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24th24 | JunJun | 202222 | 2 nights accommodation before your cruise, staying in Berlin | ||||
26th26 | JunJun | 202222 | Mainz, Germany, embark on the Emerald Dawn | ||||
After breakfast, fly to Frankfurt and be transferred to the luxurious surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner on board. | |||||||
27th27 | JunJun | 202222 | Rüdesheim, Germany | ||||
Today you will be amused by a fascinating visit to one of Rhine's region spectacular Eberbach Abbey. The monastery offers you the opportunity to experience such a journey with all your senses. From the simple beauty of the monumental Romanesque monastery church to the fruity taste and aroma-rich bouquet of a noble Riesling wine in the historical "Cabinetkeller". later today, you will be taken onto a spectacular journey to see Rüdesheim and the Rhine valley from above. Included Excursion Visit Eberbach Abbey with wine tasting & Bird's Eye View of Rüdesheim | |||||||
28th28 | JunJun | 202222 | Koblenz, Germany | ||||
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago. The ancient city of Koblenz is the gateway to the Rhine Gorge. Once a Roman stronghold, the area is now full of postcard-worthy parks and flowers. These are yours to discover today during a guided tour of the city, including the German Corner, where the Moselle meets the Rhine. Your walking tour will end right in front of Forum Confluentes, a modern architectural and cultural center In the heart of Koblenz, which Is conveniently positioned right in front of inter-city shopping center. Later, sail through the Rhine Gorge and soak in breath-taking vistas along the way. This fascinating area has a storyline that has crossed the centuries, moving from people fighting and leaving ruins behind to the Romantics of the 19th century immortalising its beauty. Included Excursion A walking tour of Koblenz and shopping near Forum Confluentes EmeraldACTIVE Bike tour in Koblenz | |||||||
29th29 | JunJun | 202222 | Heidelberg, Germany | ||||
German Romanticism often depicts idealistic cityscapes and fairytale-like scenes, full of Baroque buildings and charming narrow streets. It's easy to see why so many of the most notable poets and composers of the era lost their imaginations to the beauty of Heidelberg. Your guided tour of the historic university town will take you to many of the town's main highlights, including a visit to the library of the oldest university in Germany. Alternatively, hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg for awe-inspiring panoramas. Included Excursion Heidelberg Romantic Philospher's walk & University library visit EmeraldACTIVE A hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg | |||||||
30th30 | JunJun | 202222 | Baden-Baden, Germany | ||||
This morning, a coach will take you from where the ship is docked in Rastatt to whimsical Baden-Baden, a spa town that has been frequented by celebrities and royalty for centuries. Indulge on a relaxing spa experience, before visiting the Baden-Baden Casino, a favourite of silent film star Marlene Dietrich. If you are feeling active, then you may choose to embark on a guided hike to Altes Schloss, the Old Castle, a fascinating ruin full of hidden dungeons and winding staircases. Enjoy panoramic views of the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley as you trace the footsteps of former residents. Included Excursion Spa day In Baden Baden EmeraldPLUS Entrance to The Baden-Baden Casino EmeraldACTIVE A guided hike to Altes Schloss | |||||||
1st01 | JulJul | 202222 | Strasbourg, France | ||||
This morning, dock in Kehl and be transferred by coach to the medieval capital of France's Alsace Region, Strasbourg. One of the best ways to discover Strasbourg's charm is from its quaint waterways, which is why you will also have the chance to embark on an EmeraldPLUS activity and see Strasbourg on a traditional canal tour. Later on, discover the city of Strasbourg through your camera lens. Join a local photographer to this city walk for the unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider's point of view and to take stunning pictures of it at the same time. Witness the Covered Bridges and the Vauban Dam before reaching the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neustadt imperial quarter, a place where many of Strasbourg's administrative buildings are based. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore at leisure. Included Excursion Photography Tour of Strasbourg EmeraldPLUS A canal boat tour in Strasbourg | |||||||
2nd02 | JulJul | 202222 | Breisach, Germany | ||||
Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City History Museum, which houses a permanent exhibition taking you from Stone Age through the Celtic, to the Romans and Middle Ages, right up to modern day. St Stephen's Cathedral is home to the city’s famous art treasures, the wheel wells, which are housed in the neighbouring Radbrunnenturm with the forty one metre deep water well. The cathedral is also home to many other treasures including the High Altar of Master HL and wall paintings by Martin Schongauer as well as High Gothic and Roman architecture. A visit to the Blue House, the former Jewish Community Centre, is highly recommended. Now owned by the Friends of Former Jewish Community House Breisach it exhibits memorials to Breisach’s Jewish heritage. Commence your magical morning with a culinary tour of Colmar. As you walk down the cobblestone lanes, it's easy to imagine the characters from the Grimm's Fairy Tales here, where half-timbered façades are adorned with window boxes full of colourful blooms. Enjoy not only the sights, but also the wonderful tastes this Alsatian quaint town has to offer. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar. This afternoon roll up your sleeves and enjoy a flammkuchen workshop where you get to learn how to prepare one of the most typical dished from the region. Included Excursion A culinary tour of Colmar EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour to Colmar | |||||||
3rd03 | JulJul | 202222 | Basel, Switzerland, disembark the Emerald Dawn | ||||
Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre. After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the picturesque Rhine Gorge 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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Grade Code | From | To | |
S | Grand Balcony Suite | £4,586 | £4,586 |
Staying in the Emerald Grand Balcony Suite makes waking up and going to sleep a dream. Open your balcony, with the simple press of a button, to let in the river breeze on a lazy morning, as the unrivalled comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, dressed with luxurious linens, encourages you to lie in that little bit longer.
Wake up to the luxurious surrounds of your stylish bathroom, enjoying a revitalising shower, complete with sumptuous toiletries. Then, what could be better than having a continental breakfast brought to your door to enjoy on your own private balcony? Complimentary bathrobes and slippers make lounging comfortable, and your own in-suite Nespresso™ machine means you can sip a fresh coffee as you ponder your itinerary and what the day has to offer.
Select your preferred pillow from our extensive menu and enjoy an exceptionally comfortable night’s sleep, or simply relax as you watch a film on your suite’s flat screen TV and infotainment system, during some down time. Individual climate control enables your room to stay at the right temperature to suit you, whether you’re sailing in the warmer summer months, or the cooler winter.
And, stay in touch with family and friends using your in-suite telephone or make the most of complimentary Wi-Fi for contacting them by your preferred method.
Grade Code | From | To | |
C | Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | £3,776 | £3,776 |
B | Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | £3,956 | £3,956 |
A | Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | £4,001 | £4,001 |
Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transform it from an indoor to an outdoor space with ease, as the floor-to-ceiling window lowers to a halfway point at the touch of a button. Enjoy the river breeze from your comfortable chair, enjoying a good book or the unfolding vistas. Treat yourself to a drink from your suite’s minibar, or use it to keep your complimentary bottle of water chilled, or for any souvenirs that require it.
When it’s time to retire to bed, you can look forward to the exceptional comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luxurious linens. Treat yourself to an indulgent shower with luxury toiletries, to really prepare yourself for an excellent night’s sleep.
Of course, keeping in touch with your loved ones is really easy. Every suite has its own telephone, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi being available throughout the Star-Ship.
Grade Code | From | To | |
E | Emerald Stateroom | £3,385 | £3,385 |
D | Emerald Stateroom | £3,585 | £3,585 |
An Emerald Stateroom is home to all the amenities you need to settle into your home-away-from-home. A great size picture window lets in the perfect amount of light, welcoming in the golden summer sunshine, or the winter sun during cooler months.
Comfort is of the highest importance, so each room features individual climate control, allowing you to personalise your room’s temperature to suit your preferences and the time of year you’re cruising.
We’ve designed our bathrooms as a relaxing retreat to retire to after an exciting day exploring. Enjoy a sumptuous shower complete with indulgent toiletries, as well as a hairdryer, all before settling into your queen or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luscious linens, as you enjoy a movie on your flat screen TV and infotainment system with, perhaps, a nightcap from your mini-bar.
If you wish to stay in contact with loved ones throughout your trip, you can do so using your in-suite telephone or our free Wi-Fi available throughout the ship.
We make solo travel easy and comfortable as all of our Star-Ships, except Emerald Radiance, boast two Emerald Single Staterooms. Home to a deluxe single bed, a bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, you’ll have all the comforts you need at your fingertips. Your picture window welcomes in a lovely amount of light and individual climate control ensures you can keep at a comfortable temperature regardless of which season you’re travelling in.
