Emerald River Cruises - Emerald Astra

Emerald Astra

Debuting in 2026, Emerald Astra is the newest next-generation Star-Ship in Emerald’s European fleet. Designed to sail the iconic Rhine River, Main River and Danube River, she blends contemporary elegance with innovative comfort. Relax in the redesigned Horizon Bar & Lounge, or enjoy the signature indoor heated pool that transforms into a cinema by night. With just 180 guests onboard, Astra offers a chic and intimate sanctuary for exploring Europe’s castles, capitals and riverside culture in effortless style.

Ship facts

Maiden voyage2026
Guests180
Crew52
Decks4
Width
11
m
Length
135
m
Size
3544
GT
Speed
13
kn

Emerald Astra

Sailing the Rhine, Danube, and Moselle, Emerald Astra offers a stylish way to explore Europe’s rivers. Accommodating 180 guests, this next-generation ship combines sleek superyacht-inspired design with modern comforts, including elegant suites and cabins, a pool that transforms into a cinema, multiple dining options, and a panoramic sun deck.

Entertainment

A variety of activities await on board, from engaging demonstrations and insightful lectures to live shows. One of Emerald Astra’s highlights is the heated pool with a retractable roof, offering sweeping 180-degree views from the ship’s aft. By night, this space transforms into a cosy cinema, where guests can enjoy freshly popped popcorn and crafted cocktails.
The pool with a retractable roof

Entertainment

A variety of activities await on board, from engaging demonstrations and insightful lectures to live shows. One of Emerald Astra’s highlights is the heated pool with a retractable roof, offering sweeping 180-degree views from the ship’s aft. By night, this space transforms into a cosy cinema, where guests can enjoy freshly popped popcorn and crafted cocktails.

The pool with a retractable roof

Entertainment

A variety of activities await on board, from engaging demonstrations and insightful lectures to live shows. One of Emerald Astra’s highlights is the heated pool with a retractable roof, offering sweeping 180-degree views from the ship’s aft. By night, this space transforms into a cosy cinema, where guests can enjoy freshly popped popcorn and crafted cocktails.

Activities

On the sun deck, you can enjoy deck games, take a stroll along the walking track, or simply unwind while soaking in the views. It’s also the perfect spot to share a toast with new friends as Europe’s breathtaking scenery drifts past..
The Reception - a perfect place to meet with friends before excursions or to ask any information you may need to the staff

Activities

On the sun deck, you can enjoy deck games, take a stroll along the walking track, or simply unwind while soaking in the views. It’s also the perfect spot to share a toast with new friends as Europe’s breathtaking scenery drifts past..

The Reception - a perfect place to meet with friends before excursions or to ask any information you may need to the staff

Activities

On the sun deck, you can enjoy deck games, take a stroll along the walking track, or simply unwind while soaking in the views. It’s also the perfect spot to share a toast with new friends as Europe’s breathtaking scenery drifts past..

Food & Drink

Dine in style at Reflections Restaurant, the ship’s main venue for gourmet breakfasts, buffet lunches, and à la carte dinners. Savour regional flavours at La Cucina Dining, or opt for lighter bites in the Horizon Lounge. On warm days, The Terrace invites you to enjoy meals in the open air with panoramic river views.

Food & Drink

Dine in style at Reflections Restaurant, the ship’s main venue for gourmet breakfasts, buffet lunches, and à la carte dinners. Savour regional flavours at La Cucina Dining, or opt for lighter bites in the Horizon Lounge. On warm days, The Terrace invites you to enjoy meals in the open air with panoramic river views.
At Reflection the menu celebrates seasonal and regional flavours

Food & Drink

Dine in style at Reflections Restaurant, the ship’s main venue for gourmet breakfasts, buffet lunches, and à la carte dinners. Savour regional flavours at La Cucina Dining, or opt for lighter bites in the Horizon Lounge. On warm days, The Terrace invites you to enjoy meals in the open air with panoramic river views.

