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Emerald Sun

Step on to an award-winning Emerald Sun ship where the spacious Sun Deck offers panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Relax and enjoy insightful excursions in every port at no extra cost. No matter which river cruise you choose, you'll enjoy all the same great features.

    • 443

    • Length
    • 2014

    • Built Year
    • 51

    • Crew
    • 180

    • Pax Capacity
    • 72

    • Suites

Sailings

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Sail Date Operator Ship Departs Returns Length Price
Mar 29, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$9,790
Mar 29, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$11,130
Apr 12, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$8,590
Apr 12, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$8,590
Apr 19, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$8,590
Apr 19, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$8,590
May 10, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$13,490
May 24, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$8,790
May 24, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$8,790
May 24, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$10,130
May 28, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$10,730
May 31, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$9,390
May 31, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$9,390
Jun 04, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunParisPrague21$15,335
Jun 04, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunParisBudapest18$14,700
Jun 07, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$13,490
Jun 07, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBucharest23$22,880
Jun 07, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamPrague18$14,125
Jun 11, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunPragueAmsterdam25$15,280
Jun 21, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$12,190
Jul 02, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenBasel11$11,760
Jul 02, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenZurich11$11,760
Jul 02, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenZurich14$13,100
Jul 05, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$10,390
Jul 05, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$10,390
Jul 05, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$11,730
Jul 12, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$9,990
Jul 12, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$9,990
Jul 19, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$12,890
Jul 30, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunPragueAmsterdam18$21,625
Jul 30, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunPragueParis21$22,835
Aug 02, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestParis18$22,200
Aug 02, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$20,990
Aug 14, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$10,770
Aug 16, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$9,690
Aug 16, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$9,690
Aug 20, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$16,230
Aug 23, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$14,890
Aug 23, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$14,890
Aug 30, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$16,290
Sep 13, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestParis18$14,825
Sep 13, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$13,490
Sep 24, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenBasel11$10,160
Sep 24, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenZurich11$10,160
Sep 24, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenZurich14$11,500
Sep 27, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$8,790
Sep 27, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$8,790
Sep 27, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$10,130
Oct 01, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$9,930
Oct 04, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$8,590
Oct 04, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$8,590
Oct 11, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$7,990
Oct 11, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$7,990
Oct 15, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$9,930
Oct 18, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$8,590
Oct 18, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$8,590
Oct 25, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$7,790
Oct 25, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$7,790
Nov 01, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$7,790
Nov 01, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$7,790
Dec 03, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunParisBudapest18$13,025
Dec 03, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunParisPrague21$13,660
Dec 06, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamPrague18$12,625
Dec 06, 2025EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$11,990
Feb 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$7,990
Mar 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$5,790
Mar 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$5,790
Mar 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$5,790
Mar 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$5,790
Mar 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$6,390
Mar 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$6,390
Mar 22, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam14$11,930
Mar 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam13$11,370
Mar 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam13$11,370
Mar 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$10,590
Mar 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam11$10,590
Apr 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$7,970
Apr 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$7,190
Apr 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$7,190
Apr 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamMarseille15$13,750
Apr 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamNice15$13,750
Apr 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$7,990
Apr 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$7,990
Apr 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselLondon11$9,315
Apr 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichLondon11$9,315
Apr 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunParisPrague21$13,860
Apr 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunParisBudapest18$13,225
May 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamPrague18$12,825
May 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$12,190
May 16, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestMunich8$7,590
May 16, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestPrague11$8,160
May 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunPragueBudapest11$8,760
May 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunPragueAmsterdam25$15,280
May 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunMunichBudapest8$8,190
May 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestParis18$13,400
May 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$12,190
Jun 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich13$10,910
Jun 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$9,570
Jun 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$8,790
Jun 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$8,790
Jun 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$10,130
Jun 17, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichBerlin14$10,630
Jun 17, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichFrankfurt11$9,930
Jun 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselBerlin11$9,290
Jun 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichBerlin11$9,290
Jun 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselFrankfurt8$8,590
Jun 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselFrankfurt8$8,590
Jun 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtFrankfurt8$10,090
Jul 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtFrankfurt8$9,090
Jul 08, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinBasel11$9,290
Jul 08, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinZurich11$9,290
Jul 08, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinZurich14$10,630
Jul 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtBasel8$8,590
Jul 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtZurich8$8,590
Jul 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtZurich11$9,930
Jul 15, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam14$11,930
Jul 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam13$11,370
Jul 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam13$11,370
Jul 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$10,590
Jul 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam11$10,590
Aug 03, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenBasel11$9,360
Aug 03, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenZurich11$9,360
Aug 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$9,660
Aug 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$7,990
Aug 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$7,990
Aug 10, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam14$11,930
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam13$11,370
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam13$11,370
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$10,590
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam11$10,590
Aug 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenBasel11$9,360
Aug 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenZurich14$10,700
Aug 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenZurich11$9,360
Aug 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$7,990
Aug 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$7,990
Aug 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$9,330
Aug 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$9,330
Aug 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$7,990
Aug 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$7,990
Aug 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselLondon11$9,315
Aug 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichLondon11$9,315
Sep 03, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunLondonZurich14$11,785
Sep 03, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunLondonBasel11$10,115
Sep 03, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunLondonZurich11$10,115
Sep 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$10,460
Sep 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$8,790
Sep 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$8,790
Sep 10, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$10,130
Sep 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$8,790
Sep 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$8,790
Sep 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselLondon11$10,115
Sep 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichLondon11$10,115
Sep 17, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenBasel11$10,160
Sep 17, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenZurich11$10,160
Sep 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$8,790
Sep 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$8,790
Sep 24, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$10,130
Sep 24, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichCopenhagen14$11,500
Sep 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$8,790
Sep 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$8,790
Sep 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselCopenhagen11$10,160
Sep 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichCopenhagen11$10,160
Oct 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$8,770
Oct 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$9,660
Oct 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$7,990
Oct 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$7,990
Oct 08, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam14$11,930
Oct 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam13$11,370
Oct 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam13$11,370
Oct 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$10,590
Oct 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam11$10,590
Oct 19, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich13$9,310
Oct 19, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$7,970
Oct 21, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$7,190
Oct 21, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$7,190
Oct 21, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$8,530
Oct 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam13$9,310
Oct 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$8,530
Oct 28, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam10$7,970
Oct 28, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$7,190
Oct 28, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$7,190

