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2-For-1 Fares + Free Air + Emerald Exclusive Savings
2-For-1 Fares + Free Air + Emerald Exclusive Savings
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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
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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.

$300 Military Savings
$300 Military Savings
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US military personnel, veterans, and their families take an additional $300 off per cabin on Emerald Cruises River with proof of current or past military status. This offer is combinable with 2-for-1 savings, pay-in-full offers, key account exclusives, Flash sales, Scenic Select, and Emerald Cruises. Combinable with groups. Not combinable with any other offers. Taxes & port charges are included in the price. Offer available to residents of the 50 United States only. Offer ends December 31, 2025. Offers may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Visit scenicusa.com for complete terms and conditions.
- Day 1BudapestFri, Jun 05, 2026
Welcome to Budapest, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, before enjoying plenty of free time to explore the Hungarian capital at your leisure.
This evening, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show on board, followed by a traditional dinner.
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Traditional Hungarian folklore show on boardPlease book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 05:00 PM.
Meals: Dinner - Day 2BudapestSat, Jun 06, 2026
Architecture from across the centuries shines a light on the history of the Hungarian capital. Originally two separate cities, Buda to the west and Pest to the east offer incredibly different views on the culture of one of the liveliest cities in Eastern Europe. Today, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city during a guided tour, including Heroes’ Square and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Andrássy Avenue and Buda Castle District. Alternatively, enjoy a hike to Gellert Hill for a postcard-worthy panorama view of the Danube banks.
Included Excursion
Guided coach tour of BudapestEmeraldACTIVE
Hike to Gellert Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 3BratislavaSun, Jun 07, 2026
This morning, relax on board as we sail to Bratislava. An ancient landscape awaits, where remarkable towers add to a skyline that perfectly encapsulates the history of the city, and preserved medieval fortifications tell tales of a turbulent past. Your local guide will take you through the heart of the city, as you soak in the sights of the lavish Episcopal Summer Palace and the neo-Renaissance façade of the Slovak National Theatre.
If you’re feeling more active, you could instead choose to hike around the serene gardens of Bratislava Castle, which provides the perfect setting for the Shakespeare festival that occurs during the summer months.
This afternoon, you will be invited into the home of a local family to learn more about their traditions and culture over coffee and cake.
Included Excursion
Walking tour of BratislavaEmeraldPLUS
Home-hosted coffee and cake with a local familyEmeraldACTIVE
Guided hike to Bratislava CastleDiscoverMORE
Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)DiscoverMORE
Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 4ViennaMon, Jun 08, 2026
Sweeping boulevards and world-famous art exhibitions welcome you to Vienna, a city which perfectly encapsulates the opulence of the Habsburg Monarchy and their ornate Baroque palaces. The Austrian capital is an art-lover's dream, and your guided tour will include a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in the country and one of the most important museums worldwide.
If you’re feeling more active, then you may opt to explore on two wheels instead, cycling along the riverbanks before touching on Danube Island and Prater, the famous Viennese amusement park, home to the traditional 19th-century Ferris wheel.
Included Excursion
Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches MuseumEmeraldACTIVE
Guided bike tour in ViennaDiscoverMORE
Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 5Krems - DürnsteinTue, Jun 09, 2026
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Göttweig Abbey, a true treasure overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley. Visible from great distance, it’s one of Austria's most important Benedictine abbeys and attracts visitors from all over the world and provides epic panorama views.
Afterwards, your Star-Ship will sail through the fascinating Wachau Valley, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, and on to Dürnstein.
Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tourin the Wachau reagion, passing terraced vineyards, castles and ruins along the way, before arriving where your Star-Ship is docked in Dürnstein.
