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Emerald Radiance
First launched
2017
First launched
Passengers
112
Passengers
Ports Visited
15
Ports visited
Cruises from $551 per day
$551
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Emerald Radiance
1,600
Gross Tonnage

Emerald Radiance Cruises

Emerald Radiance will take you to the heart of exciting destinations that line the banks of the Douro River. As your home away from home, this boutique floating hotel will provide you with luxurious surroundings, a wealth of amenities, and the unique spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck where you can enjoy the best of the Portuguese weather and watch the Douro Valley drift on by.

Emerald Radiance has been custom built to sail the waters of the Douro River, guiding you through the many twists and turns of the Iberian Peninsula. Designed to ensure complete comfort, you can enjoy an abundance of space onboard that is perfect for socialising or just relaxing on your own. Enjoy culinary delights in the Reflections Restaurant, and then once you're done, you can stop for drinks at the Horizon Bar and Lounge.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2017
Number of decks: 4
Tonnage: 1600
Cabins: 53
Passengers: 112
Number of crew: 37
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Current Cruise Deals

  • Emerald River Cruises Earlybird Savings

    Emerald River Cruises Earlybird Savings

    Book a select European River sailing and receive:
    • Up to $3,500 per person savings on book and pay in full fares

    Plus your Emerald River Cruise will include:
    • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
    • Selection of wine, beer and soft drinks available with lunch and dinner
    • EmeraldPLUS & EmeraldACTIVE experiences and activities
    • All tipping and gratuities onboard and onshore, free Wi-Fi (subject to accessibility) and more!

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • CLIA Cruise Month with Emerald River Cruises

    CLIA Cruise Month with Emerald River Cruises

    Book a select Emerald River sailing during CLIA Cruise Month and receive:
    • Bonus savings of up to $250 per person

    PLUS: Enjoy the luxury of the European Rivers with an Emerald River Cruises included value:
    • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with a selection of wine, beer and soft drinks available with lunch and dinner
    • Bottled water restocked daily
    • Guided excursions with knowledgeable local guides & bicycles available to explore local towns
    • EmeraldPLUS & EmeraldACTIVE experiences and activities
    • All tipping and gratuities onboard and onshore
    • Free Wi-Fi (subject to accessibility)

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • Emerald River Cruises Inclusions

    Emerald River Cruises Inclusions

    Enjoy the luxury of the European Rivers with an Emerald River Cruises:

    • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
    • Selection of wine, beer and soft drinks available with lunch and dinner
    • Bottled water restocked daily
    • Guided excursions with knowledgeable local guides
    • EmeraldPLUS & EmeraldACTIVE experiences and activities
    • Bicycles available to explore local towns
    • All tipping and gratuities onboard and onshore
    • Free Wi-Fi (subject to accessibility)

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the Emerald Radiance

    Reflections Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also hosts the Welcome Buffet and Captain's Farewell Dinner. 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.

  • 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 programme 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.

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  • Activities

    • Activities on the Emerald Radiance

    Up on the Sun Deck, you can enjoy a selection of activities to keep you entertained as you enjoy the panoramic views passing by. The Serenity Pool is the perfect spot to relax with a drink while you take in the scenery of the Douro.

    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.

  • Kids

    River-style cruising is not recommended for children under the age of 12. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the same suite. No children's programs or babysitting services are available onboard.

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Cabins

Escape to your private sanctuary of serenity. Emerald Radiance offers a range of stylish and spacious cabins to suit everyone. There are 4 different categories of suites available onboard with 10 different classifications based on location onboard the ship and size of the cabin. Emerald Staterooms can be found on Riviera Deck and vary in size from 14.3 sqm to 15.8 sqm. These staterooms boast a spacious layout and a picture window that provides plenty of natural light. Emerald Panorama Balcony Suites range in size from 14.9 sqm to 17.

sqm and can be found on both the Vista Deck and Horizon Deck. These suites are perfect for admiring the scenery of the Douro with Emerald's innovative all-weather balcony system. The floor-to-ceiling window can drop down electronically, and the indoor decked area allows you to bring the outside in and enjoy the sights. Also located on Horizon Deck is the Owner's One-Bedroom Suite. These spacious suites feature a separate living room and bedroom, offering a greater amount of space. The walk-in wardrobe also provides ample storage room. Emerald Riverview Suites are exclusive to Emerald Radiance and can be found at the aft of the Horizon deck. These spacious suites are the largest onboard, offering 27.9 sqm of comfort with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and an innovative balcony system that connects your suite to the river outside.)

