2026 Europe River Cruise Offers

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2026 Fly Free*

Economy fares on selected July, August, October & November 2026* departures

Book and pay in full on selected European River Cruises on July, August, October and November 2026 and fly free on selected economy flights*! Must book and pay deposit and airfare within 24 hours of booking and must pay in full within 30 days of booking.  Limited availability, offer is valid until 25 February 2026. 

Selected departures in July, August, October and November 2026:
15 Day Splendours of Europe (EWCR)
11 Day Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards (EMBA)
10 Day Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest (ECPN)


Fly for $995pp*

Economy fares on selected July, August, October & November 2026* departures

Book and pay in full on selected European River Cruises on July, August, October and November 2026 and fly for $995pp on selected economy flights*! Must book and pay deposit and airfare within 24 hours of booking and must pay in full within 30 days of booking.  Limited availability, offer is valid until 25 February 2026. 

Selected departures in July, August, October & November 2026:
8 Day Jewels of the Rhine (EWAB)
10 Day Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine (ECZN)
11 Day Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich (EWZL)
8 Day Danube Delights (EWNB)
11 Day Danube Delights & Classic Prague (EWPB)
8 Day Danube Explorer (EWPA)
11 Day Danube Explorer & Prague (EMPB)


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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Fly Free from $7,545pp*

15 Days Splendours of Europe - February, March, July, August, October & November 2027* departures

Book and pay in full on selected 15 Day Splendours of Europe river cruise tours and selected city extensions in February, March, July, August, October & November 2027 and fly free on selected economy flights*! Must book and pay in full within 10 months prior to departure. Limited availability, offer is valid until 28 February 2026. 

Selected departures in February, March, July, August, October & November 2027

15 Day Splendours of Europe (EWCR)
18 Day Paris & Splendours of Europe (EPAF)
18 Day Splendours of Europe & Paris (EPAR)
18 Day Splendours of Europe & Prague (EPGF) 
18 Day Prague & Splendours of Europe (EPGR) 
21 Day Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe (EFPP)
21 Day Prague to Paris & Splendours of Europe (EFPP)
25 Day Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe (EGRE)


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 28 February, 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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Our most popular European River Cruises

Amsterdam to Zurich

11 Days

SEASON: 2026

Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
AUD
$6,695*
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
$4,130*
Nice to Lyon

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Discover the magic of France by river

From
AUD
$4,575*
Porto

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Secrets of the Douro

Explore the charms of Portugal by river

From
AUD
$5,295*
Prague to Amsterdam

25 Days

SEASON: 2026

Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
AUD
$12,470*

*Terms & Conditions

Fly Free 2026: Fly Free offer is only on Economy class available on selected 15 Day Splendours of Europe (EWCR), 11 Day Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards (EMBA) and 10 Day Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest (ECPN) selected July, August, October & November 2026 sailings. From $6,545pp based on 10 Day Danube Explore & Highlights of Budapest (ECPN) 08/11/26 departure in an E Category Stateroom. The Fly Free fares include P, V, L or T Class, including taxes on Turkish Airlines. If airline class is unavailable a surcharge will apply. Any deviations to standard journey dates or route may incur a surcharge. Flight offers are based on listed brochure or advertised journey dates & routing, airlines & specific booking choice is at Emerald Cruises sole discretion & must be booked by Emerald Cruises to be valid. Flights based on the following departure cities out of Australia; Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane & Perth. To receive offer, a non-refundable booking deposit of $1,000pp and airfare must be paid within 24 hours of booking and cruise must be paid in full within 30 days of booking. Offer is valid until 25 February 2026. Combinable with one voucher only. Not combinable with Super Earlybirds, Earlybirds or any other offer.

Fly for $995pp 2026: Fly for $995 offer is only on Economy class available on selected 8 Day Jewels of the Rhine (EWAB), 10 Day Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine (ECZN), 11 Day Jewels of the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich (EWZL), 8 Day Danube Delights (EWNB), 11 Day Danube Delights & Classic Prague (EWPB) & 8 Day Danube Explorer (EWPA), 11 Day Danube Explorer & Prague (EMPB) selected July, August, October & November 2026 sailings. The Fly for $995pp fares include P, V, L or T Class, including taxes on Turkish Airlines. If airline class is unavailable a surcharge will apply. Any deviations to standard journey dates or route may incur a surcharge. Flight offers are based on listed brochure or advertised journey dates & routing, airlines & specific booking choice is at Emerald Cruises sole discretion & must be booked by Emerald Cruises to be valid. Flights based on the following departure cities out of Australia; Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane & Perth. To receive offer, a non-refundable booking deposit of $1,000pp and airfare must be paid within 24 hours of booking and cruise must be paid in full within 30 days of booking. Offer is valid until 25 February 2026. Combinable with one voucher only. Not combinable with Super Earlybirds, Earlybirds or any other offer.

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.

Fly Free: 15 Days Splendours of Europe 2027: Fly Free offer is only on Economy class available on selected 15 Day Splendours of Europe river cruises (EWCR), February, March, July, August, October & November 2027 sailings. From $7,545 based on 15 Day Splendours of Europe (EWCR) 20/02/27 departure in an E Category Stateroom. The Fly Free fares included are only Singapore Airlines 'W' Class, Qatar Airlines 'S' Class or Emirates Airlines 'K' Class, inclusive of taxes and charges at the time of the booking. If airline class is unavailable a surcharge will apply. Flight offers are based on listed brochure or advertised journey dates & routing, airlines & specific booking choice is at Emerald Cruises sole discretion & must be booked by Emerald Cruises to be valid. Flights based on the following departure cities out of Australia; Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane & Perth. Available on primary tour codes and selected tour code extensions only. To receive offer, cruise must be paid in full 10 month prior to departure. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. A non-refundable booking deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. Combinable with one voucher only. Not combinable with Super Earlybirds, Earlybirds or any other offer.

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 28 February, 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 23/01/26 and are subject to change. Emerald Cruises (a division of Scenic Tour Pty Ltd). ABN 85 002 715 602.

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