Emerald Waterways

Emerald Waterways offer exceptional value river cruises throughout Europe on contemporary, innovative ships with an English-speaking crew. Insightful excursions, special EmeraldPLUS experiences, tipping, and drinks with lunch and dinner are all included.

Every day you can enjoy a hot a cold buffet for breakfast and lunch with an array of appetisers, main course choices and sweet treats. In the evening there is a four-course dinner serving delicious international cuisine and regional speciality dishes. The Reflections Restaurant is the main restaurant with an informal setting whilst The Terrance is perfect for alfresco dining and a café-style lunch with a choice of pasta, pizzas and soups. Complimentary tea and coffee are available throughout the day and European wines, beers and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner.

Almost every day there is at least one included excursion to discover iconic sights with highly knowledgeable and English speaking local guides, and you will be provided with a personal headset to explore at your own pace. EmeraldPLUS experiences are designed to give an authentic insight into the European culture at no extra cost including afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family in Bratislava or visiting the Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam.

With only 182 guests on board, Emerald Waterways offer an intimate cruising experience and have stylish and contemporary features. Most cabins have a revolutionary open-air balcony window system which will rise up at the touch of a button, enclosing the area. The new deluxe ships also have a heated swimming pool with a retractable roof, bar and Gelati station for you to relax in. On some evenings, the innovative pool area transforms into a cinema.