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Discover a new era of luxury river cruising
Our award-winning, luxury Star-Ships allow you to explore the majestic rivers of Europe, or Southeast Asia, in style.
Cruise in style with the small-ship experts
With a maximum of just 180 guests on board our award-winning, luxury Star-Ships, you’ll explore the majestic rivers of Europe, or Southeast Asia, in style.
Whether you choose to cruise the classic Rhine and Danube rivers from Amsterdam to Budapest, the Rhône & Saône rivers in France, or the Douro River in Portugal, you can be assured of exceptional Emerald Cruises value.
Your guide to Luxury Europe River Cruising 2026
Download your complimentary luxury Europe river cruising brochure to start planning your journey.
Your guide to Europe River Cruising 2025
Download your complimentary luxury Europe river cruising brochure to start planning your journey.
Your guide to Southeast Asia river cruising 2025-2026
Download your free Southeast Asia river cruise brochure to start planning your cruise of a lifetime on board our stylish Star-Ships.
Your guide to Southeast Asia river cruising 2024-2025
Download your free Southeast Asia river cruise brochure to start planning your cruise of a lifetime on board our stylish Star-Ships.
Explore our river offers
Set sail on the iconic rivers of Central Europe, the Rhône in France, or Portugal's Douro, with our best offers.
Discover our river cruise destinations
Embark on a river cruise through Europe or Southeast Asia and unveil a world of wonders, exhilarating cultures, and time-honoured traditions. Tour the lands surrounding the riverbanks, meet with the locals, and enjoy exciting new experiences.
The Emerald Cruises experience
A world of intimate, luxury river cruising awaits. Discover more about the Emerald Cruise experience, from our ships to upcoming events where you can speak with our experts.
The river cruising experience
Sail serenely along the stunning rivers of Europe and Southeast Asia on board your luxury Star-Ship.
Excursions & experiences
Explore the lands of Europe and Southeast Asia and uncover a world of new experiences.
Drinks & dining on board your yacht cruise
Delicious meals, tasty drinks, and stellar service - there's always a cause for celebration with Emerald Cruises.
Wellness at sea
Stay active and focus on your wellbeing as you explore the beauty of Europe and Southeast Asia.
Featured itineraries
Seek inspiration from our most popular itineraries to start planning your unforgettable voyage.
Budapest to Amsterdam
15 Days
SEASON: 2026Splendours of Europe
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
NZD
$5,595*
Lyon to Nice
8 Days
SEASON: 2026Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Discover the magic of France by river
From
NZD
$4,645*
Porto
8 Days
SEASON: 2026Secrets of the Douro
Explore the charms of Portugal by river
From
NZD
$5,795*
Amsterdam to Zurich
8 Days
SEASON: 2026Jewels of the Rhine
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
NZD
$4,195*
Budapest to Bucharest
11 Days
SEASON: 2026Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
NZD
$5,800*
Nice to Amsterdam
15 Days
SEASON: 2026Discover the Rhine & Rhone Rivers
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
NZD
$10,115*
Marseille to Porto
15 Days
SEASON: 2026Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal
Discover the magic of France and Portugal by river
From
NZD
$11,225*
Prague to Amsterdam
25 Days
SEASON: 2026Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
NZD
$12,355*
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