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Emerald River Cruises Danube Delights Welcome To The Extraordinary. Where Ultra-Luxury Meets Discovery.

The Emerald Cruises difference Interweaving a sense of adventure, contemporary innovations, and wellness, we balance enriching onshore experiences with the on board elegance of our custom-built Star-Ships, for a distinctly modern form of exploration. Docking in the heart of the continent’s premiere destinations, we go beyond the initial impressions, uncovering the history, culture, and traditions of each destination we visit.

Our suite of generous inclusions:

Airport transfers

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■ Stylish accommodation on board our Star-Ships ■ Innovative indoor pool with retractable roof which transforms into an evening cinema†

All on board meals

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■ Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Bottled water restocked daily An excursion almost every day

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■ Visits to UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites

ESPA luxury toiletries on board

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■ Emerald PLUS and Emerald ACTIVE experiences and activities

■ First-class service from an English-speaking crew

Knowledgeable local guides

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Wi-Fi on board

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Bicycles on board† All port charges

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All gratuities on board and onshore

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†Emerald Radiance on the Douro River does not have bicycles or an indoor pool/ cinema, instead there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.

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Small ship experts

Award-winning Star-Ships

Emerald DISCOVERY programme Our Emerald DISCOVERY programme provides a platform for authentic adventures. Every itinerary features included excursions handpicked by our journey planners. Alongside these included excursions, Emerald PLUS provides insight through social events, tours, on board performances, and workshops. Emerald ACTIVE offers exciting and active ways to explore, and our Discover MORE programme, available at an additional cost, unlocks immersive experiences and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

Sail the riverways of Europe and Asia in complete contemporary comfort on board our award-winning Star-Ships. Each Star-Ship possesses unique innovations and characteristics, while all boast a wealth of amenities, spacious public spaces, stylish suites and staterooms, and elegant interiors that define our fleet. Life on board our floating boutique hotels promises ultimate relaxation, with world-class cuisine, blissful spa treatments, and numerous refined spaces from which to enjoy the spectacular surroundings.

We are small ship experts championing the intimate and spacious lifestyle that takes you into the very heart of each destination we visit. Each of our nine award-winning boutique Star-Ships sailing the Europe rivers and Mekong has an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, striking the perfect balance and ensuring there’ll always be someone available to answer your questions. Small-ship cruising ensures a distinctive and unforgettable journey, consistently supported by outstanding service and an impressive selection of onshore excursions.

Stylish suites and staterooms With our choice of suite and stateroom grades, you can select your perfect sanctuary of peace and relaxation. With every suite and stateroom benefiting from an en-suite bathroom, revitalising shower, luxury ESPA toiletries, and plush beds, you can be sure of a comfortable and restful getaway. Special little touches ensure your stay is truly exceptional.

Our wellness team

Superior service, exceptional people Your on board experience is underpinned by superior service and exceptional people. Our passionate and dedicated team are always on hand, helping to guarantee a river cruising experience in which your every need is met. The wealth of knowledge and expertise of our crew is evidenced daily, from the encyclopedic knowledge of your helpful cruise director to the patent talents of our culinary experts.

Health and wellbeing are a priority across our collection of river cruises. Stay active on board with our well-equipped gym, or join your activity manager and wellness coach in a range of daytime fitness classes as part of our Emerald ACTIVE programme. In the wellness area, indulge in a choice of spa and beauty treatments, returning from exciting onshore excursions to peace, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

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Europe River Cruises Our award-winning Star-Ships

Sun Deck Enjoy the best views of the river from this spacious vantage point. Bask in the sunshine as you enjoy a drink or challenge a fellow guest to some putting.

The Terrace This indoor and outdoor space is separated by floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Take full advantage of the passing views as you enjoy a light breakfast or lunch.

Horizon Bar & Lounge An open and contemporary meeting place. Enjoy a glass of wine, a beer or a hot drink as you unwind in the plush seating area.

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Pool & Evening Cinema † Floor-to-ceiling windows and a retractable roof are the perfect setting for a leisurely swim. On selected evenings, this space is transformed into an evening cinema.

Wellness Area Take care of mind, body and soul as you enjoy a range of spa treatments # or maintain your fitness in our well-equipped gym.

Suites & Staterooms Of a standard you would expect from a world-class hotel, our Star-Ships boast some of most stylish suites and staterooms available on Europe’s rivers.

Reflections Restaurant The centre of our on board dining experience, marvel at the beautiful views of the river, while dining on a menu designed to celebrate seasonal and regional flavours.

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†Emerald Radiance on the Douro River does not have an indoor pool/cinema, instead there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck. # Available at additional cost.

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Danube Delights

Tour Name: Danube Delights Tour Code: EWNB Days: 8

Day 1 Sat, 25 May

Budapest (D) Welcome to Budapest, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, before enjoying plenty of free time to explore the Hungarian capital at your leisure. This evening, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show on board, followed by a traditional dinner. EmeraldPLUS Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board Please book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 05:00 PM. Budapest (B,L,D) Architecture from across the centuries shines a light on the history of the Hungarian capital. Originally two separate cities, Buda to the west and Pest to the east offer incredibly different views on the culture of one of the liveliest cities in Eastern Europe. Today, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city during a guided tour, including Heroes’ Square and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Andrássy Avenue and Buda Castle District. Alternatively, enjoy a hike to Gellert Hill for a postcard-worthy panorama view of the Danube banks.

