Emerald Cruises’ well-designed itineraries take you to amazing cities, historic towns and iconic landmarks aboard a beautiful ship.

The company's custom-built “Star Ships” boast innovations such as an onboard heated swimming pool with a retractable roof that transforms into a movie theater in the evening. You’ll enjoy spacious river-view staterooms with deluxe amenities. Complimentary tea and coffee are available at all times, while a special selection of wines, local beers and soft drinks are offered at lunch and dinner.

Providing incredible value, a river cruise with Emerald includes all meals, shore excursions, airport transfers and tipping in the upfront price. Excursions are led by experienced guides who cover more than just the usual tourist attractions, revealing hidden gems and authentic experiences.

Trip ratings on this site are based on the quality of accommodations, the number of included meals and activities and the level of service delivered. Emerald's vacations are categorized as deluxe on the industry rating scale (budget, first class or deluxe).