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Emerald Astra

Departure: 05/10/2027

Duration: 9 Days

Bucharest to Budapest

Fly Cruise From £3,065 per person

Itinerary

As the final stretch of the Danube weaves its way through the depths of eastern Europe, meet locals for lunch in their home, enjoy tours of Osijek & Belgrade & marvel at the beauty of the Iron Gate.

  • Day 1 Bucharest, Romania 05 Oct 2027 (Tuesday) 
    Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled.
  • Day 2 Bucharest, Romania 06 Oct 2027 (Wednesday) 
    Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled.
  • Day 2 Giurgiu, Romania 06 Oct 2027 (Wednesday) 
  • Day 3 Ruse, Bulgaria 07 Oct 2027 (Thursday) 
  • Day 4 Vidin, Bulgaria 08 Oct 2027 (Friday) 
  • Day 5 Donji Milanovac, Serbia 09 Oct 2027 (Saturday) 
  • Day 5 Golubac, Serbia 09 Oct 2027 (Saturday) 
  • Day 6 Belgrade, Serbia 10 Oct 2027 (Sunday) 
  • Day 7 Vukovar, Croatia 11 Oct 2027 (Monday) 
  • Day 8 Kalocsa, Hungary 12 Oct 2027 (Tuesday) 
  • Day 9 Budapest, Hungary 13 Oct 2027 (Wednesday) 
    Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical sites have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Originally formed in 1873 by the joining of Buda, Pest and Old Buda, the city suffered heavy destruction during World War II and was rebuilt into the country's political, cultural and commercial hub it is now. Bridges and railways connect the city over the Danube, including the six small islands situated on the river themselves. Some of Budapest’s UNESCO World Heritage sites incl... See more

What's Included:


Suites

  • Emerald Single Stateroom - Single Occupancy Only

    Each ship offers two Emerald Single Staterooms featuring picture windows and the same high quality facilities as all other cabins. With their deluxe single bed, they provide excellent value for money for single guests.

  • Emerald Stateroom

    An Emerald Stateroom is home to all the amenities you need to settle into your home-away-from-home. A great size picture window lets in the perfect amount of light, welcoming in the golden summer sunshine, or the winter sun during cooler months.

    Comfort is of the highest importance, so each room features individual climate control, allowing you to personalise your room’s temperature to suit your preferences and the time of year you’re cruising.

    We’ve designed our bathrooms as a relaxing retreat to retire to after an exciting day exploring. Enjoy a sumptuous shower complete with indulgent toiletries, as well as a hairdryer, all before settling into your queen or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luscious linens, as you enjoy a movie on your flat screen TV and infotainment system with, perhaps, a nightcap from your mini-bar.

    If you wish to stay in contact with loved ones throughout your trip, you can do so using your in-suite telephone or our free Wi-Fi available throughout the ship. 

  • Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

    Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transform it from an indoor to an outdoor space with ease, as the floor-to-ceiling window lowers to a halfway point at the touch of a button. Enjoy the river breeze from your comfortable chair, enjoying a good book or the unfolding vistas. Treat yourself to a drink from your suite’s minibar, or use it to keep your complimentary bottle of water chilled, or for any souvenirs that require it.

    When it’s time to retire to bed, you can look forward to the exceptional comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luxurious linens. Treat yourself to an indulgent shower with luxury toiletries, to really prepare yourself for an excellent night’s sleep.

    Of course, keeping in touch with your loved ones is really easy. Every suite has its own telephone, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi being available throughout the Star-Ship. 

  • Owners One-Bedroom Suite

    Some of the most sumptuous suites on European waterways, our Owners One-Bedroom Suite has it all. A separate lounge and bedroom area allows the luxury of space, from which to enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast in the morning, a drink from your fully stocked minibar or after-dinner sweet treats before bed.

    Your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed will be draped in high quality linens, for the perfect night’s sleep, plus you’ll have the pleasure of selecting your preferred pillow from our extensive menu. Get comfortable for the night after a busy day exploring, and prepare for the next as you unwind with a film on your flat screen TV and infotainment system in true comfort.

    A walk-in wardrobe makes unpacking even more of a dream. A great space to keep all your belongings and outfits for special occasions, such as your exclusive dinner at the Captain’s Table. You’ll even have the option to have four items laundered a day to ensure that favourite dress or suit is in the best possible condition for your event.

