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Emerald Sun
First launched
2015
First launched
Passengers
180
Passengers
Ports Visited
42
Ports visited
Cruises from $336 per day
$336
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Emerald Sun
3,544
Gross Tonnage

Emerald Sun Cruises

Emerald Sun is one of six (soon to be seven) sister ships that cruise through Central Europe along the Danube, Rhine, Main, and Moselle Rivers. As your home away from home, this boutique floating hotel will provide you with luxurious surroundings and a wealth of amenities, and the Sun Deck is the perfect spot to bask in the beauty of the passing scenery.

From the chilled and relaxed vibe of the Horizon Bar & Lounge to the open-air surrounds of the Sun Deck, you’ll find plenty of spaces on board to enjoy. Enjoy the most delectable dishes famed throughout Europe in the opulent surrounds of the Reflections Restaurant.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2015
Number of decks: 4
Tonnage: 3544
Cabins: 91
Passengers: 180
Number of crew: 52
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Current Cruise Deals

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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)

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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the Emerald Sun

    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

    • Bar on the Emerald Sun

    The Horizon Bar and Lounge is the perfect spot to relax, socalise or dance the night away with the lively evening entertainment.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the Emerald Sun

    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.

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  • Activities

    • Activities on the Emerald Sun
    • Activities on the Emerald Sun

    Head to the Sun Deck and play a round on the putting green, or take a dip in the indoor pool. And on select evenings, the pool will transform into a movie theater, complete with fresh popcorn!

    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. For those who prefer hiking to biking, you can also find a set of trekking poles in your stateroom.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the Emerald Sun
    • Fitness on the Emerald Sun

    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 programmes or babysitting services are available onboard.

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Cabins

Escape to your private sanctuary of serenity. Emerald Sun offers a range of stylish and spacious cabins to suit everyone from solo travellers to those who want a little more space. There are 5 different categories of suites available onboard with 8 different classifications based on location onboard the ship and size of the cabin. Emerald Single Staterooms can be found on Riviera Deck and are the perfect size for a solo traveller at 10.9 sqm.

Emerald Staterooms can be found on Riviera Deck and boast a spacious layout at 15 sqm and feature a picture window that provides plenty of natural light. Emerald Panorama Balcony Suites can be found on both the Vista Deck and Horizon Deck. These spacious suites are 16.7 sqm and are perfect for admiring the scenery 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. Grand Balcony Suites are located on the Horizon Deck. These 19.5 sqm suites feature an open-air outdoor balcony and are located at the heart of the ship. Also located on Horizon Deck is the Owner's One-Bedroom Suite. These spacious suites are the largest on the ship at 29.3 sqm and feature a separate living room and bedroom, offering a greater amount of space. The walk-in wardrobe also provides ample storage room.)

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  • Emerald Stateroom

    Emerald Stateroom on the Emerald Sun Emerald Stateroom on the Emerald Sun

    Cabin Types

    E, D

    Size: 162 sq. ft. All Emerald Staterooms feature picture windows and the same high-quality facilities as all other cabins. Plus, they are bigger than other standard staterooms, providing excellent value for money. Features: Picture Window. Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer. Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily. Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds. Telephone. Safe for your valuables. Individual climate control. Flat-screen TV and infotainment system. Mini-fridge.

  • Panorama Suite

    Panorama Suite on the Emerald Sun Panorama Suite on the Emerald Sun

    Cabin Types

    C, B, A

    Size: 180 sq. ft. Cruise line put every effort into designing staterooms and suites, selecting the most elegant decor and furnishings to create a haven for you to relax in as you 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. Features: Indoor balcony with the open-air system. Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer. Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily. Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds. Telephone. Safe for your valuables. Individual climate control. Flat-screen TV and infotainment system. Mini-fridge.

  • Grand Suite

    Grand Suite on the Emerald Sun Grand Suite on the Emerald Sun

    Cabin Types

    S

    Size: 210 sq. ft. Each of the Grand balcony Suites boasts a number of fantastic inclusions, such as an in-suite Nespresso machine - an added home comfort that means you can relax with a hot beverage at any time, day or night. They also offer a spacious outdoor balcony, allowing you to make the most of your cruise's beautiful landscapes and take in the fresh air. Features: Outdoor private balcony with open-air system. Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes, and slippers. In-suite mini-bar available at own expense. Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily. Complimentary Nespresso machine. Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds. Pillow menu. Telephone. Safe for your valuables. Individual climate control. Flat-screen TV and infotainment system. Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapeacute;s, and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite. Two items of laundry a day.

  • Owner's Suite

    Owner's Suite on the Emerald Sun Owner's Suite on the Emerald Sun

    Cabin Types

    SA

    Size: 315 sq. ft 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 an open-air system, allowing you to enjoy the views of your surroundings whatever the weather. Features: Outdoor private balcony with the open-air system. Separate bathroom and lounge area. Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes, and slippers. Walk-in wardrobe. Complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks. Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily. Complimentary Nespresso machine. Use of an Ipad. Queen-size or twin beds. Pillow menu. Telephone. Safe for your valuables. Individual climate control. Flat-screen TV and infotainment system. Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapeacute;s and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite. Four items of laundry a day. Invite to dinner at Captain's Table.

