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Explore the extraordinary across Europe   

Emerald Cruises’ journey planners have collated an array of cruise tours to provide enlightening experiences. Alongside your included excursions, enjoy EmeraldPLUS, EmeraldACTIVE, and DiscoverMORE^ activities.

^DiscoverMORE available at an additional cost.
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Wine connoisseur hosting a wine tour and tasting session in Bernkastel wine cellar, with many guests seated in the ambiently lit space Wine connoisseur hosting a wine tour and tasting session in Bernkastel wine cellar, with many guests seated in the ambiently lit space

Delve deeper with EmeraldDISCOVERY

Providing a comprehensive view of Europe, EmeraldDISCOVERY is our premier excursion programme, which includes near-daily tours and enlightening EmeraldPLUS, EmeraldACTIVE, and DiscoverMORE^ activities.

^DiscoverMORE available at an additional cost

Explore Europe in a way that works for you

A collection of cruise excursions and experiences to suit all tastes, EmeraldDISCOVERY allows you to learn more about new cultures while you sightsee, get to know the friendly residents, and delve deeper into local customs.

Guests taking part in an active vineyard hike to Niederwalddenkmal, Germany
Four guests enjoying a drink with their host at a table in a rustic dining area
A close-up of Trier Cathedral, including its ornate windows, towers and façade
Four guests on a wine tasting excursion in a vineyard, smiling and sampling the locally made white wine


Immerse yourself in our cruise tours & experiences

Delve into local life
EmeraldPLUS special excursions & experiences
Get your heart racing with EmeraldACTIVE tours & experiences


Featured Itineraries

Seek inspiration from our most popular itineraries to start planning your unforgettable voyage. Explore our latest Europe river cruises offers today.

Madrid to Porto

11 Days

 SEASON: 2026

Madrid & Secrets of the Douro

Explore the charms of Portugal by river

From
EUR
€3,810*
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Nice to Geneva

15 Days

 SEASON: 2026

Swiss Mountains, Autumn Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Nice

Discover the magic of France by river

From
EUR
€4,725*
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Nice to Porto

15 Days

 SEASON: 2026

Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal

Discover the magic of France and Portugal by river

From
EUR
€5,625*
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Amsterdam to Copenhagen

11 Days

 SEASON: 2026

Holland & Belgium in Bloom & Copenhagen

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
EUR
€3,485*
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Budapest to Prague

7 Days

 SEASON: 2025

Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
EUR
€2,305*
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Amsterdam to Zurich

8 Days

 SEASON: 2025

Jewels of the Rhine

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
EUR
€2,860*
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