Your cruise is designed to be stress-free, with nearly everything included:

• 7 nights aboard a luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
• 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Airport transfers at both ends of your journey
• Guided walking tours in Bernkastel, Trier, Cochem, Koblenz, and Mainz
• Special experiences:

  • Visit to Schloss Johannisberg Winery
  • Cochem Castle visit
  • Wine Experience at Bernkastel ($$)
  • Grand Prix Car Race Experience ($$)
• Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• All port charges, tips, gratuities, and the services of an experienced Cruise Director

This Rhine & Moselle River Cruise is ideal for travelers who:

• Appreciate beautiful scenery, history, and wine more than fast-paced sightseeing
• Prefer a refined, relaxed travel style with thoughtful planning already in place
• Enjoy traveling with a small group of like-minded adults in an intimate setting
• Value comfort and ease, including unpacking once while visiting multiple destinations
• Love discovering charming towns, vineyards, and local traditions rather than crowded tourist hubs
• Want the support of a hosted group and a dedicated travel advisor before, during, and after the journey

This voyage is especially well suited for couples, friends traveling together, and seasoned travelers who are ready to slow down and savor the journey just as much as the destinations.

For an alcohol-free beverage, take your choice of soft drinks, juices, mocktails, and non-alcoholic bottled beers. For beer lovers, enjoy a range of draft beers by the glass and a selection of bottled beers - and for wine connoisseurs, sample our white and red house wines or sparkling wine and Prosecco by the glass, or a selection of bottled wines^. You’ll also have a choice of house-brand spirits, cocktails, and mixed drinks to enjoy.

^Red and white wine – bottles priced below $25 only
Wines and spirits from Chairman’s List not included in drinks packages

Relax in comfort aboard your Emerald Star-Ship, designed with sleek style and plenty of room to enjoy the views. From spacious cabins with panoramic windows to elegant dining and lounge areas, every detail is tailored for relaxation and celebration. Unpack once, settle in, and let the spirit of the season come to you as you glide from one charming French town to the next.

A limited number of Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites are available on each Star-Ship, making them our most exclusive suites. A separate living room and bedroom area offers a greater amount of space and a walk-in wardrobe provides ample storage room.

Suite inclusions

• Outdoor private balcony with open-air system
• Separate bedroom and lounge area
• Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
• Pillow menu
• En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Complimentary in-suite mini- bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks
• Complimentary Nespresso machine
• Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite
• Four items of laundry per day
• Complimentary water, restocked daily
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Use of an iPad
• Flat screen TV and infotainment system
• Individual climate control
• Personal safe
• Umbrella
• Telephone
• Walking sticks

Grand Balcony Suites come with an outdoor private balcony area, complete with open-air system. A pillow menu ensures you have the best night’s sleep possible, and a continental breakfast can be delivered to your room on request.

Suite Inclusions

• Outdoor private balcony with open-air system
• Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
• Pillow menu
• En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
• Mini-bar available at own expense
• Complimentary Nespresso machine
• Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite
• Two items of laundry per day
• Complimentary water, restocked daily
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Flat screen TV and infotainment system
• Individual climate control
• Personal safe
• Umbrella
• Telephone
• Walking sticks

These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery pass by. Our innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.

Suite Inclusions

• Indoor balcony with open-air system
• Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
• En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
• Mini-bar available at own expense
• Complimentary water, restocked daily
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Flat screen TV and infotainment system
• Individual climate control
• Personal safe
• Umbrella
• Telephone
• Walking sticks

Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries.

Inclusions

• Picture window
• Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
• En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
• Mini-bar available at own expense
• Complimentary water, restocked daily
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Flat screen TV and infotainment system
• Individual climate control
• Personal safe
• Umbrella
• Telephone
• Walking sticks

Traveling as part of a hosted group offers a level of ease, support, and thoughtful planning that simply isn’t available when booking on your own.

When you travel with us, every detail is handled in advance — from securing group space and coordinating special experiences to serving as your advocate before, during, and after your journey. You’ll have access to professional guidance throughout the planning process, ensuring the itinerary, pacing, and travel style truly align with how you want to experience the destination.

Our group sailings are designed for travelers who value:

• Well-planned, seamless travel
• Curated experiences over mass tourism
• Clear communication and expert support
• Traveling alongside like-minded guests

Most importantly, you’ll enjoy the confidence of knowing you’re not navigating the logistics alone — allowing you to focus fully on enjoying the journey.