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Extend your stay on our river cruises
We offer a range of delightful pre- and post-cruise city stays and stopovers to extend your luxury river cruise.
Your questions answered
Read on for our quick guide to city stay extensions as we answer your frequently asked questions.
Our range of city stays encompasses both pre- and post-cruise extensions. The availability of each city stay depends on your itinerary and cruise sailing.
Each city stay extension will include a city tour, transfers to or from hotels, Star-Ships and airports as required, as well as any optional DiscoverMORE experiences^ you wish to join. The rest of the time is yours to enjoy at leisure.
^Additional cost
During your city stay extension, you will stay in a centrally-located hotel chosen by Emerald Cruises. We work with a number of hotel partners in each city to ensure you get the most out of your cruise extension.
If you choose to extend your journey with us on a city stay, Emerald Cruises will organise transfers from the ship to your hotel, and to your airport for onwards travel, all included in the price of your journey.
Central Europe city stays
No matter which river you’re sailing, we offer a range of city stays to enjoy pre- or post-cruise. From exploring Amsterdam’s canal system to the festivities of Oktoberfest, we have a number of intriguing ways for you to extend your stay with us.
Discover our range of city stays throughout Central Europe
Medieval architecture and snow-capped mountains make for a spectacular setting in Lucerne. And in Copenhagen, an unwavering commitment to eco-friendly innovation has given the Danish capital its own unique ethos. Discover these city stays and more.
France city stays
As you cruise along the Rhône and Saône rivers, there’s a wealth of culture waiting to be discovered. Explore France’s unique flair even further with one of our insightful pre- or post-cruise city stays.
Discover our range of city stays throughout France
France offers culture and art, delicious food, and smooth wines. Experience the lights of the Eiffel Tower at night, walk along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais, or taste the finest Provencal in Aix-en-Provence with our range of cruise extensions.
Portugal & Spain city stays
A cruise along the Douro River will take you through the lands of Portugal and Spain. Discover terraced vineyards and Gothic churches alike as you explore this region and uncover even more with a pre- or post-cruise city stay.
Discover our range of city stays throughout Portugal & Spain
Explore Sevilla’s iconic fortress and palace, the Real Alcázar, take in the fascinating architecture of Spain’s capital, Madrid, or visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery, in Portugal’s first city, Lisbon.
Southeast Asia extensions & stopovers
While exploring Southeast Asia and the Mekong Delta, you’ll have the chance to extend your trip and visit Laos’ capital, Luang Prabang, or the Vietnamese town of Sapa. You’ll also have a choice of stopovers as you fly to or from your Emerald Cruises tour.
All tour extensions and stopovers available throughout our catalogue of Southeast Asia itineraries:
Discover our range of tour extensions & stopovers throughout Southeast Asia
In Luang Prabang, explore glistening temples and catch the sunset from Mt. Phousi. In Sapa, gaze in awe at the breathtaking scenery and visit the people of the traditional hill tribes. Or discover somewhere new with our choice of city stopovers.
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