At Reflection the menu celebrates seasonal and regional flavours

Reflection Restaurant

Food & Drink

Dine in style at Reflections Restaurant, the ship’s main venue for gourmet breakfasts, buffet lunches, and à la carte dinners. Savour regional flavours at La Cucina Dining, or opt for lighter bites in the Horizon Lounge. On warm days, The Terrace invites you to enjoy meals in the open air with panoramic river views.

Reflection Restaurant

Body & Soul

Take a yoga class, a refreshing dip in the pool or witness 360° views as you complete laps on the walking track or treat yourself in the Wellness Centre.

Body & Soul

Take a yoga class, a refreshing dip in the pool or witness 360° views as you complete laps on the walking track or treat yourself in the Wellness Centre.
Keep fit at the gym

Body & Soul

Take a yoga class, a refreshing dip in the pool or witness 360° views as you complete laps on the walking track or treat yourself in the Wellness Centre.

Keep fit at the gym

Emerald Astra

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Duration
4 nights
Date
24 Nov 2026
Ship
Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Vienna, Austria
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£2676
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Duration
4 nights
Date
28 Nov 2026
Ship
Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Vienna, Austria
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
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£3497
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Duration
7 nights
Date
2 Dec 2026
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Passau, Germany
£3586
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£3371
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7 nights
Date
16 Dec 2026
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Basel/Huningue, Switzerland
£3523
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£3312
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16 Dec 2026
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  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Basel/Huningue, Switzerland
£3523
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7 nights
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27 Mar 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Basel/Huningue, Switzerland
£2688
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10 nights
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27 Mar 2027
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  • Departure - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Zurich, Switzerland
£3939
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10 nights
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31 Mar 2027
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  • Departure - Zurich, Switzerland
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Amsterdam, Netherlands
£4094
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7 nights
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3 Apr 2027
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Emerald Astra
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  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Amsterdam, Netherlands
£3082
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10 nights
Date
12 May 2027
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  • Departure - Prague, Czech Republic
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
£3912
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7 nights
Date
15 May 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Munich, Germany
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
£3597
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7 nights
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5 Jun 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Regensburg, Germany
£3720
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10 nights
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5 Jun 2027
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  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
£3912
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17 nights
Date
16 Jun 2027
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  • Departure - Prague, Czech Republic
  • 18 stops  
  • Arrival - Amsterdam, Netherlands
£5485
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20 nights
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16 Jun 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Prague, Czech Republic
  • 21 stops  
  • Arrival - Brussels, Belgium
£6275
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14 nights
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19 Jun 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 15 stops  
  • Arrival - Amsterdam, Netherlands
£4988
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19 Jun 2027
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  • 18 stops  
  • Arrival - Brussels, Belgium
£5650
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17 nights
Date
30 Jun 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Paris, France
  • 18 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
£5565
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30 Jun 2027
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  • 21 stops  
  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
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3 Jul 2027
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  • Departure - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 15 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
£4220
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3 Jul 2027
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  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
£4830
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9 nights
Date
17 Jul 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 10 stops  
  • Arrival - Passau, Germany
£3206
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17 Jul 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 13 stops  
  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
£3811
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12 nights
Date
23 Jul 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Prague, Czech Republic
  • 13 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
£3811
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£3583
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Duration
9 nights
Date
26 Jul 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Munich, Germany
  • 10 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
£3206
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£3014
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Duration
9 nights
Date
15 Sep 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 10 stops  
  • Arrival - Munich, Germany
£4809
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£4521
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9 nights
Date
20 Sep 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Munich, Germany
  • 10 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
£4191
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Duration
15 nights
Date
22 Sep 2027
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Emerald Astra
  • Departure - Munich, Germany
  • 16 stops  
  • Arrival - Bucharest, Romania
£6034
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10 nights
Date
27 Sep 2027
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  • Arrival - Bucharest, Romania
£3911
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14 nights
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27 Sep 2027
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  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 15 stops  
  • Arrival - Bucharest, Romania
£4791
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