Emerald Astra
Emerald Astra ship overview
Launched
2026
Tonnage
3,544
Length
135
Crew
47
Capacity
180
Facilities
Activities and Services
Food & Drink
Reflections Restaurant
The Terrace
Sky Barbecue
Healthy Options
Entertainment
Horizon Bar and Lounge
Welcome to the Horizon Bar, the main lounge area on-board. Here, in contemporary surrounds, you can relax, unwind and make new friends while enjoying a tipple or two from our comprehensive bar menu. You’ll also be able to enjoy unlimited access to our complimentary coffee machine.
Reception
Whether you want to buy a drinks package, learn about our optional excursions or simply talk with our friendly and attentive crew, the reception is the place to go for questions and enquiries during your time on-board.
Daytime Pool & Bar/Evening Cinema
One of the greatest innovations on-board is our daytime pool and bar, which transforms into an evening cinema on selected nights during your river cruise.
Sun Deck
Sit back and enjoy the inspiring views of Europe from the Sun Deck, an open-air space on the top deck that’s yours to enjoy throughout your cruise. Complete with deck chairs, games area and walking track, it’s a great place to relax and unwind.
Games Area and Golf Putting Green
Practice your putting technique or challenge new friends to a game of noughts and crosses in the dedicated games area. Located on the open-air Sun Deck, it’s the perfect way to spend your downtime on-board. Wellness classes and yoga/Pilates sessions can also be enjoyed on the Sun Deck.
Fitness
Pool
One of the greatest innovations on-board is our daytime pool and bar, which transforms into an evening cinema on selected nights during your river cruise.
Fitness Area
There’s no excuse for not sticking to your fitness regime on-board. The ship features a well-equipped gym with state-of-the-art workout equipment, so you can work up a sweat and get your heart pumping whenever you like.
Walking Track
Take a stroll, stretch those legs and drink in the views on our dedicated walking track. Spanning the perimeter of the ship, it’s there to help you stay active on-board.
Wellness Area
Kick back and relax in our dedicated wellness area where our specialist on-board beauty therapist can provide a range of beauty and wellness treatments to suit your needs.
Hairdressers
In need of a quick trim during your travels? On-board the Emerald Astra, you can treat yourself at any point during your cruise with our dedicated hairdressers – perfect if you’re looking to get spruced up for a special evening.
Enrichment
EmeraldPLUS
The life of a local
Join an array of excursions that showcase local life, from viticultural tours and wine tasting to home-hosted visits.
On board activities
Revel in a range of special on board shows, sessions, and workshops, that bring the highlights of your destination to you.
In-depth specialty tours
Delve deeper into a specialty-interest highlight, touring famed markets and sampling local treats and produce.
EmeraldACTIVE
An invigorating hike
Join your guide for a sight-seeing tour like no other, as you leave the beaten path to amble across hills and forestry.
A cycling sojourn
Take advantage of our free-to-use on board bikes as your guide provides a cycling tour past picturesque scenery.
Take to the waterways
A guided canoeing or kayaking experience along the river opens up a new pathway for adventure and excitement.
EmeraldPLUS
The life of a local
Join an array of excursions that showcase local life, from viticultural tours and wine tasting to home-hosted visits.
On board activities
Revel in a range of special on board shows, sessions, and workshops, that bring the highlights of your destination to you.
In-depth specialty tours
Delve deeper into a specialty-interest highlight, touring famed markets and sampling local treats and produce.
Included Excursions
Explore your surroundings
Take to the charming streets of your chosen destination for a guided tour of various villages, towns, and cities.
A relaxing coach tour
Sit back and relax, as your guide highlights a range of wonders from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach
See the sights close up
Enjoy guided tours of historical landmarks, from Benedictine abbeys to ancient Roman structures.
Special Dining Experiences
French cookery demonstration and tasting
Cruising the Rhône from Lyon to Arles, you’ll pass through a region steeped in gastronomic heritage. As part of our EmeraldPLUS programme, discover the depth and complexity of Provençal cuisine with an authentic on board dinner, hosted by revered French chef, Fabien Morreale.
