Itinerary

Day 1 Jan 18, 2028 Mombasa Vibrant Mombasa lies on the coast, home to white sand beaches and coral reefs teeming with tropical sea life. The remains of Fort Jesus stand out from the harbor and are home to a small historic museum. Get a taste of local Swahili village traditions in Mombasa's Old Town, where narrow streets and curio shops beckon. Buildings here are based on ancient designs and feature intricate carvings and detailed lattice work. In the modern center, stroll Moi Avenue for a souvenir, and discover the city's famous ceremonial arch. Nearby, the Shimba Hills National Reserve is home to the rare endangered sable antelope. Adventurers can head to Mamba Village in Nyali, East Africa's largest crocodile farm. Mombasa port guide Search cruises visiting Mombasa

Mombasa photo — Day 1 Jan 18, 2028 Mombasa Vibrant Mombasa lies on the coast, home to white sand beaches and coral reefs teeming with tropical sea life. The remains of Fort Jesus stand out from the harbor and are home to a small historic museum. Get a taste of local Swahili village traditions in Mombasa's Old Town, where narrow streets and curio shops beckon. Buildings here are based on ancient designs and feature intricate carvings and detailed lattice work. In the modern center, stroll Moi Avenue for a souvenir, and discover the city's famous ceremonial arch. Nearby, the Shimba Hills National Reserve is home to the rare endangered sable antelope. Adventurers can head to Mamba Village in Nyali, East Africa's largest crocodile farm. Mombasa port guide Search cruises visiting Mombasa

Day 2 Jan 19, 2028 Zanzibar Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island, is separated from mainland Tanzania by a 22-mile-wide channel. The name itself evokes a romantic past that includes memories of great seafarers and explorers, and tales of famous deeds and great riches. To Zanzibar's shores came the Sumarians, Assyrians, Arabs, Chinese and Malays - all contributing to the island's turbulent history. From its shores, the great European explorers - Burton, Speke, Krapf and Livingstone - set out on their voyages of discovery to the mainland. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive at Zanzibar in the 15th century, starting a reign of exploitation including the export of slaves and ivory. The island's main town, Stone Town or Zanzibar Town, on the west coast has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Center. The different nationalities that have settled in Zanzibar over the centuries have left a distinct mark on its people and architecture. Of special note are the ornate wooden doors and intricately carved balconies. Walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town the visitor catches a glimpse of the town's exotic life. A scent of cloves in the air serves as a reminder that this is indeed the Spice Island. At one time, Zanzibar supplied the world's tables with cloves. Today there are still plantations that cultivate a variety of spices, but the island's economy depends ever more on tourism. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean are a major draw for vacationers, encouraging such holiday activities as swimming, sailing and exploring beneath the ocean in unspoiled underwater parks. Zanzibar port guide Search cruises visiting Zanzibar

Zanzibar photo — Day 2 Jan 19, 2028 Zanzibar Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island, is separated from mainland Tanzania by a 22-mile-wide channel. The name itself evokes a romantic past that includes memories of great seafarers and explorers, and tales of famous deeds and great riches. To Zanzibar's shores came the Sumarians, Assyrians, Arabs, Chinese and Malays - all contributing to the island's turbulent history. From its shores, the great European explorers - Burton, Speke, Krapf and Livingstone - set out on their voyages of discovery to the mainland. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive at Zanzibar in the 15th century, starting a reign of exploitation including the export of slaves and ivory. The island's main town, Stone Town or Zanzibar Town, on the west coast has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Center. The different nationalities that have settled in Zanzibar over the centuries have left a distinct mark on its people and architecture. Of special note are the ornate wooden doors and intricately carved balconies. Walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town the visitor catches a glimpse of the town's exotic life. A scent of cloves in the air serves as a reminder that this is indeed the Spice Island. At one time, Zanzibar supplied the world's tables with cloves. Today there are still plantations that cultivate a variety of spices, but the island's economy depends ever more on tourism. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean are a major draw for vacationers, encouraging such holiday activities as swimming, sailing and exploring beneath the ocean in unspoiled underwater parks. Zanzibar port guide Search cruises visiting Zanzibar

Day 12 Jan 29, 2028 Praslin Islands This tropical Eden covers 14.5 square miles and lies a mere 28 miles from the island of Mahé. In addition to glorious beaches and fantastic marine life, Praslin is best known for the Vallée de Mai World Heritage Site where the botanical rarity, the coco de mer, grows wild. In fact, this incredible palm forest earned the island its original name of "Isle de Palme," accorded by the French navigator Lazare Picault who had to carve his way through the tangled undergrowth of the inland hills. In 1768 Marion Dufresne led an expedition to the island and renamed it Praslin. He placed a Deed of Possession in a bottle which he buried in the sands of the northern coast. In the early 1800s the total population of the island amounted to ten families. Nothing noteworthy happened through most of the century, except for the arrival of General Charles Gordon in 1881. The hero of Khartoum thought he had found the biblical Garden of Eden and pronounced that the coco de mer was the biblical tree of knowledge

