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Emerald Astra

Emerald Astra will mark the next evolution of Emerald Cruises’ award-winning river fleet. Designed to mirror the sleek elegance of the line’s luxury superyachts, the ship features a modern, grey-tinted glass exterior and will welcome 180 guests. The updated design focuses on both style and functionality, offering guests’ favorite amenities such as the pool/cinema combination, multiple dining options, and a sun deck dedicated to relaxation and panoramic views. All interiors have also been enhanced with a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring a sophisticated and spacious atmosphere for travelers on Europe’s rivers.
    • 443

    • Length
    • 2026

    • Built Year
    • 52

    • Crew
    • 180

    • Pax Capacity
    • 72

    • Suites

Sailings

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Sail Date Operator Ship Departs Returns Length Price
May 01, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestBucharest11$10,015
May 03, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestBucharest9$9,590
May 03, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestIstanbul12$10,655
May 05, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBucharestBudapest13$10,755
May 09, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBucharestBudapest9$9,590
May 14, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBrussels21$16,210
May 14, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueAmsterdam18$15,280
May 17, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestAmsterdam15$15,290
May 17, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestBrussels18$15,470
May 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel13$12,300
May 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich13$12,300
May 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich16$13,530
May 31, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich11$11,390
May 31, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel11$11,390
May 31, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich14$12,620
Jun 07, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam14$12,620
Jun 07, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam16$13,530
Jun 10, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam11$11,390
Jun 10, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselAmsterdam11$11,390
Jun 10, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselAmsterdam13$12,300
Jun 10, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam13$12,300
Jun 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich8$9,190
Jun 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel8$9,190
Jun 24, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam11$10,420
Jun 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam8$9,190
Jun 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselAmsterdam8$9,190
Jun 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselLondon11$10,715
Jun 27, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichLondon11$10,715
Jul 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich8$8,590
Jul 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel8$8,590
Jul 04, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich11$10,355
Jul 22, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam11$9,220
Jul 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam8$7,990
Jul 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselAmsterdam8$7,990
Jul 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselLondon11$9,515
Jul 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichLondon11$9,515
Jul 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraLondonZurich14$11,085
Jul 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraLondonBasel11$9,515
Jul 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraLondonZurich11$9,515
Aug 01, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich8$7,990
Aug 01, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel8$7,990
Aug 01, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich11$9,560
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel13$12,300
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich13$12,300
Aug 13, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich16$13,530
Aug 15, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich11$11,390
Aug 15, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel11$11,390
Aug 15, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich14$12,620
Aug 22, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichBerlin14$11,040
Aug 22, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichFrankfurt11$10,020
Aug 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselFrankfurt8$8,790
Aug 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichFrankfurt8$8,790
Aug 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselBerlin11$9,810
Aug 25, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichBasel11$9,810
Sep 01, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraFrankfurtFrankfurt8$9,590
Sep 05, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBerlinMunich14$12,060
Sep 05, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBerlinFrankfurt11$10,610
Sep 08, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraFrankfurtFrankfurt8$9,590
Sep 08, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraFrankfurtMunich11$11,040
Sep 12, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBasel11$10,680
Sep 12, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichZurich11$10,680
Sep 12, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichZurich14$11,910
Sep 15, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraFrankfurtBasel8$9,590
Sep 15, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraFrankfurtZurich8$9,590
Sep 15, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraFrankfurtZurich11$10,820
Sep 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraParisPrague21$15,310
Sep 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraParisBudapest18$14,645
Oct 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBudapest15$13,540
Oct 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamPrague18$14,205
Oct 16, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich8$8,390
Oct 16, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague11$8,960
Oct 20, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest11$8,960
Oct 23, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest8$8,390
Nov 22, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestVienna7$6,115
Nov 22, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague9$6,595
Nov 24, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestVienna5$5,690
Nov 24, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague7$6,170
Nov 26, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest7$6,620
Nov 26, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest9$7,045
Nov 28, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraViennaBudapest5$6,140
Nov 28, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraViennaBudapest7$6,565
Nov 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueAmsterdam18$11,325
Nov 29, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueParis21$12,360
Dec 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestParis18$11,725
Dec 02, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestAmsterdam15$11,590
Dec 16, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel8$8,790
Dec 16, 2026EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich8$8,790
Mar 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich8$8,390
Mar 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBasel8$8,390
Mar 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamZurich11$9,660
Mar 31, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam11$9,660
Apr 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam8$8,390
Apr 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselAmsterdam8$8,390
Apr 14, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam11$10,260
Apr 17, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraZurichAmsterdam8$8,990
Apr 17, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBaselAmsterdam8$8,990
Apr 24, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBudapest15$13,240
May 08, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich8$9,390
May 08, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague11$9,980
May 12, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest11$9,980
May 15, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest8$9,390
May 22, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich10$10,110
May 22, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich8$9,390
May 26, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest11$9,980
May 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest8$9,390
Jun 05, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich8$9,390
Jun 05, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague11$9,980
Jun 09, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest11$9,980
Jun 12, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest8$9,390
Jun 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBrussels21$16,090
Jun 16, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueAmsterdam18$15,130
Jun 19, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestBrussels18$15,400
Jun 19, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestAmsterdam15$14,440
Jun 30, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraParisPrague21$14,880
Jun 30, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraParisBudapest18$14,190
Jul 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamPrague18$13,780
Jul 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBudapest15$13,090
Jul 17, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague13$10,920
Jul 17, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich10$10,190
Jul 23, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest13$10,920
Jul 26, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest10$10,190
Aug 04, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich8$8,390
Aug 04, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague11$8,980
Aug 08, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest11$8,980
Aug 11, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest8$8,390
Aug 18, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich8$8,390
Aug 18, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague11$8,980
Aug 22, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest11$8,980
Aug 25, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest8$8,390
Sep 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich8$9,390
Sep 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestPrague11$9,980
Sep 05, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueBudapest11$9,980
Sep 08, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest8$9,390
Sep 15, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich10$10,500
Sep 15, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestMunich8$9,390
Sep 20, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest10$10,500
Sep 22, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest8$9,390
Sep 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestIstanbul14$11,730
Sep 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestBucharest15$11,830
Sep 27, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestBucharest11$10,630
Sep 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestBucharest9$10,190
Sep 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestIstanbul12$11,290
Sep 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestBucharest13$11,390
Oct 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBucharestBudapest15$11,830
Oct 01, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBucharestBudapest13$11,390
Oct 02, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraIstanbulBudapest14$11,730
Oct 02, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraIstanbulBudapest12$11,290
Oct 05, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBucharestBudapest11$10,630
Oct 05, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBucharestBudapest9$10,190
Oct 20, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraMunichBudapest10$10,190
Oct 29, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestAmsterdam15$12,090
Nov 19, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraParisBudapest18$13,460
Nov 19, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraParisPrague21$13,960
Nov 22, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamPrague18$13,130
Nov 22, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraAmsterdamBudapest15$12,440
Dec 03, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraPragueAmsterdam18$12,780
Dec 06, 2027EmeraldEmerald AstraBudapestAmsterdam15$12,090

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2026
  • Length: 443
  • Passenger Capacity: 180
  • Normal Crew Size: 52
  • 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: 162

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: 162

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.


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