Single Fly Cruise prices available from £5,689 Fly Cruise - flights are included, call to discuss flights from your regional airport, flight supplements may apply. Voyage Code: EWBB110427.2
Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled.
Day 2 - Bucharest
Depart: Mon 12 April 2027
Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled.
Day 2 - Giurgiu
Arrive: Mon 12 April 2027/Depart: Mon 12 April 2027
Giurgiu is a city in southern Romania. The seat of Giurgiu County, it lies in the historical region of Muntenia. It is situated amongst mud-flats and marshes on the left bank of the Danube facing the Bulgarian city of Ruse on the opposite bank.
Day 3 - Ruse, Bulgaria
Arrive: Tue 13 April 2027/Depart: Tue 13 April 2027
Ruse, is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, approximately 75 km south of Bucharest, Romania's capital, 200 km from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and 300 km from the capital Sofia.
Day 3 - Veliko Tarnovo
Arrive: Tue 13 April 2027/Depart: Tue 13 April 2027
Veliko Tarnovo is a town in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province.
Day 3 - Arbanasi
Arrive: Tue 13 April 2027/Depart: Tue 13 April 2027
Arbanasi is a village in Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province of central northern Bulgaria, set on a high plateau between the larger towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa
Day 4 - Vidin
Arrive: Wed 14 April 2027/Depart: Wed 14 April 2027
Vidin is a port town on the southern bank of the Danube in north-western Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Romania and Serbia, and is also the administrative centre of Vidin Province, as well as of the Metropolitan of Vidin
Day 5 - Donji Milanovac
Arrive: Thu 15 April 2027/Depart: Thu 15 April 2027
Donji Milanovac is a town in eastern Serbia. It is situated in the Majdanpek municipality, in the Bor District. It is located on the right bank of Lake ?erdap on the Danube. The population of the town is 2,410 people. Its name means "Lower Milanovac"
Day 5 - Golubac
Arrive: Thu 15 April 2027/Depart: Thu 15 April 2027
Golubac is a village and municipality located in the Brani?evo District of the eastern Serbia. Situated on the right side of the Danube river, it is bordered by Romania to the east, Veliko Gradište to the west and Ku?evo to the south.
Day 6 - Belgrade
Arrive: Fri 16 April 2027/Depart: Fri 16 April 2027
Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. Its most significant landmark is the Beogradska Tvr?ava, an imposing fortress at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. The fort is a testament to the city’s strategic importance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian and Austrian empires, and it's now the site of several museums as well as Kalemegdan, a vast park.
Day 7 - Osijek
Arrive: Sat 17 April 2027/Depart: Sat 17 April 2027
Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 108,048 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja County.
Day 8 - Kalocsa
Arrive: Sun 18 April 2027/Depart: Sun 18 April 2027
Kalocsa is a town in Bács-Kiskun county, Hungary. It lies 142 km south of Budapest. It is situated in a marshy but highly productive district, near the left bank of the Danube River. Historically it had greater political and economic importance than at present.
Day 9 - Budapest
Arrive: Mon 19 April 2027/Depart: Mon 19 April 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.
Emerald Sky From Emerald Cruises
Guiding you past some of Europe’s most beautiful stretches of countryside and through some of the continent’s most vibrant and enchanting cities; Emerald Sky ensures every minute of your holiday is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable. From the spacious suites and staterooms to the contemporary, sophisticated public spaces, every inch of Emerald Sky has been considered.
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.
Our brand new Emerald ‘Star Ships’, the Emerald Dawn and the Emerald Sun, have made their debut voyages and have received high marks from our guests. You’ll enjoy all the same great features, including our open air system in the balcony suites and the indoor/ outdoor pool area, that make the “Star Ships” the 2014 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick award winners for best new river ships.
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 Panorama Balcony Suite
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 own separate bedroom which closes off from the rest of the suite. A dedicated lounge area and outdoor balcony, complete with open-air system, allow 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, upon request, 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
