2026 Europe River Cruise Offers

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Super Savings - Summer Cruise Savings

Save up to $1,300 per person*

Book and pay in full on selected European river cruise tours in July and August 2026 and save up to $1,300pp*! If booking is within 10 months prior to departure, must pay in full within 30 days of booking. Limited availability until sold out. 

Super Savings

Save up to $2,500 per person*

Book and pay in full on selected European river cruise tours during all months except July and August 2026 and save up to $2,500*! If booking is within 10 months prior to departure, must pay in full within 30 days of booking. Limited availability until sold out. 

Classic Savings

Save up to $1,000 per person*

Book and pay deposit by 28 February 2026 prior to departure on selected European river cruise tours and save up to $1,000pp*!

Best Airfares of the Day

We have access to the latest offers from the best airlines. Ask about our discounted airfares when you book. You can even use your Super Earlybird and Earlybirds Savings towards our discounted flights*.

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 28 February 2026.

2027 Europe River Cruise Offers

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Super Earlybird Offers - Summer Cruise Savings

Save up to $3,500 per person*
Book and pay in full on selected European river cruise tours in July and August 2027 and save up to $3,500pp*! Must book and pay in full within 10 months prior to departure. Limited availability until sold out.

Super Earlybird Offers

Save up to $2,500 per person*

Book and pay in full on selected European river cruise tours during all months expect July and August 2027 and save up to $2,500pp*! Must book and pay in full within 10 months prior to departure. Limited availability until sold out.

Earlybird Offers

Save up to $1,000 per person*

Book and pay deposit by 31 January, 2026 prior to departure on selected European river cruise tours and save up to $1,000pp*!

Solo Traveller Offers

The freedom of choice is what makes a solo cruise so exhilarating, and choosing a destination that resonates with you is key. Take a look at our most popular solo travel itineraries for inspiration.
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Seasonal river cruising
 

Sail through Europe’s stunning landscapes and experience the unique beauty of each season along the riverbanks.
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Exclusive Black Friday Savings
Save up to $3,000 per person* on our collection of river and yacht cruising gems. Hurry, limited availability! 
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Bonus $100 PassportCard Offer

We are pleased to partner with the award winning PassportCard, Australia’s only travel insurance with instant payouts for common claims using the PassportCard. Receive a bonus $100 Uber voucher when you add PassportCard travel insurance to your Emerald booking before 7 December 2025. T&Cs apply^.
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Our most popular European River Cruises

Budapest to Amsterdam

15 Days

SEASON: 2026

Splendours of Europe

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
AUD
$5,195*
Amsterdam to Zurich

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Jewels of the Rhine

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
AUD
$4,095*
Nice to Lyon

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Discover the magic of France by river

From
AUD
$4,345*
Porto

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Secrets of the Douro

Explore the charms of Portugal by river

From
AUD
$5,095*
Amsterdam to Zurich

11 Days

SEASON: 2026

Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
AUD
$5,595*
Prague to Amsterdam

25 Days

SEASON: 2026

Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
AUD
$11,970*

*Terms & Conditions

Super Savings - Summer Cruise Savings 2026: Save up to $1,300 per person twin share is based on 8 Day Jewels of the Rhine river cruise (EWAB) July sailing in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Super Savings offer, cruise must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure or if booked within 10 months of departure, must be paid in full within 30 days of booking. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits. 

Super Savings 2026: Save up to $2,500 per person twin share is based on 15 Day Splendours of Europe river cruise (EWCR) October sailings in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Super Savings offer, cruise must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure or if booked within 10 months of departure, must be paid in full within 30 days of booking. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits. 

Classic Savings 2026: Save up to $1,000 per person twin share is based on 15 Day Splendours of Europe river cruise (EWCR) October sailings in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Classic Savings offer, cruise must be booked and deposited by 28 February 2026. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits.

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.

Super Earlybird - Summer Cruise Savings 2027: Save up to $3,500 per person twin share based on 15 Day Splendours of Europe river cruise (EWCR) July sailing in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Super Earlybird offers, cruise must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure. Once sold out or full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits.

Super Earlybird 2027: Save up to $2,500 per person twin share share based on 15 Day Splendours of Europe river cruise (EWCR) October sailing in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Super Earlybird offers, cruise must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure. Once sold out or it full payment is not received full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits.

Earlybird 2027: Save up to $1,000 per person twin share is based on 15 Day Splendours of Europe river cruise (EWCR) October sailing in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Earlybird offers, cruise must be booked and deposited by 31 January, 2026. Once sold out or if the full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits.

Savings and offers: to secure offers & cabin/seat a non-refundable booking deposit of $1,000 per person per cruise/tour must be paid within 30 days of making a booking. Information and availability correct at 27/10/25 and are subject to change. Emerald Cruises (a division of Scenic Tour Pty Ltd). ABN 85 002 715 602.

^PassportCard Bonus $100 Voucher: Offer valid for guests who have a current Emerald Cruises & Tours booking and add PassportCard travel insurance to their booking during the promotion period 10 - 30 November 2025. The $100 voucher will be emailed to the policy holder in the week after the end of the promotion after the end of the promotion (1-8 December 2025). Full T&Cs apply

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