Our Star-Ships

On an Emerald Waterways river cruise, you can expect stylish and spacious ships, designed to ensure the most comfortable journey. What you wouldn’t have expected is a brand new fleet, custom-built to offer more space per guest than most other operators and to incorporate many spectacular ship innovations, unique to river cruising.

This new 'Star-Ship' will be sailing our 8-day Rhône & Saône itinerary.  Superb amenities feature in all suites and staterooms including a flat screen TV with infotainment system, individual air conditioning system, a safe, a fridge, hairdryer, hotel-style beds and an ensuite bathroom, at a minimum. Plus there’s complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water daily.

Sailing the Douro our new 8-day itinerary in Portugal, this new 'Star-Ship' includes superb amenities in all suites and staterooms including a flat screen TV with infotainment system, individual air conditioning system, a safe, a fridge, hairdryer, hotel-style beds and an ensuite bathroom, at a minimum. 

Our newest ship, the spectacular Emerald Harmony will exceed all your expectations, as it introduces you to the majesty of the Mekong - designed to fuse authentic Asian style with all the modern amenities of a world-class hotel. On-board, you’ll spend time unwinding in your serene surroundings, where every finish has been carefully considered, from the relaxing Lotus Lounge at the front of the Star-Ship, with its stylish seating, to our indulgent pool area and Asian-themed Horizon Bar & Lounge.

A fantastic selection of modern amenities encourage you to truly settle into your home away from home,
including a restaurant serving Russian-influenced European fine-dining, the Tsar Bar, where you can relax with
your favourite tipples with panoramic views of the unfolding scenery, a library and a wellness centre, offering a
range of sumptuous treatments. Enjoy two complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner, and relax in your spacious cabin, complete with hotel-style bed, television, Wi-Fi and refrigerator.

We have exclusively chartered one of the Mekong's newest and most luxurious vessels, the Mekong Navigator. Launched in September 2014, the Mekong Navigator has been built to complement the rich culture and beauty of the region, blending French Colonial style, modern comforts and traditional furnishings to reflect a timeless elegance and ensure a complete and authentic cruising experience. Suites on the Orchid Deck feature Panoramic windows with sliding glass doors providing stunning landscape views. 

Launched in September 2014, the Irrawaddy Explorer has set a new standard for luxury river exploration in Southeast Asia.  Designed in sophisticated English colonial style to reflect the region’s history but built with the contemporary passenger in mind, the Irrawaddy Explorer is a tastefully-appointed, 56-passenger vessel fitted with all of the conveniences of 21^st-century travel.  Select from any of the ship’s all-suite, air conditioned rooms and you’ll be amazed by expansive floor-to-ceiling views that offer maximum exposure to Myanmar’s famous landmarks and beautiful countryside. Discover this magical country in style when cruising aboard the luxurious Irrawaddy Explorer.           

The 5-star MV Adriatic Princess II has been designed to specifically navigate the Dalmatian coast and its many small ports. An intimate 18 cabins, each complete with en-suite, provide for a maximum capacity of 36 guests. Spacious, luxuriously designed public areas include an air-conditioned restaurant, a well-stocked bar and al fresco
lounge with comfortable seating. On the sun deck, unwind on the loungers as you enjoy the magnificent views.

The luxurious MV Adriatic Pearl, built in 2012, was completely refurbished in 2017. Designed specifically to navigate the Dalmatian coast and its many small ports with an intimate 18 cabins on the main and lower decks. Every cabin is fully air conditioned to provide comfort in the tropical heat of the Adriatic sea. 

The contemporary and luxurious MS Hamees river ship will be your home during your four-night Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Elegant and thoughtful interior design plays host to spacious cabins, complete with private bathroom and excellent amenities, including a lounge bar and sun deck.