Emerald Cruises Unveils 2026 Europe
River Cruises
Brochure
Launch of new itineraries and City Stays, plus extended river cruise season
Vancouver, BC, May 12, 2025 – Emerald Cruises Canada is pleased to announce the release of its brand-new 2026 Europe River Cruises brochure, now available to order or view online, allowing travellers seeking to experience Europe’s waterways in exceptional comfort and style. The 2026 Europe River Cruises brochure introduces an exciting itinerary, new City Stay and an extended 2026 river cruise season—offering even more ways to explore the heart of Europe.
Moselle Rediscovered: A Classic Itinerary Returns
New for 2026, Emerald Cruises reintroduces their eight-day Legendary Rhine & Moselle itinerary.
Explore the scenic Rheingau wine region, including a tasting at the world’s first Riesling winery.
Guests can enjoy a guided tour of Trier, a Roman-era city known as the Rome of the North.
Visit Cochem, the Pearl of the Moselle, featuring an EmeraldPLUS experience at the historic Imperial Castle, overlooking the Moselle River valley.
Discover Koblenz, rich in cultural landmarks and unwind at a traditional German beer garden – the perfect spot to experience the local German way of life.
Pricing begins at $3,695 per person with Emerald Cruises’ Best Available Offer, plus enjoy an additional $250 savings per person when booked by June 30, 2025 as part of their Launch Savings Event.
Expanded City Stay Extensions
Emerald Cruises is introducing new City Stay extensions, giving guests the opportunity to enhance their journey with thoughtfully curated pre- and post-cruise experiences that align perfectly with their itinerary. Coming in 2026:
3-night Romantic Franconia & Bavaria with Legendary Rhine & Moselle and Majestic Rhine itineraries
2-night Nuremberg & Munich with Danube Delights itinerary
4-night Lausanne with Sensations of Lyon & Provence itineraries
3-night London with Jewels of the Rhine itinerary
3-night Barcelona with Secrets of Douro itinerary
3-night Belgian Delights in Brussels with Splendours of Europe itinerary
With Emerald Cruises’ Launch Savings Event, guests can also save up to an extra $2,000 per couple by adding a City Stay to their cruise when booked by June 30, 2025.
Extended River Cruise Season
Emerald Cruises’ 2026 season will run from February through December, giving guests more flexibility to choose from a variety of travel styles and seasonal experiences throughout the year. Early-season departures in February and March, as well as later sailings in November, are now available on popular itineraries such as the bestselling 15-day Splendours of Europe and the 8-day Jewels of the Rhine. These travel periods offer guests a more relaxed experience, with fewer crowds, prime docking locations and attractive prices —making them ideal for those seeking both comfort and affordability. The extended 2026 season comes
alongside the exciting news that Emerald Cruises will debut a brand-new river ship, Emerald Astra, in 2026. This addition will expand the fleet to seven Star-Ships sailing across the Rhine, Moselle, and Danube rivers.
Download 2026 Brochure
Emerald Cruises new 2026 Europe River Cruise brochure with its full collection is now available for download here.
To order hard copies of Emerald Cruises 2026 Europe River Cruises brochure:
o Consumers can visit: www.emeraldcruises.ca/brochures
o Travel Advisors can visit: www.envoynetworks.ca/agent-login
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Email: ScenicGroupCA@casacom.ca