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11-night Europe cruise: Budapest to Istanbul on Emerald Star

The Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul is a 11-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Star, operated by Emerald Cruises. Departing Budapest on April 8, 2028 and arriving in Istanbul on April 19, 2028, the voyage visits 11 ports including Kalocsa, Vukovar, Belgrade. Fares start from $4,639 per person.

Length
11 nights
Departs
Apr 8, 2028
Returns
Apr 19, 2028
Ports of call
11

Voyage code EWBI080428.1

Budapest

11 nights · Europe

from $4,639 pp

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Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

Budapest

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Belgrade

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Golubac

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Price tracking

Today’s fare, in context

Price history

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Fare details

Fare details

Per person · taxes & fees included
Current fares
Verified 1 day ago
Oceanview
$4,639
Suite
$5,836
Tracked range
10 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $4,639 $4,639 on Sep 1 $4,639 on Sep 1
Suite $5,836 $5,836 on Sep 1 $5,836 on Sep 1
Cabin grades
8 total
Emerald StateroomOceanview · D
Emerald StateroomOceanview · E
Emerald StateroomOceanview · ES
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · A
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · B
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · C
Emerald Grand Balcony SuiteSuite · S
Owner's One-bedroom SuiteSuite · SA

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 1 day ago.

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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $4,639

$421 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,639

$421 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,639

$512 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,639

$512 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,860

$532 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,873

$533 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,873

$624 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,873

$624 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,140

$649 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,440

$767 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,545

$867 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $5,836

$530 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,836

$530 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,036

$548 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,435

$585 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,836

$621 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,836

$621 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,036

$639 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,036

$639 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,120

$647 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,330

$666 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,435

$675 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,435

$675 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,565

$687 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,750

$704 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,565

$778 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,565

$778 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,940

$812 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,960

$996 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,380

$1,034 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,065

$1,096 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,485

$1,135 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Sep 9, 2026

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The journey

11 nights, in order

Budapest

Day 1 Apr 8, 2028

Budapest

Explore Budapest

Day by day

The full itinerary

15 scheduled calls
Emerald Star

Your ship

Emerald Star

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.

4★ 182 Passengers Built 2014
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