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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small Ship Experience
Emerald Liberté 21 November 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Lyon - Vienne - Tournon - Viviers - Avignon - Arles - Marseille
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Emerald Luna 21 November 2026 17 nights
Itinerary: Prague - Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Durnstein - Passau (Munich) - Regensburg - Nuremberg - Bamberg - Wurzburg...
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Emerald Luna 21 November 2026 20 nights
Itinerary: Prague - Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Durnstein - Passau (Munich) - Regensburg - Nuremberg - Bamberg - Wurzburg...
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Emerald Destiny 21 November 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Zurich - Lucerne - Basel - Breisach - Kehl - Heidelberg - Koblenz - Cologne - Amsterdam
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Emerald Radiance 21 November 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Porto - Pinhao - Vega Terron - Salamanca - Pocinho - Regua - Porto
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Emerald Dawn 22 November 2026 17 nights
Itinerary: Paris - Amsterdam - Cologne - Rudesheim - Miltenberg - Wertheim - Wurzburg - Bamberg - Nuremberg - Kehlheim...
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Emerald Dawn 22 November 2026 20 nights
Itinerary: Paris - Amsterdam - Cologne - Rudesheim - Miltenberg - Wertheim - Wurzburg - Bamberg - Nuremberg - Kehlheim...
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Emerald Astra 22 November 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Prague
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Emerald Destiny 24 November 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Basel - Breisach - Kehl - Strasbourg - Mannheim - Heidelberg - Koblenz - Cologne - Dusseldorf - Amsterdam
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Emerald Sky 24 November 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Krems - Durnstein - Passau (Munich) - Regensburg - Passau (Munich)
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Small Ship Experience
Emerald Liberté 21 November 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Lyon - Vienne - Tournon - Viviers - Avignon - Arles - Marseille
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Emerald Luna 21 November 2026 17 nights
Itinerary: Prague - Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Durnstein - Passau (Munich) - Regensburg - Nuremberg - Bamberg - Wurzburg...
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Emerald Luna 21 November 2026 20 nights
Itinerary: Prague - Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Durnstein - Passau (Munich) - Regensburg - Nuremberg - Bamberg - Wurzburg...
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Small Ship Experience
Emerald Radiance 21 November 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Porto - Pinhao - Vega Terron - Salamanca - Pocinho - Regua - Porto
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Small Ship Experience
Emerald Destiny 21 November 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Zurich - Lucerne - Basel - Breisach - Kehl - Heidelberg - Koblenz - Cologne - Amsterdam
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Small Ship Experience
Emerald Dawn 22 November 2026 17 nights
Itinerary: Paris - Amsterdam - Cologne - Rudesheim - Miltenberg - Wertheim - Wurzburg - Bamberg - Nuremberg - Kehlheim...
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Emerald Harmony 22 November 2026 16 nights
Itinerary: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre - Sa Dec - Tan Chau - Phnom Penh - Oudong - Prek K'dam - Siem Reap
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Emerald Harmony 22 November 2026 22 nights
Itinerary: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Sa Dec - Luang Prabang - Siem Reap - Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh - Tan Chau - Sa Dec...
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Emerald Dawn 22 November 2026 20 nights
Itinerary: Paris - Amsterdam - Cologne - Rudesheim - Miltenberg - Wertheim - Wurzburg - Bamberg - Nuremberg - Kehlheim...
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Emerald Astra 22 November 2026 8 nights
Itinerary: Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Prague
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Excellent service throughout
Trusted Customer / November 2026
Very informative and helpful. Complete understanding of our needs and delivered on recommendation and price.
Mrs Brown / November 2026
Another excellent experience, booking my next holiday, from the ladies at the Helensburgh branch. Always very welcoming when you enter their premises, and every so helpful and friendly at helping you find the right holiday for you. Add to that, when they ask how your previous trip went, and love to hear your stories. They're genuinely interested in their customers, and their needs.
Mr Cornish / November 2026
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