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Wi-Fi & Gratuities Included*

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Expert-led Shore Excursions Included*

FREE Platinum Drinks Package OR FREE On Board Spend up to £300*


Cruise Overview

  • Duration 14 nights
  • Departs 02 Dec 2026
  • Sails from Budapest, Hungary
  • Ship Emerald Astra
  • Flights and transfersYes
  • Cruise code ‍2189718
  • Voyage code ‍EWXS021226.2

Your Itinerary

A panoramic view of Chain Bridge in Budapest

Budapest, Hungary Wed 02 Dec 2026

A panoramic view of Chain Bridge in Budapest

Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital, is a city of contrasts and cultural richness.

A panoramic view of Bratislava

Bratislava, Slovakia Fri 04 Dec 2026

A panoramic view of Bratislava

Nestled on the banks of the Danube River, Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a captivating blend of old-world charm and modern vitality.

Vienna Cruises

Vienna, Austria Sat 05 Dec 2026

Vienna Cruises

As the capital city of Austria, Vienna is a hub of musical and artistic talent, once the home of Mozart, Strauss and Beethoven.

Melk Cruises

Melk, Austria Sun 06 Dec 2026

Melk Cruises

Built to overlook the Danube River, Melk is a little riverside town in Austria with plenty of history.

Linz Cruises

Linz Mon 07 Dec 2026

Linz Cruises

Linz, which is located on the Danube River in Austria, is a city where both history and the future come to life.

A panoramic view of Kelheim

Kelheim, Germany Tue 08 Dec 2026

A panoramic view of Kelheim

Nestled along the serene banks of the Danube River in Bavaria, Germany, lies Kelheim—a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

A panoramic view of Nuremberg

Nuremberg, Germany Wed 09 Dec 2026

A panoramic view of Nuremberg

Nuremberg, a city with a rich and multifaceted history, is a captivating destination in the heart of Bavaria, Germany.

A panoramic view of Bamberg

Bamberg, Germany Thu 10 Dec 2026

A panoramic view of Bamberg

Bamberg, a picturesque city in Bavaria, Germany, is like stepping into a medieval fairy tale.

Main River Cruises

Wurzburg, Germany Fri 11 Dec 2026

Main River Cruises

As the Main River winds through central Germany, it passes modern cities, medieval castles, little hamlets and soaring architecture.

A panoramic view of Miltenberg

Miltenberg, Germany Sat 12 Dec 2026

A panoramic view of Miltenberg

Nestled on the banks of the Main River in Bavaria, Germany, Miltenberg is a picturesque and historic town that exudes old-world charm and beauty.

Rhine River Cruises

Rudesheim, Germany Sun 13 Dec 2026

Rhine River Cruises

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.

Rhine River Cruises

Cologne, Germany Mon 14 Dec 2026

Rhine River Cruises

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.

Bikes leaning against a fence in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands Tue 15 Dec 2026

Bikes leaning against a fence in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, the enchanting capital of the Netherlands, is a city of idyllic canals, historic brick buildings and a rich artistic heritage.

What's included *

  • Incredible SAVINGS of up to 40%
  • FREE Platinum Drinks Package OR FREE On Board Spend up to £300
  • Spacious full board accommodation on board Europe’s most innovative cruise ships
  • All meals throughout your river cruise from a healthy buffet breakfast to a five-course à la carte menu
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • FREE tea and coffee available throughout your cruise
  • Shore excursions INCLUDED
  • Gratuities are INCLUDED
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
  • Extra special included excursions with EmeraldPLUS & EmeraldACTIVE
  • First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable guides
  • Complimentary bicycles for use ashore in select destinations
  • Bottled water restocked daily in your cabin
  • Overseas transfers
  • Book with ROL Cruise and earn exclusive Cruise Miles® + your EmeraldEXPLORER rewards
  • Plus, book an Ocean View or above by 8pm 8th January 2026 and receive a FREE Champagne Gift Box

Book today and earn up to £168.10 off your next ROL Cruise booking

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Emerald Stateroom

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All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

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Emerald Single Stateroom

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All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

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Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

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All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

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C Vista Deck

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B Vista Deck

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Grand Balcony Suite

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All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

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Owner's One Bedroom Suite

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All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

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SA Horizon Deck

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The Ship - Emerald Astra

  • Occupancy180
  • Length443 ft (135.03 m)
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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.
Emerald Astra

Experience the Difference

  • Our ABTA membership & ATOL licence protects all our packages or tailor-made holidays booked through ROL Cruise, so you can book with confidence knowing you are fully protected
  • Award-winning Cruise Miles® loyalty programme; with over 400,000 UK members
  • Winners of more than 50 Cruise Awards over the last 5 years
  • The UK's No.1 Independent Cruise Specialist; delivering impartial advice
  • Customer satisfaction at 98% and a Feefo score of 4.9/5.
  • Expert staff with over 1,000 years of combined travel expertise offering 5★ service
  • Flexible Payment Options Available
  • Celebrating 30 years as a cruise-only specialist
  • Insurance Guidance - ROL Cruise will assist you with obtaining insurance cover, including Covid-cover.
  • Key strategic partner with the major cruise lines
  • Ambassadors representing us and guiding our customers onboard and at key locations on their holidays

Emerald Cruises FAQs

Are drinks packages available with Emerald Cruises?

A selection of drinks packages are available onboard.


Can I access the internet while onboard a Emerald cruise?

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available onboard all Emerald Cruises Star-Ships in the public spaces, cabins and suites.


Can I smoke onboard a Emerald cruise ship?

Smoking is not permitted in cabins or any indoor parts onboard. There are areas on the Star-Ships’ external decks where smoking is permitted.


Can I take alcohol onboard a Emerald cruise ship?

Emerald Cruises welcomes guests purchasing alcohol for consumption in their rooms. However, they do ask that personal drinks are not consumed in the communal areas of the cruises.


Do Emerald Cruises cater to allergies, intolerances or specific diets?

Emerald Cruises endeavours to cater for all dietary requirements and requests. The cruise line asks that you inform them of any requirements or requests at the time of booking.


What currency is used onboard a Emerald ship?

The onboard currency on all European Emerald voyages is the Euro. In South East Asia, the currency onboard is primarily US Dollars.


* Terms & Conditions

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Champagne Gift Box is one per booking, for Ocean View Staterooms & above on cruises of 7 nights & above, for Mainland UK addresses only.

The offer: For new bookings only made between 18th December 2025 until 8pm 2nd February 2026, choose either the upgrade to Platinum Drinks Package or on board spend of £150pp, based on 2 people sharing a stateroom/suite, both guests need to pick the same amenity.

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