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Share the Emerald Cruises experience

The time spent sailing iconic rivers and stunning seas is always better when shared. Take a select group of your closest friends and family members on a luxury river or yacht cruise to remember and discover new experiences - together.

Whatever the occasion, you’ll find the perfect cruise to enjoy with your nearest and dearest when you sail with Emerald Cruises. Every aspect of your sailing will be tailored around your party, making our group travel cruises ideal for:

  • Friends longing to explore the world together;
  • Birthday, anniversary, and wedding celebrations with your loved ones;
  • Heart-warming family reunions and families looking to travel together;
  • Meetings, incentive programmes, conferences, and events (MICE);
  • Affinity travel and special-interest groups;
  • University alumni associations and other educational institution members;
  • Travel agents or group leaders organising travel for others.
A group of four friends taking a selfie outside of Cologne Cathedral in Germany A group of four friends taking a selfie outside of Cologne Cathedral in Germany

Friendly Benefits

Save up to $250 per person* when 5 to 9 Travel Companions book together on the same Emerald Cruises Europe River Cruise holiday. Can be combined with Super Earlybird and Earlybird Savings, giving you even more value on your journey. Must book and pay a deposit by 31 October 2025. 

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Exclusive group benefits

Choose Emerald Cruises for your group (10 or more travel companions) river or yacht cruise and enjoy the following benefits:

A dedicated team to handle all the details for you;

Exclusive group discounts;

  • Emerald Cruises’ award-winning on board services and luxury surrounds;
  • Fantastic on board facilities including pools, a relaxing wellness area, and several bar and catering venues;
  • Included EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE excursions to provide a more immersive cruise experience;
  • A variety of meal options to suit all tastes and diets;
  • No payment headaches - each person can pay individually or as a group;
  • Tailored events designed around your group such as private cocktail hours;
  • The opportunity to visit an array of destinations in one trip;
  • The intimacy and luxury of a small cruise ship experience.
Four people sat at a bar, enjoying their drinks and each other’s company, with river views from the windows behind them Four people sat at a bar, enjoying their drinks and each other’s company, with river views from the windows behind them

Private charters with Emerald Cruises

Larger groups have the option to private charter an entire Star-Ship or luxury yacht for themselves, making our vessels perfect for meetings, incentives, conferences, events, and more. Enjoy the luxury small cruise ship experience with complete privacy, exclusivity, and customisation. The difference is in the detail, so let us create the cruise of a lifetime, tailored entirely to your group.
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Luxury cruise ship sailing the Danube River past the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest Luxury cruise ship sailing the Danube River past the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest

Uncover exciting new destinations - together
 

Set sail across the waterways of Europe and Southeast Asia, venture to the sun-kissed coasts of the Mediterranean & Adriatic, or journey to the spectacular Seychelles Islands and Caribbean, where your group will make memories to treasure forever.

Get in touch with our cruise experts
 

Our team is here to make booking your group travel cruise as easy as possible. Contact our experts for more information on group travel, exclusive offers, our range of services, and to book your place on board.
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*Friendly Benefits: based on 5-9 people only and must book at the same time and travel together on the same departure date. Can be combined with Super Earlybird Savings. Not combinable with any other group discount. To secure offers & cabin/seat a non-refundable booking deposit of $1,000 per person per cruise/tour must be paid within 7 days of making a booking.