day 5 Viviers – Avignon
Day 6 Avignon
Day 7 Avignon – Arles
Day 8 Arles – Nice
Day 9 Nice
Day 10 Nice
Day 11 Nice – UK
Lyon to Nice
Journey Code: EFRN
Last Available 2025: 14*, 28* May, 11* Jun, 19, 23* Jul, 02, 06* Aug, 03*, 27 Sept, 01^ Oct
2026: 01*, 11, 25 Apr, 13*,May, 10*, 20 Jun, 22* Jul, 01, 05*, 29 Aug, 02*, 30* Sep, 14*, 24 Oct
Add a Tour Extension
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with a Swiss Mountains touring extension. See pages 38-39 for information.
Avignon, France
13-Day Paris to Nice & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
15-Day Discover the Rhine & Rhône River Cruise
29-Day Grand European
River Cruise
Day 1 UK – Paris
Day 2 Paris
Day 3 Paris – Lyon
Day 4 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune
Day 5 Lyon
Day 6 Tournon
Day 7 Viviers – Avignon
Day 8 Avignon
Day 9 Avignon – Arles
Day 10 Arles – Nice
Day 11 Nice
Day 12 Nice
Day 13 Nice – UK
Paris to Nice
Journey Code: EPFN
Last Available 2025: 17 Jul, 01* Oct
2026: Oct 08
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Düsseldorf – Cologne
Day 4 Koblenz
Day 5 Heidelberg (Germersheim)
Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg
Day 7 Breisach
Day 8 Basel – Lyon
Day 9 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune
Day 10 Lyon
Day 11 Tournon
Day 12 Viviers – Avignon
Day 13 Avignon
Day 14 Avignon – Arles
Day 15 Arles – Marseille – UK
Amsterdam to Arles
Journey Code: EWAM
Last Available 2025: 03*, 14* Jun, 12 Jul, 09^ Aug
2026: 04 Apr, 16^ May, 13* Jun, 25* Jul, 03* Oct
Day 1 UK – Arles
Day 2 Arles – Avignon
Day 3 Avignon
Day 4 Avignon – Viviers
Day 5 Tournon
Day 6 Lyon
Day 7 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune
Day 8 Lyon – Basel
Day 9 Breisach
Day 10 Strasbourg
Day 11 Mannheim
Day 12 Koblenz
Day 13 Cologne – Düsseldorf
Day 14 Amsterdam
Day 15 Amsterdam
Day 16 Amsterdam
Day 17 Cologne
Day 18 Rüdesheim
Day 19 Miltenberg – Wertheim
Day 20 Würzburg
Day 21 Bamberg
Day 22 Nuremberg
Day 23 Regensburg
Day 24 Passau – Linz
Day 25 Melk – Dürnstein
Day 26 Vienna
Day 27 Bratislava
Day 28 Budapest
Day 29 Budapest – UK
Arles to Budapest
Journey Code: ECFH
2026: 02*, 16 May, 13 Jun, 25 Jul, 03 Oct
Tournon, France
8-Day Secrets of the Douro
11-Day Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro
11-Day Secrets of the Douro & Madrid
Day 1 UK – Porto
Day 2 Porto – Pinhão
Day 3 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
Day 4 Vega de Terrón – Barca D'alva – Pocinho
Day 5 Pocinho – Régua
Day 6 Régua – Porto
Day 7 Porto
Day 8 Porto – UK
Porto to Porto
Journey Code: EPDC
Last Available 2025: 26 Apr, 14, 21, 28 Jun, 05, 12, 19, 26 Jul, 02, 9, 16, 23 Aug, 11, 25 Oct, 08, 15, 22, 29 Nov, 06 Dec
2026: 28 Mar, 04, 11, Apr, 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 May, 06, 13, 20, 27 Jun, 04 Jul, 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Aug, 05, 12, 26 Sep, 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct, 07 Nov
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Lisbon, Madrid or Barcelona. See pages 38-39 for information.
