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Emerald Waterways launched in 2014 with a fleet of four custom-designed ‘Star-Ships’ taking travellers on a deluxe river cruise experience. These innovative vessels offer itineraries along the most picturesque European waterways, taking in the sights and scenery along rivers including the Rhine, Danube and Saône.  

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Summary

  • Luxury river cruising
  • All Inclusive
  • Award-winning modern ships
  • Shore excursions included
  • Delicious dining

Overview

Emerald Cruises offer a modern-luxury all-inclusive river cruising experience to Europe and Asia’s most beautiful rivers. With floor to ceiling windows in the bars and lounges and a sun deck, you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery in style. On an Emerald cruise it’s all included; spacious and chic accommodation, enriching escorted tours and shore excursions, full board meals with complimentary drinks including beer, wine and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner and gratuities. Embark on a world of discovery with Emerald Cruises.

Life on Board

Emerald Cruises include a range of interesting on shore tours and excursions for you to enjoy on almost every day of your cruise. You will have the opportunity to experience authentic local cultures and traditions, whether you are exploring on foot or by coach, the knowledgeable English-speaking guides will be on hand to bring each destination to life and provide you with a truly enriching experience. 

Explore Ashore

Enjoy a range of interesting on shore tours and excursions on your Emerald cruise. Whether you are exploring on foot or by coach, you will have the opportunity to experience authentic local cultures and traditions. English-speaking guides will be on hand to bring the destinations to life through educational and enlightening commentary. And to ensure you don’t miss a second of the tour, you’ll receive a personal headset. 

You can also upgrade your experience to Emerald PLUS, with enriching events that avoid the tourist hotspots, so you can be sure that your experience goes beyond that of the ordinary traveller. 

What's Included?

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Overseas transfers
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board
  • Complimentary tea and coffee all day long
  • Shore excursions
  • Tips
  • WiFi
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    Save up to 40% + 2nd Guest Sails FREE!

    This is luxury river cruising, but not as you know it. Book now and enjoy savings of up to 40%^ with FREE flights^^. Plus, experience luxury for less as your Second Guest Sails Free with flights included^^^ and a FREE Platinum drinks package^^^^, or €300 per couple on board spend on selected July and August departures.

    Everything you need is included with our promise of Exceptional EmeraldVALUE– from handpicked excursions and sommelier-paired wine with every meal, to flights, transfers, and tips – so you can enjoy more of what matters.

    Book by the 30 June to secure your preferred itinerary, suite and departure date.

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    Jewels Of The Rhine - Amsterdam to Zurich

    Emerald Cruises

    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Dawn 03 October 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz - Heidelberg - Kehl - Strasbourg - Breisach - Freiburg - Basel - Zurich

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

    Cruise Only from

    • River View Call Us
    • Suite £4,269pp

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    Jewels Of The Rhine - Amsterdam to Zurich

    Emerald Cruises

    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Dawn 03 October 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz - Heidelberg - Kehl - Strasbourg - Breisach - Freiburg - Basel - Zurich

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

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    • River View Call Us
    • Suite £4,269pp

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    Jewels Of The Rhine with Lucerne & Zurich

    Emerald Cruises

    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Dawn 03 October 2026 10 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz - Mannheim - Heidelberg - Kehl - Strasbourg - Breisach - Basel - Lucerne...

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

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    • Suite £4,749pp

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    Splendours of Europe - Budapest to Amsterdam

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    Emerald Star 03 October 2026 14 nights

    Itinerary: Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Durnstein - Melk - Passau (Munich) - Regensburg - Kehlheim - Nuremberg - Bamberg...

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

    Fly Cruise from

    • River View Call Us
    • Suite £6,749pp

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    Secrets Of The Douro

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    Emerald Radiance 03 October 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Porto - Pinhao - Vega Terron - Salamanca - Pocinho - Regua - Porto

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

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    Discover the Rhine & Rhone Rivers

    Emerald Cruises

    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Liberté 03 October 2026 14 nights

    Itinerary: Marseille - Arles - Avignon - Viviers - Tournon - Lyon - Chalon-Sur-Saône - Beaune - Lyon - Basel ...

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

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    Splendours of Europe & Paris Budapest to Paris

    Emerald Cruises

    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Star 03 October 2026 17 nights

    Itinerary: Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Durnstein - Melk - Passau (Munich) - Regensburg - Nuremberg - Bamberg - Wurzburg...

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
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    Danube Explorer - Budapest to Munich

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    Emerald Luna 03 October 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Weissenkirchen - Melk - Linz (Salzburg) - Passau (Munich)

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

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    Sensations of Lyon & Provence from Marseille

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    Emerald Liberté 03 October 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Marseille - Arles - Avignon - Viviers - Tournon - Lyon - Chalon-Sur-Saône - Beaune - Lyon

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

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    Christmas time on the Danube

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    Emerald Liberté 03 October 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Marseille - Arles - Avignon - Viviers - Tournon - Lyon - Chalon-Sur-Saône - Beaune - Lyon

    • Includes Savings of up to 40%
    • Ask About FREE Flights
    • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
    • Daily shore excursions
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
    • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
    • WiFi

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    *Emerald terms & conditions apply. ^Savings up to 40% applies to selected itineraries, departure dates and cabin grades. ^^Flights may not be a direct service and flights are up to a set credit amount of £400 per person. If the required air fare exceeds the set credit amount, additional charges will apply. ^^^Guests can select from a platinum drinks package or €300 per couple on board credit on selected July and August departures. ^^^^Second Guest sails free applies to selected itineraries, departure dates and cabin grades. Must book by 30 Sep 2026.

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      • Ask About FREE Flights
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      • All gratuities on board and ashore
      • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
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      • Daily shore excursions
      • All gratuities on board and ashore
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      • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
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      • Includes Savings of up to 40%
      • Ask About FREE Flights
      • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
      • Daily shore excursions
      • All gratuities on board and ashore
      • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
      • Includes Savings of up to £300 per couple
      • WiFi

      Call us now on 0800 197 8050

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