Emerald Cruises

Emerald Astra

The Emerald Astra is set to launch in 2026, adding to their award-winning European fleet cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. With a sleek design and innovative features including a pool that transforms into an evening cinema, the Emerald Astra promises a luxurious and intimate experience for its guests.
The Emerald Astra is set to launch in 2026, adding to their award-winning European fleet cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. With a sleek design and innovative features including a pool that transforms into an evening cinema, the Emerald Astra promises a luxurious and intimate experience for its guests.
Cruise Departures
Cruise Departures
Ship Type
Ship Type
River Ship
Passengers
Passengers
180
No. Of Crew
No. Of Crew
52
Launch Date
Launched
2026
Last Refurbished
Refurbished
-

Emerald Astra Cruises

Choose from 127 vacations cruising on board the Emerald Astra

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest

Operator: Emerald Cruises

From 3,946pp
Save 11,011pp

12 Days Istanbul to Budapest

Operator: Emerald Cruises

From 4,766pp
Save 6,283pp

11 Days Basel to Amsterdam

Operator: Emerald Cruises

From 4,377pp
Save 7,643pp

14 Days Amsterdam to Zurich

Operator: Emerald Cruises

From 5,764pp
Save 7,115pp

Life On Board Emerald Astra

What can you expect when cruising on board Emerald Astra
Emerald Astra
Emerald Astra

Enjoy a magical river cruise aboard Emerald Astra as you explore the Rhine, Main & Danube. Read more

EmeraldACTIVE
EmeraldACTIVE

For those after a more active experience, you can explore further on foot or by bike. Read more

EmeraldPLUS
EmeraldPLUS

Authentic included adventures that immerse you in the local culture of each destination. Read more

Five Star Dining On Board
Five Star Dining On Board

Enjoy the finest flavours of Europe prepared by a team of culinary experts aboard your river cruise. Read more

Cultural Shows & Entertainment
Cultural Shows & Entertainment

From onboard shows to local performances, there's never a dull moment during an Emerald Cruises river cruise. Read more

Sun Deck Life
Sun Deck Life

A putting green, a walking track and a place to relax and take in the views awaits on the sun deck. Read more

Deck Plans

Ship Profile
ES
Emerald Single Stateroom
D
Emerald Stateroom
E
Emerald Stateroom
Riviera Deck (Level 1)
B
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
C
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Vista Deck (Level 2)
A
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
S
Grand Balcony Suite
SA
Owners One-Bedroom Suite
Horizon Deck (Level 3)
Sun Deck

Cabins

Emerald Astra Emerald Single Stateroom
Emerald Single Stateroom
Cabin Type: River View

Emerald Single Stateroom (117 sq ft / 10.9 sq m). Features a deluxe single bed, picture window, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, individual climate control, safe, mini-fridge with complimentary bottled read more water and a flat screen TV.

Emerald Astra Emerald Stateroom
Emerald Stateroom
Cabin Type: River View

Emerald Stateroom (162 sq ft / 15 sq m). Features a Queen-size bed, an ensuite bathroom, picture window, equipped with a flat screen TV with infotainment system, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, fridge, read more hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water daily.

Emerald Astra Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Cabin Type: Balcony

The spacious Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite features an innovative indoor balcony (180 sq ft / 16.7 sq m). Flat screen TV, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, fridge, hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and read more slippers, hotel-style beds, an ensuite bathroom, complimentary WI-Fi and bottled water daily are included.

Emerald Astra Grand Balcony Suite
Grand Balcony Suite
Cabin Type: Balcony

The spacious Grand Balcony Suite features a full outdoor balcony which converts into a sunroom at the touch of a button (210 sq ft / 19.5 sq m). Flat screen TV, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, fridge, read more hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and slippers, hotel-style beds, an ensuite bathroom, complimentary WI-Fi and bottled water daily are included.

Emerald Astra Owners One-Bedroom Suite
Owners One-Bedroom Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite features a full outside balcony which converts to a sunroom, a separate bedroom and living area, a deluxe walk-in wardrobe and a larger basin ensuite bathroom (315 sq ft / 29.2 sq m). Complimentary read more onboard bathrobes and slippers, an iPad and a Nespresso coffee machine, along with four items of laundry per day are included. Flat screen TV, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, hairdryer, hotel-style beds, complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water daily.

