Why Pay Retail? Call us or click for a quick quote and save money!
-
- (E) Stateroom
-
$
7990
Get Lower Price
-
- (D) Stateroom
-
$8590
Get Lower Price
-
- (C) Panorama Balcony Suite
-
$9990
Get Lower Price
-
- (B) Panorama Balcony Suite
-
$10390
Get Lower Price
-
- (A) Panorama Balcony Suite
-
$10590
Get Lower Price
-
- (S) Grand Balcony Suite
-
$12690
Get Lower Price
-
- (SA) Owner's Suite
-
$14890
Get Lower Price
All the River Operators Offers & More:
We have Low Prices on Emerald - Guaranteed!

2-For-1 Fares + Free Air + Emerald Exclusive Savings
2-For-1 Fares + Free Air + Emerald Exclusive Savings
Promotion Details
Available for new bookings only made between February 3 - March 31, 2025 on 2025 - 2026 Emerald River Cruise departures. 2 for 1 Fares: 2 for 1 Fares are displayed as a per person rate in a double occupancy cabin. Fares are based on full fare pricing and may not have resulted in a sale. Offer applies to cruise pricing only; does not apply on land extensions, air, or any other add-ons. Emerald Exclusive Bonus Savings: Bonus savings of up to $1,000 per suite ($500pp) are available on select departures. Savings vary by departure. Combinable with 2 for 1 Fares, pay in full offers, non-refundable savings, and are capacity controlled. Deposit due at time of booking. Guests cannot use Flexible Booking Plan or Platinum Protection Plan to move or cancel/rebook to take advantage of this offer. Free air when you pay in full: Free air offers available when you pay in full based on suite category. Free premium economy air is available on S, RA, and SA suite categories with a max value of $2,500pp. For Southeast Asia, free premium economy is available for the S and SA categories with a max value of $4,000pp. Free economy air is available on other cabin categories with a max value of $1,500pp. Air offers available when you pay in full 10 months prior to departure. If sailing is within 10 months, you can pay in full within 30 days to receive these offers, or 90 days prior to departure - whichever is soonest. All flights will be booked on Emerald Cruises choice of airline and routing and are subject to availability. Savings options are available in lieu of airfare with same payment terms. For S, RA, and SA suites receive $1,500pp savings ($3,000 per suite) when you pay in full within 30 days of booking or 90 days prior to departure; whichever is soonest. Other cabin categories receive $1,000pp savings ($2,000 per suite). Non-Refundable Savings: Bonus savings of up to $300pp on select departures when you select non-refundable payment terms. When booking, please reference code NONREF. Full payment must be received within 48 hours of booking to receive these offers. Once booked, fare is 100% non-refundable however is combinable with the Flexible Booking Plan which allows funds to be moved to a new sailing once in circumstance that your plans have changed. Savings vary by departure. Combinable with 2 for 1 Fares, Emerald Exclusive savings, Flexible Booking Plan and Pay in Full offers; not combinable with any other offers. Single Supplement: Free single supplement is available on select departures. Full payment required. Single supplement is applied to "2 for 1 Cruise Fares" "Emerald Exclusive" "Reduced Single Supplement" "Non Refundable Savings" See excel for details All Standard Standard T&Cs Available for new bookings only made between February 3 - March 31, 2025 on select 2025 - 2026 departures. 2 for 1 Fares are displayed as a per person rate in a double occupancy cabin. Fares are based on full fare pricing and may not have resulted in a sale. Offer applies to cruise pricing only; does not apply on land extensions, air, or any other add-ons. Emerald Exclusive Savings of up to $1,000 per suite are available on select departures. Air offers available when you pay in full 10 months prior to departure. If sailing is within 10 months, you can pay in full within 30 days to receive these offers, or 90 days prior to departure - whichever is soonest. Amount varies by departure or cabin type. Free single supplement available on select departures. Sailings receive complimentary Flexible Booking Plan where you can defer your booking to an alternative date or cancel up to 90 days prior to departure for a Future Travel Credit valid for 24 months. Non-Refundable Bonus savings of up to $300pp when you select non-refundable payment terms. When booking, please reference code NONREF. Guests cannot use Flexible Booking Plan or Platinum Protection Plan to move or cancel/rebook to take advantage of this offer. All offers are inventory controlled and may be extended, cancelled, or withdrawn at any time without notice. Emerald Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares and promotions at any time. For complete terms and conditions visit emeraldcruises.com. 2 for 1 Fares; single guest pays one guest fare. Free single supplement is not combinable with any other offers. Other dates may