Central Europe river cruises
Discover enchanting landscapes and fairy tale scenery as you sail the beautiful rivers of Central Europe.
Cruise the stunning Rhine, Main, Danube, and Moselle rivers, and fall in love with the allure of Central Europe. Feel captivated as you uncover a land of character, discovering the cultures and traditions that define the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Enlightening experiences await on your Central Europe cruise. Sample Riesling wine along the Rhine River, tour the famed Bavarian countryside, delve into art from the Dutch Golden Age, and discover ruins and relics dating back to the ancient Romans.
Seek inspiration from our most popular cruise itineraries to start planning your unforgettable voyage. Explore our latest Europe river cruises offers today.
8 Days
SEASON: 2025Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
8 Days
SEASON: 2025Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
At Emerald Cruises, your enjoyment comes first. Sail with the small cruise ship experts and benefit from our attentive service, as we bring you closer to some of Central Europe’s most exciting destinations.
Emerald Cruises specialise in providing a small cruise ship experience. You’ll notice how measured guest numbers, an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, and the purpose-driven design and layout of our award-winning Star-Ships offer you a comfortable and luxurious Europe cruise experience.
Our award-winning Star-Ships are your home away from home, boutique floating hotels that have won several accolades for providing guests with luxurious surrounds, a wealth of amenities, and unique innovations such as our indoor pool that transforms into a cinema space on selected evenings.
Escape to your private sanctuary of serenity. With our range of suites and staterooms, there’s an option to suit all preferences and budgets, whether you need plenty of space to stretch out, you’re longing for cosier accommodation, or if you’re looking for a single cabin to sail solo.
EmeraldDISCOVERY is designed to take you far beyond the standard tourist experience, with an array of exciting excursions. You’ll enjoy an included excursion nearly every day and have the option to join our EmeraldPLUS, EmeraldACTIVE, and extra-special DiscoverMORE excursions^ to explore each destination in even greater depth
^Optional and available at an additional cost.
Your Central Europe cruise should also provide complete peace of mind. This is why we cover all port charges, provide all meals on board and with accompanying beverages, offer complimentary Wi-Fi, and cover all gratuities on board and onshore. You’ll also benefit from a first-class English-speaking crew, and enjoy tours led by knowledgeable, local guides.
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