Signature highlights
Boutique European river ship with a three-tier atrium, all-weather balcony accommodations, panoramic public spaces and a heated pool that converts into a cinema on selected evenings.
Emerald Star
Emerald Star is an 180-guest Emerald Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 148 upcoming departures across 86 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Emerald Star at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 32%
A small expedition-size ship at 3,544 gross tons — #346 of 520 ships we track. 20 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 22 minutes ago
Heading to: GREINCurrently on: Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe (24 nights)
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About Emerald Star
Emerald Star is a 2014-built Emerald Star-Ship designed for relaxed cruising on Europe’s Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube rivers. The 135-metre river vessel accommodates up to 180 guests in 91 suites and staterooms across four decks. Passenger highlights include all-weather balcony systems, a heated indoor pool that becomes an evening cinema, a panoramic Horizon Bar & Lounge, regional dining and a Sun Deck with walking and recreation areas.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Shipyard De Hoop, Lobith, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 9HA3638
- MMSI
- 229818000
Onboard Experience
Dining
Reflections Restaurant provides the principal dining venue, with regionally inspired menus and complimentary lunch and dinner beverages. The Horizon Bar & Lounge and open-air Terrace provide additional casual dining and refreshment spaces.
Entertainment
The heated indoor pool converts into an evening cinema when the retractable roof is closed. Guests can also enjoy onboard talks, demonstrations, social events and scenic relaxation in the Horizon Bar & Lounge.
Staterooms & suites
Emerald Star has 91 suites and staterooms, including standard staterooms, Panorama Balcony Suites, Grand Balcony Suites and Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites. Many accommodations use Emerald’s floor-to-ceiling all-weather balcony system.
Pools, spa & wellness
The ship offers an indoor pool, fitness facilities and a wellness area with spa-related services. The Sun Deck includes a walking track and outdoor recreation space.
History & sister ships
Other Rivership ships
Emerald Libra Emerald Cruises
Emerald Destiny Emerald Cruises · 2017
Emerald Radiance Emerald Cruises · 2017
Avalon Envision Avalon Waterways
S.S. Audrey Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
S.S. Marlene Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
S.S. São Gabriel Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
S.S. São Rafael Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Aqua Blu Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection · 1968
River Duchess Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection · 2003
S.S. La Venezia Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection · 2003
S.S. Bon Voyage Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection · 2006
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Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
10 Nights
10-Night Europe
Next: Nov 28, 2027
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights
10-Night Europe
Next: Jul 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
10-Night Europe
Next: Jun 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
10-Night Europe
Next: May 17, 2027
3 upcoming departures
10 Nights
10-Night Europe
Next: Aug 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
10-Night Europe
Next: Jul 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
12 Nights
12-Night Europe
Next: May 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
13-Night Europe
Next: Jun 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
13-Night Europe
Next: Mar 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
13-Night Europe
Next: May 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
13-Night Europe
Next: Oct 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights
14-Night Europe
Next: Oct 12, 2026
1 upcoming departure
15 Nights
15-Night Europe
Next: May 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night Europe
Next: Dec 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night Europe
Next: Apr 12, 2027
10 upcoming departures
7 Nights
7-Night Europe
Next: Jun 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
16 Nights
Amsterdam & Splendours of Europe
Next: Aug 23, 2028
1 upcoming departure
12 Nights
Amsterdam with Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
Next: Jun 15, 2028
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Belgian Delights & Splendours of Europe
Next: Aug 18, 2027
2 upcoming departures
20 Nights
Belgian Delights & Splendours of Europe & Prague
Next: Aug 18, 2027
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
Berlin,, Majestic Rhine: Castles, Vineyards & Spa Towns & Glacier Express
Next: Aug 5, 2028
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul
Next: Apr 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul
Next: Apr 6, 2028
2 upcoming departures
14 Nights
Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania
Next: Apr 15, 2027
2 upcoming departures
14 Nights
Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania
Next: Apr 6, 2028
4 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Danube
Next: Dec 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Danube
Next: Nov 24, 2028
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague
Next: Dec 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Next: Dec 2, 2026
