Cruise Line
Emerald River Cruises
Emerald Cruises offers intimate, luxury river and yacht adventures with personalized service and exclusive destinations.
Emerald Cruises offers intimate, luxury river and yacht adventures with personalized service and exclusive destinations.
13
years in business
11
ships
186
itineraries
Emerald River Cruises offers a modern, all-inclusive river cruise experience that blends comfort, style, and cultural immersion. Built for smaller groups of up to 180 guests, the Star-Ships sail Europe's most iconic rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Rhone, and Douro, as well as Southeast Asia's Mekong River. Onboard, guests enjoy spacious suites, panoramic lounges, wellness areas, and clever features such as heated pools that convert to open-air cinema spaces. Dining is included and showcases regional flavors, while curated itineraries weave together iconic cities, charming towns, vineyards, and historic landmarks for a steady balance of exploration and relaxation.
The line puts personal service first, with gratuities, Wi-Fi, port charges, and most excursions included. Daily excursions are led by expert local guides, with optional active or DiscoverMORE tours for travelers who want deeper engagement at each stop. Whether you are cruising through Europe's centuries-old towns or Southeast Asia's lively riverscapes, Emerald River Cruises delivers an intimate, contemporary journey for travelers who want both comfort and meaningful cultural experiences.
Emerald River Cruises takes a contemporary, all-inclusive approach to river travel, pairing modern comfort with real cultural exploration. It sails Europe's legendary rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Rhone, and Douro, as well as Southeast Asia's Mekong, on itineraries built to bring travelers closer to the heart of each destination.
The fleet of Star-Ships carries up to 180 guests in spacious suites and staterooms, with panoramic lounges, wellness areas, heated pools, and open-air spaces for dining and entertainment. Built for comfort and intimacy, these river ships give guests scenic views and easy access to charming towns, historic landmarks, vineyards, and lively riverfront cities. Modern dining, attentive service, and thoughtful inclusions run through every voyage.
Emerald River Cruises is known for personal service and a long list of inclusions, including all meals, beverages, gratuities, Wi-Fi, and most excursions. Shore experiences are led by local experts, with optional DiscoverMORE or active tours (the line's deeper-engagement and higher-energy excursion options) for travelers who want more. Every voyage balances exploration with comfort for a sophisticated yet relaxed river cruise.
At Small Ship Travel, we choose river cruises that meet our standards for authenticity, comfort, and luxury. Emerald River Cruises fits that brief, with itineraries that immerse guests in culture, history, and scenery while keeping the onboard environment intimate and elegant.
Working with Small Ship Travel gives you well-chosen itineraries, expert guidance, and personal support from booking through your return home. Discover the world's most iconic rivers with Emerald River Cruises, where intimate scale, modern design, and curated experiences come together.
consultation
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