In the afternoon we arrive in Dürnstein; a small town nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region. You'll have the chance to hike to the medieval ruins of Dürnstein Castle, the site where King Richard I was held prisoner following his return from the Third Crusade, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, a place peppered with natural lookout points that highlight the beauty of the region.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Göttweig AbbeyEmeraldACTIVE
Guided hike to Dürnstein CastleEmeraldACTIVE
Guided bike tour along the Danube
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6Engelhartszell - PassauWed, Jun 10, 2026
After a morning of sailing along the Danube, we will take you into the heart of Passau. Nicknamed the Dreiflüssestadt, meaning the ‘the city of three rivers’, it’s situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers.
Your included guided tour of Passau will unveil its noteworthy Gothic and Baroque architecture. If you're feeling active, you could join a bike tour along the River Inn, one of the three rivers converging in Passau.
After your tour, enjoy some free time to explore Passau at your leisure, before spending an evening sailing blissfully towards Regensburg.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of PassauEmeraldACTIVE
Guided bike tour along the River InnDiscoverMORE
Excursion to the Bavarian Forest (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 7RegensburgThu, Jun 11, 2026
This morning, we arrive in Regensburg, a city built on the site of an ancient Roman fort. Your guided walking tour of Regensburg will showcase its UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval centre, where narrow cobbled lanes and tall façades help to define the character of this enchanting Bavarian city. We will stop for a local Bavarian sausage tasting so you get a real feel of the daily life in Regensburg.
Alternatively, you could join a bike tour to the Walhalla monument, which towers high above the slopes of the Danube. From here, you can enjoy a fascinating view of the surrounding landscape and the river.
This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian band performance on board.EmeraldPLUS
Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tastingEmeraldPLUS
Traditional Bavarian band performance on boardEmeraldACTIVE
Guided bike tour to the Walhalla monument
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 8Regensburg - PragueFri, Jun 12, 2026
In Regensburg disembark your Star-Ship to be transferred to Prague, home to some of the world’s most pristine collections of architecture from across the ages. Included is a comfortable three-night stay in the city.
Meals: Breakfast - Day 9PragueSat, Jun 13, 2026
This morning, join a walking tour of Prague to explore its vivid history through its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, with each style encapsulating a slice of the city’s past. After passing through castle courtyards, you will visit St. Vitus Cathedral, we walk down the Castle steps with a wonderful view over the city of Prague and continue to Charles Bridge to reach the Old Town of Prague. We finish the city sightseeing tour in front of the famous Astronomical Clock at Old Town Square where you have the chance to explore Prague on your own.
Included Excursion
A walking tour of PragueEmeraldPLUS
Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
Meals: Breakfast - Day 10PragueSun, Jun 14, 2026
Today is yours to spend exploring Prague at leisure, perhaps uncovering the secrets of Josefov, the Jewish Quarter and Malá Strana, one of the most historic regions in the city. Your tour director will be available to help you plan your day and to answer any questions that you may have.
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Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast - Day 11PragueMon, Jun 15, 2026
After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and leave Prague’s idyllic centre for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of ancient wonders and idyllic panoramic views of UNESCO World Heritage-listed areas with you.
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.
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We had an outstanding trip down the Danube on Emerald Waterways. The food was amazing, the service was absolutely top-notch, the places we stopped (Passau, Linz and Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest) were all wonderful in their own way. The options provided by Emerald (active vs. included, and the add-on activities) were just right. Our Cruise Director and the Activity Manager were very knowledgeable and attentive throughout our trip. As alway, Affordable Tours helped us book, and provided great follow-up care when we needed it.
This trip was wonderful, with only 160 passengers we were treated royally. Everyone on board the ship worked with only one thing in mind to please the customers.
Derek was very thorough and easy to work with. Our trip was what we expected.
We were fortunate the trip went as planned. A lock was damaged and the ship we were scheduled for was unavailable. Emerald provided a different ship and we completed our full itinerary. Great job Emerald. The trip wonderful. Great staff, tours and food. Our Affordable agent Allyson fulfilled all our needs efficiently providing excellent customer care.
We had a great cruise with no issues whatsoever.