Emerald Sky
The award-winning original Star-Ship, Emerald Sky set the standard for modern, stylish, and spacious European river cruising.

The Standard-Bearer of Modern River Cruising
When she launched in 2014, Emerald Sky revolutionized the river cruise experience with her cutting-edge design and spectacular innovations. As the first of the Star-Ships, she introduced the world to the aft-ship pool that transforms into a cinema, a feature that remains a guest favorite to this day.
The ship’s layout is designed to provide a sense of airy openness, with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the public spaces ensuring that the beauty of the Rhine and Danube rivers is always the main attraction. From the contemporary Horizon Lounge to the alfresco dining at The Terrace, Emerald Sky offers a refined and comfortable passage through the heart of the continent.
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Gym
Each European Star-Ship features a compact gym with modern equipment, making it easy to keep up a fitness routine while cruising Europe’s rivers.

Reflections Restaurant
Savor delightful chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dishes inspired by local flavors and a few favorites you may recognize from home.

The Terrace
Enjoy a light snack or refreshing drink in this partly indoor and outdoor space that serves as a spectacular vantage point from which to soak up the scenery.

Horizon Bar + Lounge
Fitted with comfortable seating, a well-stocked bar, a dance floor and entertainment space, this is the premier spot to relax, unwind, or dance the night away.

Evening Cinema
On select evenings, enjoy the cleverly transformed evening cinema, complete with popcorn. The space also becomes the Riverside Lounge to enjoy the river views in the ambiance of calming music and soft lighting.
Note: not available on Emerald Radiance

Sun Deck
Enjoy the best views of the river from this spacious vantage point. Bask in the sunshine as you enjoy a drink, or challenge a fellow guest to some putting.

Onboard Spa
Take some time out for yourself and indulge in a relaxing massage or pampering session courtesy of the on board wellness team.

Indoor/Outdoor Pool
By day, this a relaxing space to take a leisurely dip while you enjoy the revitalizing river breeze from the retractable roof.
Room Types

Owner's One-Bedroom Suite
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 closet provides ample storage room.

Grand Balcony Suite
Grand Balcony Suites come with an outdoor private balcony area, complete with an 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.

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery passing 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.

Emerald Riverview Suite
Exclusive to Emerald Radiance - our Star-Ship sailing the Douro River - the Riverview Suite is a spacious suite option that has floor-to-ceiling windows and our innovative balcony system.

Emerald Stateroom
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.

Emerald Single Stateroom
Select Star-Ships on the Danube, Moselle, Rhine, and Rhône rivers come with tastefully appointed cabins specially built for solo travelers, with excellent levels of comfort to guarantee the perfect accommodation for one.
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