Day 1 UK – Lisbon
Day 2 Lisbon
Day 3 Lisbon
Day 4 Lisbon – Porto
Day 5 Porto – Pinhão
Day 6 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
Day 7 Vega de Terrón – Barca D'alva – Pocinho
Day 8 Pocinho – Régua
Day 9 Régua – Porto
Day 10 Porto
Day 11 Porto – UK
Lisbon to Porto
Journey Code: EPDL
Last Available 2025: 26* Apr, 11, 21*, 25 Jun, 05*, 12*, 19*, 23 Jul, 02*, 06, 16*, 23* Aug, 11*, 25* Oct, 08*, 12, 22*, 26 Nov, 6 Dec
2026: 28* Mar, 01, 11*, 29 Apr, 09*, 13, 23*, 27 May, 06*, 10, 20*, 24 Jun, 04* Jul, 01*, 05, 19 Aug, 02, 12*, 26*, 30 Sep, 10*, 14, 24*, 28 Oct, 07* Nov
Day 1 UK – Porto
Day 2 Porto – Pinhão
Day 3 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
Day 4 Vega de Terrón – Barca D'alva – Pocinho
Day 5 Pocinho – Régua
Day 6 Régua – Porto
Day 7 Porto
Day 8 Porto – Madrid
Day 9 Madrid
Day 10 Madrid
Day 11 Madrid – UK
Porto to Madrid
Journey Code: EPDM
Last Available 2025: 19* Jun, 09, 14* Aug
2026: 06*, 30 May, 27 Jun, 08 Aug, 23* Sep, 21*, 31 Oct
Porto, Portugal
7 Pocinho
Douro River
de Terrón
D’alva
River
de Terrón
de Terrón
Barca D’alva
14-Day Lisbon to Madrid with Secrets of the Douro
14-Day Lisbon to Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro
15-Day Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal
Day 1 UK – Lisbon
Day 2 Lisbon
Day 3 Lisbon
Day 4 Lisbon – Porto
Day 5 Porto – Pinhão
Day 6 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
Day 7 Vega de Terrón - Barca D'alva – Pocinho
Day 8 Pocinho – Régua
Day 9 Régua – Porto
Day 10 Porto
Day 11 Porto – Madrid
Day 12 Madrid
Day 13 Madrid
Day 14 Madrid – UK
Lisbon to Madrid
Journey Code: EDLM
Last Available 2025: 19* Jun, 06, 14* Aug
2026: 06*, 27 May, 24 Jun, 05 Aug, 23* Sep, 21*, 28 Oct
Day 1 UK – Lisbon
Day 2 Lisbon
Day 3 Lisbon
Day 4 Lisbon – Porto
Day 5 Porto – Pinhão
Day 6 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
Day 7 Vega de Terrón – Barca D'alva – Pocinho
Day 8 Pocinho – Régua
Day 9 Régua – Porto
Day 10 Porto
Day 11 Porto – Barcelona
Day 12 Barcelona
Day 13 Barcelona
Day 14 Barcelona – UK
Lisbon to Barcelona
Journey Code: EPLP
2026: 01, 29 Apr, 03* Jun, 01* Jul, 02 Sep, 07* Oct, 04* Nov
Day 1 UK – Porto
Day 2 Porto – Pinhão
Day 3 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
Day 4 Vega de Terrón – Barca D'alva – Pocinho
Day 5 Pocinho – Régua
Day 6 Régua – Porto
Day 7 Porto
Day 8 Porto – Lyon
Day 9 Chalon-sur-Saône
Day 10 Lyon
Day 11 Tournon
Day 12 Viviers – Avignon
Day 13 Avignon
Day 14 Avignon – Arles
Day 15 Arles – Nice – UK
Porto to Arles
Journey Code: EFPC
Last Available 2025: 26 Jul
2026: 04, Apr, 16* May, 13 Jun, 25* Jul, 05* Sep, 17 Oct
Cristo Rei statue, Almada, Portugal
5-Day Christmas Time on the Danube
