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Emerald Sun

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.

Ship facts

length

135 m / 443 ft

Length

guest-capacity

180

Guests

crew-number

51

Crew

best-time-to-go

2015

Built

Featured Itineraries

Ship features

Emerald Sun showcases Emerald Waterways’ signature Star-Ship design, offering innovative features, stylish interiors, and thoughtful service throughout.

Overview
Accommodation
Dining
Amenities
Wellness
Entertainment
Families
  • All-suite and stateroom accommodation for 180 guests
  • Reflections Restaurant with regionally inspired menus
  • Horizon Lounge with panoramic windows and bar service
  • Heated indoor pool that transforms into a cinema
  • Spacious Sun Deck with putting green and walking track
  • Fitness room, wellness area, and hair salon
  • EmeraldACTIVE and DiscoverMORE excursion programmes
  • Complimentary bicycles for guest use in select ports
  • Energy-efficient, eco-friendly Star-Ship design
  • Attentive crew and relaxed, sociable atmosphere
Emerald Sun Accommodation

Accommodation

Emerald Sun’s elegant staterooms and suites provide light-filled comfort with river views throughout. Panorama Balcony Suites feature drop-down windows for an indoor balcony experience, while the Owner’s Suite offers a separate living area and enhanced amenities. All accommodation includes complimentary WiFi, bottled water, flat-screen TV, and luxury bathroom products.

Emerald Sun Dining

Dining

Dining aboard Emerald Sun highlights the best of Europe’s regional flavours. The Reflections Restaurant serves open-seating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, showcasing local ingredients and international favourites. The Terrace offers alfresco seating for light snacks or afternoon tea. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are complimentary with lunch and dinner.

Emerald Sun Amenities

Amenities

Guests aboard Emerald Sun can relax in the heated indoor pool by day, which transforms into a cinema in the evening. The Sun Deck features a walking track, putting green, and shaded seating, while the Horizon Lounge is the perfect spot for pre-dinner cocktails. Other facilities include a small fitness room, hair salon, and onboard shop.

Emerald Sun Wellness

Wellness

A compact wellness area offers massage and beauty treatments, while the fitness room includes cardio and resistance equipment. Yoga, stretching sessions, and EmeraldACTIVE excursions, such as guided bike rides or hikes, offer additional ways to stay active during your voyage.

Emerald Sun Entertainment

Entertainment

Evenings on Emerald Sun are relaxed and friendly. Guests can enjoy live music in the Horizon Lounge, themed events, and film screenings in the pool-cinema. Enrichment activities include port talks, local tastings, and cultural performances, creating a vibrant onboard experience.

Emerald Sun Families

Families

Emerald Sun is designed for adult travellers seeking a calm, enriching river cruise. While families with children aged 12 and above are welcome, there are no dedicated children’s facilities onboard.

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

Emerald Single Stateroom

Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries.

Inclusions

  • Picture window
  • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
  • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
  • Mini-bar available at own expense
  • Complimentary water, restocked daily
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Flat screen TV and infotainment system
  • Individual climate control
  • Personal safe
  • Umbrella
  • Telephone
  • Walking sticks

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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