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24 Jun 2026Read time 6 mins

Celebrate Canada Day with Emerald Cruises

Celebrate Canada, Sail the World

This Canada Day, celebrate with a journey that feels effortless—cruising Europe’s iconic rivers in modern luxury on board Emerald Cruises’ award‑winning Star‑Ships. With Canada Day savings of up to 40% on select 2027 Europe river cruises, you can enjoy a relaxed, fully hosted holiday while discovering castles, vineyards and riverside capitals at your own pace. From castles and vineyards to riverside capitals, each day brings a new view, with generous inclusions already built into the fare so you can simply unpack once and enjoy.

To see all available journeys and savings, visit the Celebrate Canada Day Sale page at emerald.cruises/celebratecanada.

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The Emerald Cruises Difference – Where Others Add On, Emerald Cruises Includes More

A nine‑time Cruise Critic Editor’s Pick award winnerEmerald Cruises is known for delivering exceptional inclusions without compromising style or comfort. Many of the essentials that other lines treat as extras are simply part of the European river cruising experience with Emerald:

  • Gratuities on board and ashore included—no surprise tip envelopes at the end of the trip.
  • Meals with wine and beer at lunch and dinner included, so you can relax and enjoy regional cuisine without worrying about extra charges.
  • Exclusive local EmeraldPLUS experiences included as standard,adding memorable cultural encounters to your journey.
  • Active adventures, your way: a dedicated Activity Manager hosts a range of active experiences, from guided hikes to onboard yoga on the Sun Deck.
  • Airport transfers included for a smooth start and finish to your cruise.
  • Complimentary e bikes* for guided or independent exploring making it easy to go a little farther with less effort.
  • A heated indoor pool* that transforms into a cinema—a distinctive Emerald Cruises feature that offers relaxed swims by day and movies by night *excludes Portugal & Asia river cruising.

As part of Scenic Group with origins in Australia, Emerald Cruises is backed by 40 years of innovation and is now the only cruise company to conceive, design, build, own and operate its own ships, maintaining complete control over quality and the guest experience.

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Guests taking part in an active vineyard hike to Niederwalddenkmal, Germany
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Trusted by Canadian Travellers

Canadian guests have been choosing Emerald Cruises since 2014, supported by Canadian‑dollar pricing and an all‑Canadian contact centre. You can browse itineraries in CAD, book through your preferred travel advisor or directly with Emerald Cruises, and enjoy support that understands Canadian travel advisors and guests’ expectations.

For the Canada Day sale dates and departures, the best place to start is the official sale landing page at emerald.cruises/celebratecanada.

Exclusive Canada Day Savings – Book Early

To mark Canada Day, savings of 20–40% off the full cruise fare are available on select 2027 Europe river cruises, with the exact discount depending on itinerary and departure date. Eligible journeys span the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône, Seine and Douro, including festive Christmas market and extended itineraries for those who want to experience Europe in every season.

You’ll find full details of included itineraries, departure dates and journey codes on the Canada Day Sale page at emerald.cruises/celebratecanada.

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How to View All Itineraries and Savings

Visit the Canada Day Sale page at emerald.cruises/celebratecanada to view the detailed PDF flyer with all itineraries, departure dates and savings. The flyer outlines featured journeys such as Splendours of EuropeDanube DelightsJewels of the RhineSensations of Lyon & ProvenceSensations of the Seine & Normandy, and Secrets of the Douro, along with applicable Canada Day discounts on select 2027 departures.

How to Book Your Canada Day Sale River Cruise

To book, contact your travel advisor or the all‑Canadian Contact Centre at 1‑855-444-0161, or start by exploring the sale online at emerald.cruises/celebratecanada. Availability is limited and may sell out at any time, and the Canada Day Sale ends July 30, 2026, so booking early gives you the best choice of itinerary, cabin type and travel dates.

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