Food and drink with a local family in Slovakia
Sharing a table with local people is the best way to experience regional food. In Bratislava, EmeraldPLUS gives you the chance to visit the home of a local Slovakian family, who will welcome you with great conversation and, of course, tasty, sweet treats and coffee.
Dining experience at Quinta de Pacheca wine estate
Savour a rural dinner at the beautiful Quinta da Pacheca, a historic farm and winery in the foothills of the famous Douro Valley. With wonderful food and port wine on offer, it’s a chance to get to grips with the traditional cuisine of northern Portugal.
Deck Plans
Sun Deck
Horizon Deck
Vista Deck
Riviera Deck
Other
Adults Only
adults_onlyChildrens Facilities
noneNursery
noneSmoking
someGratuities
All gratuities on board and onshore are included as standard.
Useful
Disabled Facilities
Wheelchair & Mobility Access
We welcome passengers with medical conditions or disabilities and can provide mobility provision when notified in writing prior to boarding.
However, please be aware that there may be limitations on board and during excursions.
In addition, standard suites and bathrooms have significant thresholds and cabin doors which limit access, meaning they may not be wide enough to allow access to many wheelchairs. Please speak to a member of our team about your requirements prior to booking.
Lifts
Lifts are present on each of the Emerald Cruises Star-Ships and service three of the four decks. Only the top deck, which is the Sun Deck, is not serviced, meaning access to the Sun Deck is restricted to the stairs.
Age Restriction
Passengers under the age of 18 years (as of the Journey Departure Date) must be accompanied by an adult and share their accommodation with an adult.
Children under the age of 12 years are not encouraged (with the exception of Christmas Journeys and Cruises) and are accepted or rejected at Our sole discretion.
Wifi & Internet Access
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on board all Emerald Cruises Star-Ships and luxury yachts throughout the public spaces, cabins, and suites.
Please note, Wi-Fi connection strength and speed may change as the vessel moves.
Special Dietary Requirements
We endeavour to cater for all dietary requirements. We ask that you inform us of any requirements at the time of booking.
Vegan Options
While we do not offer separate menus, every dish is clearly marked, with suitable options to suit requirements at every meal.
You can make dietary requests at the time of your booking, which are then reviewed. Personalised menus are also available.
Certified vegan wines are also available on board each of our cruises; one white and one red. If you like, you can request something special at the time of booking so that it can be sourced before your cruise.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in the cabins or any indoor section of any vessel in the Emerald Cruises fleet.
There are areas on the external decks where smoking is permitted.
Alcohol Policy
We have no problem with guests purchasing alcohol for consumption in their rooms. However, we do ask that personal drinks are not consumed in the communal areas of our luxury yachts.
Laundry Facilities
Guests staying in the Owner’s One-bedroom Suite and Riverview Suite can have four pieces of clothing laundered, free of charge, per day. And guests staying in the Grand Balcony Suites are permitted two complimentary laundry items per day.
For guests in all other suites and cabins, laundry services are available on river cruise ships at an additional charge. There is no dry cleaning on river cruise ships.
LGBT Friendly
All our cruises are LGBT friendly. A selection of our destinations are famed for their LGBT-friendly atmosphere, including Amsterdam, Antwerp, Vienna, Cologne, Prague, and Budapest.
Baggage Allowance
Each guest is entitled to one piece of checked (hold) baggage, and the total sum of its length, width, and height must not exceed 160cm (62 inches) and the weight must not exceed 20kg (44lbs).
Additional baggage may be permitted but this will be at the cost of the guest.
Packing Tips
We recommend casual and comfortable clothing. For sightseeing and walking tours, you’ll need comfortable shoes. For the winter months, you may need warmer clothing.
Dinner is informal, but on certain evenings such as the Welcome and Farewell Dinners, you prefer to dress up.
