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Summary

  • Luxury river cruising
  • All Inclusive
  • Award-winning modern ships
  • Shore excursions included
  • Delicious dining

Overview

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.

Life on Board

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. 

Explore Ashore

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. 

What's Included?

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Overseas transfers
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board
  • Complimentary tea and coffee all day long
  • Shore excursions
  • Tips
  • WiFi
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    Save up to 40% + 2nd Guest Sails FREE!

    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.

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    *Emerald terms & conditions apply. ^Savings up to 40% applies to selected itineraries, departure dates and cabin grades. ^^Flights may not be a direct service and flights are up to a set credit amount of £400 per person. If the required air fare exceeds the set credit amount, additional charges will apply. ^^^Guests can select from a platinum drinks package or €300 per couple on board credit on selected July and August departures. ^^^^Second Guest sails free applies to selected itineraries, departure dates and cabin grades. Must book by 30 Jun 2026.

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