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US military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families take an additional $150 per person savings on Emerald Cruises River with proof of current or past military status. This offer is combinable with 2-for-1 savings, pay-in-full offers, key account exclusives, Flash sales, Scenic Select, and Emerald Cruises. Combinable with groups. Not combinable with any other offers. Taxes & port charges are included in the price. Offer available to residents of the 50 United States only. Offers may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Visit scenicusa.com for complete terms and conditions.

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Full Fares: Full Fares reflect full fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Deposit is due within 48 hours of booking, with final payment due no later than 90 days prior to departure. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Standard Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Standard Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Select Fares: Select Fares offer up to 15% savings off Standard Fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Deposit is due within 48 hours of booking, with final payment due no later than 120 days prior to departure. Select Fare promotions expire 120 days prior to sailing. Any percentage-based savings are calculated on the base cruise fare only and exclude port charges, air, land programs, transfers, hotel stays, or other supplemental offers included in the booking. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Select Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Select Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Preferred Fares: Preferred Fares offer up to 15% savings off Standard Fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Preferred Fares include complimentary air on select departures or enhanced savings in lieu of air, depending on the promotion selected. Deposit is due at the time of booking. For sailings outside of 10 months, full payment is due 10 months prior to departure. For sailings within 10 months, full payment is due within 30 days of booking or at standard final payment date, whichever occurs first. Any percentage-based savings are calculated on the base cruise fare only and exclude port charges, air, land programs, transfers, hotel stays, or other supplemental offers included in the booking. Air offers are subject to availability and are booked at Emerald Cruises’ discretion on its choice of airline and routing. Complimentary air has a maximum ticket value of $2,000 per guest. Reduced-rate air also has a maximum ticket value of $2,000 per guest, inclusive of the reduced fare amount paid by the guest. Air offers are available to residents of the United States of America only; guests from Latin America will receive "in lieu of air" savings offer. Preferred Fare promotions expire 120 days prior to sailing. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Preferred Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Preferred Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Preferred+ Fares: Preferred+ Fares provide an additional $300 savings per guest and is offered as a combinable promotion. Full payment is due within 7 days of booking. Preferred+ bookings are non-refundable once paid. Preferred+ are combinable with Preferred Fares, as well as boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and other eligible promotions. Not combinable with group bookings, EDOs, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
All offers are inventory-controlled and may be extended, cancelled, or withdrawn at any time without notice. Emerald Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change all fares and promotions at any time. Port charges are included in the price shown. For the most up-to-date pricing, availability, and offers, please visit emeraldcruises.com or contact your Professional Travel Advisor. Offers applicable for residents of the 50 United States of America & Washington D.C.
- Day 1Munich – PassauSat, Mar 14, 2026
Welcome to Munich, where you will be greeted by one of our Emerald Cruises representatives and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship in Passau. A warm welcome awaits you from the captain and crew, and this evening, you’ll join your fellow guests for dinner on board. In the evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy some typical local entertainment with a Traditional Bavarian Band.
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Traditional Bavarian band on boardPlease book your flight to arrive into Munich prior to 02:00 PM.
Meals: Dinner - Day 2PassauSun, Mar 15, 2026
Embark on a guided tour to Passau. Explore its beautiful historic center, featuring charming baroque buildings, stunning riverside views, and narrow cobblestone streets, all infused with the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread. This important historic trading center, known as the City of Three Rivers—where three of Europe’s main waterways converge—borders Austria and showcases a distinctive blend of cultures.
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Bavaria Live (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 3Linz – Ceský KrumlovMon, Mar 16, 2026
Today, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Ceský Krumlov. This quaint Czech town has one of the best-preserved ancient centres in Europe, with more than three hundred protected medieval buildings and an iconic castle complex. Enjoy a guided tour of the area, including the 15th-century St. Vitus’ Church and a series of delightful Gothic façades, each taking you back to the Middle Ages.
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Walking tour of Linz with a Linzer Torte tasting (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 4Melk – WeissenkirchenTue, Mar 17, 2026
Today, sit back and relax as you cruise down the mighty Danube River in the early hours of the morning, passing by some of the world’s most esteemed wine-producing vineyards and gaze over the peaceful Wachau Valley, before arriving in Melk. During your included tour of this delightful Austrian town, stroll through the gold-leaf halls of Melk Abbey. Originally a lavish castle that was gifted to Benedictine monks during the 11th century, this opulent Baroque building houses some of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in the world. During your EmeraldPLUS experience, you will have the chance to experience some of the Wachaus's valleys typical tastes.
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Tour of Melk AbbeyEmeraldPLUS
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Winery visit and wine tasting in Wachau (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 5ViennaWed, Mar 18, 2026
Explore the classical charms of Vienna during a visit to Schönnbrun Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire, is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe. Today, it is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage-listed site due to its historic importance, unique grounds and splendid furnishings.
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Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6Vienna - BratislavaThu, Mar 19, 2026
Relax on board as we sail into the capital of Slovakia this morning. This graceful nation of leafy avenues became an independent country in 1993, and since then Bratislava has flourished as a new capital and made a name for itself as a cultural centre. The romantic cobblestone lanes that weave through the city are yours to explore with your local guide, as you enjoy the tour of the ancient town centre, including the Slovak National Theatre and a range of Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings. Tonight, enjoy some local Slovakian entertainment on board.
Included Excursion
Walking tour of BratislavaEmeraldPLUS
Local Slovakian entertainment on boardDiscoverMORE
Carpathian Wine route (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 7BudapestFri, Mar 20, 2026
Welcome to Budapest, where an amazing end to a fantastic trip awaits. Explore the city’s cobbled medieval quarter today, as you embark on a coach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Your guide will teach you about the Hungarian capital’s culinary scene while touring the neo-Gothic Grand Market, Budapest's largest and most expansive indoor market, where you’ll have time to explore on your own.
Included Excursion
Budapest tour with Grand Market visitEmeraldPLUS
Traditional Hungarian folklore show on boardDiscoverMORE
Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 8BudapestSat, Mar 21, 2026
After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of apricot orchards and ancient Roman cities with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
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Unfortunately because of the high water level in Rhine we got off the ship from Wazburg and continued the trip by land. Not as comfortable and convenient as when we were on the ship but the staff of Emerald gave the best accommodation they could get.