EmeraldDISCOVERY

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. Our river cruise itineraries offer the best way to experience the time-honoured cultures of the world, with included excursions and specially selected EmeraldPLUS experiences.

Explore at your own pace

Central Market, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Included Excursions

Every one of our incredible itineraries features an array of excursions, handpicked by our journey planners to offer insightful and diverse experiences at every point along the way. Conducted in small groups, and at no extra cost, they are something you can expect on almost every cruise day. You’ll never have to worry about missing any of your guide’s insightful commentary with the assistance of your personal audio system. Your headset will clearly pick up their voice, so you can learn all about the places you explore.

EmeraldPLUS

These extra-special excursions will take you to the heart of local culture, providing a fascinating insight into authentic customs and traditions during exclusive social events with residents and tours of significant landmarks, as well as on board performances and workshops. Sample delicious local produce during a wine tasting in Bernkastel, enjoy dinner at a Portuguese wine estate in the Douro region, and,Dine at Hanoi’s KOTO notfor-profit restaurant, and pay a visit to the locals of My An Hung, a beautiful village which produces fruit and vegetables,, exclusively for Emerald Cruises guests.

DiscoverMORE

We offer a selection of special DiscoverMORE optional excursions designed to enable you to see and do even more. These immersive experiences present opportunities to acquaint yourself with an area’s natural beauty, history and culture. Available at an additional cost, these include an exclusive invitation to a Viennese classical concert, an insightful visit to Quinta da Aveleda in Portugal or attend a Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An and indulge in an exciting street food tour of Saigon. These exclusive optional excursions and activities are available to book from the moment you book your cruise.