Emerald Star
The Emerald Star 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 Star 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
2014
Refurbished
-
Rivers Explored
Danube Main Rhine Seine
Rivers Explored
Danube Main Rhine Seine
Emerald Star Cruises
Choose from 107 holidays cruising on board Emerald Star
15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
From 5,456pp
Save 2,651pp
15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
From 5,162pp
Save 2,651pp
Emerald Star Reviews
25 reviews of Emerald Star from past clients of Global Journeys
Thanks for setting up the Emerald Danube Delights River Cruise. We are used to setting up our own travel arrangements and it was the first time we went on an organized tour, it was fantastic and hassle free, from the guide meeting us at the airport on arrival till the return shuttle everything went smoothly and far exceeded our expectations. Everything read more was perfect, the travel arrangements, ship, room, staff, activities, food, people, excursions not one thing we can complain about. All the countries visited were so interesting and the tour guides were exceptionally knowledgeable, so much history. Bratislava, Slovakia was a highlight for us, the tour guide was very enthusiastic and authentic. making it very memorable. May was a great time to travel, weather was good for touring and we beat the tourist crowds. Looking forward to cruising the Rhine for our next adventure.
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.
Highly recommend this 15 day cruise - great itinerary, a lovely ship and excellent food. A very boutique travelling experience and although some itinerary disruption due to low water levels the staff did their very best to minimise any negative impact. As a result I probably saw more Bavarian towns - which are lovely - than planned. Although disappointing read more not to get to Cologne we did see Munich and we stayed on the ship without being off loaded like done other cruise boats. The Slovakian home visit tour was lots of fun and a highlight. All up people need to remain flexible and not worry about unplanned changes as the alternatives are often just as good!
Rachel McSorley (who managed my sister’s and I’s Emerald river cruise booking and a Sicilian trip previously) is an excellent travel advisor. I can’t speak too highly of Rachel from when we first booked the cruise 18 months ago to when my sister had to cancel in June due to ill health. This is the second trip Rachel has managed for me and her professionalism is consistent and of the highest standard. She is pleasant to deal with, very responsive to emails , and a clear communicator, she was very supportive when my sister had to cancel and it was a relief knowing Rachel was handling things with Emerald. Usually I book my own trips but Rachel - and Global Journeys - add so much value it’s a no brainer to use them - it’s a great service for which I’m very appreciative.
Rachel McSorley (who managed my sister’s and I’s Emerald river cruise booking and a Sicilian trip previously) is an excellent travel advisor. I can’t speak too highly of Rachel from when we first booked the cruise 18 months ago to when my sister had to cancel in June due to ill health. This is the second trip Rachel has managed for me and her professionalism is consistent and of the highest standard. She is pleasant to deal with, very responsive to emails , and a clear communicator, she was very supportive when my sister had to cancel and it was a relief knowing Rachel was handling things with Emerald. Usually I book my own trips but Rachel - and Global Journeys - add so much value it’s a no brainer to use them - it’s a great service for which I’m very appreciative.
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.
Amsterdam to Budapest with Emerald was fabulous. 4 Splendours of Europe Sandra and Clem, NSW, Australia, Jun 2025
We really enjoyed our river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest with Emerald. The ship was spacious, as was our cabin, the swimming pool was to die for and very relaxing, plus the excursions and service by all of the friendly and welcoming staff made our holiday very relaxing and memorable. We travelled in June, which was a superb time of year to enjoy read more beautiful flowers, glorious new foliage on the trees and the daily temperature just right. We have booked a few holidays with Hannah C from Global Journeys and can highly recommend Global Journeys, plus Hannah for her service and advice.
Our cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam in early November was above all our expectations. The Emerald Destiny and all its facilities were very good but the hospitality was outstanding. The attention and kindness of all staff members was amazing. The gourmet food was delicious and the food and wine reflected the area we were cruising through. The excursions read more were all interesting and very accessible. There were more active options for the fitter cruisers but also special guides for the slower among us. The onboard entertainment was also varied and delightful and we were lucky enough to find ourselves with a wonderful group of fellow travellers with which to share our journey. I would not hesitate to recommend Emerald Cruises.
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.