A flat screen TV and infotainment system shows films and television programmes, so you can spend mornings and evenings relaxing in comfort before an exciting day ahead. Catch up with loved ones, using the suite’s telephone or the free Wi-Fi, and enjoy a drink from your minibar.
Grade Code | From | To | |
SA | Owner's One Bedroom Suite | £5,126 | £5,126 |
Some of the most sumptuous suites on European waterways, our Owners One-Bedroom Suite has it all. A separate lounge and bedroom area allows the luxury of space, from which to enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast in the morning, a drink from your fully stocked minibar or after-dinner sweet treats before bed.
Your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed will be draped in high quality linens, for the perfect night’s sleep, plus you’ll have the pleasure of selecting your preferred pillow from our extensive menu. Get comfortable for the night after a busy day exploring, and prepare for the next as you unwind with a film on your flat screen TV and infotainment system in true comfort.
A walk-in wardrobe makes unpacking even more of a dream. A great space to keep all your belongings and outfits for special occasions, such as your exclusive dinner at the Captain’s Table. You’ll even have the option to have four items laundered a day to ensure that favourite dress or suit is in the best possible condition for your event.
In the morning, enjoy the perfect wake-up call with a fresh coffee from your in-suite Nespresso™ machine. Sip it on the balcony, wrapped in the comfort of your Emerald Cruises bathrobe and slippers after a refreshing shower in your stylish in-suite bathroom, enhanced by luxurious toiletries.
You’ll have so much to tell your loved ones back home, so we’ve made keeping in contact really easy. Not only will you have an in-suite telephone, but complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Star-Ship and an iPad means you can choose your favourite method of communication, whenever the moment suits.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
Reflections Restaurant is the centre-point of our dining experience on-board the Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in relaxing, contemporary surroundings. All the dishes served in Reflections Restaurant are chef-prepared and inspired by the local region, so you can look forward to some excellent cuisine during your time on-board, as well as some much-loved favourites from home.
A beautifully decked area at the front of the Star-Ship, The Terrace provides a lovely retreat from which to enjoy a light snack or refreshing drink. Depending on the Star-Ship, this partly indoor and outdoor space is a spectacular vantage point from which to soak up the scenery, whatever the weather. This peaceful setting is also a great spot to enjoy a glass of local wine or beer with your loved ones or new-found companions.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The Horizon Bar & Lounge is the social heartbeat of our Star-Ships. Surprisingly spacious and exceedingly modern, this contemporary and comfortable haven is one of the most popular areas of our vessels day or night.
There's a fully stocked bar with attentive bartenders, help-yourself to a selection of coffees from out high-tech coffee-machine, or try one of our speciality teas, and take a seat in our plush and spacious sofas and chairs. In the day it's a place to catch up with new friends and unwind.
Each evening before dinner, your Cruise Director welcomes you to the Horizon Bar and Lounge for an informal yet fascinating talk on your forthcoming ports of call. With tips on what you'll see and things to look out for, this is an ideal opportunity to plan for the day ahead. When the evening arrives, we have a medley of entertainment planned especially for you.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
Return flights including luggage allowance | |||
Overseas Transfers | |||
2 nights in a hotel before your cruise | |||
7 nights cruising on the French Canals, Rhine | |||
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 | |||
Port Taxes and Fees | |||
ABTA and ATOL Protection* |
Date 24th Jun 2022 |
Nts 9 |
Oceanview £3,385pp |
Balcony £3,956pp |
Suite £4,001pp |
Date 24th Jun 2022 |
Nts 9 |
Oceanview £3,385pp |
Balcony £3,956pp |
Suite £4,001pp |
Oceanview staterooms from | £3,385pp | ||
E | Emerald Stateroom | £3,385pp | |
D | Emerald Stateroom | £3,585pp | |
Balcony staterooms from | £3,956pp | ||
C | Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | ||
B | Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | £3,956pp | |
Suite staterooms from | £4,001pp | ||
A | Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | £4,001pp | |
S | Grand Balcony Suite | £4,586pp | |
SA | Owner's One Bedroom Suite | £5,126pp | |
Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |
(All prices are £GBP per person) | |||
Fri 24th Jun 202224 Jun 22 | 2,835 | 3,421 | 3,466 |
Fri 14th Oct 202214 Oct 22 | 2,635 | 3,041 | 3,266 |
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