Emerald Sun

Max Passengers: 180
Ship Type: River Cruise Ship
Operated by: Emerald Cruises

The 180-guest Emerald Sun is a sleek, contemporary cruise ship traveling on the Rhine and Danube rivers. Modern cabins, spacious common areas, and facilities like a pool area transforming into a cinema make her an ideal ship for a relaxed European river cruising experience.

Launched in 2015, this 443-feet Emerald Sun ship features 91 staterooms and suites. Ample windows keep indoor areas bright and welcoming, while sprawling open-air spaces offer a place to enjoy sunny days on board. It promises comfortable passage through Europe’s most beautiful landscapes, whether you’re traveling alone, as a pair, or with a larger group.

Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: Continental European Plug

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Departures

Available Itineraries

Jewels of the Rhine

8 Days from $6,790

From Zurich to Amsterdam, the Emerald Sun invites you on this mesmerizing 8-day Rhine River cruise, visiting Basel, Breisach, Cologne, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Mannheim, and Strasbourg. Each day, you can choose how you'd like to explore each of these historic cities, with chances for hiking, biking, and walking tours.

Splendours of Europe

15 Days from $11,190

Sail on a 15-day Splendour of Europe cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest aboard Emerald Sun. Explore Amsterdam's canals, cafés, & art galleries. Admire hilltop castles, including the Lorelai Rock & Pfalzgrafenstein Castle. Sail the Main Danube Canal to discover Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, & Bratislava before concluding your journey in Budapest.

Cabins

Deckplan

Staterooms & Suites

Expect hotel-style Emerald Sun cabins onboard to ensure every guest is resting in total comfort. The river cruise ship features 72 suites and 19 staterooms, each one generously sized and well-appointed.

The cozy Single Stateroom is fitted with a single bed for solo tourists, while the Stateroom is more spacious for traveling couples. Both have picture windows.

Meanwhile, the Panorama Balcony Suite features a private balcony with an open-air system that turns it from indoor to outdoor. At the Grand Balcony Suite, sliding doors open to a bigger outdoor balcony with the same open-air system.

For more luxurious accommodations, opt for the sweeping Owner’s Suite, which boasts separate lounge and bedroom areas. Key features of this one-bedroom cabin include a walk-in closet and an open-air system in the bedroom and balcony. Passengers booking this suite also enjoy an exclusive dinner at the Captain’s Table.

Although the staterooms and suites vary in size and amenities, each one is smartly designed and elegantly decorated. All Emerald Sun accommodations feature:
- Full bathroom with shower
- Toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Individual climate control
- Flat-screen TV and infotainment system
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Telephone
- Free Wi-Fi

See the Emerald Sun deck plan and take a better look at room and facility locations on the ship.

Amenities

Beautifully designed common areas and open-air venues aboard Emerald Sun are a big draw of the cruise ship.

The Sun Deck is the heart of the vessel’s leisure spots, with a retractable glass roof providing seasonal cover for the lounge and alfresco area below. On this deck, guests can take a refreshing plunge in the indoor heated Swimming Pool surrounded by plush chairs and glass walls. The pool area transforms into a cozy Cinema playing famous films or concerts for the guests at night.

Another popular social spot among passengers is the Horizon Bar & Lounge. The chic lounge is a great after-dinner hub with a well-stocked bar, skilled bartenders, complimentary refreshments, and plush seating. Floor-to-ceiling windows keep the space light-filled and set against the backdrop of the rolling European scenery.

Other notable Emerald Sun amenities include the Wellness Area, Fitness Center, and Hairdresser.

Dining

When it comes to dining, Emerald Sun serves a wide range of delicious food and beverage choices to satisfy any guest’s preference.

Expertly preserved dishes are par for the course at Reflections Restaurant, which is the central dining venue onboard. Thanks to the Sky Deck’s Sky Barbecue, guests also get the chance to dine under blue skies and starry nights.

There is no dress code aboard the Emerald Sun cruise ship. Passengers typically dress in casualwear from morning until evening.

Emerald Sun Itineraries

Spend 8 days sailing through iconic cities and awe-inspiring landscapes on Emerald Sun river cruises along the Danube River (from Budapest, Hungary to Nuremberg, Germany) and Rhine River (from Frankfurt, Germany to Basel, Switzerland). The river cruises also include daily onshore excursions, from trekking and bike rides to guided tours in famous cities.

Emerald Sun Specifications

Built: 2015
Length: 443ft (135m)
Passengers: 180
Cabins: 91
Crew: 51

About Emerald Cruises

Founded in 2013 as Emerald Waterways, Emerald Cruises is a small-ship cruise line part of the Scenic Group and is well-known for navigating the world’s most famous rivers and coastlines.

The company boasts an impressive fleet of award-winning Star-Ships, including Emerald Luna and Emerald Radiance. The first voyages of the cruise line were on Emerald Sky along European rivers. Now, the company sails to destinations all over the world, including Vietnam and Cambodia.

Superyachts Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, which debuts in 2022 and 2023, will mark Emerald’s foray into the world’s most extraordinary seas with trips on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

Emerald Sun Reviews

Guests who traveled on Emerald Sun complimented the crew’s seamless operations and efficient service, which stood out from boarding to the daily excursions. Many passengers were delighted by Emerald Sun cabins; many noted the accommodations were clean and well-lit. Food also appeared to be a highlight, with passengers appreciating the variety of fare options served every meal.

If you want to find out more about the Emerald Sun and whether it fits the European getaway you’re planning, chat with one of our Adventure Life travel experts for assistance.

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The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.

Jack Charney