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Emerald Astra
Launch Year
2026
Tonnage
3,544
Capacity
180
Cabins
92
Accessible
0
Emerald Astra
  • Introduction
  • Gratuities
  • Staterooms
  • Dining
  • Enrichment
  • Entertainment
  • Kids & Teenagers
Return airport transfers
Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
Gratuities Included
One complimentary shore excursion in every port
Bikes for passenger use
Free Wi-Fi included

Emerald Astra will mark the next evolution of Emerald Cruises’ award-winning river fleet. Designed to mirror the sleek elegance of the line’s luxury superyachts, the ship features a modern, grey-tinted glass exterior and will welcome 180 guests. From ancient Greek and Latin origins, ‘Astra’ translates as ‘Star,’ and Emerald Astra promises to be a true shining star among our stylish Star-Ships – the seventh to sail the Rhine, Main and Danube.

The updated design focuses on both style and functionality, offering guests’ favourite amenities such as the pool/cinema combination, multiple dining options, and a sun deck dedicated to relaxation and panoramic views. All interiors have also been enhanced with a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring a sophisticated and spacious atmosphere for travellers on Europe’s rivers.

Emerald Astra will join the fleet in 2026 and will sail the iconic Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers. Our 2026 Europe river cruises will be on sale in the coming weeks.  