have a 45% single supplement; can be converted to a 25% supplement when paid in full within 30 days of booking or 90 days prior to departure, whichever is soonest. Single supplement offers not applicable on S, RA, or SA categories. Not combinable with any other offers. Offer is capacity controlled. Complimentary Flexible Booking Plan: We understand you may need to adjust your plans, so we’re offering the flexibility to change your travel arrangements or re-book for a more suitable time if needed. Our Flexible Booking Plan allows you to defer your booking to an alternative date, or cancel your journey, until 90 days prior to departure, less third-party fees. We will provide you with a Future Travel Credit to use on an alternate tour/cruise, which is valid for 24 months. Offer is valued at $125pp. No substitutions; no cash value. All offers are inventory controlled and may be extended, cancelled, or withdrawn at any time without notice. Emerald Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares and promotions at any time. Port charges are included in the price shown. For the most up-to-date pricing, availability and offers, please visit emerald-cruises.com or contact your Professional Travel Advisor. Offers applicable for residents of the 50 United States of America & Washington D.C. For complete terms and conditions visit emeraldcruises.com.

Up to $300 Group Savings
Up to $300 Group Savings
Promotion Details
Available for new group agreements between January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025. Book a new group and receive Group Savings of $200 per person on 2026 river destinations for Emerald Cruises with 2025 pricing. Plus receive an additional bonus savings of $100 per person, available to all 8 day+ departures. Douro departures only receive the standard group savings of $200 per person. Group savings are available for the life of the agreement based on availability and standard review dates. Exclusive Travel Advisor Rates and Extra Tour Conductor Earnings are for departures designated with 4 amenity points. Combinable with current offers, Emerald Exclusive, travel advisor exclusives, show vouchers, trade incentive programs, loyalty savings, and future travel credits. Wave, Flash Sales and quarterly offers are excluded. Group policies and benefits are subject to change at any time. Refer to Emerald Cruises Guide to Group Benefits for amenity selections. All offers are inventory-controlled and may be extended, canceled, or withdrawn without notice. Emerald Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any fares and promotions at any time. Offers apply tor residents of the 50 United States of America & Washington D.C., and Latin America. For complete terms and conditions, visit emeraldcruises.com.
- Day 1BudapestWed, May 06, 2026
Welcome to the ‘Pearl of the Danube’, Budapest. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to the contemporary surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you.
This evening, join your fellow guests for a traditional Hungarian folklore show.
EmeraldPLUS
Traditional Hungarian folklore show on boardPlease book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 05:00 PM.
Meals: Dinner - Day 2BudapestThu, May 07, 2026
Explore the city’s cobbled medieval quarter today, as you embark on a coach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Your guide will teach you about the Hungarian capital’s culinary scene while touring the neo-Gothic Grand Market, Budapest's largest and most expansive indoor market, where you’ll plenty of time for exploration.
If you’re feeling more active, you can instead choose to hike to Gellert Hill. The surrounding area has been rebuilt several times, most recently following the air raids of WWII. Some 18th-century Baroque houses still stand and are best explored from the medieval paths and alleyways in the area around Buda Castle.Included Excursion
Budapest tour with Grand Market visitEmeraldACTIVE
Hike to Gellert HillDiscoverMORE
Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)DiscoverMORE
Hungarian Bath Experience (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 3BratislavaFri, May 08, 2026
Relax on board as we sail into the capital of Slovakia this morning. This graceful nation of leafy avenues became an independent country in 1993, and since then Bratislava has flourished as a new capital and made a name for itself as a cultural centre. The romantic cobblestone lanes that weave through the city are yours to explore with your local guide, as you enjoy a walking tour of the ancient town centre, including the Slovak National Theatre and a range of Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings.
Alternatively, embark on a guided hike to Bratislava Castle, a landmark steeped in legend that looks as though it has been plucked from the pages of a fairy tale. This striking building has been rebuilt several times, most recently in a Renaissance style.
