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Top Chef Canada winner, Chanthy Yen to host exclusive culinary river cruise in Southeast Asia October 2026.
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Why sail with Emerald Cruises?

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Luxury yacht docked in the heart of Bonifacio, Corsica

Small ship cruising expertise

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Luxury river ship sailing along the Danube River past the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest

An award-winning fleet

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A wealth of generous inclusions

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View across Giardini Naxos Bay over to Mount Etna

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Whether you’re travelling to unspoilt islands or bustling metropolises, our fleet of river-cruising Star-Ships and ocean-going luxury yachts guarantee an unparalleled voyage. Enjoy modern exploration, pairing authentic adventures with inimitable luxury.

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Our Featured River Cruises

Sail the waterways of Europe and Southeast Asia. Explore our latest Europe river cruise and Southeast Asia river cruise offers for 2025 and 2026 today.

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Vienna to Budapest

5 Days

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Christmas time on the Danube

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Secrets of the Douro

8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise

Splendours of Europe

Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich

Danube Explorer & Budapest with Prague

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Mediterranean crossroads

Eastern Caribbean with St. Barths

Exploring the Balearic Islands with Ibiza

French & Italian Rivieras with Corsica

Eastern Caribbean with St. Barths

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Mediterranean Enchantment

French & Italian Rivieras with Corsica

Croatian Coast and the best of the Adriatic

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The Explore Beyond
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