Due to popular demand for forward bookings, Emerald Cruises has launched its 2024 Europe River cruise collection unveiling new sailings, new ports of call, city stay extensions and a raft of exciting new activities. Guests securing their future adventures today can save up to £2,000 per couple if booked before 29 December 2022.
Highlights of the 2024 collection include:
Journey through the heart of Europe on the Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest river cruise featuring an all-new extended two-night stay in the Hungarian capital. During the 10-day cruise, guests can enjoy a Bavarian brunch at a local farm in Passau before visiting Melk Abbey, one of the architectural highlights of the Danube. Guests wanting to get off the beaten track can hike through Weissenkirchen before sailing to the city of Linz and visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Česky Krumlov.
In Vienna, an insightful tour casts light on the famed streets of 'The City of Dreams' before guests arrive in Budapest for an extended stay. Known as ‘The Pearl of the Danube’, guests can enjoy a culinary tour with a market visit to sample fresh local produce and enjoy a Hungarian folklore show. The 10-day Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest river cruise embarks from Passau and visits Linz, Český Krumlov, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Prices start from £2,995 per person based on 7th May 2024 departure on board (Star-Ship subject to change).
On the new 11-day Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards river cruise, guests can experience the new ports of call of Utrecht and Nijmegen. In Utrecht guests can sail the city’s canals, taking in the mesmerising architecture of old wharf cellars, bridges, statues, and the famous Dom Tower of St. Martin’s Cathedral. From here guests sail to Nijmegen for the visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk Windmills
Guests then continue into Germany to see Marksburg Castle, a Gothic hilltop fortress and hike to the ruins of Landshut Castle, nestled in the heart of Moselle Valley’s winegrowing centre. Enjoy a meander through the quaint cobblestone lanes of medieval Cochem and join a wine-tasting experience in the iconic surrounds of the Schloss Johannisberg estate. The final port of call is the multicultural Alsatian capital, Strasbourg, to see petite France, replete with storybook canals, half-timbered houses and narrow lanes.
The 11-Day Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards river cruise sails from Amsterdam to Utrecht, Nijmegen, Koblenz, Bernkastel, Cochem, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Kehl, Strasbourg, Breisach, Colmar and Zurich. Sail from Amsterdam to Basel the 8-day Tulips and the Rhine river cruise starting with an exploration of all things quintessentially Dutch with a trip down Amsterdam’s winding canals and a visit to Keukenhof Gardens for a burst of spring colour.
Cruising down the windmill lined river towards Cologne for a guided tour of the Gothic cathedral. The cruise continues through Germany with an insightful walking tour of Koblenz spotting the architecture that survived the war years, and Schwetzingen Palace famous for the beauty and harmony of its gardens.
After docking in Kehl guests are transferred to Strasbourg to explore the city’s stunning architecture, including the iconic UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neustadt district. Next on the itinerary is a tale of two cities divided by the Rhine, Breisach (Germany) and Neuf-Brisach (France) taking in the famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress. This cruise concludes in Basel in Switzerland. Perfect for roaming the numerous museums, showcasing everything from contemporary art to scientific achievements. The new 2024 Europe river cruise collection is now available to book. Bookings can be made online, over the phone or by contacting your local travel agent.
