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Emerald Sun

Step on to an award-winning Emerald Sun ship where the spacious Sun Deck offers panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Relax and enjoy insightful excursions in every port at no extra cost. No matter which river cruise you choose, you'll enjoy all the same great features.

    • 443

    • Length
    • 2014

    • Built Year
    • 51

    • Crew
    • 180

    • Pax Capacity
    • 72

    • Suites

Sailings

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Sail Date Operator Ship Departs Returns Length Price
Mar 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$4,740
Mar 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$5,590
Mar 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$5,590
Mar 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$5,495
Mar 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam11$5,495
Apr 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$12,100
Apr 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich10$12,100
Apr 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$11,190
Apr 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$11,190
May 16, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestMunich8$4,925
May 16, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestPrague11$5,495
May 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunPragueBudapest11$5,495
May 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunPragueAmsterdam25$11,220
May 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunMunichBudapest8$4,925
May 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$7,655
Jun 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich13$7,065
Jun 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$5,835
Jun 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich10$5,835
Jun 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,925
Jun 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,925
Jun 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$6,155
Jun 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselFrankfurt8$5,575
Jun 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselFrankfurt8$5,575
Jun 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtFrankfurt8$4,595
Jul 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtFrankfurt8$4,625
Jul 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtBasel8$4,525
Jul 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtZurich8$4,525
Jul 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$6,345
Jul 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam11$6,345
Aug 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,675
Aug 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,675
Aug 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$6,245
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$6,345
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam11$6,345
Aug 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,675
Aug 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,675
Aug 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$5,905
Aug 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$5,834
Aug 30, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$5,834
Sep 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$5,125
Sep 06, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$5,125
Sep 24, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$6,025
Sep 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$4,795
Sep 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$4,795
Oct 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$7,015
Oct 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich10$7,015
Oct 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$5,555
Oct 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$5,555
Oct 08, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam14$7,575
Oct 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$6,345
Oct 11, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam11$6,345
Oct 19, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich13$6,815
Oct 19, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel10$5,585
Oct 19, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich10$5,585
Oct 21, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,675
Oct 21, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,675
Oct 21, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$5,905
Oct 28, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$4,195
Oct 28, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$4,195
Nov 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$8,190
Nov 18, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestMunich8$3,225
Nov 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald SunMunichBudapest8$4,725
Mar 17, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenAmsterdam14$15,985
Mar 20, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamAmsterdam11$6,445
Mar 30, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamCopenhagen14$8,220
Mar 30, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamAmsterdam11$6,545
Apr 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenBrussels14$12,245
Apr 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunCopenhagenAmsterdam11$11,285
Apr 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBrussels11$5,630
Apr 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamAmsterdam8$4,645
Apr 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBrusselsCopenhagen14$7,305
Apr 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBrusselsAmsterdam11$5,630
Apr 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamCopenhagen11$6,320
Apr 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamAmsterdam8$4,645
Apr 20, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBrusselsBudapest18$8,405
Apr 23, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$7,420
May 04, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunPragueAmsterdam18$8,055
May 04, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunPragueParis21$9,395
May 07, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestParis18$8,635
May 07, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$7,295
May 21, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$7,495
Jun 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunPragueAmsterdam18$8,255
Jun 04, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$7,495
Jun 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich10$5,800
Jun 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich10$5,800
Jun 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich13$7,520
Jun 18, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,845
Jun 18, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,845
Jun 18, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$6,565
Jun 22, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$6,160
Jun 25, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$4,845
Jun 25, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$4,845
Jul 02, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,645
Jul 02, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,645
Jul 02, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$5,960
Jul 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam13$6,915
Jul 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$5,960
Jul 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam10$5,600
Jul 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$4,645
Jul 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$4,645
Jul 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam10$5,600
Jul 14, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel13$7,500
Jul 14, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich13$7,500
Jul 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$6,545
Jul 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel11$6,545
Jul 23, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichBerlin14$7,115
Jul 26, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselBerlin11$5,395
Jul 26, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichBerlin11$5,395
Jul 26, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselFrankfurt8$4,345
Jul 26, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichFrankfurt8$4,345
Jul 30, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinFrankfurt11$5,495
Aug 02, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtFrankfurt8$4,445
Aug 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunMunichBerlin14$11,790
Aug 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunMunichFrankfurt11$10,590
Aug 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtBerlin11$5,495
Aug 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtFrankfurt8$4,445
Aug 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinBasel11$5,395
Aug 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinZurich11$5,395
Aug 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinZurich14$7,115
Aug 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtBasel8$4,345
Aug 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtZurich8$4,345
Aug 20, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichBerlin14$7,115
Aug 23, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselBerlin11$5,395
Aug 23, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichBerlin11$5,395
Aug 23, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselFrankfurt8$4,345
Aug 23, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichFrankfurt8$4,345
Aug 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinMunich14$6,615
Aug 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinFrankfurt11$5,495
Aug 30, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtMunich11$5,565
Aug 30, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtFrankfurt8$4,445
Sep 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinBasel11$6,095
Sep 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinZurich11$6,095
Sep 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBerlinZurich14$7,545
Sep 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtBasel8$5,045
Sep 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunFrankfurtZurich8$5,045
Sep 10, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam13$7,115
Sep 10, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$6,160
Sep 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam10$5,800
Sep 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$4,845
Sep 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$4,845
Sep 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam10$5,800
Sep 17, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunLondonBasel11$6,715
Sep 17, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunLondonZurich11$6,715
Sep 20, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,845
Sep 20, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,845
Sep 20, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$6,160
Sep 24, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam13$7,115
Sep 24, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$6,160
Sep 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam10$5,800
Sep 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$4,845
Sep 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$4,845
Sep 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam10$5,800
Oct 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBrusselsBudapest18$8,110
Oct 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBrusselsPrague21$8,870
Oct 04, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamPrague18$7,855
Oct 04, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$7,095
Oct 18, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestParis18$8,345
Oct 18, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$7,095
Oct 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBrusselsBudapest18$7,560
Oct 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBrusselsPrague21$8,225
Nov 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamPrague18$7,210
Nov 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBudapest15$6,545
Nov 15, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBudapestAmsterdam15$6,245
Nov 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,445
Nov 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,445
Nov 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich11$5,760
Dec 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam11$5,760
Dec 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunBaselAmsterdam8$4,445
Dec 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunZurichAmsterdam8$4,445
Dec 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamBasel8$4,445
Dec 13, 2027EmeraldEmerald SunAmsterdamZurich8$4,445

