Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.
Day 2 - Budapest
Depart: Sun 18 July 2027
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.
Day 3 - Bratislava
Arrive: Mon 19 July 2027/Depart: Mon 19 July 2027
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube
Day 4 - Vienna
Arrive: Tue 20 July 2027/Depart: Tue 20 July 2027
Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.
Day 5 - Weissenkirchen
Arrive: Wed 21 July 2027/Depart: Wed 21 July 2027
Day 5 - Melk
Arrive: Wed 21 July 2027/Depart: Wed 21 July 2027
Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cultural exhibitions.
Day 6 - Linz (Salzburg)
Arrive: Thu 22 July 2027/Depart: Thu 22 July 2027
Linz is a city in Upper Austria, straddling the Danube River midway between Salzburg and Vienna. Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the old cathedral or Alter Dom, ring Hauptplatz, the old town’s main square. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology and life in the future.
Day 7 - Passau (Munich)
Arrive: Fri 23 July 2027
Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it's overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes.
Day 8 - Passau (Munich)
Depart: Sat 24 July 2027
Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it's overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes.
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Navigating the rivers Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle; the Emerald Star, Sky, Sun, Dawn and Destiny can guide you through some of Europe’s most magical stretches of water and help you explore many of the continent’s most arresting and enchanting cities. The five sister vessels, boasting a modest capacity of 182 guests apiece, are all blessed with a selection of wonderful amenities and features.
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No matter which river cruise you choose, all your meals on-board the ship; beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; on-shore excursions and touring; a special selection of EmeraldPLUS experiences; all travel and transfers from selected airports; and all tipping are included in the price. It’s what we like to call ‘Exceptional Emerald Value’.
Step on to an award-winning ship where the spacious Sun Deck offers panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Relax in the fresh air while enjoying a light lunch and a glass of wine al-fresco on The Terrace. Enjoy insightful excursions in every port at no extra cost and we take care of tipping so you don’t have to think about it. You wouldn’t expect all this from a river cruise, but on an Emerald Waterways river cruise, you can look forward to it.
Ship Cabins
Emerald Stateroom
Marrying exceptional comfort with refined and practical design, the staterooms are spacious and luxurious retreats that provide ample room to accommodate two guests. A picture window welcomes in the natural light, beautifully framing the surrounding landscape.
Suite: 162ft² (15m²)
Picture window
Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Mini-bar available at own expense
Complimentary water, restocked daily
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Flat screen TV and infotainment system
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Walking sticks
Emerald Grand Balcony Suite
These generously appointed suites offer an inviting vantage point for watching the sunset. Floor-to-ceiling windows on your private balcony, complete with an open-air system and sleek glass partition, let you soak up the ever-changing landscape. Thoughtful touches include an in-suite Nespresso™ machine, mini-fridge and the option of continental breakfast served on your balcony. In the evening, savour predinner canapés and sweet treats delivered directly to your suite.
Suite: 210ft² (19.5m²)
Outdoor private balcony with open-air system
Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
Pillow menu
En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Mini-bar available at own expense
Complimentary Nespresso machine
Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite
Two items of laundry per day
Complimentary water, restocked daily
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Flat screen TV and infotainment system
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Walking sticks
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Panorama Balcony Suite (B)
These spectacular suites showcase our revolutionary indoor balcony design. With the touch of a button, the upper part of the suite’s floor-to-ceiling window drops down to unveil uninterrupted views of the stunning scenery. You’ll also find a mini-fridge, complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and infotainment system, a safe for your valuables and plenty of storage.
Suite: 180ft² (16.7m²)
Indoor balcony with open-air system
Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Mini-bar available at own expense
Complimentary water, restocked daily
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Flat screen TV and infotainment system
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Walking sticks
Owner's One-bedroom Suite
Our Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites boast their very own bedroom which closes off from the rest of the suite. A separate lounge area and outdoor balcony, complete with open-air system, allows you to enjoy the views of your surroundings whatever the weather. These suites also include a selection of special features including a spacious bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and Nespresso™ machine. Your complimentary mini-bar is restocked daily and, so you can keep up-to-date with the latest news, you’ll have an iPad to use throughout your cruise. In order to offer you a more intimate dining experience, you can also order a continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats to enjoy in the privacy of your suite.
Suite: 315ft² (29.3m²)
Outdoor private balcony with open-air system
Separate bedroom and lounge area
Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
Pillow menu
En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Walk-in wardrobe
Complimentary in-suite mini- bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks
Complimentary Nespresso machine
Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite
Four items of laundry per day
Complimentary water, restocked daily
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Use of an iPad
Flat screen TV and infotainment system
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Walking sticks