Emerald Sun Deck Plans

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Emerald Sun Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
18 Feb 2026 Early Season Splendours of Europe Budapest $7770
04 Mar 2026 Early Season on the Rhine Amsterdam $4280
11 Mar 2026 Early Season on the Rhine Basel $5225
18 Mar 2026 Early Season on the Rhine Amsterdam $5730
25 Mar 2026 Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards Zurich $5645
02 Apr 2026 Amsterdam & Tulips & the Rhine Amsterdam $6385
04 Apr 2026 Tulips & the Rhine Amsterdam $5080
04 Apr 2026 Discover the Tulips of the Rhine & Rhone rivers Amsterdam Sold Out
11 Apr 2026 Tulips & the Rhine Basel $7925
18 Apr 2026 Tulips & the Rhine Amsterdam $7025
25 Apr 2026 Tulips & the Rhine Basel $5195
02 May 2026 Splendours of Europe & Prague Amsterdam $10215
02 May 2026 Splendours of Europe Amsterdam $9150
16 May 2026 Danube Delights Budapest $5180
16 May 2026 Danube Delights & Classic Prague Budapest $6000
20 May 2026 Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe Prague $14870
20 May 2026 Classic Prague & Danube Delights Prague $6400
23 May 2026 Danube Delights Regensburg $5580
30 May 2026 Splendours of Europe Budapest $10350
11 Jun 2026 Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine & Zurich-Lucerne Amsterdam $8455
11 Jun 2026 Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $6685
13 Jun 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5380
13 Jun 2026 Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich Amsterdam $7150
20 Jun 2026 The Majestic Rhine Basel $6235
27 Jun 2026 Legendary Rhine & Moselle Mainz $4995
04 Jul 2026 Legendary Rhine & Moselle Mainz $6035
11 Jul 2026 The Majestic Rhine Mainz $4995
18 Jul 2026 Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards Zurich $6005
06 Aug 2026 Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Amsterdam $6960
06 Aug 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $4695
13 Aug 2026 Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards Zurich $6005
23 Aug 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5580
23 Aug 2026 Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich Amsterdam $7350
27 Aug 2026 Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine Zurich $6665
30 Aug 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Basel $4895
03 Sep 2026 London, Jewels of the Rhine & Swiss Glaciers London Sold Out
03 Sep 2026 London & Jewels of the Rhine London Sold Out
06 Sep 2026 Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Amsterdam Sold Out
06 Sep 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5380
10 Sep 2026 Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine Zurich $7265
13 Sep 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Basel $5495
20 Sep 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5095
24 Sep 2026 Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine Zurich $6865
27 Sep 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Basel $5095
02 Oct 2026 Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5885
04 Oct 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $4580
08 Oct 2026 Lucerne - Zurich & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards Zurich $8245
11 Oct 2026 Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards Zurich $6475
19 Oct 2026 Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine & Zurich-Lucerne Amsterdam $7555
19 Oct 2026 Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5785
21 Oct 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $4480
21 Oct 2026 Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich Amsterdam $6250
28 Oct 2026 Jewels of the Rhine & Amsterdam Basel $5400
28 Oct 2026 Jewels of the Rhine Basel $4095
04 Nov 2026 Splendours of Europe Amsterdam $7770
18 Nov 2026 Danube Explorer Budapest $4195
25 Nov 2026 Christmas Markets on the Danube Passau $5080
29 Nov 2026 Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe Prague Sold Out
02 Dec 2026 Christmas Markets of Europe Budapest $7295
17 Mar 2027 Waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium & Copenhagen Copenhagen $8540
20 Mar 2027 Waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium Zaandam $5895
30 Mar 2027 Waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium & Copenhagen Zaandam $8740
30 Mar 2027 Waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium Zaandam $6095
06 Apr 2027 Belgian & Holland Delights with Copenhagen Copenhagen $8875
06 Apr 2027 Copenhagen & Holland & Belgium in Bloom Copenhagen $7490
09 Apr 2027 Holland in Bloom & Belgian Delights Amsterdam $6230
09 Apr 2027 Holland & Belgium in Bloom Amsterdam $4845
13 Apr 2027 Belgian & Holland Delights with Copenhagen Brussels $8875
13 Apr 2027 Belgian Delights & Holland in Bloom Brussels $6230
16 Apr 2027 Holland & Belgium in Bloom & Copenhagen Amsterdam $7490
16 Apr 2027 Holland & Belgium in Bloom Amsterdam $4845
20 Apr 2027 Belgian Delights & Splendours of Europe Brussels $10430
23 Apr 2027 Splendours of Europe Amsterdam $9045
04 May 2027 Prague & Splendours of Europe Prague $9445
04 May 2027 Prague to Paris & Splendours of Europe Prague $11085
07 May 2027 Splendours of Europe & Paris Budapest $9985
07 May 2027 Splendours of Europe Budapest $8345
19 May 2027 Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $6640
19 May 2027 Amsterdam with Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Amsterdam $8750
21 May 2027 Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Amsterdam $7405
21 May 2027 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5295
25 May 2027 Zurich to Copenhagen & Jewels of the Rhine Zurich $10700
25 May 2027 Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine Zurich $7120
28 May 2027 Jewels of the Rhine & Copenhagen Basel $8875
28 May 2027 Jewels of the Rhine Basel $5295
02 Jun 2027 Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $6640
02 Jun 2027 Amsterdam with Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Amsterdam $9265
04 Jun 2027 Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Amsterdam $7920
04 Jun 2027 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5295
08 Jun 2027 Zurich-Lucerne with Jewels of the Rhine & Amsterdam Zurich $8465
08 Jun 2027 Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine Zurich $7120
11 Jun 2027 Jewels of the Rhine & Amsterdam Basel $6640
11 Jun 2027 Jewels of the Rhine Basel $5295
16 Jun 2027 Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $6640
16 Jun 2027 Amsterdam with Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Amsterdam $9265
18 Jun 2027 Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express Amsterdam $7920
18 Jun 2027 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $5295
22 Jun 2027 Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine Zurich $6920
25 Jun 2027 Jewels of the Rhine Basel $5095
02 Jul 2027 Jewels of the Rhine Amsterdam $4595

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