Tonight, enjoy some local Slovakian entertainment on board.Included Excursion
Walking tour of BratislavaEmeraldACTIVE
Guided hike to Bratislava CastleEmeraldPLUS
Local Slovakian entertainment on boardDiscoverMORE
Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)DiscoverMORE
Carpathian Wine route (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 4ViennaSat, May 09, 2026
Sweeping boulevards and world-famous art exhibitions welcome you to Vienna, the birthplace of revolutionary breakthroughs in the fields of music and psychology. The city perfectly encapsulates the opulence of the Habsburg Monarchy and their ornate Baroque palaces, some of which you will be able to see during your guided coach tour of the Ringstrasse. Following this, embark on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre and its surrounding classical architectural styles, evidence of the melting pot of artistic influences that have existed here since the turn of the 20th century.
If you’re feeling more active, then perhaps choose to explore on two wheels, cycling along the river to the Danube Island.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of ViennaEmeraldACTIVE
Guided bike tour of ViennaDiscoverMORE
Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 5Weissenkirchen - MelkSun, May 10, 2026
Effortlessly suspended in time, Weissenkirchen is one of the most frequented parts of the Wachau wine region, where the delightful warm weather creates the perfect setting for viticulture.
Later, sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and arrive in Melk, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Melk Abbey. Originally a lavish castle that was gifted to Benedictine monks during the 11th century, this opulent Baroque building is home to some of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in the world.
Included Excursion
Tour of Melk AbbeyEmeraldACTIVE
Guided bike tour along the Danube RiverDiscoverMORE
Visit to Schallaburg Castle (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6Linz – Ceský KrumlovMon, May 11, 2026
This morning, your Star-Ship will dock in Linz, where you’ll be transferred by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre of Ceský Krumlov, a town built around a 13th-century castle. Join your local guide on a walk along the labyrinth of winding cobblestone streets, passing the colourful façades of buildings, as you learn about how they have survived the test of time. The town surrounds the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ceský Krumlov Castle, and your guided tour will include the 15th-century St. Vitus Church and a number of delightful Gothic façades.
EmeraldPLUS
Guided tour of Ceský KrumlovDiscoverMORE
Walking tour of Linz with a Linzer Torte making (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 7PassauTue, May 12, 2026
Narrow cobblestone streets and the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread welcome you to Passau, a town nestled on the confluence of three of Europe’s main waterways. This important historic trading centre borders Austria and boasts a distinctive blend of cultures.
Experience life on a typical Bavarian farm for some interesting insights into the life of local farmers and livestock farming, then try their homemade specialities. Alternatively, you can set off on a hike, catching sights such as the Mariahilf and St. Severin, an ancient church dating back to the Ottonian dynasty.
EmeraldPLUS
Bavarian Countryside ExperienceEmeraldACTIVE
Hike to Veste OberhausDiscoverMORE
Bavaria Live (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 8PassauWed, May 13, 2026
After breakfast, it’s time to disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of Europe’s iconic skylines with you.
Please book your flight to depart out of Munich after 01:00 PM.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change.
Meals: Breakfast
Rivers Visited
OR Call Us For a Free Quote 1-800-342-0019
Ship Information
Cabins
Life on Board
Questions & Answers Ask A Question
Question: Will the day-by-day itinerary change?
Question: In what language is the river cruise conducted?
Our third river cruise but found the baths on this particular ship to be very small. The crew, though, was excellent, especially the director!
I absolutely loved the cities and towns we visited. I met mant new friends on this trip. The staff were very friendly, professional and attentive to my needs.
Although this is my first river cruise, so I cannot compare with other companies, I was very happy with Emerald with a few exceptions. They advertise that it is all inclusive and do offer several free tour options at each port, but that also sell Discovery options that are more money. We did 4 of those which increased the cost for 2 by $600. If you like to workout, forget the gym, which had one rowing machine, an exercise bike and some dumbbells with enough room for 3 people at most. The staff were all great, the food was very good and the itinerary was excellent. They have a small swimming pool and late night activities. Good diversity with most people from US, Canada, Australia and new Zealand.