Emerald Astra Cruise Schedule

All 127 sailings by departure date on board Emerald Astra
Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Sunday
03 May 2026
Days
9
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
12,390pp
Starts
Sunday
03 May 2026
Days
12
From - To
Budapest to Istanbul
From
13,455pp
Starts
Saturday
09 May 2026
Days
9
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
10,290pp
Starts
Friday
29 May 2026
Days
13
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
13,400pp
Starts
Friday
29 May 2026
Days
13
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
13,400pp
Starts
Sunday
31 May 2026
Days
11
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
12,490pp
Starts
Sunday
31 May 2026
Days
11
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
12,490pp
Starts
Sunday
07 Jun 2026
Days
16
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
13,530pp
Starts
Sunday
07 Jun 2026
Days
14
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
12,620pp
Starts
Wednesday
10 Jun 2026
Days
13
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
12,300pp
Starts
Wednesday
10 Jun 2026
Days
13
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
12,300pp
Starts
Wednesday
10 Jun 2026
Days
11
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
11,390pp
Starts
Wednesday
10 Jun 2026
Days
11
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
11,390pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Jun 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
9,890pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Jun 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
9,890pp
Starts
Wednesday
24 Jun 2026
Days
11
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
11,120pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Jun 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
9,890pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Jun 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
9,890pp
Starts
Saturday
04 Jul 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
9,290pp
Starts
Saturday
04 Jul 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
9,290pp
Starts
Saturday
25 Jul 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
8,690pp
Starts
Saturday
25 Jul 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
8,690pp
Starts
Saturday
01 Aug 2026
Days
11
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
12,060pp
Starts
Saturday
01 Aug 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
10,490pp
Starts
Saturday
01 Aug 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
10,490pp
Starts
Thursday
13 Aug 2026
Days
13
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
12,300pp
Starts
Thursday
13 Aug 2026
Days
13
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
12,300pp
Starts
Thursday
13 Aug 2026
Days
16
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
13,530pp
Starts
Saturday
15 Aug 2026
Days
11
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
11,390pp
Starts
Saturday
15 Aug 2026
Days
11
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
11,390pp
Starts
Saturday
15 Aug 2026
Days
14
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
12,620pp
Starts
Tuesday
25 Aug 2026
Days
11
From - To
Basel to Berlin
From
9,810pp
Starts
Tuesday
25 Aug 2026
Days
11
From - To
Zurich to Berlin
From
9,810pp
Starts
Tuesday
25 Aug 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Frankfurt
From
8,790pp
Starts
Tuesday
25 Aug 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Frankfurt
From
8,790pp
Starts
Tuesday
01 Sep 2026
Days
8
From - To
Frankfurt to Frankfurt
From
9,590pp
Starts
Tuesday
08 Sep 2026
Days
8
From - To
Frankfurt to Frankfurt
From
10,290pp
Starts
Saturday
12 Sep 2026
Days
11
From - To
Munich to Basel
From
10,680pp
Starts
Saturday
12 Sep 2026
Days
11
From - To
Munich to Zurich
From
10,680pp
Starts
Tuesday
15 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Frankfurt to Basel
From
9,590pp
Starts
Tuesday
15 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Frankfurt to Zurich
From
9,590pp
Starts
Tuesday
22 Sep 2026
Days
13
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
13,900pp
Starts
Tuesday
22 Sep 2026
Days
13
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
13,900pp
Starts
Tuesday
22 Sep 2026
Days
11
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
12,990pp
Starts
Tuesday
22 Sep 2026
Days
11
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
12,990pp
Starts
Friday
02 Oct 2026
Days
18
From - To
Amsterdam to Prague
From
19,055pp
Starts
Friday
02 Oct 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
18,390pp
Starts
Friday
23 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Budapest
From
9,190pp
Starts
Tuesday
24 Nov 2026
Days
7
From - To
Budapest to Prague
From
7,570pp
Starts
Tuesday
24 Nov 2026
Days
5
From - To
Budapest to Vienna
From
7,090pp
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Emerald Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.

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