Emerald Cruises

Discover historic cities, delightful villages and unforgettable landscapes with Emerald Cruises, a company that provides exceptional value with its sailings on renowned rivers like the Rhine, Danube and others. The price of your river cruise covers delicious meals on board with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, along with gratuities, Wi-Fi, excursions in every port and airport transfers.

Plus, Vacations To Go customers can enjoy special savings on Emerald cruises. To see all current offers, click here.

Emerald's state-of-the-art river ships have heated swimming pools with retractable roofs (this space converts to a movie theater on some evenings), as well as balcony suites that open to the outdoors with the push of a button.

Guided excursions in port include EmeraldACTIVE hiking, biking and canoeing activities and the EmeraldPLUS program, which helps passengers explore the local culture in depth. On Sensations of Lyon & Provence, for example, guests can hike through vineyards in Tournon, embark on a canoeing trip in Avignon and enjoy a regional wine tasting and Provencal dinner on board the ship. The fleet is also equipped with bicycles that guests can use ashore.

Emerald has debuted two new itineraries this year. Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest travels through five countries over 10 days and includes a Bavarian brunch at a farm in Passau and a folklore show in Budapest. The 11-day Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards introduces two new ports for the company -- Utretcht and Nijmegen in the Netherlands -- and features a canal cruise and a visit to the windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Emerald also offers upscale yacht cruises in destinations like the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. These intimate vessels accommodate up to 100 guests each, and all staterooms and suites offer ocean views and deluxe amenities. You'll enjoy spacious lounges, spa and fitness facilities, an infinity pool and daily entertainment. The ships are also equipped with Zodiacs, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, floating platforms and water trampolines. To see all of these departures, click here.