Contemporary river cruising along the iconic waterways of Europe and Southeast Asia, and intimate super yacht cruising on the world's most celebrated oceans and coastlines. Emerald Cruises is the home of Emerald Waterways and Emerald Yacht Cruises.

Welcome to the world of river cruising:
Since 2014, Emerald Cruises has welcomed many thousands of guests from around the world to the magnificent waterways of Europe.

Our deluxe fleet of revolutionary Star-Ships promise contemporary comfort and unique on-board innovations, while our generous fully-inclusive offering combines affordability with great dining, exceptional service and immersive itineraries across Europe.

We take great pride in ensuring every journey is perfectly planned, and each guest enjoys a relaxing and insightful river cruise experience, whether you’re sailing on-board our award-winning fleet or exploring a nearby town for the day.

Which rivers do Emerald Cruises explore?
A cruise with Emerald Waterways will take you along many iconic rivers of Europe. These include the Danube, Rhine, Main, Rhône and Douro rivers. In 2019, we launched our first Star-Ship outside of Europe, the Emerald Harmony sails along the mighty Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Discover Super Yacht Cruising in Europe:
In 2022, Emerald Cruises brand new, innovative super yacht, Emerald Azzurra, will welcome her first guests to Europe. With just 100 guests on board, this stylish and luxurious yacht has been custom-designed to allow unique access to the fascinating ports and harbours only small yachts can reach.

Let us take you on a journey, off the beaten track and along timeless trade routes, on board our bespoke super yacht, Emerald Azzurra. Discover some of the oldest communities to have ever existed, explore the crystalline waters connecting stunning island groups and even uncover the mysteries of the Holy Land.

Experience the rich history of the East & West Mediterranean, the exciting ports of the Adriatic Coast and the abundance of natural and archaeological wonders of the Red Sea with Emerald Yacht Cruises.

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