EMERALD CRUISES — RHINE RIVER
Jewels of the Rhine
Lucerne to Amsterdam
"The Rhine is simply stunning — from the Swiss Alps in Lucerne to the fairytale castles of the Rhine Gorge, the medieval charm of Strasbourg, and the energy of Amsterdam. Eleven days that never feel like enough." — Rick
Save $1,200 - $1,700 per person
Book by December 30, 2026
DAY BY DAY
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Your complete itinerary — 11 days, four countries & 23 included meals, beginning with two nights in Lucerne
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Depart Home
Home airport
Zurich to Lucerne
Switzerland · Arrival · Hotel overnight
Hotel Europe or similar, Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne
Switzerland · Full day · Hotel overnight
Lucerne to Basel
Switzerland · Ship embarkation
Freiburg, Germany
Germany · Black Forest
Strasbourg, France
France · UNESCO World Heritage city
Heidelberg, Germany
Germany · Germany's oldest university city
Koblenz & the Rhine Gorge
Germany · UNESCO Rhine Gorge
In Koblenz, a walking tour reveals 2,000 years of history, culminating at the famous 'German Corner' where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. The visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress — reached by a thrilling cable car ride over the river — provides breathtaking panoramic views. This evening, a private concert onboard brings a beautiful close to a spectacular day. Meals: B, L, D
Cologne, Germany
Germany · Farewell reception & dinner
Amsterdam
Netherlands · UNESCO canal network
Amsterdam to Home
Netherlands · Flight home
Itinerary is subject to change and may operate in reverse order.
Your complete itinerary — 9 days, with seven nights aboard from Basel to Amsterdam
Click the ▾ arrow on any day to see full details, shore excursions, and included meals
Depart Home
Home airport
Basel, Switzerland
Switzerland · Ship embarkation
Freiburg, Germany
Germany · Black Forest
Strasbourg, France
France · UNESCO World Heritage city
Heidelberg, Germany
Germany · Germany's oldest university city
Koblenz & the Rhine Gorge
Germany · UNESCO Rhine Gorge
In Koblenz, a walking tour reveals 2,000 years of history, culminating at the famous 'German Corner' where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. The visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress — reached by a thrilling cable car ride over the river — provides breathtaking panoramic views. This evening, a private concert onboard brings a beautiful close to a spectacular day. Meals: B, L, D
Cologne, Germany
Germany · Farewell reception & dinner
Amsterdam
Netherlands · UNESCO canal network
Amsterdam to Home
Netherlands · Flight home
Itinerary is subject to change and may operate in reverse order.
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- Inclusive luxury journey with a wealth of amenities
- All prices before savings shown above
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| Departure dates | IDEAL FOR SOLOCAT D / EPicture Window | CAT B / CPanorama Balcony | MOST POPULARCAT APanorama Balcony | CAT SGrand Balcony | CAT SAOwner's Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027TAKE $1,200 PP OFF PRICES BELOW | All prices shown per person (pp) before savings | ||||
| All 2027 dates | $5,767 | $6,670 | $7,145 | $7,639 | $8,647 |
| 2028 · 11 days with 2 nights in LucerneTAKE $1,700 PP OFF PRICES BELOW | |||||
| Mar 21*, 28* | $5,000 | $6,260 | $6,470 | $6,890 | $8,080 |
| Apr 7*, 11*, 18*, 28* · July 13 · Aug 11, 25 · Oct 9 | $6,100 | $7,360 | $7,570 | $7,990 | $9,180 |
| May 9 · June 9, 13 · Sept 14, 25 | $6,600 | $7,860 | $8,070 | $8,490 | $9,680 |
| 2028 · 9-day cruise onlyTAKE $1,700 PP OFF PRICES BELOW | |||||
| Mar 30* | $4,395 | $5,655 | $5,865 | $6,285 | $7,475 |
| Apr 7*, 14*, 21* · June 30 – Aug 25 · Oct 5, 12 | $4,695 | $5,955 | $6,165 | $6,585 | $7,775 |
| Apr 28* – June 26 · Aug 30 – Oct 4 | $5,195 | $6,455 | $6,665 | $7,085 | $8,275 |
| Oct 19 – Nov 2 | $4,095 | $5,355 | $5,565 | $5,985 | $7,175 |
* Tulip departure · Cruise-only date ranges include the departures listed in the dates section
Cat D / E
IDEAL FOR SOLO TRAVELERSPicture Window Stateroom
Riviera Deck
Cabin features
Cat B / C
Panorama Balcony Suite
Vista Deck · Middle Deck
Cabin features
Cat A
MOST POPULARPanorama Balcony Suite
Horizon Deck · Upper Deck · Prime Views
Cabin features
Cat S
Grand Balcony Suite
Horizon Deck · Upper Deck · Extra Spacious
Cabin features
Cat SA
Owner's One Bedroom Suite
Horizon Deck · Upper Deck · Ship's Largest Suite
Cabin features
Panorama Balcony Suite Click to enlarge ↗
Grand Balcony Suite Click to enlarge ↗
Ship & Deck Plan
Emerald Luxury Star-Ship
Award-winning river cruising · Maximum 182 guests · Built for discovery and comfort
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Rhine River Overview
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Have a Question or Ready to Reserve Your Cabin?
Rick and Tracey answer every enquiry personally — usually within a few hours
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We're cruise specialists, not a call center — you'll always speak with Rick or Tracey directly