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.





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. 
Saint Benezet Bridge, Avignon, France Saint Benezet Bridge, Avignon, France

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.

Featured itineraries

Seek inspiration from our most popular itineraries to start planning your unforgettable voyage.

Amsterdam to Budapest

15 Days

SEASON: 2025

Splendours of Europe

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
NZD
$5,595*
Lyon to Nice

8 Days

SEASON: 2025

Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Discover the magic of France by river

From
NZD
$4,570*
Porto

8 Days

SEASON: 2025

Secrets of the Douro

Explore the charms of Portugal by river

From
NZD
$5,195*
Amsterdam to Zurich

8 Days

SEASON: 2025

Jewels of the Rhine

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
NZD
$4,420*
Amsterdam to Zurich

11 Days

SEASON: 2025

Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
NZD
$5,790*
Prague to Amsterdam

25 Days

SEASON: 2025

Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
NZD
$9,945*
Budapest to Bucharest

9 Days

SEASON: 2025

Enchantment of Eastern Europe

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
NZD
$5,670*
Amsterdam to Nice

15 Days

SEASON: 2025

Discover the Rhine & Rhone Rivers

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
NZD
$9,570*
Amsterdam to Zurich

8 Days

SEASON: 2025

Tulips & the Rhine

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
NZD
$4,435*

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