7-Day Christmas Time on the Danube & Prague
8-Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Day 1 UK – Vienna
Day 2 Vienna
Day 3 Bratislava
Day 4 Budapest
Day 5 Budapest – UK
Vienna to Budapest
Journey Code: EXVB
Last Available 2025: 18* Dec
2026: 24*, 28 Nov
Day 1 UK – Budapest
Day 2 Budapest
Day 3 Bratislava – Vienna
Day 4 Vienna
Day 5 Vienna – Prague
Day 6 Prague
Day 7 Prague – UK
Budapest to Prague
Journey Code: EXPV
2026: 24, 26* Nov
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Düsseldorf – Cologne
Day 4 Koblenz
Day 5 Ludwigshafen – Heidelberg
Day 6 Strasbourg
Day 7 Breisach
Day 8 Basel – UK
Amsterdam to Basel
Journey Code: EWXB
Last Available 2025: 07, 14 Dec
2026: 24* Nov, 08, 15, Dec
8-Day Christmas Markets on the Danube
9-Day Budapest to Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube
15-Day Christmas Markets of Europe
Day 1 UK – Munich – Passau
Day 2 Passau
Day 3 Linz
Day 4 Melk – Dürnstein
Day 5 Vienna
Day 6 Bratislava
Day 7 Budapest
Day 8 Budapest – UK
Munich to Budapest
Journey Code: EWXD
Last Available 2025: 24 Nov, 01, 08, 15 Dec
2026: 24 Nov, 01, 08*, 09, 15, 16* Dec
Add a City stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with a 3 night stay in Prague. See pages 38-38 for information.
Day 1 UK – Budapest
Day 2 Budapest
Day 3 Budapest
Day 4 Budapest
Day 5 Bratislava – Vienna
Day 6 Vienna
Day 7 Vienna – Prague
Day 8 Prague
Day 9 Prague – UK
Budapest to Prague
Journey Code: XPVB
Last Available 2025: 26, 30 Nov
2026: 22, 26* Nov
Day 1 UK – Amsterdam
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Cologne
Day 4 Rüdesheim
Day 5 Miltenberg – Wertheim
Day 6 Würzburg
Day 7 Bamberg
Day 8 Nuremberg
Day 9 Regensburg
Day 10 Passau – Linz
Day 11 Melk – Dürnstein
Day 12 Vienna
Day 13 Bratislava
Day 14 Budapest
Day 15 Budapest – UK
Amsterdam to Budapest
Journey Code: EWXS
Last Available 2025: 06^ Dec
2026: 24*, 25 Nov, 02* Dec
Add a City Stay
Why not extend this luxury river cruise with city stays in Paris or Prague. See pages 38-38 for information.
Vienna, Austria
Extend your stay
We are luxury ship experts championing the intimate and spacious lifestyle that takes you to the very heart of each destination we visit. Each of our eight award-winning boutique Star-Ships sailing the rivers of Europe has an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, striking the perfect balance and ensuring there’ll always be someone available to answer your questions.
A popular choice for guests wishing to extend their holiday and discover a new city, the most recent addition to our collection is Barcelona. Take a look at which extended stay corresponds to your chosen itinerary. These city stays can only be purchased with a cruise.
