Emerald Astra is an 180-guest Emerald Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2026. This page lists 105 upcoming departures across 63 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
A small expedition-size ship at 3,544 gross tons — #375 of 565 ships we track. 20 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 10-Night Europe (10 nights)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wellness facilities include a fitness area, massage and beauty services, a hairdresser and the pool area, which is also used as an evening cinema.
The ship has passenger lifts serving its main decks, but cabin accessibility details should be confirmed directly with Emerald Cruises before booking.
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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10-Night Europe
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Emerald Astra is registered in Slovakia.
Emerald Astra carries about 180 guests with roughly 52 crew.
Emerald Astra entered service in 2026.
At 3,544 gross tons and 135 m long, Emerald Astra is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 32% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