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  • Emerald Stateroom

    Emerald Stateroom on the Emerald Radiance Emerald Stateroom on the Emerald Radiance

    Cabin Types

    F, E, D

    All Emerald Staterooms feature picture windows and the same high-quality facilities as all other cabins. Plus, they're bigger than other standard staterooms, providing excellent value for money. Size: 153 sq. ft

  • Panorama Suite

    Panorama Suite on the Emerald Radiance Panorama Suite on the Emerald Radiance

    Cabin Types

    R, P, C, B, A

    They put every effort into designing staterooms and suites, selecting the most elegant décor and furnishings to create a haven for you to relax in as your sail through the most picturesque landscapes. But with the Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite, they've gone one step further and created a completely new type of cabin that's unique to European river cruising. Size: 188 sq. ft

  • Owner's Suite

    Owner's Suite on the Emerald Radiance Owner's Suite on the Emerald Radiance

    Cabin Types

    SA

    Owner's One-bedroom Suites boast their very own bedroom which closes off from the rest of their cabin; a separate lounge area; and a fantastic outdoor balcony complete with the open-air system, allowing you to enjoy the views of your surroundings whatever the weather. Size: 288 sq. ft

  • Riverview Suite

    Riverview Suite on the Emerald Radiance Riverview Suite on the Emerald Radiance

    Cabin Types

    RA

    The brand new Riverview Suites are located at the back of the Emerald radiance ship, allowing them to boast floor-to-ceiling windows and our innovative French balcony system for endless views at any time of day. Size: 300 sq. ft

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Emerald Radiance Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
11 Oct 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
15 Oct 2025 Lisbon to Madrid with Secrets of the Douro Lisbon Sold Out
15 Oct 2025 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon Sold Out
18 Oct 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
18 Oct 2025 Secrets of the Douro & Madrid Oporto Sold Out
25 Oct 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
25 Oct 2025 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto Sold Out
01 Nov 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
08 Nov 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
08 Nov 2025 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto Sold Out
15 Nov 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
22 Nov 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $4945
22 Nov 2025 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $6020
29 Nov 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $5735
06 Dec 2025 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $5795
06 Dec 2025 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $6870
28 Mar 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6910
28 Mar 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $8150
01 Apr 2026 Nice to Lisbon & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Nice Sold Out
01 Apr 2026 Discover the rivers of France & Portugal & Nice Nice Sold Out
01 Apr 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $7180
01 Apr 2026 Lisbon to Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $9190
04 Apr 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Arles Sold Out
04 Apr 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Barcelona Oporto $7950
04 Apr 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $5940
04 Apr 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal & Lisbon Arles Sold Out
11 Apr 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
11 Apr 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto Sold Out
15 Apr 2026 Lisbon to Nice & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Lisbon Sold Out
15 Apr 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon Sold Out
15 Apr 2026 Lisbon & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Lisbon Sold Out
18 Apr 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Oporto Sold Out
18 Apr 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
29 Apr 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon Sold Out
02 May 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
06 May 2026 Madrid to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Madrid $10360
06 May 2026 Madrid & Secrets of the Douro Madrid $9120
09 May 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $7740
09 May 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $8980
13 May 2026 Nice to Lisbon & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Nice Sold Out
13 May 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon Sold Out
13 May 2026 Discover the rivers of France & Portugal & Nice Nice Sold Out
16 May 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Arles Sold Out
16 May 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
16 May 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal & Lisbon Arles Sold Out
23 May 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
23 May 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto Sold Out
27 May 2026 Lisbon to Madrid with Secrets of the Douro Lisbon Sold Out
27 May 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon Sold Out
30 May 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
30 May 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Madrid Oporto Sold Out
03 Jun 2026 Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro Barcelona $9160
03 Jun 2026 Barcelona to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Barcelona $10400
06 Jun 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6860
06 Jun 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $8100
10 Jun 2026 Lisbon to Nice & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Lisbon $15930
10 Jun 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $7835
10 Jun 2026 Lisbon & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Lisbon $14560
13 Jun 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Oporto $13100
13 Jun 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6595
13 Jun 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal & Nice Oporto Sold Out
20 Jun 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6595
20 Jun 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $7835
24 Jun 2026 Lisbon to Madrid with Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $8715
24 Jun 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $7435
27 Jun 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6195
27 Jun 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Madrid Oporto $7475
01 Jul 2026 Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro Barcelona $8540
01 Jul 2026 Barcelona to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Barcelona $9780
04 Jul 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6240
04 Jul 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $7480
11 Jul 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
18 Jul 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
22 Jul 2026 Nice to Lisbon & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Nice $16370
22 Jul 2026 Discover the rivers of France & Portugal & Nice Nice Sold Out
25 Jul 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Arles $13340
25 Jul 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto Sold Out
25 Jul 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal & Lisbon Arles $14800
01 Aug 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6910
01 Aug 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $8150
05 Aug 2026 Lisbon to Madrid with Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $8315
05 Aug 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $7035
08 Aug 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $5795
08 Aug 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Madrid Oporto $7075
15 Aug 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $5440
19 Aug 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $7680
22 Aug 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6440
26 Aug 2026 Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro Barcelona $9645
29 Aug 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $7810
02 Sep 2026 Nice to Lisbon & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Nice $15930
02 Sep 2026 Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $7835
02 Sep 2026 Lisbon to Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro Lisbon $9845
05 Sep 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Arles $13100
05 Sep 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Barcelona Oporto $8605
05 Sep 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6595
05 Sep 2026 Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal & Lisbon Arles $14560
12 Sep 2026 Secrets of the Douro Oporto $6860
12 Sep 2026 Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Oporto $8100
23 Sep 2026 Madrid to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro Madrid Sold Out
23 Sep 2026 Madrid & Secrets of the Douro Madrid Sold Out

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