Day 13 Jan 30, 2028 Mahe Like jade-colored jewels in the Indian Ocean, the more than 100 Seychelles Islands are often regarded as the Garden of Eden. Lying just four degrees south of the equator, the Seychelles are some 1,000 miles from the nearest mainland Africa. Little more than 200 years ago, all 115 islands were uninhabited.Then in 1742 a French ship dispatched from Mauritius sailed into one of the small bays. Captain Lazare Picault was the first to explore these unnamed islands. He encountered breathtaking vistas of rugged mountains, lagoons, coral atolls, splendid beaches and secluded coves. After Picault sailed away, the islands remained untouched for the next 14 years. Then France took possession of the seven islands in the Mahé group. During an expedition Captain Morphey named them the Sechelles, in honor of Vicomte Moreau de Sechelles.This name was later anglicized to Seychelles. The first settlers arrived at St. Anne's Island in 1770; 15 years later the population of Mahé consisted of seven Europeans and 123 slaves. Today there are about 80,000 Seychellois, the majority of whom live on Mahé; the rest are scattered in small communities throughout the archipelago.The people are a fusion of three continents — Africa, Asia and Europe.This has created a unique culture and the use of three languages — Creole, French and English. Mahé is the largest island in the archipelago and the location of the capital,Victoria. Ringed by steep, magnificent mountains, few capitals can claim a more beautiful backdrop.The town features a mixture of modern and indigenous architecture; it is the center of business and commerce thanks to the extensive port facilities. Noteworthy sites in Victoria are the museum, cathedral, government house, clock tower, botanical gardens and an open-air market. Mahe port guide Search cruises visiting Mahe

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 96-day span: $10,030 · range $10,030–$11,530

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $10,030

$835 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,030

$835 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,530

$960 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $25,390

$2,115 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $12,838

$1,069 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,838

$1,069 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $13,270

$1,105 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $13,810

$1,150 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,338

$1,194 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,770

$1,230 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,310

$1,275 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,592

$1,299 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,092

$1,424 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $18,292

$1,524 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $19,792

$1,649 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $29,524

$2,460 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $31,024

$2,585 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $31,630

$2,635 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $32,590

$2,715 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $33,790

$2,815 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $37,750

$3,145 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $43,750

$3,645 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $68,710

$5,725 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jul 5, 2026

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Price history

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $10,030 D Emerald Stateroom $10,030

Suite

Lowest Suite $12,838 A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite $13,270 AB Balcony Suite $13,810 B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite $12,838 S Emerald Grand Balcony Suite $15,592 SA Owner's One-bedroom Suite $29,524 T Terrace Suite $18,292

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Emerald Stateroom	D	Oceanview
Emerald Stateroom	E	Oceanview
Emerald Stateroom	ES	Oceanview
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite	A	Suite
Balcony Suite	AB	Suite
Panorama Balcony Suite	AP	Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite	B	Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite	C	Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite	P	Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite	R	Suite
Emerald Grand Balcony Suite	S	Suite
Owner's One-bedroom Suite	SA	Suite
Terrace Suite	T	Suite
Yacht Suite	Y	Suite

Ship

Your ship Emerald Sun 4★ **5,300** GT **182** guests Built **2015** Guiding you past some of Europe’s most beautiful stretches of countryside and through some of the continent’s most vibrant and enchanting cities; Emerald Sky ensures every minute of your holiday is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable. From the spacious suites and staterooms to the contemporary, sophisticated public spaces, every inch of Emerald Sky has been considered. Navigating the rivers Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle; the Emerald Star, Sky, Sun, Dawn and Destiny can guide you through some of Europe’s most magical stretches of water and help you explore many of the continent’s most arresting and enchanting cities. The five sister vessels, boasting a modest capacity of 182 guests apiece, are all blessed with a selection of wonderful amenities and features. Our brand new Emerald ‘Star Ships’, the Emerald Dawn and the Emerald Sun, have made their debut voyages and have received high marks from our guests. You’ll enjoy all the same great features, including our open air system in the balcony suites and the indoor/ outdoor pool area, that make the “Star Ships” the 2014 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick award winners for best new river ships. No matter which river cruise you choose, all your meals on-board the ship; beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; on-shore excursions and touring; a special selection of EmeraldPLUS experiences; all travel and transfers from selected airports; and all tipping are included in the price. It’s what we like to call ‘Exceptional Emerald Value’. Step on to an award-winning ship where the spacious Sun Deck offers panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Relax in the fresh air while enjoying a light lunch and a glass of wine al-fresco on The Terrace. Enjoy insightful excursions in every port at no extra cost and we take care of tipping so you don’t have to think about it. You wouldn’t expect all this from a river cruise, but on an Emerald Waterways river cruise, you can look forward to it. Emerald Sun ship guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun

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