Drinks & dining on board your river cruise
Delicious meals, tasty drinks, and stellar service - there's always a cause for celebration with Emerald Cruises.
Exceptional dining on board our Star-Ships
Look forward to memorable dining moments from the moment you step on board our boutique Star-Ships. With elegant dining venues and an attentive service team, your meals promise to be among the highlights of your Europe or Southeast Asia river cruise with us.
Discover fine dining on an award-winning Emerald Cruises river cruise and enjoy an array of delectable dishes.
Explore the unique flavours of the regions you sail through
We believe that food should reflect local flavours, which is why our menus take inspiration from the regions we sail in. Our chefs source local ingredients, creating meals that capture authentic cuisine no matter where your journey takes you.
Ready to start your journey?
To secure your space onboard or to get more information about our itineraries, call our friendly reservations team at 1(857) 347-4442 or contact your professional travel advisor.
River cruise drinks packages
While on board, a daily selection of complimentary wines, draft beers, and soft drinks are available to accompany your lunch and dinner. If you would like to extend our beverage service further, why not choose from our carefully created drinks packages?
Premium package ($17.00 per person per day)
Enjoy a range of soft drinks and juices, as well as mocktails and non-alcoholic bottled beers. You’ll also have a choice of draft beers by the glass, as well as our red and white house wines by the glass.
Platinum package ($33.50 per person per day)
For an alcohol-free beverage, take your choice of soft drinks, juices, mocktails, and non-alcoholic bottled beers. For beer lovers, enjoy a range of draft beers by the glass and a selection of bottled beers - and for wine connoisseurs, sample our white and red house wines or sparkling wine and Prosecco by the glass, or a selection of bottled wines^. You’ll also have a choice of house-brand spirits, cocktails, and mixed drinks to enjoy.
^Red and white wine – bottles priced below $25 only
Wines and spirits from Chairman’s List not included in drinks packages
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
Our expert bartenders are available throughout your cruise to mix up one of our many delicious cocktails. Emerald Cruises’ vast bar menu promises something for everyone, whether you’re craving an exotic Mai Thai or a classic Cosmo.
Our range of cocktails include:
• Tequila Sunrise
• Margarita
• Bloody Mary
• Cosmopolitan
• White Russian
• Martini Dry
• Manhattan
• Alexander
• Caipirinha
• Piña Colada
• Mai Tai
• Long Island Iced Tea
A beer for everyone
Is there anything quite like taking a refreshing sip of a chilled beer to toast your meal ahead? Whether it be a draught beer or one of our carefully selected bottled beers, we have plenty of choices from all over the world.
Including:
• Bitburger Premium Pils
• Heineken
• Budweiser
• Guiness
• Gaffel Kolsch
• Pilsner Urquell
• Hefeweizen
• Kritstallweizen
• Shandy
• Cider
Enjoy branded spirits
If you're in the mood, we have an extensive choice of branded spirits just for you. From refreshing, world-renowned gins such as Gordons and Hendricks, to a vast selection of Scotch, Bourbon and brandy, your perfect nightcap is never far away.
A few from the menu:
• Ballantine’s
• Glenfiddich
• Jameson
• Gordons
• Hendricks
• Captain Morgan
• Jim Beam
• Jack Daniels
• Asbach Uralt
• Courvoisier
French cookery demonstration and tasting
Cruising the Rhône from Lyon to Arles, you’ll pass through a region steeped in gastronomic heritage. As part of our EmeraldPLUS programme, discover the depth and complexity of Provençal cuisine with an authentic on board dinner, hosted by revered French chef, Fabien Morreale.
Food and drink with a local family in Slovakia
Sharing a table with local people is the best way to experience regional food. In Bratislava, EmeraldPLUS gives you the chance to visit the home of a local Slovakian family, who will welcome you with great conversation and, of course, tasty, sweet treats and coffee.
Dining experience at Quinta de Pacheca wine estate
Savour a rural dinner at the beautiful Quinta da Pacheca, a historic farm and winery in the foothills of the famous Douro Valley. With wonderful food and port wine on offer, it’s a chance to get to grips with the traditional cuisine of northern Portugal.
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.
Our Star-Ships' restaurants & lounges
Contemporary, elegant, and welcoming - our on board restaurants make each meal memorable. We recognise that dining on board is a highlight for many of our guests, which is why each space is carefully designed to ensure your complete comfort and enjoyment.
Our premiere on board dining spot
With open seating and elegant design, our Reflections Restaurant sets the benchmark in on board dining across our fleet of boutique Star-Ships throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. Here, savour delightful chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dishes inspired by local flavours and a few favourites you may recognise from home.
Dine alfresco
A beautifully decked area in the forward of our European Star-Ships, The Terrace provides a lovely retreat from which to enjoy a light snack or refreshing drink. Depending on the ship, this partly indoor and outdoor space is a spectacular vantage point from which to soak up the scenery, whatever the weather. This peaceful setting is also a great spot to enjoy a drink as the wonders of the landscape pass by.
Unwind in style
Peruse our extensive drinks menu from the comfort of the Horizon Bar, the principal lounge area on board our boutique Star-Ships. Fitted with comfortable seating, a well-stocked bar and dancefloor and entertainment space, this is the premier spot to relax, unwind or dance the night away at the end of another exceptional day on the river. During the day, you'll also find unlimited coffee and speciality teas here
Find your zen
Exclusive to our Emerald Harmony, our Southeast Asia Star-Ship, we have introduced the Lotus Lounge, where dark wood tones and muted colours relax you as you sail towards your next destination. Located in the forward of the Vista Deck, snacks will be available here throughout the day, as well as teas and coffees. Watch the endless horizons unfold as you sip your favourite drink and nibble something delicious.
Look forward to memorable dining moments from the moment you step on board your boutique Star-Ship.
Explore the delights of Europe & Southeast Asia
Whether it’s European culture or Southeast Asian traditions that have piqued your interest, you’ll find plenty of mesmerising destinations with their own unique charms to discover on your luxury river cruise.
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