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Emerald Astra

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108 upcoming departures · 65 itineraries

Emerald Astra is an 180-guest Emerald Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2026. This page lists 108 upcoming departures across 61 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

Class River cruiser

Built 2026

Gross Tonnage 3,544

Guests 180

Crew 52

Length 135.0 m

Beam 11.0 m

Decks 4

Cabins 91

Max speed 13.0 kn

Live Position ● 5 hours ago

Heading to: HUNINGUE

Currently on: The Majestic Rhine (7 nights)

Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.

11.1 knots Underway Using Engine

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Emerald Astra

Emerald Astra is a 2026-built Emerald Cruises river ship carrying up to 180 guests on European river itineraries. The 135-metre vessel combines a contemporary yacht-inspired design with Emerald’s signature Star-Ship layout, including panoramic balcony suites, a pool that converts into an evening cinema, multiple dining venues and a spacious Sun Deck. It entered service in 2026 after its May 3 inaugural voyage and is designed for cruising the Danube, Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: Emerald Cruises
Builder / shipyard: Severnav Shipyard, Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania
Registry / flag: Slovakia
Call sign: OMXZ
MMSI: 267132426

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship’s standout features include a retractable-roof pool and cinema, a redesigned Sun Deck with panoramic views, a walking track, games area, putting green and Sky Barbecue. Its interiors incorporate contemporary European design elements and expanded guest laundry facilities.

Dining

Reflections Restaurant provides open-seating dining, while The Terrace and the Sun Deck’s Sky Barbecue provide additional casual and alfresco options. The ship also offers a Horizon Bar & Lounge.

Entertainment

The daytime pool becomes an evening cinema beneath a retractable glass roof. Additional entertainment and recreation spaces include the Horizon Bar & Lounge, games area and putting green.

Staterooms & suites

The 91 cabins include Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites, Grand Balcony Suites, Emerald Panorama Balcony Suites, Emerald Staterooms and single staterooms. Most accommodations feature Emerald’s indoor balcony-style panoramic windows or balcony suites.

For families

The ship provides games and outdoor recreation areas, including a putting green and walking track, but it is primarily designed as an upscale adult-oriented river-cruise experience.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include a fitness area, massage and beauty services, a hairdresser and the pool area, which is also used as an evening cinema.

Accessibility

The ship has passenger lifts serving its main decks, but cabin accessibility details should be confirmed directly with Emerald Cruises before booking.

Environmental features

Emerald Astra is presented by Scenic Group as part of its newer-generation river fleet, with updated design and operational features intended to improve efficiency and guest comfort. Specific environmental performance figures were not located in the reviewed sources.

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Itineraries & Sailings

Next: Sep 24, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Next: Aug 13, 2027

