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Emerald River Cruises

Name: Emerald River Cruises
Brand: Emerald River Cruises

Explore the extraordinary in luxury with Emerald River Cruises.

With Emerald, the destination is the showcase, and the Emerald Cruises experience has been designed to ensure your journey is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Uncover the beauty of Europe or the treasures of Southeast Asia from the comfort of your Star-Ship. Onboard you can discover a wealth of generous inclusions, from delectable meals and a variety of complimentary beverages to a list of fascinating excursions and special experiences.

Emerald River Cruises specialise in small ship cruises throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. Their award-winning Star-Ships are just like world-class floating hotels, so you can explore while enjoying luxurious accommodation and social spaces along with their array of included amenities such as dining, beverages, Wi-Fi, and gratuities, as well as many more.

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Dining
Emerald offers a culinary journey throughout their whole fleet. From five-course dinners to light bites on deck, you can be sure to enjoy an exceptional culinary experience of dishes that draw inspiration from the rivers that you will explore. Reflections Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also hosts the Welcome Buffet and Captain's Farewell Dinner.
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The Terrace is located at the front of the ship and offers an outdoor deck and floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can admire the passing scenery while you enjoy your meals.

A daily selection of complimentary wines, beers, and soft drinks is available to accompany your lunch and dinner.

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Bars
The Horizon Bar and Lounge is the perfect spot to relax, socalise or dance the night away with the lively evening entertainment.
Entertainment
River cruising is all about the destination, and the EmeraldDISCOVERY program will take you beyond the standard tourist experience with a number of included shore excursions available. These are split out into EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE. And for an additional cost, you can also choose to explore in greater depth with the extra DiscoverMORE excursions.

EmeraldPLUS experiences will take you deep into the local culture.
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During these excursions you can enjoy exclusive social events with the locals, tours of significant landmarks, as well as special onboard performances and workshops, and much more. EmeraldACTIVE is perfect for those who enjoy a faster pace; these excursions include guided hikes, bike rides, and canoeing experiences.

DiscoverMORE has been designed to bring you closer to the heart of local life and unlock hidden gems and rare insights that take you beyond the ordinary travel encounters. In Europe you can taste the exquisite local food, explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, and venture off the beaten track. And in Asia, you can experience natural spectacles, culture, and rituals, and even learn the art of local cooking and visit a silk farm.

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Activities
Emerald's Star-Ships on select rivers feature a unique indoor pool that on select evenings will transform into a cinema space. Up on the Sun Deck, you can enjoy a selection of activities to keep you entertained as you enjoy the panoramic views passing by.

On select river cruises, you will also have access to bicycles while in port. These can be used for guided cycling tours but are also available for independent exploration.
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For those who prefer hiking to biking, you can also find a set of trekking poles in your stateroom.

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Health & Fitness
You can stay active onboard with a variety of fitness classes as well as a well-equipped gym. Or choose to indulge in a number of blissful and restorative ESPA spa treatments.

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