Max Passengers:
112
Ship Type:
River Cruise Ship
Operated By:
Emerald Cruises
Launched in 2017, the
Emerald Radiance is a small cruise ship specially designed by Emerald Waterways for Portugal trips on the winding Douro River. The 112-capacity Radiance is the smallest vessel on Emerald’s fleet, giving passengers a more intimate cruise experience while sailing through the Douro Valley wine region.
Cabin Specifications
The Emerald Radiance features staterooms with queen or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, walk-in closets, HDTVs, minibars, climate control, and shipwide Wi-Fi. Suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows with an “indoor veranda,” while Owner’s Suites add separate living areas, balconies, Nespresso machines, in-room dining, and complimentary laundry. The exclusive Riverview Suites boast aft-facing views, multiple balconies including an indoor terrace, bathtubs, walk-in wardrobes, and special perks like Captain’s Table invitations. Standard cabins feature large fixed picture windows, and onboard laundry is available for a fee.
Features onboard
Emerald Radiance features include Emerald River View Suites with drop-down windows and an indoor balcony, Owner's Suites with a separate bedroom and open-air balcony system, an open-air Serenity Pool on the top deck, and dining experiences like an included Captain's Dinner and regional culinary excursions. All cabins offer Wi-Fi, climate control, personal safes, flat-screen TVs with infotainment, and complimentary bottled water, with suites providing additional perks like Nespresso machines and stocked minibars.
Ship specifications
- Year of build: 2017 / Age: 8
- Flag state: Portugal
- Builder: WestSEA Shipyard (Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
- Class: Douro river cruiser
- Ferry route/homeports: Oporto (Portugal)
- Speed: 11 kn / 20 km/h / 13 mph
- Length (LOA): 89 m / 292 ft
- Beam (width): 11 m / 36 ft
- Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: Continental European Plug