Emerald Dawn
The Emerald Dawn star-ship is one of six sister vessels, built to cruise the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Onboard you'll have full access to a wellness area, hair dresser, fitness room, onboard entertainment, daytime pool & bar and of course luxuriously appointed suites to retire to at the end of the day.
The Emerald Dawn star-ship is one of six sister vessels, built to cruise the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Onboard you'll have full access to a wellness area, hair dresser, fitness room, onboard entertainment, daytime pool & bar and of course luxuriously appointed suites to retire to at the end of the day.
Cruises
Ship Type
River Ship
Passengers
180
No. Of Crew
51
Launched
2015
Refurbished
-
Rivers Explored
Danube Holland & Belgium Main Moselle Rhine Rhône Saône Seine
Emerald Dawn Cruises
Choose from 670 holidays cruising on board Emerald Dawn
15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
From 5,162pp
Save 3,388pp
15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
From 5,162pp
Save 2,656pp
18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
From 8,107pp
Save 2,651pp
15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
From 7,171pp
Save 2,631pp
Emerald Dawn Reviews
14 reviews of Emerald Dawn from past clients of Global Journeys
Incredible experience of a lifetime 0 Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Tiali and Jeanne-Marie, QLD, Australia, Aug 2026
We had the privilege of experiencing a most magnificent tour on the Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier express holiday package. It is a holiday of pure luxury under the care of brilliant staff who were extremely organized, well trained, and very friendly with an attention to every detail. From the 5 star accommodation (on and off the boat), to the incredible read more food served by top chefs - this is an experience that will bless you greatly.
We have just finished the Budapest to Amsterdam Christmas Market Cruise. Wow!! What an unforgettable experience. The whole crew were amazing - from our cabin Steward, Rendi, to the Cruise director, Armin, and the Entertainment director, James, the serving staff and bar staff..... I cannot fault one of them. The food was delicious. The markets and tours read more were fun, informative and memorable. We will definitely be doing another cruise with Emerald.
The holiday itself was very good with highlights including Emerald River European Cruise destinations - our favourite's being Vienna and Salzberg.
Emerald Cruising is the best way to River Cruise. 4 Splendours of Europe Peter and Joan, NSW, Australia, Aug 2025
Emerald have done everything right for the younger river cruising people. Meal changes daily with matching to local wines.
Arranged daily tours for every city. Bikes available all the time.
Arranged daily tours for every city. Bikes available all the time.
Amazing Trip - booking was easy, payments tailored to our needs and all questions answered promptly. Emerald was great and the boat was everything plus more than our expectations. Overall would highly recommend Georgie and Global Journeys & Emerald Cruises. This is a must do holiday.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Emerald river cruise. Ship was lovely, crew were great, included excursions were adequate, and good food. I’d happily do another Emerald cruise.
Our river cruise was excellent thanks to Rachel McSorley's information and guidance she gave us. The food and drinks were excellent and our sight seeing tours were well informed. We met up with some lovely people including a few Australians. The entertainment that the two young ladies was very funny and enjoyable. We would recommend it to our friends read more and my sister was on the cruise coming up from Basel when we departed our cruise with Scenic. Thank you very much.
We had a wonderful time on our 8 day Danube Delights River cruise with Emerald. The scenery was brilliant; the food incredible and we made plenty of friends to boot! Whilst we experienced some very hot weather during our trip, we really enjoyed cooling off in the on-board pool of an afternoon. Most of the local tours guides were very good. Thanks read more to Hannah from Global Journeys for making the books so easy.
So glad we have done this river cruise! Beautiful river, excellent customer service, food was great! Recommend to all. Happy customers.
We have done several small boat cruises eg Douro, Rhine, Mekong, Great Lakes and Eerie Canal and several bike and boat or hotel tours in France, Italy and on the Danube and this was the worst, by far. That said, it gets two stars for the restaurant and room staff, who were excellent and the food which was really good particularly if you want to eat read more a healthy diet (there are lots of non-healthy options too and many on board were both overweight and gluttons). Breakfast is a buffet with omelette/fried egg station, lunch is a buffet with menu for protein(choice of meat, fish and vegetarian). Dinner is sit down meal with good choices and option of grilled fish, steak or chicken. Beer and wine are included with lunch and dinner, but wines were not regional and were lower end - included one from winery in Australia which we had never heard of.