Lucerne & Zurich city stay
Inclusions:
n 3 nights in centrally-located hotels
— 2 nights in Lucerne and 1 night in Zurich
n Breakfast daily
n Guided tour of Zurich
n Guided tour of Lucerne
n Transfers to and from the airport
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards –see page 30
■ Jewels of the Rhine – see page 29
■ Christmas Markets on the Rhine
– see page 36
■ Tulips & the Rhine - see page 28
Munich & Oktoberfest city stay
Inclusions:
n 2 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Transfers to and from the airport
n Guided city tour of Munich
n Entrance to Oktoberfest grounds
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest – see page 27
■ Danube Delights - see page 26
■ Danube Explorer - see page 26
Paris city stay
Inclusions:
n Up to 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Guided bus tour of Paris & Seine cruise
n Transfers to and from the airport
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Sensations of Lyon & Provence
– see page 32
■ Splendours of Europe – see page 30
Inclusions:
n 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Flight from Istanbul to Bucharest
n Guided tour of Istanbul
n Bosphorus cruise
n Transfers to and from the airport
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Enchantment of Eastern Europe – see page 27
Nice city stay
Inclusions:
n 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Guided tour of Monte Carlo
n Transfer to and from the airport
n Transfer to and from ship in Arles
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Sensations of Lyon & Provence – see page 32
Copenhagen city stay
Inclusions:
n 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Transfers to and from the airport
n Guided tour with visit to Amalienborg Palace
n EmeraldPLUS Canal cruise
n Flights to and from Amsterdam
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Jewels of the Rhine – see page 29
■ Holland & Belgium in Bloomsee page 28
Madrid city stay
Inclusions:
n 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Guided city tour of Madrid
n Transfers to and from the airport
n Flight between Porto and Madrid
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Secrets of the Douro – see page 34
Lisbon city stay
Inclusions:
n 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Guided tour of Lisbon
n Transfer to and from the airport
n Transfer to and from ship in Porto
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Secrets of the Douro – see page 34
Istanbul city stay
Prague city stay
Inclusions:
n Up to 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Guided city tour of Prague
n Transfers to and from the airport
n Coffee & cake at Lobkowicz Palace
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Splendours of Europe – see page 30
■ Danube Delights – see page 26
■ Danube Explorer – see page 26
■ Christmas Markets of Europe
– see page 37
■ Christmas Markets on the Danube
– see page 37
Budapest city stay
Inclusions:
n 2 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Guided city tour of Budapest
n Transfers to and from the airport
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Enchantment of Eastern Europe
– see page 27
■ Christmas Time on the Danube
- see page 36
Transylvania city stay
Inclusions:
n 4 nights in centrally-located hotels — 3 nights in Brașov & 1 night in Bucharest
n Breakfast daily
n Guided City Tour of Brașov
n Guided tour of Bran Castle with lunch
n Peles Castle visit
n Transfer to and from Brașov
n Transfers to and from the airport
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Enchantment of Eastern Europe – see page 27
Barcelona city stay
Inclusions:
n 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Barcelona city tour
n Transfers to and from the airport
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Secrets of the Douro – see page 34
Glacier Express tour
Inclusions:
n 2 nights in Zermatt in a centrally-located hotel
n 1 night in Zurich in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Transfers to and from the airport
n Guided city tour of Zermatt
n Glacier Express 2nd Class Train
Available as a post-cruise extension on:
■ Jewels of the Rhine – see page 29
Amsterdam city stay
Inclusions:
n 2 nights in a centrally-located hotel
n Breakfast daily
n Transfers to and from the airport
n Guided city tour of Amsterdam and a visit to the Rijksmuseum
Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:
■ Jewels of the Rhine – see page 29
■ Rhine Castles and Moselle Vineyards – see page 30
Paris, France
Fisherman’s Bsstion, Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite
A limited number of Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites are available on each Star-Ship, making them our most exclusive suites. These spectacular suites boast a separate bedroom which closes off from the rest of the suite for the ultimate in comfort.
285ft2 (26.5m2) – 315ft2 (29.3m2)
Inclusions:
■ Private balcony with innovative open-air system & separate bedroom and lounge
■ Pillow menu
■ Walk-in wardrobe
■ Mini-bar restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks
■ Nespresso™ machine
■ Continental breakfast (available on request), pre-dinner canapés and afterdinner sweet treats served in your suite
■ Four items of laundry per day
■ An invite to the top table to enjoy dinner with the senior on board team
■ Use of an iPad
Riverview Suite
Exclusive to Emerald Radiance, our Star-Ship sailing Portugal’s Douro River, this suite is located at the back of the ship. The floor-toceiling windows and our innovative balcony system allows you to enjoy the sun-soaked rolling hills unfolding before you.
