Drinks & dining on board your river cruise
Delicious meals, tasty drinks, and stellar service - there's always a cause for celebration with Emerald Cruises & Tours.
Delectable dining on board Emerald Star-Ships
From your very first meal on board your stylish Emerald Star-Ship, dining becomes an experience to savour. Delight in the elegant Reflections Restaurant, where panoramic riverside views, thoughtfully crafted menus and attentive service transform every course into a celebration of regional flavour and relaxed luxury — one of many highlights on your unforgettable river journey through Europe or Southeast Asia
River cruise drinks packages
Enjoy a daily selection of complimentary wines, draft beers, and soft drinks served with your lunch and dinner on board. For those wishing to explore an even wider selection, a range of thoughtfully curated drinks packages is available to tailor your dining experience.
Below are the drink package prices when purchased on board your cruise. You can pre-book your drink package and pay in CAD dollars before your cruise through our Reservations team or your Travel Advisor. For CAD drink package pricing and to pre-book before your cruise, contact us or your Travel Advisor).
Premium package (CAD 25.00 per person per day)
Enjoy a range of soft drinks, mocktails and non-alcoholic bottled beers, plus draft beers by the glass and our red and white house wines by the glass, all included in this great-value package.
Platinum package (CAD 47.00 per person per day)
For an alcohol-free tipple, choose between soft drinks, mocktails, and non-alcoholic bottled beers. Beer lovers can enjoy a range of draft beers by the glass and a selection of bottled beers. For wine connoisseurs, sample white and red house wines or sparkling wines and Prosecco by the glass, or a selection of bottled wines^. You'll also have a choice of house-brand spirits, cocktails, and long drinks to enjoy.
^Red and white wine – bottles priced below CAD $39 only
Discover amazing drinking and dining experiences
Food and drink are entrenched in the culture of people and place, which is why we’ve incorporated exciting dining events into selected itineraries across Europe and Southeast Asia. Part of our EmeraldPLUS and DiscoverMORE collections, these special experiences are designed to bring an authentic taste of local life in the different regions you’ll travel through.
A generous cocktail menu
Expert bartenders are available throughout your cruise to mix up a variety of delicious cocktails. Emerald Cruises & Tours’ vast drinks menu offers something for everyone, whether you’re craving an exotic Mai Tai or a classic Cosmo.
A selection from the menu:
• Tequila Sunrise
• Margarita
• Bloody Mary
• Mojito
• White Russian
• Martini
• Manhattan
• Alexander
• Caipirinha
• Piña Colada
• Mai Tai
• Espresso Martini
Beers to suit every taste
Raise a glass with a perfectly chilled beer as you toast the meal ahead, choosing from classic draught favourites and a curated selection of bottled beers to suit every taste.
A selection from the menu:
• Bitburger Premium Pils
• Heineken
• Budweiser
• Guinness
• Stella Artois
• Carlsberg
• Hefeweizen
• Duckstein Red Ale
• Erdinger Weissbier
• Somersby Cider
Branded spirits to enjoy
If the moment calls for something special, an extensive choice of branded spirits awaits. From refreshing, world‑renowned gins such as Gordon’s and Hendrick’s to a wide selection of Scotch, bourbon and brandy, a relaxing nightcap is always within reach.
A selection from the menu:
• Ballantine’s
• Glenfiddich
• Jameson
• Gordons
• Hendricks
• Captain Morgan
• Jim Beam
• Jack Daniels
• Asbach Uralt
• Courvoisier
Provençal dinner hosted by French chef, Fabien Morreale
Cruising the Rhône from Lyon to Arles on board Emerald Liberté, you pass through a region renowned for its gastronomic heritage. As part of the EmeraldPLUS programme, savour the depth and complexity of Provençal cuisine with an authentic on board dinner, thoughtfully created by revered French chef, Fabien Morreale.
Local encounters
Step into the homes and hearts of Europe's communities. Share coffee and cake with a Slovakian family or sit down for lunch at the table of a local Serbian family, as they welcome you into their home and share stories of their heritage and daily lives.
Rural lunch at a local Quinta
Enjoy a rural lunch in the atmospheric surrounds of a traditional Portuguese estate, where history and countryside charm meet. Dine immersed in heritage, sampling exceptional local wines in a private setting, accompanied by the sounds and stories of local entertainers.
Rhine and Moselle
The Rhine and Moselle Valleys are responsible for much of Germany’s wine production, including both white and red varietals. Crisp Riesling and rich Pinot Noir characterise the region’s viticultural offerings, with historic vines growing on the steep slopes which rise from the iconic Rhine River.
Wachau Valley and Austria
Austria is one of the oldest wine-growing nations on Earth, and it’s from here that we source a number of our prized vintages. The Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site on the River Danube, is revered for its old-world vines, while the Austrian capital, Vienna is the only city in Europe which produces wine at scale.
Douro Valley
The charming, rustic quintas of the Douro Valley have produced port wine for centuries, and the region is today recognised by UNESCO for its viticultural heritage. With Emerald Cruises, you’ll have the opportunity for a touring and tasting at one such Portuguese vineyard, giving you a taste for the region’s authentic flavours.
Emerald Star-Ship restaurants & lounges
Contemporary, elegant and welcoming. On board Emerald Star-ships, restaurants turn every meal into a memorable experience as you indulge in regionally-inspired cuisine while delightful river views drift gently by. From leisurely breakfasts to unhurried dinners, each space is thoughtfully created for comfort, conversation and the simple pleasure of dining with the river scenery as your backdrop.
Your main restaurant on the river
The Reflections Restaurant sits at the heart of the on board dining experience, combining open seating with a modern, elegant setting that feels instantly inviting. Here, you can linger over chef-prepared meals for breakfast, enticing buffet lunches, and refined à la carte dinners, with menus that blend locally-inspired dishes from Europe and Southeast Asia with a selection of comforting favourites from home.
A relaxed spot by the river
A beautifully decked space at the front of the Emerald Star-Ships in Europe, The Terrace is a welcoming retreat for a light snack or a refreshing drink in the fresh air. By design, this partly indoor, partly outdoor area offers a comfortable vantage point in almost any weather, creating a peaceful setting to sit back with a drink as the river landscape drifts by.
Unwind in style
The Horizon Bar & Lounge is the lively social hub of Emerald Star‑Ships across Europe & Southeast Asia, where an extensive drinks menu can be enjoyed from the comfort of plush seating and a beautifully appointed bar. By day, it's a relaxed space to linger over unlimited coffee and speciality teas. By night, the atmosphere shifts into a lively bar with live entertainment on select evenings and a relaxed space to enjoy music, conversation, a drink and a dance as you celebrate another memorable day on the river.
Find your zen
Exclusive to Emerald Harmony in Southeast Asia, the Lotus Lounge is a calming hideaway where dark wood tones and muted colours help you unwind as the Mekong slowly unfolds beyond the windows. Located at the front of the Vista Deck, it's a tranquil spot to pause for teas, coffees and light snacks throughout the day. Watch the river scenery drift by as you sip your favourite drink and savour something delicious.
Reflections Restaurant is where regional flavours, gourmet dishes and warm service come together.
Your planner to Luxury Europe River Cruising 2027
Download or request a printed copy of your complimentary luxury Europe river cruising brochure to start planning your journey.
Your guide to Southeast Asia river cruising 2026-2027
Download your free Southeast Asia river cruise brochure to start planning your cruise of a lifetime on board our stylish Star-Ships.
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