Emerald Cruises

Explore the Extraordinary with Emerald Cruises

Founded in 2013 as Emerald Waterways, Emerald Cruises is an award-winning travel operator specializing in luxury river and yacht cruises. Whether you're traveling to unspoiled islands or bustling metropolises, our fleet of river-cruising Star-Ships and ocean-going luxury yachts guarantees an unparalleled voyage. Enjoy modern exploration, pairing authentic adventures with inimitable luxury.



The River Cruise Experience
Emerald Cruises specializes in small ship river cruises across Europe and Southeast Asia. Carefully considered guest numbers, an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, and the design-led layout of our Star-Ships offer a comfortable and luxurious journey along your chosen river. Our extensive fleet of Star-Ships is custom-built to sail Europe's iconic Rhône, and Douro rivers, as well as the majestic Mekong River in Southeast Asia, with each vessel hosting a range of stylish innovations. Unwind in your contemporary suite or stateroom, sample the finest cuisine in our elegant dining venues, relax on our spacious Sun Deck, and enjoy the river breeze from our indoor heated pool with a retractable roof, which transforms into an evening cinema on some ships.



The Yacht Experience
Emerald Azzurra, our groundbreaking luxury yacht, and her twin sister, Emerald Sakara, have been designed to dock in the smaller ports of the Mediterranean, the Adriatic coast, the Caribbean, and the Seychelles providing unique access to extraordinary destinations that other vessels simply cannot achieve. With a maximum capacity of just 100 guests, every inch of our ocean-faring yachts has been designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Cruise in luxury, where state-of-the-art amenities and refined finishing touches elevate your experience of the world's oceans. Unwind in our elegant dining and lounge spaces, relax in our stunning onboard infinity-style Aqua Pool, and enjoy our unique Marina Platform, which provides simple and safe access to the sea. Emerald Cruises' newest yacht, Emerald Kaia, is scheduled to debut in 2026 and feature the latest innovations including an Observation Sun Deck, indoor/outdoor Sky Deck with cabanas, an expanded gym with indoor/outdoor workout space — accommodating up to 128 guests.

Whether you're traveling by river or ocean, your luxury vessel will dock in the heart of the amazing destinations we visit, be it the banks of the Danube with the backdrop of Budapest's breathtaking Parliament Building, Ho Chi Minh City with its vibrant culture right on your doorstep, or in coastal cities such as Dubrovnik, Mykonos, Sorrento, Venice, and Nice. Life on board our luxury yachts promises unique innovations, an abundance of space, and an emphasis on wellness, complemented by the expertise of our dedicated crew. Onshore, handpicked included excursions offer authentic and immersive local experiences.



Generous Inclusions
And, wherever you travel, you'll benefit from our promise of generous inclusions, entitling you to included excursions, handpicked by our journey planners. Not only that, exquisite onboard dining, complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner, transfers to and from your vessel, and all gratuities are taken care of, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy yourself. To learn more visit EmeraldCruises.com.