Cabins were adequate, with a reasonable ensuite and over the top room service (2x daily) - sign said to reuse towels unless on floor, but this was ignored and wet towels changed every day. The bad points far outdated the good. Number one is the noise in the dining room, which was unbearable - we left one night and skipped dinner on two occasions because of the noise. Lounge was too small to hold all guests and was noisy, either from loud music or too many people, so we avoided all entertainment, except the Zittar player, who was very good. Other entertainment was quizzes of various sorts, golf putting, singing, etc -very unsophisticated. Seats in lounge were mostly uncomfortable. Lounge also had cold water on tap (still and sparkling) and basic coffee machine (using UHT milk and OK if you add a double espresso to anything). Drinks were bar prices and packages from about $20 per day per person.
Front deck was poorly furnished with old seats and not very comfortable. Pool was OK, but small (converted to cinema at night, with mostly uninteresting movies). Sun deck was closed for nearly half the cruise due to low bridges/high water levels.
Guided tours were in big groups (30 plus), so like cats being hearded around. They have gentle walking group, but no faster walking group, so saw much more walking around independently. Little time is spent at most locations (full day only in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest), and a lot of time is spent on the boat. No day tours by bus included, unlike on other cruises. Some day trips available at extra cost, but very expensive. Active program is aimed at those who don’t exercise very often and are slow. Bike tour guides were good, but too slow eg 5 hours to do 35km. Passengers were mainly native English speakers, with most from Australia.
Information about bus returns to boat was hard to obtain unless you went on the guided tour (always told “tour guide will tell you”) and sometimes plainly wrong. People were left in Budapest for two hours on a hot day, when they had expected to be taken back to the boat after the bus tour around town. Best the tour guide could say was “get a taxi” when there was public bus that dropped you opposite the boat and was free for over 65s. No maps provided for towns (allegedly for environmental reasons, but they had paper cups in lounge), but you could get them at information centres (but not told where they were). Would definitely not do another river cruise like this.
Cabins were adequate, with a reasonable ensuite and over the top room service (2x daily) - sign said to reuse towels unless on floor, but this was ignored and wet towels changed every day. The bad points far outdated the good. Number one is the noise in the dining room, which was unbearable - we left one night and skipped dinner on two occasions because of the noise. Lounge was too small to hold all guests and was noisy, either from loud music or too many people, so we avoided all entertainment, except the Zittar player, who was very good. Other entertainment was quizzes of various sorts, golf putting, singing, etc -very unsophisticated. Seats in lounge were mostly uncomfortable. Lounge also had cold water on tap (still and sparkling) and basic coffee machine (using UHT milk and OK if you add a double espresso to anything). Drinks were bar prices and packages from about $20 per day per person.
Front deck was poorly furnished with old seats and not very comfortable. Pool was OK, but small (converted to cinema at night, with mostly uninteresting movies). Sun deck was closed for nearly half the cruise due to low bridges/high water levels.
Guided tours were in big groups (30 plus), so like cats being hearded around. They have gentle walking group, but no faster walking group, so saw much more walking around independently. Little time is spent at most locations (full day only in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest), and a lot of time is spent on the boat. No day tours by bus included, unlike on other cruises. Some day trips available at extra cost, but very expensive. Active program is aimed at those who don’t exercise very often and are slow. Bike tour guides were good, but too slow eg 5 hours to do 35km. Passengers were mainly native English speakers, with most from Australia.
Information about bus returns to boat was hard to obtain unless you went on the guided tour (always told “tour guide will tell you”) and sometimes plainly wrong. People were left in Budapest for two hours on a hot day, when they had expected to be taken back to the boat after the bus tour around town. Best the tour guide could say was “get a taxi” when there was public bus that dropped you opposite the boat and was free for over 65s. No maps provided for towns (allegedly for environmental reasons, but they had paper cups in lounge), but you could get them at information centres (but not told where they were). Would definitely not do another river cruise like this.
Life On Board Emerald Dawn
What can you expect when cruising on board Emerald Dawn
Emerald Dawn
Indulge in exquisite first class dining and amenities when you take a European river cruise on Emerald Dawn. Read more
EmeraldPLUS
Authentic included adventures that take you into the cultural heart of each destination. Read more
EmeraldACTIVE
Ignite your sense of adventure and explore a little further on foot or by bike. Read more
Five Star Dining On Board
Enjoy the finest flavours of Europe prepared by the expert culinary team aboard your river cruise. Read more
Cultural Shows & Entertainment
From onboard shows to local performances, there's never a dull moment during an Emerald Cruises river cruise. Read more
Wellness and Beauty
Pamper and relax with a massage or facial and recharge with a yoga class on the sun deck. Read more
Emerald Dawn Deck Plan
Emerald Stateroom
Emerald Stateroom
Emerald Single Stateroom
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Grand Balcony Suite
Owners One-Bedroom Suite
Emerald Dawn Cabins
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 read more toiletries and hairdryer, individual climate control, safe, mini-fridge with complimentary bottled water and a flat screen TV.