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Next: Apr 9, 2027

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Next: Nov 29, 2026

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Next: Sep 27, 2026

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Next: Jul 26, 2027

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Next: Sep 27, 2027

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Next: Nov 24, 2026

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Next: May 12, 2027

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Next: Sep 29, 2027

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2 upcoming departures

All Upcoming Departures

Departure	Return	Itinerary	Nights	Book
Sep 22, 2026	Oct 4, 2026	Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards with Amsterdam	12	Book →
Sep 24, 2026	Oct 4, 2026	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Sep 27, 2026	Oct 4, 2026	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Oct 2, 2026	Oct 19, 2026	Splendours of Europe & Prague	17	Book →
Oct 2, 2026	Oct 16, 2026	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Oct 11, 2026	Oct 21, 2026	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Oct 20, 2026	Oct 30, 2026	Classic Prague & Danube Delights	10	Book →
Oct 23, 2026	Oct 30, 2026	Danube Delights	7	Book →
Oct 28, 2026	Nov 4, 2026	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Nov 18, 2026	Nov 25, 2026	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Nov 24, 2026	Nov 30, 2026	Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube	6	Book →
Nov 24, 2026	Nov 28, 2026	Christmas time on the Danube	4	Book →
Nov 26, 2026	Dec 4, 2026	Prague to Budapest & Christmas Time on the Danube	8	Book →
Nov 28, 2026	Dec 4, 2026	Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest	6	Book →
Nov 29, 2026	Dec 16, 2026	17-Night Europe	17	Book →
Mar 17, 2027	Mar 30, 2027	13-Night Europe	13	Book →
Mar 30, 2027	Apr 12, 2027	13-Night Europe	13	Book →
Apr 3, 2027	Apr 10, 2027	Tulips & the Rhine	7	Book →
Apr 6, 2027	Apr 16, 2027	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Apr 9, 2027	Apr 19, 2027	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Apr 17, 2027	Apr 24, 2027	Tulips & the Rhine	7	Book →
Apr 24, 2027	May 8, 2027	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
May 8, 2027	May 15, 2027	Danube Delights	7	Book →
May 12, 2027	May 22, 2027	Classic Prague & Danube Delights	10	Book →
May 22, 2027	May 31, 2027	Danube Delights with Nuremberg & Munich	9	Book →
May 22, 2027	May 29, 2027	Danube Delights	7	Book →
May 26, 2027	Jun 5, 2027	Classic Prague & Danube Delights	10	Book →
Jun 4, 2027	Jun 18, 2027	14-Night Europe	14	Book →
Jun 5, 2027	Jun 12, 2027	Danube Delights	7	Book →
Jun 9, 2027	Jun 19, 2027	Classic Prague & Danube Delights	10	Book →
Jun 16, 2027	Jul 3, 2027	Prague & Splendours of Europe	17	Book →
Jun 18, 2027	Jun 25, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Jun 25, 2027	Jul 2, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Jun 30, 2027	Jul 20, 2027	Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe	20	Book →
Jun 30, 2027	Jul 17, 2027	Paris & Splendours of Europe	17	Book →
Jul 2, 2027	Jul 9, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Jul 3, 2027	Jul 20, 2027	Splendours of Europe & Prague	17	Book →
Jul 3, 2027	Jul 17, 2027	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Jul 6, 2027	Jul 18, 2027	12-Night Europe	12	Book →
Jul 9, 2027	Jul 16, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Jul 23, 2027	Aug 4, 2027	Danube Explorer & Budapest with Prague	12	Book →
Jul 23, 2027	Aug 5, 2027	13-Night Europe	13	Book →
Jul 26, 2027	Aug 4, 2027	Danube Explorer & Budapest	9	Book →
Jul 26, 2027	Aug 2, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Aug 6, 2027	Aug 19, 2027	13-Night Europe	13	Book →
Aug 9, 2027	Aug 19, 2027	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Aug 13, 2027	Aug 23, 2027	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Aug 16, 2027	Aug 26, 2027	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Aug 18, 2027	Aug 25, 2027	Danube Delights	7	Book →
Aug 20, 2027	Sep 2, 2027	13-Night Europe	13	Book →
Aug 22, 2027	Sep 1, 2027	Classic Prague & Danube Delights	10	Book →
Aug 23, 2027	Aug 30, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Sep 1, 2027	Sep 8, 2027	Danube Delights	7	Book →
Sep 3, 2027	Sep 13, 2027	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Sep 5, 2027	Sep 15, 2027	Classic Prague & Danube Delights	10	Book →
Sep 6, 2027	Sep 13, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Sep 10, 2027	Sep 22, 2027	12-Night Europe	12	Book →
Sep 13, 2027	Sep 20, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Sep 15, 2027	Sep 22, 2027	Danube Delights	7	Book →
Sep 17, 2027	Sep 27, 2027	10-Night Europe	10	Book →
Sep 20, 2027	Sep 29, 2027	Oktoberfest & Danube Delights	9	Book →
Sep 20, 2027	Sep 27, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Sep 24, 2027	Oct 6, 2027	12-Night Europe	12	Book →
Sep 27, 2027	Oct 10, 2027	Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul	13	Book →
Sep 27, 2027	Oct 11, 2027	Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania	14	Book →
Sep 27, 2027	Oct 7, 2027	Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest	10	Book →
Sep 27, 2027	Oct 4, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Sep 29, 2027	Oct 7, 2027	Enchantment of Eastern Europe	8	Book →
Sep 29, 2027	Oct 10, 2027	Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul	11	Book →
Sep 29, 2027	Oct 11, 2027	Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania	12	Book →
Nov 15, 2027	Nov 29, 2027	14-Night Europe	14	Book →
Dec 3, 2027	Dec 20, 2027	Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe	17	Book →
Dec 6, 2027	Dec 13, 2027	7-Night Europe	7	Book →
Dec 6, 2027	Dec 20, 2027	Christmas Markets of Europe	14	Book →
Mar 16, 2028	Mar 23, 2028	Early Season on the Rhine	7	Book →
Mar 27, 2028	Apr 6, 2028	Belgian Delights & Holland in Bloom	10	Book →
Mar 30, 2028	Apr 9, 2028	Holland & Belgium in Bloom & Copenhagen	10	Book →
Mar 30, 2028	Apr 6, 2028	Holland & Belgium in Bloom	7	Book →
Apr 3, 2028	Apr 23, 2028	Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe	20	Book →
Apr 6, 2028	Apr 23, 2028	Splendours of Europe & Prague	17	Book →
Apr 6, 2028	Apr 20, 2028	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Apr 10, 2028	May 4, 2028	Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe	24	Book →
Apr 20, 2028	May 6, 2028	Splendours of Europe & Amsterdam	16	Book →
May 1, 2028	May 18, 2028	Belgian Delights & Splendours of Europe	17	Book →
May 4, 2028	May 18, 2028	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
May 22, 2028	Jun 15, 2028	Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe	24	Book →
May 22, 2028	Jun 1, 2028	Prague & Danube Explorer	10	Book →
May 25, 2028	Jun 1, 2028	Danube Explorer	7	Book →
Jun 1, 2028	Jun 17, 2028	Splendours of Europe & Amsterdam	16	Book →
Jun 15, 2028	Jun 29, 2028	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Jun 19, 2028	Jul 13, 2028	Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe	24	Book →
Jul 10, 2028	Jul 30, 2028	Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe	20	Book →
Jul 13, 2028	Jul 30, 2028	Splendours of Europe & Prague	17	Book →
Jul 13, 2028	Jul 27, 2028	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Jul 17, 2028	Aug 10, 2028	Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe	24	Book →
Aug 10, 2028	Aug 24, 2028	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Aug 14, 2028	Sep 7, 2028	Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe	24	Book →
Aug 24, 2028	Sep 9, 2028	Splendours of Europe & Amsterdam	16	Book →
Sep 4, 2028	Sep 24, 2028	Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe	20	Book →
Sep 7, 2028	Sep 24, 2028	Splendours of Europe & Prague	17	Book →
Sep 7, 2028	Sep 21, 2028	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Sep 11, 2028	Oct 5, 2028	Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe	24	Book →
Sep 21, 2028	Oct 7, 2028	Splendours of Europe & Amsterdam	16	Book →
Oct 5, 2028	Oct 19, 2028	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Oct 9, 2028	Nov 2, 2028	Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe	24	Book →
Oct 19, 2028	Nov 4, 2028	Splendours of Europe & Amsterdam	16	Book →
Nov 2, 2028	Nov 16, 2028	Splendours of Europe	14	Book →
Dec 15, 2028	Dec 22, 2028	Christmas Markets on the Rhine	7	Book →