
Europe River Cruise Fares
Explore our flexible fare options designed to reward early planning while ensuring an exceptional inclusive experience on Europe’s iconic rivers.
Fare Overview
| Full Fare | Select Fare | Preferred Fare | Preferred+ Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure your preferred suite and sailing with full fare pricing and a comfortable payment schedule & standard payment terms. Secure your suite and departure with confidence. | Enjoy up to 15% savings on the cruise fare when you book at least 120 days from sailing. | Enhance your value with air inclusions when you commit early. Receive all the benefit of Select Fare plus receive complimentary or reduced economy-class air on select departures, or enhanced savings in lieu of air where available. |
Ideal for guests who know exactly when they want to travel. Receive up to $300 additional savings with a streamlined payment timeline. Use promo code: PREFPLUS. |

May Savings Boost
Use promo code BOOST26 from May 18th through May 31st to save an additional $200pp on select 2026 & 2027 Danube and Rhône departures. To reserve your voyage, contact your professional travel advisor or call 1 (855) 222-3214.
Eligible Itineraries for May Savings Boost

Continue Exploring with an Emerald Extension
Elevate your European river cruise with a seamless pre- or post-cruise extension. For a limited time, enjoy additional savings of up to $150 per person when adding an extension to your European river journey.

Delicious meals onboard

Wine and beer served with lunch and dinner

Most excursions

All gratuities included

Wifi onboard

Airport Transfers
Featured Itineraries
Start planning your journey.
Central Europe Itineraries
Cruise the stunning Rhine, Main, Danube, and Moselle rivers, and fall in love with the allure of Central Europe. Discover the cultures that define the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary.

8 days
2026 season
Legendary Rhine & Moselle
From USD
$3,751
*
8 days
2026 season
Danube Delights
From USD
$2,855
*
8 days
2026 season
Jewels of the Rhine
From USD
$2,431
*
8 days
2026 season
The Majestic Rhine
From USD
$3,695
*
11 days
2026 season
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
From USD
$3,507
*
8 days
2026 season
Danube Explorer
From USD
$3,431
*France Itineraries
Discover the sensations of Southern France as you sail the Rhône and Saône rivers and experience incredible French culture and cuisine.

8 days
2027 season
Sensations of the Seine & Normandy
From USD
$4,005
*Portugal Itineraries
Enjoy the Douro Valley and its vineyards as you sail Portugal’s enchanting Douro River. Taste the region’s famous Port wine and explore the vibrant cities of Porto, Salamanca and more.

8 days
2026 season
Secrets of the Douro
From USD
$3,119
*
11 days
2026 season
Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro
From USD
$3,979
*Terms and Conditions
Full Fares: Full Fares reflect full fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Deposit is due within 48 hours of booking, with final payment due no later than 90 days prior to departure. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Full Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Full Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Select Fares: Select Fares offer up to 15% savings off Full Fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Deposit is due within 48 hours of booking, with final payment due no later than 120 days prior to departure. Select Fare promotions expire 30 days prior to sailing. Any percentage-based savings are calculated on the base cruise fare only and exclude port charges, air, land programs, transfers, hotel stays, or other supplemental offers included in the booking. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Select Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Select Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Preferred Fares: Preferred Fares offer up to 15% savings off Full Fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Preferred Fares include complimentary air on select departures or enhanced savings in lieu of air, depending on the promotion selected. Deposit is due within 48 hours of booking. For sailings outside of 10 months, full payment is due 10 months prior to departure. For sailings within 10 months, full payment is due within 30 days of booking or at standard final payment date, whichever occurs first. Any percentage-based savings are calculated on the base cruise fare only and exclude port charges, air, land programs, transfers, hotel stays, or other supplemental offers included in the booking. Air offers are subject to availability and are booked at Emerald Cruises’ discretion on its choice of airline and routing. Complimentary air has a maximum ticket value of $2,000 per guest. Reduced-rate air also has a maximum ticket value of $2,000 per guest, inclusive of the reduced fare amount paid by the guest. Air offers are available to residents of the United States of America only; guests from Latin America, or U.S. guests who choose to forego the air offer, are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in additional savings on their cruise fare. Preferred Fare promotions expire 120 days prior to sailing. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Preferred Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Preferred Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Preferred+ Fares: Preferred+ provide up to an additional $300 savings per guest and is offered as a combinable promotion. Please reference offer code PREFPLUS when booking. For sailings outside of 15 months, full payment is due 15 months prior to departure. For sailings within 15 months, full payment is due within 30 days of booking or at standard final payment date, whichever occurs first. Preferred+ bookings are non-refundable once paid. Preferred+ are combinable with Preferred Fares, as well as boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and other eligible promotions. Not combinable with group bookings, EDOs, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Solo Offers: Fares are based on single occupancy in double occupancy cabins, and include port charges. Solo Program Select Fares offer a 75% single supplement. Solo Program Preferred Fares provide a 50% single supplement savings; select dates may feature free single supplement. Single supplement savings apply only to the additional single supplement portion of the fare, not to the total cabin price, and are calculated on the cruise fare only, excluding port charges and any land or supplemental offers included in the booking. Solo fares are capacity controlled at the departure level; Available on stateroom (E, F) and Balcony suites (C, B, A, R, P); not available on Owners Suite (SA), Grand Balcony Suite (S), Riverview Suite (RA), Emerald Panorama ( AP) or Single Stateroom (ES) categories. Not combinable with any other offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
All offers are inventory controlled and may be extended, cancelled, or withdrawn at any time without notice. Emerald Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, offers, and promotions at any time. Offers are applicable to residents of the 50 United States of America, Washington D.C., and Latin America, unless otherwise stated.
Journey Extensions
Available for new bookings only made between May 12 and June 30, 2026. Save an additional $150 per person when adding an extension to your European River Journey. Must book the applicable cruise and use the corresponding extension code at time of booking. Combinable with Select Fares, Preferred Fares, Preferred+ Fares, Onboard future cruise offers, Flash sales, Military discounts, Show Vouchers, and Loyalty offers, unless otherwise specified. Combinable with groups. Not combinable with any other offers.
All offers are capacity controlled and may be extended, canceled, or withdrawn at any time without notice. Scenic Group reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change fares and promotions at any time. For the most current pricing, availability, and offers, visit emerald.cruises/US/en-US, or contact your Professional Travel Advisor. Offers applicable for legal residents of the 50 United States of America & Washington D.C. and Latin America.
May Savings Boost
Deposit due at time of booking. Boost offer available on new bookings only from May 18 – 31st, 2026 on select 2026 & 2027 itineraries departing in March, July, August & November. Applicable Scenic itineraries include Jewels of Europe, Gems of the Danube, Danube in Depth, Beautiful Bordeaux and Bordeaux Affair. Applicable itineraries on Emerald Cruises & Tours are Danube Delights, Splendours of Europe, Danube Explorer, Danube Explorer & Budapest, and Sensations of Southern France. Bonus savings are combinable with public offers; including Military discounts, Key and Elite account exclusives, and Loyalty offers unless otherwise specified. Not combinable with groups. Not combinable with EDO, 3rd party fares, partner exclusives, or any other offers. All offers are inventory controlled and may be extended, cancelled or withdrawn at any time without notice. Scenic and Emerald Cruises reserve the right to correct errors or omissions and to change all fares and promotions at any time. For the most up-to-date pricing, availability and offers, please call your Professional Travel Advisor. Offers applicable for legal residents of the 50 United States of America & Washington D.C., and Latin America. Can not use Flexible Booking Plan or Penalty Relief Program to move or cancel/rebook to take advantage of this offer.