Facilities
Activities and Services
Food & Drink
Reflections Restaurant
The Terrace
Sky Barbecue
Healthy Options
Entertainment
Horizon Bar and Lounge
Welcome to the Horizon Bar, the main lounge area on-board. Here, in contemporary surrounds, you can relax, unwind and make new friends while enjoying a tipple or two from our comprehensive bar menu. You’ll also be able to enjoy unlimited access to our complimentary coffee machine.
Reception
Whether you want to buy a drinks package, learn about our optional excursions or simply talk with our friendly and attentive crew, the reception is the place to go for questions and enquiries during your time on-board.
Daytime Pool & Bar/Evening Cinema
One of the greatest innovations on-board is our daytime pool and bar, which transforms into an evening cinema on selected nights during your river cruise.
Sun Deck
Sit back and enjoy the inspiring views of Europe from the Sun Deck, an open-air space on the top deck that’s yours to enjoy throughout your cruise. Complete with deck chairs, games area and walking track, it’s a great place to relax and unwind.
Games Area and Golf Putting Green
Practice your putting technique or challenge new friends to a game of noughts and crosses in the dedicated games area. Located on the open-air Sun Deck, it’s the perfect way to spend your downtime on-board. Wellness classes and yoga/Pilates sessions can also be enjoyed on the Sun Deck.
Health & Fitness
Pool
One of the greatest innovations on-board is our daytime pool and bar, which transforms into an evening cinema on selected nights during your river cruise.
Fitness Area
There’s no excuse for not sticking to your fitness regime on-board. The ship features a well-equipped gym with state-of-the-art workout equipment, so you can work up a sweat and get your heart pumping whenever you like.
Walking Track
Take a stroll, stretch those legs and drink in the views on our dedicated walking track. Spanning the perimeter of the ship, it’s there to help you stay active on-board.
Wellness Area
Kick back and relax in our dedicated wellness area where our specialist on-board beauty therapist can provide a range of beauty and wellness treatments to suit your needs.
Hairdressers
In need of a quick trim during your travels? On-board the Emerald Astra, you can treat yourself at any point during your cruise with our dedicated hairdressers – perfect if you’re looking to get spruced up for a special evening.
Enrichment
EmeraldPLUS
The life of a local
Join an array of excursions that showcase local life, from viticultural tours and wine tasting to home-hosted visits.
On board activities
Revel in a range of special on board shows, sessions, and workshops, that bring the highlights of your destination to you.
In-depth specialty tours
Delve deeper into a specialty-interest highlight, touring famed markets and sampling local treats and produce.
EmeraldACTIVE
An invigorating hike
Join your guide for a sight-seeing tour like no other, as you leave the beaten path to amble across hills and forestry.
A cycling sojourn
Take advantage of our free-to-use on board bikes as your guide provides a cycling tour past picturesque scenery.
Take to the waterways
A guided canoeing or kayaking experience along the river opens up a new pathway for adventure and excitement.
EmeraldPLUS
The life of a local
Join an array of excursions that showcase local life, from viticultural tours and wine tasting to home-hosted visits.
On board activities
Revel in a range of special on board shows, sessions, and workshops, that bring the highlights of your destination to you.
In-depth specialty tours
Delve deeper into a specialty-interest highlight, touring famed markets and sampling local treats and produce.
Included Excursions
Explore your surroundings
Take to the charming streets of your chosen destination for a guided tour of various villages, towns, and cities.
A relaxing coach tour
Sit back and relax, as your guide highlights a range of wonders from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach
See the sights close up
Enjoy guided tours of historical landmarks, from Benedictine abbeys to ancient Roman structures.
Special Dining Experiences
French cookery demonstration and tasting
Cruising the Rhône from Lyon to Arles, you’ll pass through a region steeped in gastronomic heritage. As part of our EmeraldPLUS programme, discover the depth and complexity of Provençal cuisine with an authentic on board dinner, hosted by revered French chef, Fabien Morreale.
