Signature highlights
Designed specifically for the Rhône and Saône, with a retractable-roof pool, cinema conversion, three-tier atrium, Sun Deck, walking track, putting area, and complimentary bicycles for selected shore activities.
Emerald Liberté
Emerald Liberté is a 132-guest Emerald Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2017. This page lists 103 upcoming departures across 33 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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Heading to: TOURNONCurrently on: Swiss Mountains, Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Nice (11 nights)
Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.
6.4 knots
Under Way Using Engine
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About Emerald Liberté
Emerald Liberté is an intimate Emerald Star-Ship built for Rhône and Saône river cruising in southern France. The four-deck vessel combines 70 suites and staterooms with a heated pool that can convert into a cinema, a Horizon Bar & Lounge, regional dining, wellness facilities, and expansive Sun Deck views.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Malta
- Call sign
- HA4485
- MMSI
- 248032000
Onboard Experience
Dining
Reflections Restaurant serves regional French and international cuisine, with locally inspired dishes and complimentary beverages accompanying meals. The Horizon Bar & Lounge and Terrace provide additional social and alfresco spaces.
Entertainment
The heated pool converts into a cinema on selected evenings. The ship also offers a Horizon Bar & Lounge, live onboard programming, and scenic outdoor areas.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 70 suites and staterooms, including balcony-style accommodations and standard staterooms with river views. Public spaces and cabins are arranged across four passenger decks.
For families
This is a small luxury river ship oriented primarily toward adult travelers; no dedicated children's facilities were identified.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a fitness area, wellness space, spa treatments, and an outdoor walking track.
Accessibility
The ship has elevator access between passenger decks, but its compact river-ship layout and limited onboard facilities may restrict accessibility compared with larger ocean ships. Travelers should confirm specific mobility requirements with Emerald Cruises.
Environmental features
No ship-specific sustainability specification was verified from authoritative sources.
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
10 Nights
10-Night France
Next: Sep 30, 2026
12 upcoming departures
11 Nights
11-Night France
Next: Apr 20, 2027
3 upcoming departures
7 Nights
7-Night France
Next: Oct 3, 2026
34 upcoming departures
7 Nights
7-Night France
Next: Apr 10, 2027
3 upcoming departures
9 Nights
9-Night France
Next: Jul 1, 2027
3 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Autumn Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Next: Oct 14, 2028
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Culinary Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Next: Aug 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights
Discover the Rhine & Rhone rivers
Next: May 15, 2027
2 upcoming departures
Next: Jun 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Next: Jun 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Emerald Culturas: Sensations of Lyon & Provence for Spanish & Portuguese Speaking Guests
Next: Apr 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Next: Dec 2, 2028
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Next: Nov 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
French Riviera & Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Next: Sep 13, 2028
2 upcoming departures
12 Nights
French Riviera to Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: Sep 27, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Nice & Autumn Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Next: Oct 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Nice & Springtime Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Next: Apr 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
12 Nights
Nice to Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: Apr 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights
Paris & Autumn Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: Oct 8, 2026
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights
Paris & Autumn Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: Oct 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights
Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: Jun 29, 2028
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights
Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: Jun 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights
Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: May 4, 2028
5 upcoming departures
12 Nights
Paris to Nice & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: Jun 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
12 Nights
Paris to the French Riviera & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: May 4, 2028
4 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Next: Sep 26, 2026
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Sensations of Lyon and Provence & French Riviera
Next: May 6, 2028
4 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice
Next: May 8, 2027
6 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice
Next: Oct 24, 2026
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights
Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains
Next: May 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights
Springtime Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris
Next: Apr 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights
Swiss Mountains with Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Next: Jul 11, 2028
2 upcoming departures
11 Nights
Swiss Mountains, Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Nice
Next: Sep 22, 2026
1 upcoming departure