Available cruises aboard the Emerald Astra
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Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest
1st May 2026 for 10 nights
Budapest ~ Kalocsa ~ Vukovar ~ Belgrade ~ Golubac ~ Donji Milanovac ~ Vidin ~ Ruse ~ Giurgiu ~ Bucharest
Cruise Only prices from £3,520pp
Enchantment of Eastern Europe
3rd May 2026 for 8 nights
Budapest ~ Kalocsa ~ Vukovar ~ Belgrade ~ Golubac ~ Donji Milanovac ~ Vidin ~ Ruse ~ Giurgiu ~ Bucharest
Cruise Only prices from £2,995pp
Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul
3rd May 2026 for 11 nights
Budapest ~ Kalocsa ~ Vukovar ~ Belgrade ~ Golubac ~ Donji Milanovac ~ Vidin ~ Ruse ~ Giurgiu ~ Bucharest ~ Istanbul
Cruise Only prices from £4,163pp
Transylvania & Enchantment of Eastern Europe
5th May 2026 for 12 nights
Bucharest ~ Brasov ~ Bucharest ~ Giurgiu ~ Ruse ~ Vidin ~ Donji Milanovac ~ Golubac ~ Belgrade ~ Vukovar ~ Osijek ~ Kalocsa ~ Budapest
Cruise Only prices from £3,855pp
Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest
9th May 2026 for 10 nights
Bucharest ~ Giurgiu ~ Ruse ~ Vidin ~ Donji Milanovac ~ Golubac ~ Belgrade ~ Vukovar ~ Osijek ~ Kalocsa ~ Budapest
Cruise Only prices from £3,520pp
Enchantment of Eastern Europe
9th May 2026 for 8 nights
Bucharest ~ Giurgiu ~ Ruse ~ Vidin ~ Donji Milanovac ~ Golubac ~ Belgrade ~ Vukovar ~ Osijek ~ Kalocsa ~ Budapest
Cruise Only prices from £2,995pp
Prague to Brussels & Splendours of Europe
14th May 2026 for 20 nights
Prague ~ Budapest ~ Bratislava ~ Vienna ~ Dürnstein ~ Melk ~ Passau ~ Regensburg ~ Nuremberg ~ Bamberg ~ Würzburg ~ Wertheim ~ Miltenberg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Koblenz ~ Cologne ~ Amsterdam ~ Brussel (Bruxelles)
Cruise Only prices from £5,335pp
Prague & Splendours of Europe
14th May 2026 for 17 nights
Prague ~ Budapest ~ Bratislava ~ Vienna ~ Dürnstein ~ Melk ~ Passau ~ Regensburg ~ Nuremberg ~ Bamberg ~ Würzburg ~ Wertheim ~ Miltenberg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Koblenz ~ Cologne ~ Amsterdam
Cruise Only prices from £4,640pp
Splendours of Europe & Belgium Delights
17th May 2026 for 17 nights
Budapest ~ Bratislava ~ Vienna ~ Dürnstein ~ Melk ~ Passau ~ Regensburg ~ Nuremberg ~ Bamberg ~ Würzburg ~ Wertheim ~ Miltenberg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Koblenz ~ Cologne ~ Amsterdam ~ Brussel (Bruxelles)
Cruise Only prices from £4,840pp
Splendours of Europe
17th May 2026 for 14 nights
Budapest ~ Bratislava ~ Vienna ~ Dürnstein ~ Melk ~ Passau ~ Regensburg ~ Nuremberg ~ Bamberg ~ Würzburg ~ Wertheim ~ Miltenberg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Koblenz ~ Cologne ~ Amsterdam
Cruise Only prices from £4,145pp
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
31st May 2026 for 10 nights
Amsterdam ~ Utrecht ~ Nijmegen ~ Koblenz ~ Bernkastel-Kues ~ Cochem ~ Rüdesheim ~ Mainz ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Colmar ~ Basel
Cruise Only prices from £2,945pp
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
10th June 2026 for 10 nights
Basel ~ Breisach ~ Colmar ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Mainz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Bernkastel-Kues ~ Cochem ~ Koblenz ~ Nijmegen ~ Utrecht ~ Amsterdam
Cruise Only prices from £3,045pp
Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express
20th June 2026 for 10 nights
Amsterdam ~ Düsseldorf ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Heidelberg ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Freiburg im Breisgau ~ Basel ~ Zermatt ~ Zurich
Cruise Only prices from £4,305pp
Jewels of the Rhine
20th June 2026 for 7 nights
Amsterdam ~ Düsseldorf ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Heidelberg ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Freiburg im Breisgau ~ Basel
Cruise Only prices from £2,995pp
Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine
24th June 2026 for 10 nights
Zurich ~ Lucerne ~ Basel ~ Breisach ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Heidelberg ~ Koblenz ~ Cologne ~ Amsterdam
Cruise Only prices from £4,045pp
Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express
4th July 2026 for 10 nights
Amsterdam ~ Düsseldorf ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Heidelberg ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Freiburg im Breisgau ~ Basel ~ Zermatt ~ Zurich
Cruise Only prices from £3,805pp
Jewels of the Rhine
4th July 2026 for 7 nights
Amsterdam ~ Düsseldorf ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Heidelberg ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Freiburg im Breisgau ~ Basel
Cruise Only prices from £2,495pp
Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine
8th July 2026 for 10 nights
Zurich ~ Lucerne ~ Basel ~ Breisach ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Heidelberg ~ Koblenz ~ Cologne ~ Amsterdam
Cruise Only prices from £3,545pp
Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine
16th July 2026 for 9 nights
Amsterdam ~ Düsseldorf ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Heidelberg ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Freiburg im Breisgau ~ Basel
Cruise Only prices from £3,105pp
Jewels of the Rhine
18th July 2026 for 7 nights
Amsterdam ~ Düsseldorf ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Heidelberg ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Freiburg im Breisgau ~ Basel
Cruise Only prices from £2,495pp
Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine
22nd July 2026 for 10 nights
Zurich ~ Lucerne ~ Basel ~ Breisach ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Heidelberg ~ Koblenz ~ Cologne ~ Amsterdam
Cruise Only prices from £3,545pp
Jewels of the Rhine
1st August 2026 for 7 nights
Amsterdam ~ Düsseldorf ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Heidelberg ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Freiburg im Breisgau ~ Basel
Cruise Only prices from £2,495pp
Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express
1st August 2026 for 10 nights
Amsterdam ~ Düsseldorf ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Heidelberg ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Freiburg im Breisgau ~ Basel ~ Zermatt ~ Zurich
Cruise Only prices from £3,805pp
Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine
5th August 2026 for 10 nights
Zurich ~ Lucerne ~ Basel ~ Breisach ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Heidelberg ~ Koblenz ~ Cologne ~ Amsterdam
Cruise Only prices from £3,545pp
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
15th August 2026 for 10 nights
Amsterdam ~ Utrecht ~ Nijmegen ~ Koblenz ~ Bernkastel-Kues ~ Cochem ~ Rüdesheim ~ Mainz ~ Kehl ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Colmar ~ Basel
Cruise Only prices from £2,945pp
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