Emerald Dawn River Cruises

Emerald Dawn

Guiding you past some of Europe’s most beautiful stretches of countryside and through some of the continent’s most vibrant and enchanting cities, Emerald Dawn brings the Emerald Cruises experience to life with exceptional comfort throughout your holiday. From the spacious suites and staterooms to the contemporary, sophisticated public spaces, every inch of Emerald Dawn has been considered.

Ship facts

Maiden voyage2015
Guests182
Crew47
Decks4
Width
11
m
Length
135
m
Size
3544
GT
Speed
13
kn

Emerald Dawn

Transporting you on the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers, this elegant river ship lets you see the highlights of the continent in complete style and comfort. Choose from the ships array of suite and cabin categories, each boasting a wealth of amenities you would expect to find in any world-class hotel.

Entertainment

A wide range of entertaining activities are available for you to enjoy - demonstrations, educational lectures, onboard shows and Emerald Dawn’s standout feature is the heated swimming pool with a retractable roof which offers a 180-degree view at the aft of the ship. At night, the swimming pool transforms into a cinema, complete with fresh popcorn and delicious cocktails!
The pool with a retractable roof

Entertainment

A wide range of entertaining activities are available for you to enjoy - demonstrations, educational lectures, onboard shows and Emerald Dawn’s standout feature is the heated swimming pool with a retractable roof which offers a 180-degree view at the aft of the ship. At night, the swimming pool transforms into a cinema, complete with fresh popcorn and delicious cocktails!

The pool with a retractable roof

The Cinema

Entertainment

A wide range of entertaining activities are available for you to enjoy - demonstrations, educational lectures, onboard shows and Emerald Dawn’s standout feature is the heated swimming pool with a retractable roof which offers a 180-degree view at the aft of the ship. At night, the swimming pool transforms into a cinema, complete with fresh popcorn and delicious cocktails!

The Cinema

Activities

Deck games, a walking track and a place to relax and take in the views awaits on the sun deck or raise a toast with new friends and relax while you watch Europe’s stunning natural beauty pass by.
The sun deck

Activities

Deck games, a walking track and a place to relax and take in the views awaits on the sun deck or raise a toast with new friends and relax while you watch Europe’s stunning natural beauty pass by.

The sun deck

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

Activities

Deck games, a walking track and a place to relax and take in the views awaits on the sun deck or raise a toast with new friends and relax while you watch Europe’s stunning natural beauty pass by.

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

Food & Drink

Reflections Restaurant, on the Vista Deck, is the main dining room. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunchtime buffets and a la carte evening meals. Alternatively, the Horizon Lounge is ideal for a self-serve early bird breakfast or light lunch option. On sunny days, you can sit out on The Terrace, an open-air area at the front of the ship that offers fantastic views of the passing landscapes.
At Reflection the menu celebrates seasonal and regional flavours

Food & Drink

Reflections Restaurant, on the Vista Deck, is the main dining room. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunchtime buffets and a la carte evening meals. Alternatively, the Horizon Lounge is ideal for a self-serve early bird breakfast or light lunch option. On sunny days, you can sit out on The Terrace, an open-air area at the front of the ship that offers fantastic views of the passing landscapes.

At Reflection the menu celebrates seasonal and regional flavours

Reflection Restaurant

Food & Drink

Reflections Restaurant, on the Vista Deck, is the main dining room. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunchtime buffets and a la carte evening meals. Alternatively, the Horizon Lounge is ideal for a self-serve early bird breakfast or light lunch option. On sunny days, you can sit out on The Terrace, an open-air area at the front of the ship that offers fantastic views of the passing landscapes.

Reflection Restaurant

Horizon Lounge & Bar

Food & Drink

Reflections Restaurant, on the Vista Deck, is the main dining room. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunchtime buffets and a la carte evening meals. Alternatively, the Horizon Lounge is ideal for a self-serve early bird breakfast or light lunch option. On sunny days, you can sit out on The Terrace, an open-air area at the front of the ship that offers fantastic views of the passing landscapes.

Horizon Lounge & Bar

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 Dawn

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14 nights
Date
25 Nov 2026
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  • Departure - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 15 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
From
£5568
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Duration
7 nights
Date
16 Dec 2026
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  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
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Duration
7 nights
Date
25 Mar 2027
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  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Regensburg, Germany
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10 nights
Date
25 Mar 2027
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  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
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£2906
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Duration
10 nights
Date
29 Mar 2027
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Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Prague, Czech Republic
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
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Duration
7 nights
Date
1 Apr 2027
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Emerald Dawn
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  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
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£2437
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Duration
9 nights
Date
8 Apr 2027
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Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 10 stops  
  • Arrival - Passau, Germany
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Duration
12 nights
Date
8 Apr 2027
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  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 13 stops  
  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
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10 nights
Date
14 Apr 2027
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Emerald Dawn
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  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
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£3378
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Duration
7 nights
Date
17 Apr 2027
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Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Munich, Germany
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
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Duration
17 nights
Date
5 May 2027
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  • Departure - Paris, France
  • 18 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
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£5997
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Duration
14 nights
Date
8 May 2027
Ship
Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 15 stops  
  • Arrival - Budapest, Hungary
From
£5519
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Duration
14 nights
Date
22 May 2027
Ship
Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 15 stops  
  • Arrival - Amsterdam, Netherlands
From
£5257
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Duration
20 nights
Date
2 Jun 2027
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Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Paris, France
  • 21 stops  
  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
From
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Duration
17 nights
Date
5 Jun 2027
Ship
Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 18 stops  
  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
From
£5485
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Duration
9 nights
Date
19 Jun 2027
Ship
Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 10 stops  
  • Arrival - Munich, Germany
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£3957
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Duration
7 nights
Date
14 Aug 2027
Ship
Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Passau, Germany
From
£2297
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Emerald Dawn, Elbe River
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Duration
10 nights
Date
14 Aug 2027
Ship
Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Prague, Czech Republic
From
£2902
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Duration
9 nights
Date
11 Sep 2027
Ship
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  • Departure - Budapest, Hungary
  • 10 stops  
  • Arrival - Munich, Germany
From
£4421
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Duration
24 nights
Date
15 Sep 2027
Ship
Emerald Dawn
  • Departure - Prague, Czech Republic
  • 25 stops  
  • Arrival - Amsterdam, Netherlands
From
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