Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises offers two distinct ways to explore the world: contemporary river cruising aboard the brand’s award-winning Star-Ships, and luxury yacht cruising on a modern fleet designed for intimate, small-ship adventures. From gliding along Europe’s iconic waterways to venturing through South-East Asia or discovering hidden harbours in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, Emerald Cruises blends stylish design, exceptional value, and immersive itineraries. Across its 2026 and 2027 sailings, guests can expect personalised service, regionally inspired dining, and enriching experiences included as standard, delivering a seamless balance of relaxation, cultural depth, and modern comfort on both river and yacht journeys.
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Why choose Emerald Cruises
Contemporary design
Both the river Star-Ships and ocean-going yachts feature clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows and bright, modern interiors, offering a fresh and elegant environment throughout your journey.
Exceptional value
Emerald Cruises is known for excellent inclusions - dining, drinks with meals, excursions, WiFi and more — delivering premium experiences at an attractive price point.
Immersive experiences
From EmeraldPLUS cultural encounters to EmeraldACTIVE excursions, every itinerary includes enriching experiences designed to bring each destination to life.
Flexible itineraries
Choose from relaxed river journeys in Europe and Southeast Asia, or luxury yacht adventures in boutique destinations such as the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean.
Modern comfort
Across both fleets, staterooms and suites maximise natural light, while public spaces create an inviting, contemporary atmosphere perfect for unwinding between experiences.
Emerald Cruises Ships

Emerald Astra
180 Guests
Emerald Astra is one of Emerald Waterways’ newest Star-Ships, bringing contemporary comfort and style to Europe’s most scenic waterways. Designed for 180 guests, she combines elegant interiors with an open, sociable atmosphere and exceptional value. With innovative features such as a retractable indoor pool that transforms into a cinema by night, Emerald Astra redefines river cruising with the perfect balance of luxury and adventure.
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Emerald Azzurra
100 Guests
Emerald Azzurra redefines luxury small-ship cruising. This 100-guest superyacht from Emerald Yacht Cruises combines modern elegance with relaxed sophistication, sailing to hand-picked ports across the Mediterranean and Red Sea. With its sleek design, all-balcony suites, open-air terraces and a crew-to-guest ratio that ensures highly personal service, Emerald Azzurra delivers a private yacht experience that’s as stylish as it is seamless. Every voyage balances destination discovery with indulgent comfort and excellent value, thanks to Emerald’s generous all-inclusive approach.
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Emerald Dawn
180 Guests
Emerald Dawn is one of Emerald Waterways’ award-winning Star-Ships, offering contemporary European river cruising with style and exceptional value. Carrying 180 guests, she combines sleek design, panoramic spaces, and inclusive luxury. Sailing the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers, Emerald Dawn delivers relaxed sophistication, innovative features such as a pool that transforms into a cinema, and the promise of unforgettable views from every deck.
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Emerald Destiny
180 Guests
Emerald Destiny is part of Emerald Waterways’ stylish Star-Ship fleet, offering elegant European river cruising with an emphasis on space, light, and comfort. Designed for 180 guests, she provides an intimate yet sociable atmosphere with panoramic lounges, luxurious suites, and award-winning service. From the romantic Rhine to the cultural heart of the Danube, Emerald Destiny delivers an effortless way to explore Europe’s most picturesque waterways.
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Emerald Harmony
84 Guests
Emerald Harmony is Emerald Waterways’ stylish boutique Star-Ship sailing the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia. Custom-built for this region, she blends modern European luxury with authentic Southeast Asian design. Hosting just 84 guests, Emerald Harmony offers spacious suites, locally inspired cuisine, and enriching cultural experiences — delivering an elegant and intimate way to explore one of the world’s most fascinating waterways.
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Emerald Kaia
128 Guests
Setting new standards for luxury yacht cruising, Emerald Kaia joins the acclaimed Emerald Cruises fleet in 2026. Designed for just 128 guests, she continues Emerald’s vision of combining contemporary comfort with immersive exploration. Like her sister ships Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, Emerald Kaia offers an elegant, boutique atmosphere where understated luxury meets exceptional service. Featuring an expanded top deck with private cabanas and an internal Sky Lounge, Emerald Kaia promises yacht-style cruising at its most refined across the Mediterranean and Seychelles.
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Emerald Luna
180 Guests
Emerald Luna is one of Emerald Waterways’ contemporary Star-Ships, offering sophisticated European river cruising with exceptional comfort and style. Carrying 180 guests, she brings Emerald’s signature blend of modern design, spacious public areas, and all-inclusive value to the great rivers of Europe. From the Rhine and Main to the iconic Danube, Emerald Luna provides a relaxed yet refined way to explore Europe’s most captivating waterways.
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Emerald Raiya
128 Guests
Emerald Raiya is the latest addition to Emerald Cruises’ luxury yacht fleet, debuting in 2027. Designed to deliver an intimate, superyacht-style experience, she combines contemporary elegance with state-of-the-art technology and an emphasis on personal space. Hosting just 128 guests across 64 suites, Emerald Raiya redefines small-ship luxury with her sleek design, exceptional service, and innovative marina platform for ocean adventures.
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Emerald Sakara
100 Guests
Emerald Sakara is a sleek 100-guest superyacht from Emerald Yacht Cruises, offering the perfect balance of modern luxury and intimate exploration. Purpose-built for small-ship cruising, she combines boutique-hotel comfort with the freedom to reach ports larger ships cannot. Sailing through the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, Emerald Sakara promises relaxed sophistication, exceptional service from 64 crew, and an all-inclusive experience covering dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, and shore excursions. For travellers seeking space, style, and authenticity, Emerald Sakara cruises set a new standard in yacht-inspired discovery.
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Emerald Star
180 Guests
Emerald Star is one of the original Star-Ships in the Emerald Waterways fleet, offering stylish European river cruising with a focus on comfort and value. Carrying 180 guests, she sails the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers, bringing travellers closer to Europe’s cultural heartlands. With elegant interiors, panoramic lounges, and innovative features such as a pool that transforms into a cinema, Emerald Star delivers a relaxed yet refined river cruise experience.
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Emerald Sun
180 Guests
Emerald Sun is one of Emerald Waterways’ award-winning Star-Ships, offering contemporary European river cruising that combines comfort, style, and exceptional value. Carrying 180 guests, she sails the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers, visiting some of Europe’s most historic and picturesque cities. With elegant décor, a sociable atmosphere, and Emerald’s signature pool that transforms into a cinema by night, Emerald Sun provides a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.
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Emerald Cruises cruise types
River
Ocean
All inclusive
Modern fleet
Scenic itineraries
Onboard details
Emerald Cruises blends contemporary style with a welcoming atmosphere across both river and yacht fleets. Expect thoughtful design, enriching experiences and excellent inclusions.
- Modern river Star-Ships and luxury ocean yachts
- Itineraries in Europe, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and light-filled public spaces
- Innovative indoor pool that converts to a cinema (select river ships)
- EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences included
- EmeraldACTIVE hiking, biking and fitness excursions
- Dining inspired by regional cuisine
- Relaxed, contemporary onboard ambiance
- Complimentary WiFi across all ships
- Excellent value with generous inclusions

