Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich to Amsterdam|
11-Days - 23 meals From $5,315

Special Insider Discount Pricing:
Book by April 30, 2025 & get free air + $200 savings
Departs: 2025: Sept 11, 20; Oct 4
2026: June 19; Aug 22, 27; Sept 10,18, 24

11 DAYS • 23 MEALS  Enjoy a cruise on the romantic Rhine River, where UNESCO World Heritage sites, Gothic cathedrals in Cologne and Strasbourg, historic fortresses, and picturesque canals greet you in the various ports of call. Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge and experience the beauty and splendor of the Rhine. Along with the two-night stay in Lucerne, Switzerland, set against the dramatic Swiss Alps, you’ll have an amazing holiday on this adventure.

EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONS
& AMENITIES

  • Award-winning Emerald Star-Ships provides luxurious accommodations and an indoor pool and welcomes up to 180 guests.

  • Spacious outside Staterooms, most with panorama balconies.

  • Exceptional dining with menus takes inspiration from the regions you are traveling in.

  • Complimentary wines, draft beers, and soft drinks to accompany your lunch and dinner.

  • Included shore excursions with English-speaking local guides with a choice of PLUS, ACTIVE, and extra-special option of DiscoverMORE excursions to explore each destination in greater depth. 

  • Personal listening device for onboard excursions

  • First-class service by an English-speaking crew

  • The onboard Activity Manager will host daily wellness activities, games, classes, and evening entertainment.

  • Personal listening device for onboard excursions

  • Most meals are included onboard with a variety of international cuisine.

  • Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom

  • Complimentary WiFi onboard.

  • Complimentary bicycles are on board for use ashore.

  • All gratuities while cruising.

  • All port charges are included.

  • Two-night pre or post-stay in Lucerne. T

CRUISE ITINERARY

  • Leave USA for Europe

  • Upon arrival in Zurich, transfer to your hotel in Lucerne to begin your Swiss adventure. Flights should arrive by 3:00 pm. The afternoon is at leisure to begin discovering your beautiful new surroundings. This evening, join your fellow traveling companions for an included dinner at the hotel. Meal: D

    Hotel Europe or similar, Lucerne, Switzerland

  • After breakfast, an included walking tour highlights the city’s landmark, the famous 14th-century Chapel Bridge with its paintings of heroic town events, that crosses the Reuss River. See the 17th-century Renaissance Town Hall and town squares, all set amongst the beautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meal: B

  • Before departing for your ship in Basel, you are free to enjoy the day at leisure or join the optional morning excursion to Mt. Pilatus – a mountain overlooking Lucerne that offers a unique alpine experience! This afternoon, travel by motorcoach to Basel, Switzerland for embarkation of your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner onboard. Meals: B, D

    DiscoverMORE: Mt. Pilatus (additional expense)

  • As part of the EmeraldPLUS program, visit the city of Freiburg. Considered the ‘capital of the Black Forest’, Freiburg has lovely sights that will leave you amazed. You also have the opportunity to sample true Black Forest delicacies from the lively market in the city center near the main cathedral. If you’re feeling more active, join the guided bike tour in Breisach. Enjoy local entertainment onboard this evening. Meals: B, L, D

    EmeraldPLUS: Guided tour of Freiburg
    EmeraldACTIVE: Bike tour in Breisach

  • Once docked in Kehl, coaches await to take you across the river to Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace Region in France. The guided walking tour takes you along narrow lanes and across footbridges as you discover the Grande Île, the historical city center and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its medieval black and white timber-framed buildings, picturesque le Petite France, old tanning houses, canals, and river locks, the city’s star attraction is the ornate cathedral, dominating the main square. This afternoon, the city is yours to explore at leisure. Meals: B, L, D

  • Relax onboard as the vessel cruises along the Rhine River to Ludwigshafen, docking site for Heidelberg. Travel by coach to Heidelberg, home of the oldest university in Germany. The guided walking tour visits the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, with fantastic views overlooking the Neckar River, and takes you through the cobblestoned streets of the medieval city below. Alternatively, hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg. Local entertainment is provided onboard this evening. Meals: B, L, D

    EmeraldACTIVE: Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg

  • Begin the day sailing through the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge. Pass countless medieval castles and vineyards lining the shores of this section of the river, with photo opportunities around every bend. See the infamous Lorelei statue and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, built on an island in the middle of the river as a medieval toll station.

    Continue cruising to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Enjoy a walking tour through the streets of the city as your guide points out historic monuments and buildings. See the ‘German Corner’ monument marking the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Panoramic views await from the visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which is reached by cable car and crosses the river! This evening, attend a private concert as part of the EmeraldPLUS program. Meals: B, L, D

    DiscoverMORE: Moselle & Cochem (Reichsburg) Castle Visit (additional expense)
    EmeraldPLUS: Private Evening Concert

  • Continue cruising along the Rhine River to Cologne. Founded by the Romans, the city is one of Germany’s oldest and is famous for its magnificent UNESCO World Heritage gothic cathedral. Join your local guide for an included walking tour of the city, touching on the historical charm of the Old Town and its Roman history. Traverse the quaint alleyways and see historic monuments alongside modern architecture. The remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening, back onboard, join your Captain for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals: B, L, D

  • Welcome to Amsterdam, the final port of call. Experience the city on a cruise aboard a glass-top boat. Traverse the UNESCO World Heritage network of canals, passing Roman patrician and ornate merchant houses from the Dutch Golden Age. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour to Waterland, passing through quintessential Dutch landscapes of quaint villages and windmills. Meals: B, L, D

    DiscoverMORE: Guided bike tour to Waterland (instead of canal cruise)

  • Bid a fond farewell to Europe and return home with wonderful memories of life enriching experiences from your cruise along the Danube River. Meal: B

Itinerary is subject to change and may operate in reverse order.