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2014
  • Length: 443
  • Passenger Capacity: 180
  • Normal Crew Size: 51
  • Staterooms: 91
  • Suites: 72

Dining

Only those meals identified on the itinerary are included. You must advise Emerald in writing of any and all special dietary needs at the time of booking. Emerald will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your dietary requests, but cannot guarantee that any requests can be met.

Age Restrictions

Children under 12 years old are ineligible to participate in our tours, except for applicable Christmas tours and cruises, and then only if accepted by Emerald in its sole discretion. Due to the availability of alcohol on many of our vacation packages, children and other persons under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a person over the age of 21 (an “Adult”) and must share their accommodation with that Adult.

Tipping

Gratuities and tips are included on tours and river cruises operated by Emerald and that are listed on your itinerary. All other gratuities and tips are the customer’s responsibility.

Cabins

Category (E) Stateroom
Square Footage: 160

Category (E) Stateroom

All staterooms feature a picture window, queen sized-beds or twin hotel-style beds, bedside tables, telephone, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, flatscreen TV, mini fridge, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Riviera Deck.




Category (D) Stateroom
Square Footage: 160

Category (D) Stateroom

All staterooms feature a picture window, queen sized-beds or twin hotel-style beds, bedside tables, telephone, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, flatscreen TV, mini fridge, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Riviera Deck.




Category (C) Panorama Balcony Suite
Square Footage: 180

Category (C) Panorama Balcony Suite

Panorama Balcony Suite features an indoor balcony with open-air system, queen sized-bed or twin hotel-style beds, two bedside tables, mini-fride, flatscreen TV, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Vista Deck.




Category (B) Panorama Balcony Suite
Square Footage: 180

Category (B) Panorama Balcony Suite

Panorama Balcony Suite features an indoor balcony with open-air system, queen sized-bed or twin hotel-style beds, two bedside tables, mini-fride, flatscreen TV, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Vista Deck.




Category (A) Panorama Balcony Suite
Square Footage: 180

Category (A) Panorama Balcony Suite

Panorama Balcony Suite features an indoor balcony with open-air system, queen sized-bed or twin hotel-style beds, two bedside tables, mini-fride, flatscreen TV, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Horizon Deck.




Category (S) Grand Balcony Suite
Square Footage: 210

Category (S) Grand Balcony Suite

Grand Balcony Suite features floor to ceiling window with sliding glass door, private balcony, queen sized-bed, bedside tables, flatscreen TV, mini-bar, personal safe, dresser, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Horizon Deck.




Category (SA) Owner's Suite
Square Footage: 315

Category (SA) Owner's Suite

Owner's One-bedroom Suites have a bedroom which closes off from the rest of the cabin and a separate lounge area. They also include special features, like a spacious bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe, iPad, a complimentary Nespresso machine and a complimentary mini-bar restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks. Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapes and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite. Four items of laundry a day and Invite to dinner at the Captain's Table. Located on the Horizon Deck.




Life on Board

Recreation

Reflections Restaurant

Enjoy a delectable four-course dinner in the Reflections Restaurant, a great dining experiences from start to finish. Located on the Vista Deck.

Recreation

The Terrace

When the weather is nice, The Terrace - located at the bow of the ship offers a beautiful setting to enjoy al-fresco dinning. Located on the Horizon Deck.

Recreation

Game Area

Enjoy a giant tic-tac-toe game or lay out by the deck while watching the beautiful scenery pass you by. Located on the Sun Deck.

Recreation

Horizon Bar & Lounge

Sit back and relax with great friends at the bar while enjoying a drink. Located on the Horizon Deck.

Recreation

Pool & Bar / Evening Cinema

Indoor heated swimming pool with a retractable glass roof. In the evening it converts into an outdoor cinema area. Located on the Horizon Deck.

Recreation

Fitness

Sneak in an early morning work out at the fitness center. Located on the Vista Deck.

Recreation

Hairdresser

A variety of hair-styling services are offered at the salon. Located on the Riviera Deck.

Recreation

Wellness Center

you're looking for a late afternoon pampering session, head down to our Wellness area. Located on the Vista Deck.

Emerald Sun Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 9 reviews about Emerald Sun - currently showing 2 reviews with comments only
RS
Reynaldo

Generally this was a very pleasant Emerald cruise. Just seemed a little off to what we've experienced on previous cruises with the same company.

RS
Reynaldo

Great river cruise, the operator Emerald Waterways did not disappoint. On board service was exceptional and the tours were very good. Only thought would be that having a little more free time during site visits would have made the excursions good to great.



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