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Emerald Star Longest voyage24 nights visiting 16 ports on Emerald Star.

By the numbers

182

Guests

2014

Built

4

Decks

443ft

Length · 135 m

$2,723 pp

Fares from

$5,438 pp

Median fare

More specifications

47

Crew

4 star

Rating

About 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.

Ports Emerald Star visits

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Bucharest (17) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Bucharest Kalocsa (17) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Kalocsa Rousse, Bulgaria (17) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Rousse, Bulgaria Vidin (17) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Vidin Donji Milanovac (16) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Donji Milanovac Giurgiu (16) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Giurgiu Golubac (16) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Golubac Koblenz (16) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Koblenz Veliko Tarnovo (13) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Veliko Tarnovo Arbanasi (11) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Arbanasi Osijek (11) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Osijek Prague (11) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Prague Vukovar (10) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Vukovar Krems (9) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Krems Linz (Salzburg) (7) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Linz (Salzburg) Breisach (6) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Breisach Kehlheim (6) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Kehlheim Munich (6) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Munich Strasbourg (6) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Strasbourg Engelhartszell (5) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Engelhartszell Heidelberg (5) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Heidelberg Istanbul (5) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Istanbul Kehl (5) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Kehl Paris (5) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Paris Basel (4) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Basel Brussels (4) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Brussels Cesky Krumlov (4) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Cesky Krumlov Brasov (3) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Brasov Krakow (3) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Krakow Warnemunde (For Berlin), Germany (3) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Warnemunde (For Berlin), Germany Weissenkirchen (3) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Weissenkirchen Dusseldorf (2) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Dusseldorf Mannheim (2) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Mannheim Zurich (2) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Zurich Freiburg, Germany (1) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Star visiting Freiburg, Germany

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Emerald Star Hairdresser Reception Dining Fitnessarea Horizonbar2 Sundeck Reflections Cinema Horizonbar Terrace Reflections

Deck plans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise on Emerald Star cost?
Fares start at $2,723 per person. The median fare across 74 upcoming sailings is $5,438 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
Where does Emerald Star sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Europe (73 sailings), then Mediterranean (1).
When is the next cruise on Emerald Star?
The next sailing departs Aug 29, 2026 — a 7-night Europe cruise.
How big is Emerald Star?
Emerald Star has room for 182 guests across 4 decks, and entered service in 2014.

Sailing soon on Emerald Star

Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.

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from $4,875

$696 / night

Europe Aug 29, 2026 7

from $8,246

$824 / night

Europe Sep 3, 2026 10

from $7,611

$951 / night

Europe Sep 5, 2026 8

from $9,366

$851 / night

Europe Sep 8, 2026 11

from $10,001

$769 / night

Mediterranean Sep 8, 2026 13

from $7,611

$951 / night

Europe Sep 11, 2026 8

from $8,246

$824 / night

Europe Sep 11, 2026 10

from $4,173

$596 / night

Europe Sep 26, 2026 7

from $4,173

$596 / night

Europe Sep 26, 2026 7

from $4,110

$587 / night

Europe Oct 24, 2026 7

from $4,110

$587 / night

Europe Oct 24, 2026 7

from $5,415

$773 / night

Europe Dec 9, 2026 7

from $4,290

$612 / night

Europe Dec 16, 2026 7

from $3,933

$280 / night

Europe Feb 20, 2027 14

from $2,723

$389 / night

Europe Mar 20, 2027 7

from $2,723

$389 / night

Europe Mar 27, 2027 7

from $2,723

$389 / night

Europe Apr 3, 2027 7

from $3,458

$345 / night

Europe Apr 3, 2027 10

from $3,458

$345 / night

Europe Apr 7, 2027 10

from $2,723

$389 / night

Europe Apr 10, 2027 7

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise on Emerald Star cost?
Fares start at $2,723 per person. The median fare across 74 upcoming sailings is $5,438 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
Where does Emerald Star sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Europe (73 sailings), then Mediterranean (1).
When is the next cruise on Emerald Star?
The next sailing departs Aug 29, 2026 — a 7-night Europe cruise.
How big is Emerald Star?
Emerald Star has room for 182 guests across 4 decks, and entered service in 2014.