Signature highlights
The ship’s defining features are its three-tier atrium, heated aft pool with retractable roof, poolside cinema conversion, sun-deck walking track and putting green.
Emerald Dawn
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Heading to: DEKTMCurrently on: Splendours of Europe & Prague (17 nights)
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About Emerald Dawn
Emerald Dawn is a 2015-built European river Star-Ship operated by Emerald Cruises on Central European waterways. The 135-metre vessel carries up to 180 guests across four passenger decks and combines contemporary public spaces with a compact, intimate onboard atmosphere. Its signature features include a heated aft swimming pool with a retractable roof that can convert into a cinema, a three-tier atrium, balcony-equipped suites, a fitness area and open-air spaces for scenic river viewing.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Malta
- Call sign
- 9HA3902
- MMSI
- 256403000
- Draft
- 2.1 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Reflections Restaurant provides the principal onboard dining venue, with buffet and à la carte-style meal service typical of Emerald’s European Star-Ships.
Entertainment
The heated pool area can be converted into a cinema, while the lounge and bar areas host scheduled entertainment and social activities.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 91 cabins comprising balcony suites, Grand Balcony Suites, Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites, standard staterooms and selected single staterooms.
For families
The compact river-ship format, pool area and casual outdoor spaces are suitable for multigenerational travelers, but Emerald Dawn is primarily designed for adults and cultural touring rather than children’s programming.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a fitness area, walking track, putting green and a heated swimming pool; massage and beauty services may be available in the wellness area.
Accessibility
The ship has passenger elevator access between its main cabin decks, but travelers with mobility needs should confirm cabin and embarkation suitability directly with Emerald Cruises.
Environmental features
Emerald Cruises places the ship within its broader Cherish the Planet sustainability program, but no ship-specific sustainability specifications were identified.
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Itineraries & Sailings
12 Nights
Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine & Zurich-Lucerne
Next: Oct 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Danube
Next: Dec 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Next: Nov 24, 2027
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Next: Dec 1, 2027
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Classic Prague & Danube Delights
Next: Mar 29, 2027
5 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Danube Delights
Next: Mar 25, 2027
5 upcoming departures
9 Nights
Danube Delights with Nuremberg & Munich
Next: Jun 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Danube Explorer
Next: Apr 17, 2027
3 upcoming departures
24 Nights
Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe
Next: Aug 12, 2026
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Jewels of the Rhine
Next: Oct 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
20 Nights
Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe
Next: Sep 2, 2026
1 upcoming departure
20 Nights
Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe
Next: May 5, 2027
3 upcoming departures
17 Nights
Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe
Next: Nov 25, 2026
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Prague & Splendours of Europe
Next: Oct 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Prague & Splendours of Europe
Next: Apr 21, 2027
2 upcoming departures
20 Nights
Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe
Next: Nov 22, 2026
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights
Splendours of Europe
Next: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Splendours of Europe & Paris
Next: Sep 19, 2026
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Splendours of Europe & Prague
Next: Sep 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Splendours of Europe & Prague
Next: May 8, 2027
3 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Next: Nov 28, 2027
2 upcoming departures