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Emerald Star-Ships in Europe

Discover the fleet of award-winning Emerald Star-Ships cruising through Central Europe, France, and Portugal.

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Introducing our Emerald Star-Ships

On Board Emerald Liberté

On board Emerald Radiance

Why choose Emerald Cruises & Tours? 

At Emerald Cruises & Tours, your enjoyment always comes first. Every aspect on board your Emerald Star-Ship is thoughtfully designed with you in mind – from the contemporary accommodation and inviting social spaces to the personalised service you'll receive from the crew.

Emerald Star-Ships are your home away from home. Boutique floating hotels that provide you with luxurious surrounds, a wealth of amenities, and unique innovations such as our indoor pool that transforms into a cinema space on selected evenings.

Discover the Emerald Star-Ship fleet

Each Emerald Star-Ship in the ever-growing fleet is custom-built to cruise the rivers they travel. From the Danube, Rhine, Rhône and Douro rivers, as well as the Main and the Moselle.


Welcoming up to 180 guests, each Emerald Star-Ship cruising the rivers of Central Europe is similar in design and experience.

Emerald Astra, Swimming Pool

Emerald Astra

Joining the fleet in 2026, Emerald Astra will cruise the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. The first ship to introduce a complimentary guest laundry, she will feature enhanced spaces and luxurious new designs.*
Friends playing a game of noughts and crosses on the Sun Deck of a luxury river ship on a bright day

Emerald Luna

Relax in the communal spaces on board Emerald Luna, enjoying the breeze from the Sun Deck and toasting new friends in the Horizon Bar & Lounge.
Delicious meal of fish and vegetables and a crisp glass of white wine

Emerald Destiny

Revel in fine dining on board Emerald Destiny, where dishes inspired by the regions you’re sailing through are served in the Reflections Restaurant.

*Image is an artist impression and is subject to change.

Exquisite dining experiences

Enjoy the most delectable dishes famed throughout Europe in the opulent surrounds of the Reflections Restaurant. Let the tastes of Central Europe, France, and Portugal dance on your palate, and enjoy complimentary beverages with each meal.  

Plate of delicious salmon served with tomatoes and asparagus
Tables set ready for dinner on board a luxury river ship
Friends toasting with white wine at dinner on board a luxury river ship
Woman enjoying a delicious meal and glass of red wine on board a luxury river ship

Relax and connect on board in the inviting social spaces

From the chilled and relaxed vibe of the Horizon Bar & Lounge to the open-air surrounds of the Sun Deck, you’ll find plenty of spaces on board to enjoy the company of new-found friends.

Friends enjoying a tipple together in the bar on board a luxury river ship
Group of friends watching a film on board a luxury river ship, with a couple sharing a tub of popcorn
Friends playing golf on the putting green on the Sun Deck of a luxury river ship
Couple on board, swimming pool

Explore our innovative Emerald Star-Ships 

Relax in unparalleled comfort on board Emerald Star-Ships. Our suite-grade cabins come with an all-weather balcony system for the best views, and our indoor pool transforms into a cinema space^ on selected evenings.

^On Emerald Radiance, the indoor pool is replaced with an alfresco Serenity Pool.

Sun Deck loungers and noughts and crosses game, with Deutsches Eck in the background, Koblenz, Germany on the Rhine River
Star-Ship indoor pool and poolside seating, with Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest, Hungary in the background
Innovate cinema space with lounge seating and guests enjoying a sunny beach scene
Professional massage bed, with soft towels, oils, and creams

Find your sanctuary of serenity

The suites and staterooms on board our Star-Ships are modern sanctuaries with inspired décor and contemporary designs. Enjoy all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel including luxury ESPA toiletries, Wi-Fi, and a queen or twin-sized bed.

Couple enjoying night-time views from their balconied accommodation, with large bed and flat-screen TV
Couple relaxing in their accommodation, the man testing out the soft bed, and the woman using the comfortable balcony-side chair
Pristine white-tiled bathroom, with shower, sink, large mirror, and two towels
Stateroom with large bed, seating area, flat-screen TV, and window
Durnstein Castle on top of a green hill in the Wachau Valley of Austria on the banks of the Danube River

Fall for the charms of Europe

A continent brimming with culture, history, and natural beauty, the extraordinary sights of Europe are yours to unveil. Sail the iconic rivers of Central Europe, cruise the elegant rivers of France, or journey along the Douro River through Portugal.

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