Day 2 Sun, 26 May

EmeraldACTIVE Hike to Gellert Hill Included Excursion Guided coach tour of Budapest

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Day 3 Mon, 27 May

Bratislava (B,L,D) This morning, relax on board as we sail to Bratislava. An ancient landscape awaits, where remarkable towers add to a skyline that perfectly encapsulates the history of the city, and preserved medieval fortifications tell tales of a turbulent past. Your local guide will take you through the heart of the city, as you soak in the sights of the lavish Episcopal Summer Palace and the neo-Renaissance façade of the Slovak National Theatre. If you’re feeling more active, you could instead choose to hike around the serene gardens of Bratislava Castle, which provides the perfect setting for the Shakespeare festival that occurs during the summer months. This afternoon, you will be invited into the home of a local family to learn more about their traditions and culture over coffee and cake. EmeraldPLUS Home-hosted coffee and cake with a local family EmeraldACTIVE Hike to Bratislava Castle Included Excursion Walking tour of Bratislava DiscoverMORE Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense) DiscoverMORE Carpathian wine route (extra expense) Vienna (B,L,D) Sweeping boulevards and world-famous art exhibitions welcome you to Vienna, a city which perfectly encapsulates the opulence of the Habsburg Monarchy and their ornate Baroque palaces. The Austrian capital is an art-lover's dream, and your guided tour will include a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in the country and one of the most important museums worldwide. If you’re feeling more active, then you may opt to explore on two wheels instead, cycling along the riverbanks before touching on Danube Island and Prater, the famous Viennese amusement park, home to the traditional 19th-century Ferris wheel. EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour in Vienna Included Excursion Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum DiscoverMORE Viennese evening concert (extra expense) Krems - Dürnstein (B,L,D) This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Göttweig Abbey, a true treasure overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley. Visible from great distance, it’s one of Austria's most important Benedictine abbeys and attracts visitors from all over the world and provides epic panorama views. Afterwards, your Star-Ship will sail through the fascinating Wachau Valley, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, and on to Dürnstein. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Krems to Dürnstein, passing terraced vineyards, castles and ruins along the way, before arriving where your Star-Ship is docked in Dürnstein. In the afternoon we arrive in Dürnstein; a small town nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region. You'll have the chance to hike to the medieval ruins of Dürnstein Castle, the site where King Richard I was held prisoner following his return from the Third Crusade, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, a place peppered with natural lookout points that highlight the beauty of the region. Included Excursion Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey EmeraldACTIVE Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour along the Danube Engelhartszell - Passau (B,L,D) After a morning of sailing along the Danube, we will take you into the heart of Passau. Nicknamed the Dreiflüssestadt, meaning the ‘the city of three rivers’, it’s situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Your included guided tour of Passau will unveil its noteworthy Gothic and Baroque architecture. If you're feeling active, you could join a bike tour along the River Inn, one of the three rivers converging in Passau. After your tour, enjoy some free time to explore Passau at your leisure, before spending an evening sailing blissfully

Day 4 Tue, 28 May

Day 5 Wed, 29 May

Day 6 Thu, 30 May

towards Regensburg. Included Excursion Guided tour of Passau EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour along the River Inn EmeraldACTIVE Hike into town, Engelharstzell DiscoverMORE Visit to Schuetz Museum Engelhartszell (extra expense) DiscoverMORE Excursion to the Bavarian Forest (extra expense)

Day 7 Fri, 31 May

Regensburg (B,L,D) This morning, we arrive in Regensburg, a city built on the site of an ancient Roman fort. Your guided walking tour of Regensburg will showcase its UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval centre, where narrow cobbled lanes and tall façades help to define the character of this enchanting Bavarian city. Alternatively, you could join a bike tour to the Walhalla monument, which towers high above the slopes of the Danube. From here, you can enjoy a fascinating view of the surrounding landscape and the river. This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian band performance on board. EmeraldPLUS Traditional Bavarian band performance on board EmeraldPLUS Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour to the Walhalla monument DiscoverMORE Excursion to Nuremberg (extra expense) Regensburg Disembarkation - Munich (B) After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of Roman architecture and the rich culture of the Danube River with you. Please book your flight to depart out of Munich after 12:00 PM. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

Day 8 Sat, 01 Jun

Emerald DISCOVERY An Emerald Cruises river cruise provides the perfect platform for new experiences. Every port of call introduces a wealth of culture, and an excursion almost every day brings the most fascinating destinations to life. Our river cruise itineraries offer the best way to experience the time-honoured cultures of the world, with included excursions and specially selected Emerald PLUS experiences.

Explore at your own pace

Sunrise visit to Angkor Wat

Tuk Tuk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Tour the historical landmarks of each region

Included Excursions Handpicked by our journey planners, our immersive itineraries offer diverse experiences throughout your journey. Conducted in small groups and at no extra cost, you can expect wonderfully insightful excursions under the guidance of a local expert almost daily. Emerald PLUS Our Emerald PLUS programme promises illuminating experiences, taking you to the heart of local cultures for authentic immersion in regional traditions and customs. From socialising with residents to in-depth tours of historical landmarks, our Emerald PLUS excursions provide an unparalleled close-up of local life. Emerald ACTIVE For guests seeking a more active experience, Emerald ACTIVE gives you the option to explore in vital and exhilarating ways, giving you a different perspective of your surroundings. Head onshore and join unique guided hikes, bike rides, and canoeing excursions, or enjoy on board wellness and fitness activities.

Discover MORE Available at an additional cost, we’ve designed our

Discover MORE excursions to enable guests to do and see more. Lose yourself in the history, beauty and culture of the destinations you visit and go beyond ordinary travel encounters. Our exclusive suite of optional excursions can either be booked before you travel or whilst on board.

Sample local wine in Bernkastel

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