Up to $2900 off—Luxe European river cruises

Waterfront sunset viewing. Lush vineyard strolling. Centuries-old palace touring. Experience Europe by river cruise this year. Choose from sailings in the spring, when flowers are in bloom; the summer, when the days are the brightest and longest; or the fall, when crowds lessen and temperatures are prime for exploring.

Below are some of our favorite 2026 itineraries, priced per person.

Danube Delights (7 nights between Budapest and Munich)

• $1795 … April 1; July 19, 31

Danube Explorer (7 nights between Budapest and Munich)

• $1795 … July 18, 25; Nov. 17, 18
• $1995 … Aug. 1, 14

The Majestic Rhine (7 nights between Frankfurt and Basel)

• $1895 … July 11; Aug. 25

Legendary Rhine and Moselle (7 nights roundtrip Frankfurt)

• $1995 … Aug. 17, 24

Jewels of the Rhine (7 nights between Amsterdam and Zurich)

• $1995 … Nov. 12

All sailings include:

• Accommodation in an Emerald Stateroom (category D or E)
• Airport transfers to and from the ship
• A selection of guided tours per itinerary, including walking tours, guided hikes and biking trips
• Port taxes and charges, tips and gratuities aboard and ashore
• Onboard selection of complimentary wines, draft beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• All meals, which include authentic regional cuisine with ingredients from local suppliers
• Onboard Wi-Fi

Options: This is part of a larger sale on river cruises in 2026. This sale features itineraries on Emerald's newest Star Ship, Emerald Astra, launching in May 2026. Additional itineraries, dates and upgraded cabin categories are included. Note that some itineraries may also operate in the reverse direction.