Indoor Pool & Relaxation area

SPECIAL INSIDER PRICING:

BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2025, & get free airfare + $200 in additional savings

Say hello to the boutique, small ship river cruising experience.  With a fleet of award-winning Star-Ships, it combines comfort and contemporary design and a wealth of amenities, including a Cinema, indoor pool, and only outside cabins.

2025 Departures

  • See below for 2025 pp cabin pricing. Take off the offer above to the pricing listed below.

    Offer Details: Save up Free Airfare plus $200 each savings on select 2025 & 2026 departures. or provide your own air and save $1,400 pp. This offer is only valid for new bookings made by April 30, 2025. Savings may not be combined with any other promotional offers Please mention SAVEMARCH2025 at time of booking. Some restrictions may apply – check with a us for more details.

  • Cabin size is 153-170 square feet

    Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small-ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries.

    • Picture window

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

    • Single supplement available

  • Cabin size is 153-170 square feet

    Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small-ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries.

    • Picture window

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

    • Single supplement available

  • These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery passing by. The innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically, and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.

    Cabin size 160-180 sq feet

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

    • Single supplement available

  • These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery passing by. The innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically, and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.

    Cabin size 160-180 sq feet

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

    • Single supplement available

  • These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery passing by. The innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically, and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.

    Cabin size 160-180 sq feet

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

    • Single supplement available

  • Grand Balcony Suites come with an outdoor private balcony area, complete with an open-air system. A pillow menu ensures you have the best night’s sleep possible, and a continental breakfast can be delivered to your room on request

    Cabin size 207 sq feet

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

  • Grand Balcony Suites come with an outdoor private balcony area, complete with an open-air system. A pillow menu ensures you have the best night’s sleep possible, and a continental breakfast can be delivered to your room on request

    Cabin size 285-315 sq feet

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

Dates for Special Insider Pricing:
2025: Sept 11, 20, 25 & Oct 4
2026: Jun 19; Aug 22, 27 & Sept 10, 19, 24

2026 Departures

  • See below for 2026 pp cabin pricing. Take off the offer above to the pricing listed below.

    Offer Details: Save up Free Airfare plus $200 each savings on select 2025 & 2026 departures. or provide your own air and save $1,400 pp. This offer is only valid for new bookings made by April 30, 2025. Savings may not be combined with any other promotional offers Please mention SAVEMARCH2025 at time of booking. Some restrictions may apply – check with a us for more details.

  • Cabin size is 153-170 square feet. Single supplmenet available

    Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small-ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries.

    • Picture window

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

  • Cabin size is 153-170 square feet

    Single supplmenet available

    Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small-ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries.

    • Picture window

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

  • Cabin size 160-180 sq feet

    These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery passing by. The innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically, and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

    • Single supplement available

  • Cabin size 160-180 sq feet

    These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery passing by. The innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically, and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

    • Single supplement available

  • These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery passing by. The innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically, and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.

    Cabin size 160-180 sq feet

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

    • Single supplement available

  • Grand Balcony Suites come with an outdoor private balcony area, complete with an open-air system. A pillow menu ensures you have the best night’s sleep possible, and a continental breakfast can be delivered to your room on request

    Cabin size 207 sq feet

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

  • Grand Balcony Suites come with an outdoor private balcony area, complete with an open-air system. A pillow m2enu ensures you have the best night’s sleep possible, and a continental breakfast can be delivered to your room on request

    Cabin size 285-315 sq feet

    • Indoor balcony with open-air system

    • Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds

    • En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers

    • Mini-bar available at own expense

    • Complimentary water, restocked daily

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    • Flat screen TV and infotainment system

    • Individual climate control

    • Personal safe

    • Umbrella

    • Telephone

    • Walking sticks

The price is subject to change, and we reserve the right to correct errors. In 2025 and 2026, some dates will operate in reverse order.

EMERALD CRUISES LUXURY STAR-SHIPS DECK PLAN

Discover Life
On-Board

River Cruising is one of the most luxurious ways to travel the world. Take advantage of all the benefits of Emerald Cruises’ award-winning Star-Ships and the added benefits of fabulous value. Enjoy a host of amenities, including all gratuities, comfortable, well-appointed staterooms, ample public spaces, an attentive onboard staff, and an Activity Manager on each river cruise departure. Best of all, once onboard, you only need to unpack once. Your floating hotel will take you from port to port, ensuring a relaxing holiday.

• Welcoming up to 180 guests
• Suites feature a balcony with floor-to-ceiling windows
• Suites: 72 & 19 Staterooms
• Complimentary bathrobes & slippers
• Hair dryer
• ESPA toiletries
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Flat-screen TV
• Complimentary water bottle daily
• Mini-bar
• Personal safe
• Crew: 47
• Speed: 15.5 mph

Ship Features:

  • Sun Deck with Deck Chairs & Shade

  • Navigation Bridge

  • Sky Barbeque

  • Golf Putting Green

  • Games Area

  • Retractable Glass Roof

  • Walking Track

  • Daytime Pool / Evening Cinema

  • The Terrace

  • Horizon Bar and Lounge

  • Elevator

  • Reception

  • Wellness Area

  • Fitness Area

  • Reflections Restaurant