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Emerald Sun Longest voyage — 24 nights visiting 16 ports on Emerald Sun.

By the numbers

182

Guests

2015

Built

4

Decks

443ft

Length · 135 m

$2,948 pp

Fares from

$4,696 pp

Median fare

More specifications

47

Crew

4 star

Rating

About Emerald Sun

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 Sun visits

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Regensburg (23) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Regensburg Bamberg (22) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Bamberg Wurzburg (22) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Wurzburg Melk (21) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Melk Durnstein (20) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Durnstein Miltenberg (20) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Miltenberg Wertheim, Germany (19) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Wertheim, Germany Zurich (18) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Zurich Mainz (16) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Mainz Dusseldorf (15) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Dusseldorf Frankfurt (13) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Frankfurt Lucerne (11) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Lucerne Colmar (10) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Colmar Bernkastel (8) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Bernkastel Brussels (8) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Brussels Cochem (8) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Cochem Rastatt (8) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Rastatt Rotterdam (8) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Rotterdam Antwerp (7) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Antwerp Prague (7) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Prague Baden (6) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Baden Copenhagen, Denmark (6) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Copenhagen, Denmark Trier (6) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Trier Warnemunde (For Berlin), Germany (6) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Warnemunde (For Berlin), Germany Hague, Netherlands (5) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Hague, Netherlands Zaanse Schans (5) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Zaanse Schans Freiburg, Germany (4) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Freiburg, Germany Kehlheim (4) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Kehlheim Nijmegen (4) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Nijmegen Arnhem (3) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Arnhem Dordrecht (3) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Dordrecht Paris (3) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Paris Liege (2) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Liege London (2) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting London Veere (2) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Veere Willemstad, Kinderdjik, Netherlands (2) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Willemstad, Kinderdjik, Netherlands Bonn (1) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Bonn Krakow (1) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Krakow Krems (1) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Krems Linz (Salzburg) (1) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Linz (Salzburg) Utrecht (1) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Utrecht Weissenkirchen (1) port guide Search cruises on Emerald Sun visiting Weissenkirchen

Ship gallery

Emerald Sun Cinema Fitness Hairdresser Horizon Bar Pool Reception Reflection Room Sun Deck Terrace

Deck plans

Emerald Sun deck plan — Sun Deck

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise on Emerald Sun cost?
Fares start at $2,948 per person. The median fare across 81 upcoming sailings is $4,696 per person. Open a sailing to see its listed cabin fares and any observed price history.
Where does Emerald Sun sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Europe (100 sailings).
When is the next cruise on Emerald Sun?
The next sailing departs Oct 19, 2026 — a 9-night Europe cruise.
How big is Emerald Sun?
Emerald Sun has room for 182 guests across 4 decks, and entered service in 2015.

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Europe Oct 19, 2026 9

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Europe Oct 19, 2026 12

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$590 / night

Europe Oct 21, 2026 10

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Europe Oct 25, 2026 12

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Europe Oct 25, 2026 10

from $4,195

$599 / night

Europe Oct 28, 2026 7

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Europe Oct 28, 2026 9

from $4,195

$599 / night

Europe Oct 28, 2026 7

from $6,755

$482 / night

Europe Nov 4, 2026 14

from $3,952

$564 / night

Europe Nov 18, 2026 7

from $5,235

$747 / night

Europe Nov 25, 2026 7

from $7,090

$417 / night

Europe Nov 29, 2026 17

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Europe Mar 20, 2027 10

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Europe Mar 30, 2027 10

from $4,893

$489 / night

Europe Apr 6, 2027 10

from $3,218

$459 / night

Europe Apr 9, 2027 7

from $4,383

$438 / night

Europe Apr 13, 2027 10

from $3,398

$485 / night

Europe Apr 16, 2027 7

from $5,073

$507 / night

Europe Apr 16, 2027 10

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Europe Apr 20, 2027 17

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise on Emerald Sun cost?
Fares start at $2,948 per person. The median fare across 81 upcoming sailings is $4,696 per person. Open a sailing to see its listed cabin fares and any observed price history.
Where does Emerald Sun sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Europe (100 sailings).
When is the next cruise on Emerald Sun?
The next sailing departs Oct 19, 2026 — a 9-night Europe cruise.
How big is Emerald Sun?
Emerald Sun has room for 182 guests across 4 decks, and entered service in 2015.

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