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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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    Huge Savings, FREE Flights & More!

    Discover luxury redefined when you book a 2026 Europe river cruise. Sail from only £1,799pp and save up to 40%^, plus FREE Flights^^. Plus, enjoy a FREE Platinum drinks package or €300 on board spend per couple^^^.

    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 31st March to secure your preferred itinerary, suite and departure date.

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    Early Season on the Rhine

    Emerald Cruises

    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Sun 11 March 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz - Germesheim - Kehl - Breisach - Basel

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    • Suite £2,389pp

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    Danube Explorer - Munich to Budapest

    Emerald Cruises

    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Dawn 14 March 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: München - Passau (Munich) - Linz (Salzbourg) - Cesky Krumlov (Krumau) - Melk - Durnstein - Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    • River View Call Us
    • Suite £2,389pp

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    Belgian Delights & Holland in Bloom

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    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Sky 17 March 2026 10 nights

    Itinerary: Zeebrugge - Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Antwerp - NIjmegen - Amsterdam

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    Early Season on the Rhine

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    Emerald Sun 18 March 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz - Germesheim - Kehl - Breisach - Basel

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    • Suite £3,189pp

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    Tulips & the Rhine from Amsterdam

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    Emerald Star 18 March 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz - Kehl - Strasbourg - Breisach - Basel

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    Holland & Belgium in Bloom

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    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Sky 20 March 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Rotterdam - Hague - Antwerp - Arnhem - Amsterdam

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    • River View Call Us
    • Suite £2,389pp

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    Holland & Belgium in Bloom & Copenhagen

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    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Sky 20 March 2026 10 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Rotterdam - Hague - Antwerp - Arnhem - Amsterdam - Copenhagen

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    Lucerne - Zurich & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

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    Small Ship Experience

    Emerald Sun 22 March 2026 13 nights

    Itinerary: Zurich - Luzern - Basel - Breisach - Colmar - Kehl - Strasbourg - Mayence - Rudesheim - Bernkastel...

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    Holland & Belgium in Bloom

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    Emerald Luna 22 March 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Rotterdam - Hague - Antwerp - Arnhem - Amsterdam

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    Holland in Bloom & Belgian Delights

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    Emerald Luna 22 March 2026 11 nights

    Itinerary: Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Rotterdam - Hague - Antwerp - Arnhem - Amsterdam - Zeebrugge

    • FREE Platinum Drinks Package Or FREE €300 On Board Spend per couple
    • Save up to 40%
    • Ask About Included Return 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
    • WiFi

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    *Emerald terms & conditions apply. On select 8 day March 2026 sailings only. ^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. Must book by March 31 2026.

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