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 read more flat screen TV with infotainment system, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, fridge, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water daily.
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, read more individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, fridge, hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and slippers, hotel-style beds, an ensuite bathroom, complimentary WI-Fi and bottled water daily are included.
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 read more sq ft / 19.5 sq m). Flat screen TV, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, fridge, hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and slippers, hotel-style beds, an ensuite bathroom, complimentary WI-Fi and bottled water daily are included.
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, read more a deluxe walk-in wardrobe and a larger basin ensuite bathroom (315 sq ft / 29.2 sq m). Complimentary 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 Dawn Cruise Schedule
All 670 sailings by departure date on board Emerald Dawn
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Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Tuesday
08 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Frankfurt to Frankfurt
From
5,895pp
Starts
Wednesday
09 Sep 2026
Days
25
Cruise Name
From - To
Prague to Amsterdam
From
16,120pp
Starts
Thursday
10 Sep 2026
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
7,950pp
Starts
Friday
11 Sep 2026
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
17,875pp
Starts
Sunday
13 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
6,180pp
Starts
Sunday
13 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
6,180pp
Starts
Tuesday
15 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Frankfurt to Basel
From
6,230pp
Starts
Tuesday
15 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Frankfurt to Zurich
From
6,230pp
Starts
Wednesday
16 Sep 2026
Days
21
Cruise Name
From - To
Paris to Prague
From
13,340pp
Starts
Wednesday
16 Sep 2026
Days
18
Cruise Name
From - To
Paris to Budapest
From
12,385pp
Starts
Saturday
19 Sep 2026
Days
18
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Paris
From
12,850pp
Starts
Saturday
19 Sep 2026
Days
18
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Prague
From
11,750pp
Starts
Saturday
19 Sep 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
10,795pp
Starts
Saturday
19 Sep 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
11,350pp
Starts
Sunday
20 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
5,895pp
Starts
Sunday
20 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
5,895pp
Starts
Tuesday
22 Sep 2026
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
10,410pp
Starts
Tuesday
22 Sep 2026
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
10,410pp
Starts
Sunday
27 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
7,430pp
Starts
Sunday
27 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
7,430pp
Starts
Thursday
01 Oct 2026
Days
13
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
9,600pp
Starts
Thursday
01 Oct 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
7,830pp
Starts
Thursday
01 Oct 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
7,830pp
Starts
Friday
02 Oct 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
6,685pp
Starts
Friday
02 Oct 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
6,685pp
Starts
Saturday
03 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
6,525pp
Starts
Saturday
03 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
6,525pp
Starts
Saturday
03 Oct 2026
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
8,295pp
Starts
Sunday
04 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
5,380pp
Starts
Sunday
04 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
5,380pp
Starts
Wednesday
07 Oct 2026
Days
25
Cruise Name
From - To
Prague to Amsterdam
From
17,010pp
Starts
Thursday
08 Oct 2026
Days
14
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
9,835pp
Starts
Saturday
10 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
5,380pp
Starts
Saturday
10 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
5,380pp
Starts
Sunday
11 Oct 2026
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
8,065pp
Starts
Sunday
11 Oct 2026
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
8,065pp
Starts
Friday
16 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Munich
From
8,225pp
Starts
Friday
16 Oct 2026
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Prague
From
9,045pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
12,240pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
12,240pp
Starts
Tuesday
20 Oct 2026
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Prague to Budapest
From
7,345pp
Starts
Friday
23 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Budapest
From
6,525pp
Starts
Wednesday
28 Oct 2026
Days
18
Cruise Name
From - To
Prague to Amsterdam
From
8,650pp
Starts
Wednesday
28 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
6,185pp
Starts
Wednesday
28 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
6,185pp
Starts
Saturday
31 Oct 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
10,760pp
Starts
Saturday
31 Oct 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
7,695pp
Starts
Wednesday
04 Nov 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
8,250pp
Starts
Wednesday
18 Nov 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Munich
From
4,995pp
Starts
Saturday
21 Nov 2026
Days
18
Cruise Name
From - To
Prague to Amsterdam
From
13,315pp
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.
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.
