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Our European Star-Ships
Discover Emerald Cruises’ fleet of award-winning Star-Ships sailing through Central Europe, France, and Portugal.
Discover our fleet of Star-Ships
Each Star-Ship in our ever-growing fleet is custom-built to sail the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, and Douro rivers, as well as the Main and the Moselle. Take a closer look at our award-winning vessels and discover what makes them truly stand out.
Sailing in 2026 on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers.
Meet our newest ship: Emerald Astra
Emerald Astra will mark the next evolution of Emerald Cruises’ award-winning river fleet. Designed to mirror the sleek elegance of the line’s luxury superyachts, the ship features a modern, grey-tinted glass exterior and will welcome 180 guests.
The updated design focuses on both style and functionality, offering guests’ favorite amenities such as the pool/cinema combination, multiple dining options, and a sun deck dedicated to relaxation and panoramic views. All interiors have also been enhanced with a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring a sophisticated and spacious atmosphere for travelers on Europe’s rivers.
The updated design focuses on both style and functionality, offering guests’ favorite amenities such as the pool/cinema combination, multiple dining options, and a sun deck dedicated to relaxation and panoramic views. All interiors have also been enhanced with a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring a sophisticated and spacious atmosphere for travelers on Europe’s rivers.
Why sail on an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship?
At Emerald Cruises, your enjoyment comes first. Every aspect of our superb Star-Ships is designed around you, from the contemporary accommodation and social spaces to our crew’s attentive level of service. Sail with the small cruise ship experts.
Our fleet of European Star-Ships are your home away from home - boutique floating hotels that provide guests with luxurious surroundings, a wealth of amenities, and unique innovations such as our indoor pool that transforms into a cinema space on selected evenings.
Emerald Cruises specialize in providing a small cruise ship experience. You’ll notice how limited guest numbers, an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, and the purpose-driven design and layout of our Star-Ships offer you a comfortable and luxurious European river cruise experience.
Our Star-Ships are custom-designed to navigate the rivers they sail along. This allows our fleet to dock in the heart of fascinating European cities, meaning you’ll enjoy a more in-depth cruise that takes you closer to the action.
Escape to your private sanctuary of serenity. With our range of suites and staterooms, there’s a cabin option to suit all preferences and budgets, whether you need plenty of space to stretch out, you’re longing for a cozier accommodation, or if you’re looking for a single cabin^ to sail solo.
Your Europe cruise should also provide complete peace of mind. This is why we cover all port charges, provide all meals on board and with accompanying beverages, offer complimentary Wi-Fi, and cover all gratuities on board and onshore. You’ll also benefit from a first-class English-speaking crew, and enjoy tours led by knowledgeable, local guides.
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.
Discover fine dining on board
Enjoy the most savory dishes famed throughout Europe in the opulent surroundings of the Reflections Restaurant. Let the tastes of Central Europe, France, and Portugal dance on your palate, and enjoy complimentary beverages with each meal.
Delicious Dishes: We believe that food is intrinsic to the travel experience, from decadent five-course dinners to light bites, crafted by our masterful
chefs to create an exceptional
culinary journey.
Reflections Restaurant: Marvel at the beautiful views of the river while experiencing our dining menu, which is designed to celebrate seasonal and regional flavors.
Drinks: Enjoy complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner that perfectly accompany your meal. We also have drink packages available if you’d like to extend
your beverage service.
Superior service: Our passionate and
dedicated team are always on hand,
helping to guarantee a river cruising
experience in which your every need
is met.
Unwind or catch up with friends in our on board social spaces
From the chilled and relaxed vibe of the Horizon Bar & Lounge to the open-air Sun Deck, you’ll find plenty of spaces on board to enjoy the company of newfound friends.
Horizon Bar & Lounge: Enjoy a glass of wine, a beer, or a hot drink as
you unwind in this plush open seating area/contemporary meeting place.
Evening Cinema:^ On select evenings, this space transforms
into an evening cinema via a retractable roof.
^Emerald Radiance does not have a cinema
^Emerald Radiance does not have a cinema
Sun Deck: Enjoy the best views of the river from this spacious
vantage point. Bask in the sunshine as you enjoy a
drink, or challenge a fellow guest to some putting.
Indoor Pool:+
Have a leisurely swim with incredible
views thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows.
+Emerald Radiance does not have an indoor pool. Instead, there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.
+Emerald Radiance does not have an indoor pool. Instead, there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.
Find your sanctuary of serenity
The suites and staterooms on board our Star-Ships are modern sanctuaries with inspired décor and contemporary designs. Enjoy all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel including luxury ESPA toiletries, Wi-Fi, and a queen or twin-sized beds.
Suites: Our spacious and chic suites boast an all-weather balcony with floor-to-ceiling windows so you can enjoy the views, plus have all the amenities of a world-class hotel.
Ensuite: Lavish in your en-suite bathroom with a shower, indulgent ESPA toiletries, hair dryer, and complimentary bathrobes and slippers to rejuvenate and refresh.
Amenities: Your private sanctuary offers you a spacious retreat with luscious linens, a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, a personal safe, and so much more.
Staterooms: Our staterooms are spacious retreats providing ample room to
accommodate two people, along with a picture window to welcome in the natural light.
Explore our innovative Star-Ships
Relax in unparalleled comfort on board our Star-Ships. Our suite-grade cabins come with an all-weather balcony system for the best views, and our indoor pool transforms into a cinema space^ on selected evenings.
^On Emerald Radiance, the indoor pool is replaced with an alfresco Serenity Pool.
^On Emerald Radiance, the indoor pool is replaced with an alfresco Serenity Pool.
Innovative Balcony: Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and our innovative
balcony system, at the touch of a
button, the top half of the window will drop down to
welcome the refreshing river breeze.
Modern Design: Influenced by the very finest of
contemporary design trends, our suites feature an ingenious all-weather balcony system, allowing you to
enjoy the spectacular river views and ever-changing scenery.
Indoor pool: By day, this a relaxing space to take a leisurely dip while you enjoy the revitalizing river breeze from the
retractable roof.
^Not available on Emerald Radiance
^Not available on Emerald Radiance
Cinema: Enjoy our cleverly transformed evening cinema, complete with popcorn. The space also becomes the Riverside Lounge to enjoy
the river views in the ambiance of calming music and
soft lighting.
^Not available on Emerald Radiance
^Not available on Emerald Radiance
Fall for the charms of Europe
A continent brimming with culture, history, and natural beauty, the extraordinary sights of Europe are yours to unveil. Sail the iconic rivers of Central Europe, cruise the elegant rivers of France, or journey along the Douro River through Portugal.
Start planning your Europe river cruise
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