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Next: Dec 2, 2026
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Next: Dec 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Next: Dec 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich
Next: Dec 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube
Next: Dec 5, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Classic Prague & Danube Delights
Next: Jun 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Classic Prague & Danube Delights
Next: Apr 26, 2028
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Danube Delights
Next: Apr 29, 2028
3 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Danube Delights
Next: May 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Danube Delights & Classic Prague
Next: Apr 22, 2028
2 upcoming departures
9 Nights
Danube Delights with Nuremberg & Munich
Next: May 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Danube Explorer
Next: Apr 1, 2028
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Danube Explorer
Next: Mar 27, 2027
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Danube Explorer & Prague
Next: Apr 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
22 Nights
Discover the Rhine, Main & Danube rivers
Next: Aug 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
22 Nights
Discover the Rhine, Main & Danube rivers
Next: May 26, 2028
2 upcoming departures
15 Nights
Discover the Treasures of the Danube
Next: Apr 14, 2028
2 upcoming departures
15 Nights
Discover the Treasures of the Danube
Next: Jun 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
15 Nights
Discover the Treasures of the Danube
Next: May 13, 2028
2 upcoming departures
15 Nights
Discovery of the Danube
Next: Apr 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
24 Nights
Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe
Next: Apr 21, 2027
3 upcoming departures
8 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe
Next: Apr 8, 2028
4 upcoming departures
8 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe
Next: Apr 17, 2027
2 upcoming departures
11 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul
Next: Apr 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul
Next: Apr 8, 2028
2 upcoming departures
12 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania
Next: Apr 17, 2027
2 upcoming departures
12 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania
Next: Apr 8, 2028
4 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest
Next: Apr 6, 2028
4 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest
Next: Apr 15, 2027
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest
Next: Apr 14, 2028
4 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Jewels of the Rhine
Next: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Jewels of the Rhine
Next: Jul 4, 2028
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Jewels of the Rhine
Next: Jul 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Jewels of the Rhine & Glacier Express
Next: Jul 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Jewels of the Rhine & London
Next: Jul 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Jewels of the Rhine & London
Next: Jul 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich
Next: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
Lucerne - Zurich & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
Next: Aug 12, 2028
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Majestic Rhine: Castles, Vineyards & Spa Towns
Next: Aug 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Majestic Rhine: Castles, Vineyards & Spa Towns & Glacier Express
Next: Aug 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights
Munich & Danube Explorer
Next: Mar 30, 2028
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Paris & Splendours of Europe
Next: Sep 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Prague & Splendours of Europe
Next: Aug 4, 2027
2 upcoming departures
20 Nights
Prague to Paris & Splendours of Europe
Next: Oct 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
Next: Aug 15, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
Next: Jun 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
12 Nights
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards with Amsterdam
Next: Aug 15, 2028
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights
Splendours of Europe
Next: Aug 25, 2028
2 upcoming departures
14 Nights
Splendours of Europe
Next: May 15, 2027
6 upcoming departures
17 Nights
Splendours of Europe & Paris
Next: May 1, 2027
4 upcoming departures
17 Nights
Splendours of Europe & Prague
Next: Aug 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
17 Nights
Splendours of Europe & Prague
Next: May 15, 2027
4 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Wines of the Rhine & Moselle
Next: Aug 1, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Wines of the Rhine & Moselle & Berlin
Next: Aug 1, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Next: Nov 29, 2026
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights
Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine
Next: Jul 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights
Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine & London
Next: Jul 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
Emerald Star FAQ
What flag does Emerald Star sail under?
Emerald Star is registered in Malta.
How many passengers does Emerald Star hold?
Emerald Star carries about 180 guests.
How old is Emerald Star?
Emerald Star entered service in 2014.
How big is Emerald Star?
At 3,544 gross tons and 135 m long, Emerald Star is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 32% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.