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Emerald Star

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.

Ship facts

length

135 m / 443 ft

Length

guest-capacity

180

Guests

crew-number

51

Crew

best-time-to-go

2014

Built

Featured Itineraries

Splendours of Europe

Splendours of Europe

  • calendar8 Apr '26
  • moon 14 nights
  • anchor Emerald Star
  • ship-cardDep: Budapest
  • location-pinArr: Amsterdam

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Paris & Splendours of Europe

Paris & Splendours of Europe

  • calendar19 Apr '26
  • moon 17 nights
  • anchor Emerald Star
  • ship-cardDep: Paris
  • location-pinArr: Budapest

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Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe

Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe

  • calendar19 Apr '26
  • moon 20 nights
  • anchor Emerald Star
  • ship-cardDep: Paris
  • location-pinArr: Prague

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Splendours of Europe

Splendours of Europe

  • calendar22 Apr '26
  • moon 14 nights
  • anchor Emerald Star
  • ship-cardDep: Amsterdam
  • location-pinArr: Budapest

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Splendours of Europe & Prague

Splendours of Europe & Prague

  • calendar22 Apr '26
  • moon 17 nights
  • anchor Emerald Star
  • ship-cardDep: Amsterdam
  • location-pinArr: Prague

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Danube Explorer

Danube Explorer

  • calendar6 May '26
  • moon 7 nights
  • anchor Emerald Star
  • ship-cardDep: Budapest
  • location-pinArr: Passau

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Ship features

Emerald Star combines contemporary design with innovative features, creating a welcoming atmosphere that perfectly suits Europe’s iconic rivers.

Overview
Accommodation
Dining
Amenities
Wellness
Entertainment
Families
  • All-suite and stateroom accommodation for 180 guests
  • Reflections Restaurant with European and regional menus
  • Panoramic Horizon Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Heated indoor pool that converts into a cinema at night
  • Spacious Sun Deck with putting green and walking track
  • Fitness room and wellness area offering massage treatments
  • EmeraldACTIVE and DiscoverMORE excursion options
  • Complimentary bicycles for exploring in port
  • Inclusive fares with drinks and gratuities included
  • Energy-efficient Star-Ship design with solar panels
Emerald Star Accommodation

Accommodation

Emerald Star’s suites and staterooms are bright, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Panorama Balcony Suites feature drop-down windows that bring the scenery inside, while the Owner’s Suite adds a private living area and balcony. All rooms include complimentary WiFi, bottled water, a flat-screen TV, and luxury bathroom products, ensuring a seamless blend of comfort and convenience.

Emerald Star Dining

Dining

Dining aboard Emerald Star is inspired by Europe’s diverse culinary regions. The Reflections Restaurant serves locally sourced dishes alongside international classics, while The Terrace provides a relaxed space for light bites, coffee, or afternoon tea. Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks accompany lunch and dinner for a true all-inclusive experience.

Emerald Star Amenities

Amenities

Emerald Star offers spacious public areas designed for relaxation and sociability. Guests can unwind in the Horizon Lounge, take a dip in the indoor pool, or enjoy the open-air Sun Deck with its walking track and putting green. Additional facilities include a small gym, a wellness area, a hair salon, and a boutique shop.

Emerald Star Wellness

Wellness

Emerald Star offers spacious public areas designed for relaxation and sociability. Guests can unwind in the Horizon Lounge, take a dip in the indoor pool, or enjoy the open-air Sun Deck with its walking track and putting green. Additional facilities include a small gym, a wellness area, a hair salon, and a boutique shop.

Emerald Star Entertainment

Entertainment

Evenings aboard Emerald Star are easy-going and elegant. Enjoy live music in the Horizon Lounge, regional wine tastings, and cultural performances, or catch a film in the pool-cinema. Enrichment activities such as cooking demonstrations and port briefings bring each destination to life.

Emerald Star Families

Families

Emerald Star is designed for adults and couples seeking a peaceful, immersive river cruise experience. Children aged 12 and above are welcome, though there are no dedicated family facilities onboard.

Emerald Single Stateroom
Emerald Stateroom
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Grand Balcony Suite
Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Emerald Single Stateroom

Designed for solo travellers, this cosy and well-appointed stateroom includes a large picture window, comfortable bed, modern bathroom and thoughtful storage, offering a private and relaxing space throughout your river journey.

Amenities

  • One Single Bed
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Media/Entertainment Station
  • Telephone

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