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Awards

Discover the prestigious accolades won by Emerald Cruises.

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Our Featured Awards

Emerald Cruises has been winning awards for our contemporary fleet, service, and excursions since our inception. See our list of ever-growing achievements below: 

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Cruise Critic’s Cruiser’s Choice Best River Cruise Line 2025

Emerald Cruises has been named a winner of Cruise Critic’s 2025 Cruisers’ Choice Best River Cruise Lines, an award based entirely on reviews from real cruisers. Reviewers highlight our well‑crafted excursions, delicious regional cuisine, and smooth, stress‑free travel experience.

Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2024

Emerald Sakara has been recognised as one of the ‘Best New Cruises in the World 2024’ for blurring the lines between luxury and ultra-luxury, highlighting the perks of small ship cruising, and providing guests with the sense of being on their own private yacht. 

Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2023: #1 Small Cruise Ship Line

As voted for by the readers of Condé Nast, Emerald Cruises has received critical acclaim from our very own guests for our small ship expertise.

Our North American Awards Collection

  • Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards 2023: Best Value for Money River Cruise Line 

  • Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick Awards 2023: Best for Active Cruises 

  • Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards 2019: Best River Cruise Line for Value  

  • Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2015: Best Value for Money River Cruise  

  • Magellan Awards 2018: Gold – Exceptional Value River Cruising

  • Magellan Awards 2018: Silver – Contemporary Pool Design

  • Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards 2014: Best New River Ship

Why cruise with Emerald Cruises?

Emerald Cruises specialise in providing the perfect sailing experience. You’ll notice how measured guest numbers, an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, and the purpose-driven design and layout of our award-winning fleet offers you a comfortable and luxurious cruise. 

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