Emerald Cruises’ Biggest-Ever New Year SALE: 2026 Europe River Cruises
Experience luxury redefined as you sail Europe’s most beautiful waterways with Emerald Cruises & Tours. Prices start from just £1,709 per person, with SAVINGS of up to 40% *, flights included ^, and your choice of a Platinum drinks package or €300 on board credit per couple #.
Book by 16 February to secure your preferred suite and itinerary, and discover Europe on board Emerald Cruises’ fleet of award-winning river ships – custom-built to reveal the culture, cuisine, and authentic character of each destination in complete comfort, with everything you need included, so you can enjoy more of what matters.
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About Emerald Cruises & Tours: Why Sail with Emerald Cruises | Emerald River Cruise Inclusions | Why Book With Panache Cruises | View Or Request A Brochure Online
Featured Itineraries bookable with Panache Cruises: 8-Day Danube Explorer | 8-Day Jewels Of The Rhine | 8-Day Rhône Festive Sensations
A truly immersive river-cruise experience: The Intimate Ship Experience | Revolutionary in Design | Freedom To Explore Further | A Floating Boutique Hotel
Watch: On Board Emerald Star-Ships | The Rhine & Moselle Rivers
- Why Sail with Emerald Cruises
- Emerald River Cruise Inclusions
- Why Book with Panache Cruises
- View Or Request A Brochure Online
Everything you need is taken care of, so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey. Handpicked excursions, flights, transfers and tips are all included, along with a glass of wine with your evening meal – it’s river cruising made effortless.
The real value is in the moments you’ll remember: thoughtful touches, authentic encounters, and experiences that linger long after you return home. Panache Cruises looks after the details, so you can focus on discovery, comfort and pure enjoyment.
Every Emerald Cruises & Tours journey is created to be completely effortless with everything you need taken care of – flights, transfers, excursions, dining and expert-led activities are all taken care of, so you can simply relax and enjoy every moment.
- Return flights from up to 16 regional airports
- All on board meals, including regional specialities and classics
- Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- EmeraldDISCOVERY programme
- EmeraldACTIVE excursions
- Knowledgeable local guides
- Services of a Cruise Director
- On board Activity Manager
- On board Wellness Coach
- Handpicked first class crew
- Bicycles on board
- Speciality teas, coffees and bottled water available 24 hours a day
- Return transfers
- All gratuities, port taxes and fees
- Panache Cruises’ team has decades of experience in luxury cruising
- Speak with your helpful and experienced cruise connoisseur
- Find out more about their “nothing is too much trouble” service
- Their creative perfectionists will tailor your holiday to your exact requirements
- Fully ABTA bonded, offering you complete financial security
- ATOL bonded for your protection
Featured Itineraries Bookable with Panache Cruises
Discover three popular Emerald River Cruise itineraries, showcasing Central Europe, the Rhine and the Rhône, with scenic cruising, historic towns, cultural depth and refined on board comfort.
8-Day Rhône Festive Sensations
This Emerald Liberté itinerary passes through historic towns, vineyard valleys and iconic Provençal cities, with on board comfort, value and service, and a festive atmosphere enhancing cultural richness and scenic holiday landscapes along the Rhône.
** Enjoy SAVINGS of up to £476pp | SAVE up to 40% on select 2026 river itineraries | FREE Platinum Drinks OR €300 per couple onboard credit * # **
From £2,259pp
Including flights
Operated by Emerald Cruises – Booked with Panache Cruises
- Lyon
- Vienne
- Tournon Sur Rhone
- Viviers
- Avignon
- Arles
- 7 nights on board Emerald Liberté
- All on board meals
- Select alcoholic & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Variety of shore excursions
- Bicycles for use ashore
- Expert Cruise Director
- Gratuities & service charges
- All port taxes & fees
- Overseas transfers
- Return flights^ on select sailings – Eurostar in select destinations
- ATOL protected
- *Promotional offers available on select dates and suites
8-Day Danube Explorer
From Passau to Budapest, this Emerald Sky itinerary is characterised by river scenery, medieval towns, imperial capitals and vineyard landscapes, with on board comfort, value, service and cultural depth across Central Europe at a relaxed river-cruise pace.
** Enjoy SAVINGS of up to £1,126pp | SAVE up to 40% on select 2026 river itineraries | FREE Platinum Drinks OR €300 per couple onboard credit * # **
From £2,615pp
Including flights
Operated by Emerald Cruises – Booked with Panache Cruises
- Passau
- Nuremberg
- Linz
- Cesky Krumlov
- Melk
- Weissenkirchen
- Vienna
- Bratislava
- Budapest
- 7 nights on board Emerald Sky
- All on board meals
- Select alcoholic & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Variety of shore excursions
- Bicycles for use ashore
- Expert Cruise Director
- Gratuities & service charges
- All port taxes & fees
- Overseas transfers
- Return flights^ on select sailings – Eurostar in select destinations
- ATOL protected
- *Promotional offers available on select dates and suites
8-Day Jewels Of The Rhine
This Emerald Sun itinerary follows the Rhine through picturesque landscapes, fortified towns and dynamic cities, with a focus on on board comfort, value and service, offering cultural variety and historical richness at an unhurried river-cruise pace.
** Enjoy SAVINGS of up to £300pp | SAVE up to 40% on select 2026 river itineraries | FREE Platinum Drinks OR €300 per couple onboard credit * # **
From £2,201pp
Including flights
Operated by Emerald Cruises – Booked with Panache Cruises
- Basel
- Breisach
- Kehl
- Strasbourg
- Mannheim
- Koblenz
- Cologne
- Dusseldorf
- Amsterdam
- 7 nights on board Emerald Sun
- All on board meals
- Select alcoholic & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Variety of shore excursions
- Bicycles for use ashore
- Expert Cruise Director
- Gratuities & service charges
- All port taxes & fees
- Overseas transfers
- Return flights^ on select sailings – Eurostar in select destinations
- ATOL protected
- *Promotional offers available on select dates and suites
Additional sailings and departure dates are available contact Panache Cruises to find out more.
A Truly Immersive River-Cruise Experience
Emerald Cruises & Tours offers a truly immersive river-cruise experience, with intimate ships, contemporary design, curated excursions and boutique-style luxury – everything you need for a seamless, unforgettable journey along Europe’s most iconic waterways.
The Intimate Ship Experience
Emerald’s award-winning fleet of Star-Ships is custom-built to dock in the heart of iconic destinations. Unpack once and bring the world to your doorstep in the company of up to just 180 guests – affording more time to explore once-in-a- lifetime destinations both independently and under the guidance of a dedicated expert crew.
Revolutionary In Design
Pushing the boundaries of river cruising, each suite features an all-weather balcony system for a front row seat to ever-changing scenery. Emerald’s Star-Ships sailing the rivers of Europe have an indoor heated pool with a retractable roof that converts into a cosy cinema by night.
Freedom To Explore Further
Emerald has made it easier than ever to see the very best of each destination, with a handpicked programme of excursions that will appeal to every passion or penchant. EmeraldPLUS provides a depth of insight through unique cultural encounters, while EmeraldACTIVE seeks out intrepid explorers to embark on guided hikes, e-bike rides or kayak activities.
A Floating Boutique Hotel
The Emerald Cruises fleet has received critical acclaim. Contemporary style defines the interiors, where refined furnishings stand out at every turn. Indulge in locally-inspired cuisine at one of our elegant dining venues, treat yourself to a blissful spa treatment, take in the panoramic views from the Sun Deck, or unwind in your sanctuary of serenity as you recharge.
On Board Emerald Star-Ships
The Rhine & Moselle Rivers