Settle in for a remarkable cruise along the enchanting Rhine River, where architecture, history and natural beauty abound.
Embark a stunning Star-Ship and settle in for your majestic cruise along the glorious Rhine River, one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe. Over your seven-night sailing, you’ll embrace the majestic charms and glorious landscapes of the six countries through which these magnificent waters flow.
Beginning in Breisach, you’ll delve into the Black Forest’s lush scenery and famous gâteau. Wander Strasbourg’s cobbled streets, immerse yourself in Heidelberg’s literary heritage, and marvel at Koblenz’s fairy-tale vistas. In Cologne, admire the iconic Cathedral and vibrant culture. Conclude with an overnight stay in Amsterdam, where you’ll glide through historic canals, take in charming gabled houses and explore by bike or glass-top boat.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
7 night full-board Rhine river cruise on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
The services of an Emerald Cruises Cruise Director
20 meals including: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Welcome and farewell reception & dinner
Overnight in port in Amsterdam
Guided tour of Strasbourg
Walking tour of Koblenz
Guided tour of Cologne’s Old Town & a visit to the Botanical Gardens
Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
A tale of two cities divided by the Rhine
Visit to Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
Guided bike tour in Breisach
Guided hike from through a vineyard in Bad Dürkheim
London departure – regional flights available
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Upon arrival into Basel, you’ll be met by your guide and transfer to port to embark Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Dawn, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you.
Meals Included: Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Breisach, a historic town in Southwest Germany on the French border, resides in the Rhine Valley with a 4,000-year history. Explore it through the City History Museum and St Stephen’s Cathedral, featuring art treasures and Jewish heritage at the Blue House.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Today, your journey takes you to the charming town of Kehl, where you’ll disembark and board a comfortable coach for a scenic transfer to Strasbourg, a captivating city renowned for its blend of French and German influences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Discover the enchantment of Strasbourg, France. With its iconic cathedral, picturesque canals, and Alsatian charm, it’s a city that invites you to stroll through centuries of history and savor the fusion of French and German influences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Experience the industrious spirit of Ludwigshafen, Germany. Nestled on the Rhine, it’s a city that embodies innovation and resilience, where a river of progress flows alongside a rich cultural tapestry.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Schwetzingen Palace is renowned for its harmonious gardens, remarkably preserved in their original design. Explore the palace’s stunning interiors and wander through its gardens, adorned with over 100 exquisite sculptures, blending art and nature beautifully.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest cities, lies in the West, along the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Rich in history, explore on foot, ride the cable car for river views, visit the fortress Ehrenbreitstein, and discover UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Cologne, Germany, by the Rhine, is a 2000-year-old cultural hub with the iconic Cologne Cathedral, Old Town Hall, and Great St Martin Church. Explore historic sites, enjoy traditional breweries, and witness love rituals at Hohenzollern Bridge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Amsterdam, a captivating Dutch city, weaves historic charm and progressive spirit along its iconic canals. Rich in art, culture, and diverse experiences, it offers a dynamic European urban adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Emerald Star
Featuring spacious staterooms, delicious dining options from around the world, and plenty of entertainment options, guests will always find something to delight in on board.
The vessel has four decks, and a spa to help everyone relax and rejuvenate while at sea, featuring treatments that utilise local ingredients that change depending on the destination.
There are also exciting shore excursions available to explore vibrant ports of call around the globe. Depending on the type of journey you’re looking for, guests can choose from a variety of itineraries traversing the Rhine, Danube, and Main rivers.
Whatever your vacation needs may be, the Emerald Star ensures that all journeys come with top-tier comfort and amenities so guests can cruise in comfort and style every time!
Included shore excursions allow you to explore the destinations on your itinerary in a unique and immersive way.
- Tonnage 3,539 tons
- Length 443 ft (135.00 m)
Life on board Emerald Star
Cruising on board Emerald Star is an experience like no other. Enjoy delicious meals, take part in exciting activities, or simply relax and admire the beautiful views.
dining
Emerald Star provides guests with the best in fine dining and a variety of choices, from international cuisine to a selection of buffet-style food, or light bites.
- Reflections Restaurant
- The Terrace
- Horizon Bar and Lounge
Facilities
This ship provides plenty of activities; from golf and sports to swimming or indulging in spa treatments, you can be as active or relaxed as you desire.
- Sun deck
- Golf putting green
- Games area
- Walking track
- Navigation bridge
- Daytime pool & bar
- Lift
- Reception
- Wellness area
- Fitness area
- Sky barbecue
- Hair salon
- Wheelhouse
entertainment
During the evenings on board Emerald Star enjoy watching a movie, dance to live music, or simply bask in the peacefulness of cruising luxuriously under a star-studded sky.
- Cinema
- Nightly music
- Cooking demonstrations
- Enrichment lectures
Cabins and Suites
On board Emerald Star, you can treat yourself to a perfect balance of relaxation and excitement with five-star luxuries in your cabin. Every night ensures that you can rest comfortably, so you’re ready for all the excitement and adventure the next day holds.
Emerald Stateroom Prices from £1,699pp
On board Emerald Star, guests can enjoy luxurious staterooms with toiletries, HDTVs, and a fully stocked mini-bar for their comfort and convenience. There are also single-occupancy rooms available.
- Queen or Twin beds
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Luxury products
- Walk in closet
- Personal safe
- Direct dial phone
- Flat HD TV
- Mini bar
- Climate control
- Umbrella
- Shoe Cleaner
- Ear plugs
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite Prices from £2,199pp
Enjoy a stay in a private balcony suite, featuring opening glass doors that let in the ocean’s breeze and an array of luxurious amenities for maximum comfort.
- Queen or Twin beds
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Luxury products
- Walk in closet
- Personal safe
- Direct dial phone
- Flat HD TV
- Mini bar
- Climate control
- Umbrella
- Shoe Cleaner
- Ear plugs
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors
- Indoor veranda
