The river cruising experience
Sail serenely along the stunning rivers of Europe and Southeast Asia on board your luxury Star-Ship.
Take a glimpse into what makes each Emerald Cruises river cruise an unforgettable experience. Unpack just once after you step on board your innovative Star-Ship and into your spacious suite or stateroom for a one-of-a-kind journey.
Seamlessly blending modern exploration with luxury travel, Emerald Cruises takes you on an unforgettable river cruise across the iconic waterways of Europe and the majestic Mekong in Southeast Asia.
At Emerald Cruises, your enjoyment comes first. Sail with small cruise ship experts and benefit from our attentive service, as you dock in the heart of exciting destinations across Europe and Southeast Asia.
Emerald Cruises specialise in small ship river cruises across Europe and Southeast Asia. Carefully considered guest numbers, an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, and the design-led layout of our Star-Ships offer a comfortable and luxurious journey along your chosen river.
Our award-winning Star-Ships are world-class floating hotels, where you can enjoy peace and tranquility. Having won an array of accolades, our river vessels are known for providing luxurious accommodation and social spaces, a wealth of amenities, and unique innovations such as our indoor pool that transforms into a cinema space on selected evenings.
Our European Ships
Our Southeast Asia Ship
Relax in your own sanctuary of serenity as you enjoy luxury river cruising. With a wide range of suites and staterooms, you’re sure to find the perfect accommodation to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for plenty of space or a cosy stateroom, all accommodation options offer great river views.
Our European suites & staterooms
Our Southeast Asia suites & staterooms
EmeraldDISCOVERY takes you beyond the standard tourist experience, with an array of exciting excursions. You’ll enjoy an included excursion nearly every day and have the option to join our EmeraldPLUS, EmeraldACTIVE, and extra-special DiscoverMORE^ excursions to explore each destination in greater depth.
^Optional and available at an additional cost.
Luxury river cruising should provide complete peace of mind. This is why we cover all port charges, provide all meals on board and with accompanying beverages, offer complimentary Wi-Fi, and cover all gratuities on board and onshore as standard. A first-class English-speaking crew and tours led by knowledgeable, local guides also ensures a world-class sojourn.
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