EmeraldACTIVE included activities

Rolling vineyards, cobbled backstreets and riverside boulevards are the perfect setting for your included active excursions, to be enjoyed as part of a group or independently. Organized by our activity managers, a selection of on board activities keep you moving during those days on the water, in between guided bike rides†, picturesque hikes and even canoeing experiences, as you gain a different perspective on the beauty along the river.

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Onshore bicycle tours† Onshore bicycle tours†

Each itinerary features a selection of activities that’ll keep you active during your cruise. We’ll take you on a guided bike tour of the serene countryside of Austria’s stunning Wachau Valley, you’ll admire the view over Budapest after hiking up Buda Hill, join immersive tours of vibrant cities, or simply enjoy an on board yoga lesson as the stunning French wine region acts as the perfect backdrop.

If you prefer to discover a destination at your own leisure, our Star-Ships have a number of bicycles† available for hire, while every suite and stateroom is equipped with walking sticks to assist with your hikes.

Enjoy games on the Sun Deck

Evening entertainment on board

Emerald Waterways Activity Managers

Launched in 2019, our activity managers have become an integral part of our river cruise experience, gaining rave reviews on independent review site, Cruise Critic. Working closely with the cruise director, they enhance our EmeraldACTIVE program, which includes a range of daytime on board classes such as yoga and Pilates, along with onshore bicycle† and hiking tours.

“Our activity manager was amazing! His fantastic singing and hilarious quizzes were a real hit with everybody on board.”

Chris Kay

At night our activity managers will be on hand to host a range of entertainment, from lively quizzes to live cabaret and disco nights*. For more details on our EmeraldACTIVE program visit emeraldwaterways.com/active