Settle in for a remarkable cruise along the enchanting Rhine River, where architecture, history and natural beauty abound, on board the striking Emerald Dawn.
In beautiful Basel, you’ll embark the stunning Star-Ship, Emerald Dawn, a stylish and contemporary vessel that boasts comfortable and spacious accommodation, striking décor, tranquil spaces and a wealth of unique dining experiences in the Reflections Restaurant.
Explore Breisach in the Black Forest, hike through evergreen canopies, and savour Black Forest gâteau. Discover the medieval charm of Strasbourg, the literary history of Heidelberg, and the fairy-tale landscapes of Koblenz. In Cologne, visit landmarks like the Cologne Cathedral. The journey concludes in Amsterdam, where you can navigate the canals, admire gabled houses, and enjoy a glass-top canal cruise or a bike tour to Waterland.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
7 night full-board Rhine river cruise on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
The services of an Emerald Cruises Cruise Director
20 meals including: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Welcome and farewell reception & dinner
Guided tour of Strasbourg
Guided tour of Heidelberg
Walking tour of Koblenz & visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Guided tour of Cologne’s Old Town
Canal cruise in Amsterdam
Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting
Visit to a local farm estate with cooking demo
Guided bike tour in Breisach
Guided hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg
Guided bike tour to Waterland
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Upon arrival into Basel, you’ll be met by your guide and transfer to port to embark Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Dawn, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you.
Meals Included: Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Breisach, a historic town in Southwest Germany on the French border, resides in the Rhine Valley with a 4,000-year history. Explore it through the City History Museum and St Stephen’s Cathedral, featuring art treasures and Jewish heritage at the Blue House.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Discover the enchantment of Strasbourg, France. With its iconic cathedral, picturesque canals, and Alsatian charm, it’s a city that invites you to stroll through centuries of history and savor the fusion of French and German influences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Experience the industrious spirit of Ludwigshafen, Germany. Nestled on the Rhine, it’s a city that embodies innovation and resilience, where a river of progress flows alongside a rich cultural tapestry.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest cities, lies in the West, along the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Rich in history, explore on foot, ride the cable car for river views, visit the fortress Ehrenbreitstein, and discover UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Cologne, Germany, by the Rhine, is a 2000-year-old cultural hub with the iconic Cologne Cathedral, Old Town Hall, and Great St Martin Church. Explore historic sites, enjoy traditional breweries, and witness love rituals at Hohenzollern Bridge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Amsterdam, a captivating Dutch city, weaves historic charm and progressive spirit along its iconic canals. Rich in art, culture, and diverse experiences, it offers a dynamic European urban adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Emerald Dawn
This magnificent vessel entered service in 2015, and undertakes luxurious round trips across Europe.
Emerald Dawn comprises three spacious decks, incorporating unique, comfortable, and relaxing staterooms and suites, along with multiple bars and lounges.
Dining on board Emerald Dawn represents a simply exquisite experience – the focal point for which is the ship’s main dining room, the Reflections Restaurant.
The standout feature of Emerald Dawn is undoubtedly her heated swimming pool. The pool has a retractable roof and offers spectacular 180-degree views at the ship aft. This area of the ship seamlessly transforms into an enchanting cinema at night, complete with cocktails and popcorn.
Emerald Dawn hosts themed cruises to all manner of tempting faraway destinations. With her indulgent facilities, attentive service, and itinerary of fabulous European river destinations, Emerald Dawn really does provide the perfect way to escape.
- Tonnage 3,544 tons
- Length 443 ft (135.00 m)
Life on Board Emerald Dawn
Your time on board Emerald Dawn will be full of inspiring moments. Enjoy fine food and a plethora of activities, or just sip your favourite beverage as you watch the world go by.
dining
An Emerald cruise can be counted on to deliver the utmost in culinary satisfaction. With opportunities to relish the best in international dishes, light snacks, and wines, there are options to suit everyone’s tastes on board Emerald Dawn.
- Reflections Restaurant
- The Terrace
- Horizon Bar and Lounge
Facilities
There is no shortage of comfort-enhancing and relaxing facilities for passengers to take advantage of during their time on board Emerald Dawn, ranging from pools and sports to spa treatments and pampering sessions.
- Sun deck
- Golf putting green
- Games area
- Walking track
- Navigation bridge
- Daytime pool and bar
- Lift
- Reception
- Wellness area
- Fitness area
- Sky barbecue
- Hair salon
entertainment
Expect the very best in evening entertainment options during your time on board Emerald Dawn. From live music and box office films, to sipping your favourite cocktail as you watch the sun disappear over the horizon, there will be activities and stimulations to enthral and captivate you.
- Cinema
- Nightly music
- Cooking demonstrations
- Enrichment lectures
Cabins and Suites
The accommodation on board Emerald Dawn provides everything you will expect and require for a comfortable and memorable stay. With five-star features and a selection of configurations on offer, you can look forward to a restful and peaceful night.
Emerald Stateroom Prices from £1,799pp
The staterooms gracing Emerald Dawn are comfortable and stylish, offering a range of pleasing amenities such as:
- Single, queen, or twin hotel-style bed
- Bathroom with shower
- Luxury toiletries
- Flatscreen TV and infotainment system
- Minibar
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer
- Individual climate control
Panorama Balcony Suite Prices from £2,199pp
The balcony suites provide an indoor veranda and floor-to-ceiling doors to let in the fresh sea air. There is a generous complement of amenities to enjoy, including:
- Queen-size or twin hotel-style bed
- Bathroom with shower
- Luxury toiletries
- Minibar
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
- Floor-to-ceiling window with open-air system
Grand Balcony Suite Sold Out
The Grand Balcony Suite, complete with the private balcony referenced in its name, boasts the already-impressive amenities of the aforementioned rooms, while also taking cruise-ship luxury accommodation to the next level.
- Queen-size or twin hotel-style bed
- Bathroom with shower
- Luxury toiletries
- Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Nespresso machine
- Flatscreen TV and infotainment system
- Individual climate control
- Minibar
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
- Floor-to-ceiling window with open-air system
Owner's Suite Sold Out
For an experience of utter indulgence, opt for the Owner’s Suite. This suite features additional seating space, a private balcony with chairs and tables, and further luxurious amenities, providing an environment fit for royalty.
- Queen-size or twin hotel-style bed
- Spacious bathroom with shower
- Luxury toiletries
- Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
- Separate lounge and bedroom area
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Fully stocked minibar
- Flatscreen TV and infotainment system
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Nespresso machine
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi
- iPad
- Floor-to-ceiling window with open-air system
