Emerald Cruises
As soon as you step on board it is immediately clear why Emerald Cruises have an award-winning reputation as small ship experts. With their spacious suites and staterooms, Emerald Cruises’ Star-Ships and luxury superyachts are chic, modern sanctuaries that boast a wealth of amenities to equal any world-class hotel, whether sailing the rivers of Europe and Southeast Asia, or cruising the Mediterranean & Adriatic Sea, the Caribbean, the Seychelles & Indian Ocean, and the Red Sea & Middle East.
Emerald Cruises river cruises combine the intimacy of Europe’s most celebrated rivers with state-of-the-art living. Their cutting-edge fleet of ‘Star-Ships’ embody a collection of innovative features and stylish finishes that set them apart from others sailing Europe’s waterways.
Emerald Cruises bring their award-winning reputation to sail the world’s most stunning coastlines with their two luxury yachts, Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara. The fleet will be further enhanced with the introduction of Emerald Kaia, launching in 2026, promising a new era of luxury yacht cruising.
Why Travel with Emerald Cruises?
Emerald Cruises always offer a wealth of generous inclusions.
From a delectable selection of dining options to horizon-expanding excursions and a first-class service, whether you’re sailing on board a stylish Star-Ship or luxury superyacht, all you have to think about is enjoying your holiday.
- With return flights, airport transfers, meals on board and even all on board gratuities included, as well as excursions, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise of a lifetime.
- Carefully planned ocean and river itineraries ensure you see the very best of each destination.
- Enjoy immersive excursions almost every day of your cruise, and extra-special experiences courtesy of the EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE programmes – all included in the price.
- Emerald Cruises fleet of Star-Ships and superyachts have been custom-designed to allow access to the fascinating ports and harbours only small vessels can reach.
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Key Destinations
River: Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône, Saône, Douro, Mekong.
Yacht: Mediterranean & Adriatic Sea, the Caribbean, the Seychelles & Indian Ocean, the Red Sea & Middle East.
Solo Travellers
Take advantage of reduced single supplements on selected river cruises. Most Star-Ships have single staterooms, perfect for the solo explorer.
Luxury Yacht Cruises
See the world from a new perspective as you sail the Mediterranean & Adriatic Sea, the Caribbean, the Seychelles & Indian Ocean and the Red Sea & Indian Ocean on board an Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. Be one of up to 128 guests on board, and experience small ship cruising at it’s finest.
River Cruising
Emerald Cruises collection of insightful river cruises range from 5 to 23 days and take on some of Europe’s most alluring waterways, as well as Southeast Asia’s mighty Mekong river.
Fine Dining
Enjoy fine à la carte dining and sumptuous breakfast and lunch buffets in the serene setting of the Star-Ships’ Reflections Restaurant or luxury yachts’ La Cucina Dining, where locally sourced ingredients and dishes inspired by the ports of call you are visiting are paired with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.
EmeraldPLUS & EmeraldACTIVE
Where excursions and or activities are build in to your voyage. Designed for guests seeking a more active and immersive holiday.
Special Offers
We regularly receive special offers and discounts from our travel partners.
For the latest offers and a bespoke quotation speak to our Silver Travel Advisors on 0800 412 5678.
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