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12-night Europe cruise: Budapest to Bucharest on Emerald Star

The Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania from Budapest is a 12-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Star, operated by Emerald Cruises. Departing Budapest on September 5, 2026 and arriving in Bucharest on September 17, 2026, the voyage visits 13 ports including Kalocsa, Osijek, Belgrade. CruiseCaptain has fare history for this sailing.

Length
12 nights
Departs
Sep 5, 2026
Returns
Sep 17, 2026
Ports of call
13

Voyage code EWBT050926.1A

Budapest

12 nights · Europe

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Budapest

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Osijek

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Belgrade

One of the places included in this itinerary.

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90 days
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Apr 1 – Sep 22
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Oceanview $10,386 · Sep 4 $5,432 on May 18 $27,256 on Apr 1
Suite $12,486 · Sep 4 $7,410 on Apr 6 $12,486 on Aug 29
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).

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The journey

12 nights, in order

Budapest

Day 1 Sep 5, 2026

Budapest

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The full itinerary

16 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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