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.
- Occupancy 180
- Tonnage 3,539 tons
- Length 443 ft (135.00 m)
Deck Plans
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.
Owner’s One-bedroom Suite
Some of the most sumptuous suites on European waterways, our Owners One-Bedroom Suite has it all. A separate lounge and bedroom area allows the luxury of space, from which to enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast in the morning, a drink from your fully stocked minibar or after-dinner sweet treats before bed.
Your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed will be draped in high quality linens, for the perfect night’s sleep, plus you’ll have the pleasure of selecting your preferred pillow from our extensive menu. Get comfortable for the night after a busy day exploring, and prepare for the next as you unwind with a film on your flat screen TV and infotainment system in true comfort.
A walk-in wardrobe makes unpacking even more of a dream. A great space to keep all your belongings and outfits for special occasions, such as your exclusive dinner at the Captain’s Table. You’ll even have the option to have four items laundered a day to ensure that favourite dress or suit is in the best possible condition for your event.
In the morning, enjoy the perfect wake-up call with a fresh coffee from your in-suite Nespresso™ machine. Sip it on the balcony, wrapped in the comfort of your Emerald Cruises bathrobe and slippers after a refreshing shower in your stylish in-suite bathroom, enhanced by luxurious toiletries.
You’ll have so much to tell your loved ones back home, so we’ve made keeping in contact really easy. Not only will you have an in-suite telephone, but complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Star-Ship and an iPad means you can choose your favourite method of communication, whenever the moment suits.
Four suites available on-board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun, Emerald Dawn and Emerald Luna sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Two available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France and Emerald Radiance sailing in Portugal.
Grand Balcony Suite
Staying in the Emerald Grand Balcony Suite makes waking up and going to sleep a dream. Open your balcony, with the simple press of a button, to let in the river breeze on a lazy morning, as the unrivalled comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, dressed with luxurious linens, encourages you to lie in that little bit longer.
Wake up to the luxurious surrounds of your stylish bathroom, enjoying a revitalising shower, complete with sumptuous toiletries. Then, what could be better than having a continental breakfast brought to your door to enjoy on your own private balcony? Complimentary bathrobes and slippers make lounging comfortable, and your own in-suite Nespresso™ machine means you can sip a fresh coffee as you ponder your itinerary and what the day has to offer.
Select your preferred pillow from our extensive menu and enjoy an exceptionally comfortable night’s sleep, or simply relax as you watch a film on your suite’s flat screen TV and infotainment system, during some down time. Individual climate control enables your room to stay at the right temperature to suit you, whether you’re sailing in the warmer summer months, or the cooler winter.
And, stay in touch with family and friends using your in-suite telephone or make the most of complimentary Wi-Fi for contacting them by your preferred method.
Eight suites available on board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun, Emerald Dawn and Emerald Luna sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Four available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France.
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transform it from an indoor to an outdoor space with ease, as the floor-to-ceiling window lowers to a halfway point at the touch of a button. Enjoy the river breeze from your comfortable chair, enjoying a good book or the unfolding vistas. Treat yourself to a drink from your suite’s minibar, or use it to keep your complimentary bottle of water chilled, or for any souvenirs that require it.
When it’s time to retire to bed, you can look forward to the exceptional comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luxurious linens. Treat yourself to an indulgent shower with luxury toiletries, to really prepare yourself for an excellent night’s sleep.
Of course, keeping in touch with your loved ones is really easy. Every suite has its own telephone, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi being available throughout the Star-Ship.
Emerald Stateroom
An Emerald Stateroom is home to all the amenities you need to settle into your home-away-from-home. A great size picture window lets in the perfect amount of light, welcoming in the golden summer sunshine, or the winter sun during cooler months.
Comfort is of the highest importance, so each room features individual climate control, allowing you to personalise your room’s temperature to suit your preferences and the time of year you’re cruising.
We’ve designed our bathrooms as a relaxing retreat to retire to after an exciting day exploring. Enjoy a sumptuous shower complete with indulgent toiletries, as well as a hairdryer, all before settling into your queen or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luscious linens, as you enjoy a movie on your flat screen TV and infotainment system with, perhaps, a nightcap from your mini-bar.
If you wish to stay in contact with loved ones throughout your trip, you can do so using your in-suite telephone or our free Wi-Fi available throughout the ship.
Emerald Stateroom Single
We make solo travel easy and comfortable as all of our Star-Ships, except Emerald Radiance, boast two Emerald Single Staterooms. Home to a deluxe single bed, a bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, you’ll have all the comforts you need at your fingertips. Your picture window welcomes in a lovely amount of light and individual climate control ensures you can keep at a comfortable temperature regardless of which season you’re travelling in.
A flat screen TV and infotainment system shows films and television programmes, so you can spend mornings and evenings relaxing in comfort before an exciting day ahead. Catch up with loved ones, using the suite’s telephone or the free Wi-Fi, and enjoy a drink from your minibar.
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Emerald Star FAQ's
What are the available cabin options?
Emerald Cruises offer a variety of cabin options ranging from staterooms with balcony views to suites with luxury extras. All cabins come fully equipped with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, televisions and internet access.
What security measures are taken while aboard the cruise ship?
On board the ship, Emerald Cruises employ sophisticated surveillance equipment to monitor areas of the ship both inside and outside. They also always have a dedicated security team on duty during your cruise experience with us for an extra level of assurance.
Are activities provided for passengers ashore?
The experienced cruise hosts will lead guests on itinerary-specific shore excursions that are tailored to each destination’s unique attractions – these can range from sightseeing to water sports activities depending on your chosen journey’s port of call.
What entertainment options can I expect on board an Emerald Star Cruise?
An Emerald Star cruise offers something for everyone. There is always something going on, from lively shows such as musical performances, and comedy sketches put on by the professional entertainment team, bars hosting traditional pub game tournaments, and cinemas showing newly released films.
Are there any fitness amenities on board Emerald Star?
Emerald Star features state-of-the-art facilities like a fitness centre as well as sports arranged for those who like to stay active during their holiday.
Are there any special dietary requirements catered for?
Yes, the chefs can cater for a variety of dietary requirements. They can provide vegetarian and vegan meals as well as gluten-free and dairy-free options.