Food and drink with a local family in Slovakia
Sharing a table with local people is the best way to experience regional food. In Bratislava, EmeraldPLUS gives you the chance to visit the home of a local Slovakian family, who will welcome you with great conversation and, of course, tasty, sweet treats and coffee.
Dining experience at Quinta de Pacheca wine estate
Savour a rural dinner at the beautiful Quinta da Pacheca, a historic farm and winery in the foothills of the famous Douro Valley. With wonderful food and port wine on offer, it’s a chance to get to grips with the traditional cuisine of northern Portugal.
Other
Adults Only
adults_onlyChildrens Facilities
noneNursery
noneSmoking
someGratuities
All gratuities on board and onshore are included as standard.
Useful
Disabled Facilities
Wheelchair & Mobility Access
We welcome passengers with medical conditions or disabilities and can provide mobility provision when notified in writing prior to boarding.
However, please be aware that there may be limitations on board and during excursions.
In addition, standard suites and bathrooms have significant thresholds and cabin doors which limit access, meaning they may not be wide enough to allow access to many wheelchairs. Please speak to a member of our team about your requirements prior to booking.
Lifts
Lifts are present on each of the Emerald Cruises Star-Ships and service three of the four decks. Only the top deck, which is the Sun Deck, is not serviced, meaning access to the Sun Deck is restricted to the stairs.
Age Restriction
Passengers under the age of 18 years (as of the Journey Departure Date) must be accompanied by an adult and share their accommodation with an adult.
Children under the age of 12 years are not encouraged (with the exception of Christmas Journeys and Cruises) and are accepted or rejected at Our sole discretion.
Wifi & Internet Access
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on board all Emerald Cruises Star-Ships and luxury yachts throughout the public spaces, cabins, and suites.
Please note, Wi-Fi connection strength and speed may change as the vessel moves.
Special Dietary Requirements
We endeavour to cater for all dietary requirements. We ask that you inform us of any requirements at the time of booking.
Vegan Options
While we do not offer separate menus, every dish is clearly marked, with suitable options to suit requirements at every meal.
You can make dietary requests at the time of your booking, which are then reviewed. Personalised menus are also available.
Certified vegan wines are also available on board each of our cruises; one white and one red. If you like, you can request something special at the time of booking so that it can be sourced before your cruise.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in the cabins or any indoor section of any vessel in the Emerald Cruises fleet.
There are areas on the external decks where smoking is permitted.
Alcohol Policy
We have no problem with guests purchasing alcohol for consumption in their rooms. However, we do ask that personal drinks are not consumed in the communal areas of our luxury yachts.
Laundry Facilities
Guests staying in the Owner’s One-bedroom Suite and Riverview Suite can have four pieces of clothing laundered, free of charge, per day. And guests staying in the Grand Balcony Suites are permitted two complimentary laundry items per day.
For guests in all other suites and cabins, laundry services are available on river cruise ships at an additional charge. There is no dry cleaning on river cruise ships.
LGBT Friendly
All our cruises are LGBT friendly. A selection of our destinations are famed for their LGBT-friendly atmosphere, including Amsterdam, Antwerp, Vienna, Cologne, Prague, and Budapest.
Baggage Allowance
Each guest is entitled to one piece of checked (hold) baggage, and the total sum of its length, width, and height must not exceed 160cm (62 inches) and the weight must not exceed 20kg (44lbs).
Additional baggage may be permitted but this will be at the cost of the guest.
Packing Tips
We recommend casual and comfortable clothing. For sightseeing and walking tours, you’ll need comfortable shoes. For the winter months, you may need warmer clothing.
Dinner is informal, but on certain evenings such as the Welcome and Farewell Dinners, you prefer to dress up.
Staterooms
Cabins and Suites
- outside
- suite
Grand Balcony Suite
Staying in the Emerald Grand Balcony Suite makes waking up and going to sleep a dream. Open your balcony, with the simple press of a button, to let in the river breeze on a lazy morning, as the unrivalled comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, dressed with luxurious linens, encourages you to lie in that little bit longer.
