Skip to main content

13-night Mediterranean cruise: Istanbul to Budapest on Emerald Star

The Istanbul & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Budapest Escape Istanbul to Budapest is a 13-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Emerald Star, operated by Emerald Cruises. Departing Istanbul on May 23, 2028 and arriving in Budapest on June 5, 2028, the voyage visits 9 ports including Bucharest, Rousse, Bulgaria, Vidin. Fares start from $5,454 per person.

Length
13 nights
Departs
May 23, 2028
Returns
Jun 5, 2028
Ports of call
9

Voyage code ECBI230528.2

Istanbul

13 nights · Mediterranean

from $5,454 pp

Continues on Emerald Cruises's site

See prices

Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

Istanbul

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Bucharest

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Vidin

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Price tracking

Today’s fare, in context

Price history

All
Fare details

Fare details

Per person · taxes & fees included
Current fares
Verified 1 day ago
Oceanview
$5,454
Suite
$6,651
Tracked range
9 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $5,454 $5,454 on Sep 2 $5,454 on Sep 2
Suite $6,651 $6,651 on Sep 2 $6,651 on Sep 2
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.

Lowest fares with no residency, age, or service requirement — verify eligibility at booking. How our pricing works

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $5,454

$419 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,454

$419 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,454

$496 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,454

$496 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,695

$515 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,878

$529 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,878

$606 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,878

$606 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,165

$628 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,665

$743 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,870

$836 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $6,651

$511 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,651

$511 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,851

$527 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,250

$557 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,651

$588 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,651

$588 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,851

$603 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,851

$603 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,955

$611 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,165

$628 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,250

$634 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,250

$634 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,380

$644 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,585

$660 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,380

$721 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,380

$721 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,775

$751 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,185

$937 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,605

$969 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $13,390

$1,030 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $13,810

$1,062 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Sep 9, 2026

This sailing

Catch the next fare drop

We’ll email you if this sailing drops below today’s $5,454 fare.

Free. Confirm by email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Advanced options Cabins & price targets

Choose a cabin, then select any price drop, a percentage, or a target price.

at or below $
at or below $

The journey

13 nights, in order

Istanbul

Day 1 May 23, 2028

Istanbul

Explore Istanbul

Day by day

The full itinerary

14 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
Emerald Star ship guide Search cruises on Emerald Star

Deck plans

Emerald Star deck plan — Sun Deck

Scroll to explore · Double-tap to zoom

from $5,454 pp

Continues on Emerald Cruises's site

See prices