    In the morning, enjoy the perfect wake-up call with a fresh coffee from your in-suite Nespresso™ machine. Sip it on the balcony, wrapped in the comfort of your Emerald Cruises bathrobe and slippers after a refreshing shower in your stylish in-suite bathroom, enhanced by luxurious toiletries.

    You’ll have so much to tell your loved ones back home, so we’ve made keeping in contact really easy. Not only will you have an in-suite telephone, but complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Star-Ship and an iPad means you can choose your favourite method of communication, whenever the moment suits.

    Four suites available on-board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Two available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France and Emerald Radiance sailing in Portugal.

  • Grand Balcony Suite

    Staying in the Emerald Grand Balcony Suite makes waking up and going to sleep a dream. Open your balcony, with the simple press of a button, to let in the river breeze on a lazy morning, as the unrivalled comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, dressed with luxurious linens, encourages you to lie in that little bit longer.

    Wake up to the luxurious surrounds of your stylish bathroom, enjoying a revitalising shower, complete with sumptuous toiletries. Then, what could be better than having a continental breakfast brought to your door to enjoy on your own private balcony? Complimentary bathrobes and slippers make lounging comfortable, and your own in-suite Nespresso™ machine means you can sip a fresh coffee as you ponder your itinerary and what the day has to offer.

    Select your preferred pillow from our extensive menu and enjoy an exceptionally comfortable night’s sleep, or simply relax as you watch a film on your suite’s flat screen TV and infotainment system, during some down time. Individual climate control enables your room to stay at the right temperature to suit you, whether you’re sailing in the warmer summer months, or the cooler winter.

    And, stay in touch with family and friends using your in-suite telephone or make the most of complimentary Wi-Fi for contacting them by your preferred method.

    Eight suites available on-board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Four available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France.

Emerald Astra – Emerald Single Stateroom - Single Occupancy Only

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Emerald Astra – Owners One-Bedroom Suite

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Emerald Astra – Grand Balcony Suite

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Restaurants

  • Reflections Restaurant

    Our premiere on board dining spot

    With open seating and elegant design, our Reflections Restaurant sets the benchmark in on board dining across our fleet of boutique Star-Ships throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. Here, savour delightful chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dishes inspired by local flavours and a few favourites you may recognise from home.

  • The Terrace

    Dine alfresco

    A beautifully decked area in the forward of our European Star-Ships, The Terrace provides a lovely retreat from which to enjoy a light snack or refreshing drink. Depending on the ship, this partly indoor and outdoor space is a spectacular vantage point from which to soak up the scenery, whatever the weather. This peaceful setting is also a great spot to enjoy a drink as the wonders of the landscape pass by.

  • Sky Barbecue

    The Sky Barbecue can be found on the Sun Deck.

  • Healthy Options

    The freshest ingredients
    Dine on delectable meals made with fresh, locally sourced produce.

    Lunch with a view
    Enjoy healthy meals while soaking in the stunning views and fresh air.

    A range of dietary options
    Sample amazing vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options^. ^Please inform your crew of any dietary requirements.

Emerald Astra – Reflections Restaurant

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Emerald Astra – The Terrace

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Emerald Astra – Sky Barbecue

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Emerald Astra – Healthy Options

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Deckplans

  • Sun Deck

    • Sun deck with Deck Chairs
    • Navigation Bridge
    • Sky Barbecue
    • Golf putting green
    • Games area
    • Retractable glass roof
    • Walking Track

  • Horizon Deck

    • Daytime Pool and Bar / Evening Cinema
    • Grand Balcony Suite 
    • Owner's One-bedroom Suite 
    • Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite 
    • Horizon Bar and Lounge
    • The Terrace
    • Lift

  • Vista Deck

    • Fitness Area
    • Wellness Area
    • Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite 
    • Reception
    • Reflections Restaurant
    • Lift

  • Riviera Deck

    • Emerald Stateroom 
    • Emerald Single Stateroom
    • Lift

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Emerald Astra – Horizon Deck

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Emerald Astra – Vista Deck

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Emerald Astra – Riviera Deck

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