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2014
  • Length: 443
  • Passenger Capacity: 180
  • Normal Crew Size: 51
  • Staterooms: 91
  • Suites: 72

Dining

Only those meals identified on the itinerary are included. You must advise Emerald in writing of any and all special dietary needs at the time of booking. Emerald will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your dietary requests, but cannot guarantee that any requests can be met.

Age Restrictions

Children under 12 years old are ineligible to participate in our tours, except for applicable Christmas tours and cruises, and then only if accepted by Emerald in its sole discretion. Due to the availability of alcohol on many of our vacation packages, children and other persons under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a person over the age of 21 (an “Adult”) and must share their accommodation with that Adult.

Tipping

Gratuities and tips are included on tours and river cruises operated by Emerald and that are listed on your itinerary. All other gratuities and tips are the customer’s responsibility.

Cabins

Category (E) Stateroom
Square Footage: 160

Category (E) Stateroom

All staterooms feature a picture window, queen sized-beds or twin hotel-style beds, bedside tables, telephone, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, flatscreen TV, mini fridge, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Riviera Deck.




Category (D) Stateroom
Square Footage: 160

Category (D) Stateroom

All staterooms feature a picture window, queen sized-beds or twin hotel-style beds, bedside tables, telephone, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, flatscreen TV, mini fridge, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Riviera Deck.




Category (C) Panorama Balcony Suite
Square Footage: 180

Category (C) Panorama Balcony Suite

Panorama Balcony Suite features an indoor balcony with open-air system, queen sized-bed or twin hotel-style beds, two bedside tables, mini-fride, flatscreen TV, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Vista Deck.




Category (B) Panorama Balcony Suite
Square Footage: 180

Category (B) Panorama Balcony Suite

Panorama Balcony Suite features an indoor balcony with open-air system, queen sized-bed or twin hotel-style beds, two bedside tables, mini-fride, flatscreen TV, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Vista Deck.




Category (A) Panorama Balcony Suite
Square Footage: 180

Category (A) Panorama Balcony Suite

Panorama Balcony Suite features an indoor balcony with open-air system, queen sized-bed or twin hotel-style beds, two bedside tables, mini-fride, flatscreen TV, complimentary WiFi, personal safe for valuables, individual climate control, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Horizon Deck.




Category (S) Grand Balcony Suite
Square Footage: 210

Category (S) Grand Balcony Suite

Grand Balcony Suite features floor to ceiling window with sliding glass door, private balcony, queen sized-bed, bedside tables, flatscreen TV, mini-bar, personal safe, dresser, bathroom with private shower. Located on the Horizon Deck.




Category (SA) Owner's Suite
Square Footage: 315

Category (SA) Owner's Suite

Owner's One-bedroom Suites have a bedroom which closes off from the rest of the cabin and a separate lounge area. They also include special features, like a spacious bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe, iPad, a complimentary Nespresso machine and a complimentary mini-bar restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks. Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapes and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite. Four items of laundry a day and Invite to dinner at the Captain's Table. Located on the Horizon Deck.




Life on Board

Recreation

Reflections Restaurant

Enjoy a delectable four-course dinner in the Reflections Restaurant, a great dining experiences from start to finish. Located on the Vista Deck.

Recreation

The Terrace

When the weather is nice, The Terrace - located at the bow of the ship offers a beautiful setting to enjoy al-fresco dinning. Located on the Horizon Deck.

Recreation

Game Area

Enjoy a giant tic-tac-toe game or lay out by the deck while watching the beautiful scenery pass you by. Located on the Sun Deck.

Recreation

Horizon Bar & Lounge

Sit back and relax with great friends at the bar while enjoying a drink. Located on the Horizon Deck.

Recreation

Pool & Bar / Evening Cinema

Indoor heated swimming pool with a retractable glass roof. In the evening it converts into an outdoor cinema area. Located on the Horizon Deck.

Recreation

Fitness

Sneak in an early morning work out at the fitness center. Located on the Vista Deck.

Recreation

Hairdresser

A variety of hair-styling services are offered at the salon. Located on the Riviera Deck.

Recreation

Wellness Center

you're looking for a late afternoon pampering session, head down to our Wellness area. Located on the Vista Deck.

Emerald Sun Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 10 reviews about Emerald Sun - currently showing 2 reviews with comments only
RS
Reynaldo

Great river cruise, the operator Emerald Waterways did not disappoint. On board service was exceptional and the tours were very good. Only thought would be that having a little more free time during site visits would have made the excursions good to great.

RS
Reynaldo

Generally this was a very pleasant Emerald cruise. Just seemed a little off to what we've experienced on previous cruises with the same company.



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