Life On Board Emerald Star
What can you expect when cruising on board Emerald Star
Emerald Star
Get lost in the romance of Europe's rivers with every comfort taken care of on Emerald Star. Read more
EmeraldPLUS
Authentic included adventures that take you into the cultural heart of each destination. Read more
Active Life on the River
With a small gym, walking track, heated pool and putting green you can keep active on board. 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
Wellness and Beauty
Keep up your wellness routine with a fitness class or have a treatment in the onboard salon. Read more
Swimming Pool and Cinema
The relaxing pool deck offers views from the stern and transforms to a cinema at night. Read more
Emerald Star Deck Plan
Emerald Single Stateroom
Emerald Stateroom
Emerald Stateroom
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Grand Balcony Suite
Owners One-Bedroom Suite
Emerald Star 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 toiletries and hairdryer, individual climate control, safe, mini-fridge with complimentary bottled read more 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 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 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.
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.
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 Star Cruise Schedule
All 107 sailings by departure date on board Emerald Star
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Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Sunday
02 Aug 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Munich
From
6,695pp
Starts
Tuesday
11 Aug 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Budapest
From
6,695pp
Starts
Thursday
20 Aug 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Munich
From
7,035pp
Starts
Saturday
29 Aug 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Budapest
From
8,625pp
Starts
Saturday
05 Sep 2026
Days
9
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
6,525pp
Starts
Saturday
26 Sep 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Budapest
From
5,695pp
Starts
Saturday
03 Oct 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
13,460pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
7,380pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
7,380pp
Starts
Wednesday
21 Oct 2026
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
6,950pp
Starts
Saturday
24 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
5,180pp
Starts
Saturday
24 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
5,180pp
Starts
Wednesday
09 Dec 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Basel
From
6,930pp
Starts
Wednesday
09 Dec 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
6,930pp
Starts
Wednesday
09 Dec 2026
Days
11
From - To
Amsterdam to Zurich
From
8,600pp
Starts
Sunday
13 Dec 2026
Days
11
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
7,350pp
Starts
Wednesday
16 Dec 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Basel to Amsterdam
From
5,680pp
Starts
Wednesday
16 Dec 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Zurich to Amsterdam
From
5,680pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Feb 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
8,550pp
Starts
Saturday
06 Mar 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Munich
From
5,095pp
Starts
Saturday
13 Mar 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Budapest
From
5,195pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Mar 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Munich
From
5,295pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Mar 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Budapest
From
5,295pp
Starts
Saturday
03 Apr 2027
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Prague
From
6,305pp
Starts
Saturday
03 Apr 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Munich
From
5,295pp
Starts
Wednesday
07 Apr 2027
Days
19
Cruise Name
From - To
Prague to Bucharest
From
12,960pp
Starts
Wednesday
07 Apr 2027
Days
11
Cruise Name
From - To
Prague to Budapest
From
6,305pp
Starts
Saturday
10 Apr 2027
Days
16
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Bucharest
From
11,910pp
Starts
Saturday
10 Apr 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Munich to Budapest
From
5,295pp
Starts
Thursday
15 Apr 2027
Days
14
From - To
Budapest to Istanbul
From
8,410pp
Starts
Thursday
15 Apr 2027
Days
15
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
8,645pp
Starts
Thursday
15 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
6,765pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Apr 2027
Days
9
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
6,115pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Apr 2027
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Istanbul
From
7,760pp
Starts
Saturday
17 Apr 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
7,995pp
Starts
Monday
19 Apr 2027
Days
15
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
9,045pp
Starts
Monday
19 Apr 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
8,395pp
Starts
Tuesday
20 Apr 2027
Days
14
From - To
Istanbul to Budapest
From
8,810pp
Starts
Tuesday
20 Apr 2027
Days
12
Cruise Name
From - To
Istanbul to Budapest
From
8,160pp
Starts
Wednesday
21 Apr 2027
Days
25
Cruise Name
From - To
Prague to Amsterdam
From
15,855pp
Starts
Friday
23 Apr 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
18,265pp
Starts
Friday
23 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
7,165pp
Starts
Friday
23 Apr 2027
Days
9
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
6,515pp
Starts
Saturday
01 May 2027
Days
18
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Brussels
From
12,365pp
Starts
Saturday
01 May 2027
Days
18
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Paris
From
12,845pp
Starts
Saturday
01 May 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
10,945pp
Starts
Saturday
08 May 2027
Days
22
Cruise Name
From - To
Paris to Budapest
From
18,520pp
Starts
Saturday
15 May 2027
Days
18
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Prague
From
12,195pp
Starts
Saturday
15 May 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
11,145pp
Starts
Saturday
29 May 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Munich
From
6,895pp
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.