Wake up to the luxurious surrounds of your stylish bathroom, enjoying a revitalising shower, complete with sumptuous toiletries. Then, what could be better than having a continental breakfast brought to your door to enjoy on your own private balcony? Complimentary bathrobes and slippers make lounging comfortable, and your own in-suite Nespresso™ machine means you can sip a fresh coffee as you ponder your itinerary and what the day has to offer.
Select your preferred pillow from our extensive menu and enjoy an exceptionally comfortable night’s sleep, or simply relax as you watch a film on your suite’s flat screen TV and infotainment system, during some down time. Individual climate control enables your room to stay at the right temperature to suit you, whether you’re sailing in the warmer summer months, or the cooler winter.
And, stay in touch with family and friends using your in-suite telephone or make the most of complimentary Wi-Fi for contacting them by your preferred method.
Eight suites available on-board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Four available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France.
Owners One-Bedroom Suite
Some of the most sumptuous suites on European waterways, our Owners One-Bedroom Suite has it all. A separate lounge and bedroom area allows the luxury of space, from which to enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast in the morning, a drink from your fully stocked minibar or after-dinner sweet treats before bed.
Your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed will be draped in high quality linens, for the perfect night’s sleep, plus you’ll have the pleasure of selecting your preferred pillow from our extensive menu. Get comfortable for the night after a busy day exploring, and prepare for the next as you unwind with a film on your flat screen TV and infotainment system in true comfort.
A walk-in wardrobe makes unpacking even more of a dream. A great space to keep all your belongings and outfits for special occasions, such as your exclusive dinner at the Captain’s Table. You’ll even have the option to have four items laundered a day to ensure that favourite dress or suit is in the best possible condition for your event.
In the morning, enjoy the perfect wake-up call with a fresh coffee from your in-suite Nespresso™ machine. Sip it on the balcony, wrapped in the comfort of your Emerald Cruises bathrobe and slippers after a refreshing shower in your stylish in-suite bathroom, enhanced by luxurious toiletries.
You’ll have so much to tell your loved ones back home, so we’ve made keeping in contact really easy. Not only will you have an in-suite telephone, but complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Star-Ship and an iPad means you can choose your favourite method of communication, whenever the moment suits.
Four suites available on-board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Two available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France and Emerald Radiance sailing in Portugal.
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transform it from an indoor to an outdoor space with ease, as the floor-to-ceiling window lowers to a halfway point at the touch of a button. Enjoy the river breeze from your comfortable chair, enjoying a good book or the unfolding vistas. Treat yourself to a drink from your suite’s minibar, or use it to keep your complimentary bottle of water chilled, or for any souvenirs that require it.
When it’s time to retire to bed, you can look forward to the exceptional comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luxurious linens. Treat yourself to an indulgent shower with luxury toiletries, to really prepare yourself for an excellent night’s sleep.
Of course, keeping in touch with your loved ones is really easy. Every suite has its own telephone, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi being available throughout the Star-Ship.
Emerald Stateroom
An Emerald Stateroom is home to all the amenities you need to settle into your home-away-from-home. A great size picture window lets in the perfect amount of light, welcoming in the golden summer sunshine, or the winter sun during cooler months.
Comfort is of the highest importance, so each room features individual climate control, allowing you to personalise your room’s temperature to suit your preferences and the time of year you’re cruising.
We’ve designed our bathrooms as a relaxing retreat to retire to after an exciting day exploring. Enjoy a sumptuous shower complete with indulgent toiletries, as well as a hairdryer, all before settling into your queen or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luscious linens, as you enjoy a movie on your flat screen TV and infotainment system with, perhaps, a nightcap from your mini-bar.
If you wish to stay in contact with loved ones throughout your trip, you can do so using your in-suite telephone or our free Wi-Fi available throughout the ship.
Emerald Single Stateroom - Single Occupancy Only
Each ship offers two Emerald Single Staterooms featuring picture windows and the same high quality facilities as all other cabins. With their deluxe single bed, they provide excellent value for money for single guests.