Emerald River Cruises
Emerald’s river fleet offers a choice of staterooms and suites designed to maximise light, space and comfort. Many feature floor-to-ceiling windows and modern bathrooms. Balcony Suites include Emerald’s signature open-air system, allowing guests to drop the top half of the window to create an indoor-outdoor balcony. Ships on the Douro and Mekong incorporate local design elements, while suites throughout the fleet offer additional space and upgraded amenities.

Emerald Yacht Cruises
Emerald’s yachts offer spacious ocean-view staterooms and luxurious suites, many with private balconies. Owner’s Suites feature walk-in wardrobes, lounge areas and spa-style bathrooms. Across all categories, décor is contemporary and elegant, with premium materials and attentive service — including butler service for top suite categories.

Emerald River Cruises
Dining aboard the Star-Ships is fresh and regionally inspired, with menus reflecting local flavours alongside international favourites. Guests enjoy multi-course meals in the Panorama Restaurant, casual buffets in Reflections, and occasional al fresco options on the Sun Deck. Drinks with lunch and dinner are included, with optional premium packages available.

Emerald Yacht Cruises
Emerald’s yachts offer multiple dining venues, including a main restaurant, alfresco options and a poolside café. Cuisine blends Mediterranean and international influences, served in a relaxed yet refined setting. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and dietary needs are well accommodated.

Emerald River Cruises
Key features include a stylish lounge and bar, wellness spaces, libraries, a boutique, and the signature indoor pool that transforms into a cinema at night. Sundecks offer panoramic views with loungers and shaded areas, creating the perfect retreat on warm-weather itineraries.

Emerald Yacht Cruises
Yacht amenities include an infinity-style pool, Marina Platform for water sports, an observation lounge, Sky Bar, boutique, and elegant social spaces. Guests enjoy access to snorkelling gear, SUP boards and kayaks for use directly from the yacht.

Emerald River Cruises
Fitness classes, yoga sessions and small gyms are available across the fleet. Spa treatments offer relaxation, while EmeraldACTIVE excursions extend wellness ashore through guided hikes, bike rides and canoeing.

Emerald Yacht Cruises
The yacht’s wellness area features a full-service spa, infrared sauna and modern fitness suite. Yoga and Pilates sessions are offered regularly, creating a holistic sense of wellbeing at sea.

Emerald River Cruises
Evenings are relaxed and sociable, including live music, quiz nights, cultural performances and film screenings. Enrichment activities such as lectures, cooking demonstrations and wine tastings add extra depth.

Emerald Yacht Cruises
At night, guests can enjoy live music, outdoor film screenings, enrichment talks or relaxed socialising at the Sky Bar. Shore days bring opportunities for cultural touring, adventure activities and intimate local encounters.

River & Yacht
Both Emerald river and yacht cruises are best suited to adults and families with older children. The intimate size of the ships creates a friendly environment for multi-generational groups, with excursions appealing to a wide range of interests.
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FAQs
Planning your perfect voyage should be seamless. We’ve compiled the most common questions we’re asked about Emerald Cruises to give you complete peace of mind.
Emerald Cruises offers stylish, great-value river and yacht journeys with modern design, excellent inclusions and immersive excursions.
The combined fleet includes nine river Star-Ships and three luxury yachts.
Destinations include the Rhine, Danube, Douro, Rhône, Saône, Mekong, Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red Sea and Caribbean.
Dining, drinks with meals, excursions, EmeraldPLUS, WiFi, port charges and gratuities are included.
River ships feature innovative drop-down window balconies, while most yacht suites include private step-out balconies.
The line combines contemporary design, premium inclusions and outstanding value across both river and yacht cruising.
Yes, older children and multi-generational groups are welcome, though the experience is primarily adult-focused.
Yes — every sailing includes guided excursions, plus EmeraldPLUS experiences and EmeraldACTIVE options for active travellers.
Yes — Azzurra and Sakara feature marina platforms, with expanded facilities on Emerald Kaia.
Emerald’s river fleet launched in 2014, with the yacht fleet debuting in 2022.


