Private charter cruises

MICE: Meetings, Incentives, Charters, and Events

The luxury charter experience

We believe that cruise ships are the best venues for any deluxe event.

Emerald Azzurra sky deck

When you charter a river cruise ship or luxury yacht with Emerald Cruises, you can guarantee exceptional EmeraldVALUE which includes all on-board meals, complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner, all tips, gratuities, and more.

For the ultimate deluxe charter experience, we will deliver complete customization of your cruise with our tailor-made travel options. Whatever the requirements, your guests will delight in a stylish and contemporary charter experience like no other – only with Emerald Cruises.

Why Charter with Emerald Cruises

Whatever the occasion, you’ll find the perfect charter cruise with Emerald Cruises handling every arrangement.

A group of guests being given a tour through the green vineyards of Niederwalddenkmal

Corporate Needs and Resale

For businesses and travel agencies looking to charter a river or ocean cruise ship, we have the ultra-luxury solution you’re looking for.

Choose Emerald Cruises to:
- Create a custom cruise for your target audience
- Benefit from attractive charter rates versus publicly available rates
- Peace of mind that we will pre-arrange every detail for you

Spacious lounge ready to be used as a conference room, with plenty of comfortable seating

Meetings, incentives, charters, and events (MICE)

Let us arrange a business conference for you and your colleagues in the on board lounge, or create a themed gala dinner on shore in an exclusive location to reward high sales earners during an incentive trip.

Choose Emerald Cruises for:
- A unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience
- Corporate branding and personalization options
- Complimentary use of meeting spaces including A/V set up

A group of friends enjoying the food and drinks in La Cucina dining in Sakara

Events and celebrations

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or reunion, Emerald Cruises will ensure a memorable occasion with custom parties and festivities on board and on shore in a unique venue of your choice. Celebrate in style, your way, and let us take care of the arrangements.

Choose Emerald Cruises and enjoy the:
- Freedom to customize
- Prestige and complete privacy
- Exceptional EmeraldVALUE including undivided attention from the crew

Emerald MICE Guide Brochure

Your guide to Meetings, Incentives, Charters & Events

Learn more about why Emerald Cruises can be the ideal choice for meetings, incentives and charters & events. See details about our fleet, destinations and frequently asked questions.

Our Charters Management Team

Stephanie Deaton
Senior Director, Charter & Incentive Sales

With more than 25 years of experience in corporate and incentive travel, Stephanie brings a strong background in full ship charters, corporate group programs, and strategic partnerships across both luxury and contemporary cruise lines. Her unique insight from both the supplier and buyer sides of the industry positions her to drive growth and elevate the brand’s charter and incentive sales strategy.

Enjoy an awe-inspiring river journey or an exciting sea-faring adventure

Whether you’re looking to sail the rivers of Europe or Southeast Asia, the coasts of the Mediterranean & Adriatic, or the tropical backdrop of the Seychelles Islands & Caribbean, we provide the perfect private charter cruise.

Bartender Horizon Bar

River cruise charters

Sail Europe and Asia's waterways in the most exclusive way imaginable by chartering one of our stylish Star-Ships. Accommodating up to 180 guests in 90 cabins in Europe and up to 84 guests in 42 cabins in Asia, our award-winning Star-Ships are the perfect setting to wow your clients, staff, friends, and loved ones.

Having exclusive, private access to your own chartered Star-Ship means you can truly enjoy every detail to the fullest, from the innovative on board amenities such as the pool, to the bright, spacious communal areas of the Horizon Bar and Lounge which are ideal for hosting a special champagne reception for your guests.

Book your private charter

To learn more about how you can charter with Emerald Cruises or to get a quote, contact our Charters Department at 888-887-6729 or email charters-incentives@scenicusa.com

Emerald MICE Guide Brochure

Your Guide to Meeting, Incentives, Charters & Events

Learn more about why Emerald Cruises can be the ideal choice for meetings, incentives and charters & events. See details about our fleet, destinations and frequently asked questions.

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Group Travel Bookings

For smaller groups that don't require an exclusive full ship charter, we are delighted to offer exceptional deals, rates, and easy booking processes for groups of as few as 10 guests and as much as 50% occupancy across our extensive cruise collection.

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