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Awards

Discover the prestigious accolades won by Emerald Cruises.

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Emerald Cruises Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Award 2024

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.

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

With guided hikes, bike rides, canoeing, and kayaking excursions, plus on board fitness classes with a wellness coach, Emerald Cruises was recognised for giving guests who prefer to keep active more options when cruising.
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Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick Awards 2022: Best New Luxury Ship 

The first of our three luxury yachts, Emerald Azzurra picked up the prestigious award, with Cruise Critic praising the 100-guest ship for feeling like a mega-yacht with everything guests could need.
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TTG Travel Industry Awards: River Cruise Line of the Year 

Jointly won by Emerald Cruises and our sister company, Scenic, our luxury river cruises were praised consecutively in 2022 and 2021, plus in 2015, for providing guests with incredible river cruise experiences.
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Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick 2019: Best River Cruise Line for Value 

Emerald Cruises provides a wealth of generous inclusions, from return flights and airport transfers to all meals on board, served with complimentary drinks.

Our 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 

  • Northern Ireland Travel & Tour Awards 2023: Best River Cruise Company 

  • SPAA Annual Travel Awards 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018 & 2017: River Cruise Company of the Year 

  • TTG Travel Industry Awards 2022, 2021 & 2015: River Cruise Line of the Year 

  • Silver Travel Advisor 2020: Highly Commended – Best River Cruise Line 

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

  • Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2019 & 2018: Best Cruise Line 

  • Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Awards 2019: Best River Cruise Line 

  • British Cruise Awards 2019: Best River Cruise Itinerary  

  • British Cruise Awards 2019: Best Destination Immersion 

  • British Cruise Awards 2019: Highly Recommended – Best Luxury River Cruise Line 

  • Silver Travel Advisor 2019: Highly Commended – Best River Cruise Line 

  • 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 

  • British Cruise Awards 2018: Highly Commended – Best River Cruise Line 

  • Wave Awards 2018: Highly Commended – Favourite River Cruise Line 

  • Silver Travel Advisor 2016: Best River Cruise Line 

  • Cruise International 2015: Best River Cruise Line & Best New Ship 

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

Why cruise with Emerald Cruises?

Emerald Cruises specializes 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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