300ft2 (27.9m2)
Inclusions:
■ Private balcony with an open-air system
■ Separate bedroom and lounge area
■ Pillow menu
■ Walk-in wardrobe
■ Mini-bar restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks
■ Nespresso™ machine
■ Continental breakfast (available on request), pre-dinner canapés and afterdinner sweet treats served in your suite
■ Four items of laundry per day
■ An invite to the top table to enjoy dinner with the senior on board team
■ Use of an iPad
Grand Balcony Suite
This generously appointed suite is the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the sunset. The floor-to-ceiling windows of your private balcony, complete with an open-air system and sleek glass partition, enable you to soak up the glorious landscape passing by.
207ft2 (19.3m2) – 210ft2 (19.5m2)
Inclusions:
■ Outdoor private balcony with open-air system
■ Pillow menu
■ Nespresso™ machine
■ Continental breakfast (available on request), pre-dinner canapés and afterdinner sweet treats served in your suite
■ Two items of laundry per day
Panorama Balcony Suite
These chic and spacious suites are perfect for uninterrupted views of the stunning scenery passing by. Our innovative allweather balcony system allows the upper part of the suite’s floor-to-ceiling window to drop down at the touch of a button and the indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.
160ft2 (14.9m2) – 180ft2 (16.7m2)
Inclusions:
■ Indoor balcony with open-air system
■ Choose from the Horizon or Vista Decks
Emerald Stateroom
Marrying exceptional comfort with refined and practical design, our staterooms are spacious and sumptuous retreats that provide ample room to accommodate two people. A picture window welcomes in the natural light, perfectly framing the surrounding landscape.
153ft2 (14.3m2) and 170ft2 (15.8m2)
Inclusions:
■ Picture window
Emerald Single Stateroom
Select Star-Ships on the Danube, Moselle, Rhine and Rhône rivers come with Emerald Single Staterooms that are specially created for solo travellers. These tastefully-appointed staterooms offer a wealth of quality facilities and excellent levels of comfort to guarantee the perfect accommodation for one.
105ft2 (9.8m2) and 117ft2 (10.9m2)
Inclusions:
■ Picture window
■ Deluxe single bed
All suites & staterooms include:
■ Plush Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds draped in sumptuous linens
■ En-suite bathroom with a revitalising shower, a selection of luxury ESPA toiletries, hair dryer and bathrobes and slippers
■ Mini-bar
■ Complimentary water restocked daily
■ Wi-Fi
■ Combined flat-screen HDTV and infotainment system
■ Individual climate control
■ Personal safe
■ Umbrella
■ Telephone
■ Walking sticks
■ Complimentary refillable water bottle
Left: Panorama Balcony Suite Top: Riverview Suite Bottom: Grand Balcony Suite
Emerald Sky, Rhine River
Danube, Rhine, Main & Moselle deck plans
Emerald Sky & Emerald Star
Danube, Rhine, Main & Moselle deck plans
Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sun, Emerald Luna
& Emerald
Astra
Built: 2015 & 2020 Length: 443ft (135m) Guests: 180 Cabins: 91 Crew Members: 52
Danube, Rhine, Main & Moselle deck plans
Emerald Destiny
Built: 2017 Length: 443ft (135m) Guests: 180 Cabins: 91 Crew Members: 52 Important Information:
Rhône & Saône deck plans
Emerald Liberté
Built: 2017 Length: 361ft (110m) Guests: 132 Cabins: 67 Crew Members: 48
Douro deck plans
Emerald Radiance
Built: 2017 Length: 292ft (89m) Guests: 112 Cabins: 56 Crew Members: 37
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