Emerald River Cruises Planner 2025

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Rhine, Moselle & Danube • France • Portugal

Southeast Asia

Europe River Cruising

Luxury Europe River Cruises

The waterways of Europe weave a tapestry of civilisations, empires, and cultures of the continent. There is no better way to immerse yourself in all this heritage and tradition than on our river cruises.

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

FRANCE

Douro River

Rhône River

Saône River

Lyon

Chalon-Sur-Saône Tournon

Avignon Arles

Vega de Terrón

Salamanca

Porto

Emerald Dawn, Rhine Valley, Germany

Amsterdam

Rhine River

Rhine Gorge

GERMANY

Moselle River Main River

Trier

Rhine River Cologne Basel Black Forest Mannheim Passau Nuremberg Regensburg Würzburg Koblenz Rüdesheim

SWITZERLAND

NETHERLANDS HUNGARY

AUSTRIA

SLOVAKIA

Vienna Bratislava

Budapest

Danube River

CROATIA

Antwerp Iron

ROMANIA

Osijek Belgrade Giurgiu Bucharest

SERBIA

BULGARIA

Highlights:

Each itinerary has been carefully designed to give you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

■ The Saône: Springing from the low mountains of the Vosges, the Saône coalesces with the Rhône in the city of Lyon. Supporting trade and commerce since prehistoric times, the peaceful banks of the Saône are home to burgundy-roofed villages, sweeping meadows, and wind-shaped Poplar trees.

■ The Rhône: Carving through the alpine landscapes of Switzerland and France, the Rhône is the only major river flowing directly into the Mediterranean Sea. Medieval cities, ancient villages, and prosperous towns call the riverbanks home, and Gallic heritage runs through every bend of this beautiful waterway.

■ The Douro:The Douro, flows across Spain and Northern Portugal, draining into the Atlantic Ocean from the city of Porto. One of Europe’s most striking landscapes, sundrenched vineyards, charming villages and historical landmarks pepper the banks of the river.

■ The Rhine: Flowing from the Alps in central Switzerland and draining into the North Sea in the Netherlands, the Rhine crosses diverse and fairy tale-like landscapes. Age-old castles, medieval towns, and historic cities rise from the riverbanks, telling the centuries-old story of this vital European waterway.

■ The Main: Formed by the confluence of rivers at the Fichtel and Fränkische Mountains of northeastern Bavaria, the Main river connects the Danube to the Rhine. Ancient wonders, UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites, and sweeping pastoral landscapes line the riverbanks in a distinct combination of natural beauty and quaint architecture.

■ The Moselle: The Moselle rises on the forested slopes of the Vosges massif. Passing through western Germany, the river weaves its way through the spectacular historic architecture of fortifications and castles, charming riverside villages, and some of Germany’s best-loved vineyards.

■ The Danube: The mighty Danube is the second-longest river in Europe after the Volga. Beginning life in the Black Forest mountains of southwest Germany, along its course, it passes through 10 countries and multiple capital cities, including Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, and Belgrade. These stunning backdrops of the riverway showcase the great variety of European cultures and traditions.

South East Asia River Cruising

Sailing the magnificent Mekong

The Mekong River is the longest in Southeast Asia. Rising in the dizzying altitudes of the Tibetan Plateau, it meanders its way through the snow-capped peaks of Southwestern China, flowing onwards through the Laotian cities of Luang Prabang and Vientiane and Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh, before draining into the South China Sea in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

A great diversity comprises the lower Mekong basin. Topographically varied, the terrain metamorphoses from the rugged northern highlands to the natural floodplains of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong Delta. With such wide-ranging geography, it’s of little surprise that people of the Mekong are equally as diverse. The sustaining life force for 60 million people representing more than 95 different ethnic groups, the vast majority of the Mekong’s inhabitants constitute large-scale agricultural farming and fishing communities.

Over 65 million people depend upon the river’s rich resources, and along our Mekong voyages, locals invite you to see the landscape from their perspective. Following the river’s flow, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in local villages, historic residences, and bustling markets. Visit a local monastery and receive a traditional blessing from resident monks. Pay your respects in the Killing Fields of Phnom Penh, a sobering reminder of one of the darkest periods of recent history. And, travel via remork (Tuk-Tuk) to discover the nightlife of Phnom Penh.

The lifeblood of the region, through the Mekong and its people, one can begin to unravel millenniums of the region’s history. Local storytelling relays tales of a grand reawakening—in the ancient natural landscapes, modern hands craft stories anew.

Endlessly rewarding, to voyage the Mekong is to gain everlasting memories of one of Earth’s most vibrant and compelling regions.

Highlights:

Each of our itineraries has been carefully designed to give you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

■ Ho Chi Minh City: Explore the French Quarter including the Old Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House and Town Hall.

■ Gieng Island: Visit an incense factory, local boat builders and see Vietnam’s oldest church.

■ Tan Chau: Evergreen Island, a unique and traditional Cao Dai temple and a Xe Loi ride.

■ The Killing Fields: Now a place of peace, pay your respects to the victims of the infamous Khmer Rouge.

■ The Silver Pagoda: Adjacent to the Royal Palace, the ‘Temple of the Emerald Buddha’ has a floor covered in silver.

Make the most of your Southeast Asian Cruise and add a Land Journey

While in Asia why not extend your holiday with an Emerald Cruises land journey. Enjoy seamless cruising and land journey adventures. You’ll discover a blend of popular attractions and lesser-known gems, found off the beaten track. Discover the wonders Halong Bay or Angkor Wat. Visit the vibrant cities of Hanoi, Hoi An & Siem Reap. Enjoy world-class hotel stays and the services of our expert tour directors who are always on hand whenever you may need them. And not to mention, all transport, hotel porterage, taxes and even tips are also taken care.

Angkor

Oudong

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

Mekong River

SOUTH CHINA SEA

My An Hung

Ben Tre

Ho Chi

Minh City

Hoi An Da Nang

Hue

Halong Bay

Luang Prabang

Hanoi

Sa Dec

Gieng Island

An Long Tan Chau

Phnom Penh

Koh Khsach Krao

Siem Reap

Ban

Peam Chi Kong

Europe and Southeast Asia River Cruising 2025 Cruise Calendar

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