Emerald Astra — 13-Night Europe Cruise from London (Greenwich)

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13-Night Europe Cruise from London (Greenwich)

13 nights · Europe · 13 ports of call

13-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Astra, departing London (Greenwich) and calling at Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim and Kehl and 6 more.

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Ship: Emerald Astra
Cruise line: Emerald Cruises
Duration: 13 nights
Region: Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
Departs: London (Greenwich)
Returns: Zurich

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- London (Greenwich)
  London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
  - Cutty Sark
  - Royal Observatory
  - Old Royal Naval College
Day
2
- London (Greenwich)
  London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
  - Cutty Sark
  - Royal Observatory
  - Old Royal Naval College
Day
3
- London (Greenwich)
  London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
  - Cutty Sark
  - Royal Observatory
  - Old Royal Naval College
Day
4
- London (Greenwich)
  London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
  - Cutty Sark
  - Royal Observatory
  - Old Royal Naval College
- Amsterdam
  The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
  - Rijksmuseum
  - Anne Frank House
  - Jordaan canals
Day
5
- Amsterdam
  The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
  - Rijksmuseum
  - Anne Frank House
  - Jordaan canals
Day
6
- Düsseldorf
  A city on the Rhine in western Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and a hub of fashion and finance. Düsseldorf is known for the historic Altstadt and its rows of taverns, the riverside promenade, and the modern architecture of the MedienHafen.
  - Altstadt taverns
  - Rhine promenade
  - MedienHafen
- Cologne
  A Rhineland city dominated by its twin-spired Gothic cathedral, the tallest in Germany when built. River cruises call beside the old town, where the cathedral, riverside promenade and 12 Romanesque churches sit within easy walking distance.
  - Cologne Cathedral
  - Old town
  - Rhine promenade
Day
7
- Koblenz
  A German city at the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the point known as the Deutsches Eck or 'German Corner'. A cable car climbs from the headland to the Ehrenbreitstein fortress, and the town marks the northern end of the Rhine Gorge.
  - Deutsches Eck
  - Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  - Rhine cable car
Day
8
- Mannheim
  A city in southwest Germany where the Neckar meets the Rhine, laid out on a grid of numbered blocks rather than street names. The baroque palace is among Europe's largest, and the water tower anchors a green boulevard through the centre.
  - Mannheim Palace
  - Wasserturm
  - Squares grid
Day
9
- Kehl
  A German town on the right bank of the Rhine, directly across the river from Strasbourg in France. A bridge and garden link the two banks, and the riverside park makes it a crossing point for cruises between Germany and Alsace.
  - Two Banks Garden
  - Rhine bridge
  - Strasbourg nearby
- Strasbourg
  The capital of France's Alsace, set on the Rhine close to the German border. Its Grande Île old town centres on a soaring pink-sandstone cathedral and the canal-laced lanes of Petite France, while the modern European Parliament sits across the city.
  - Strasbourg Cathedral
  - Petite France
  - European Parliament
Day
10
- Breisach
  A small town on the Rhine at the edge of Germany's Kaiserstuhl wine country, just across the river from France's Alsace. It is crowned by the St. Stephan minster on its hilltop and serves as the river gateway to Freiburg and the southern Black Forest.
  - St. Stephan minster
  - Kaiserstuhl vineyards
  - Black Forest gateway
- Freiburg im Breisgau
Day
11
- Basel
  A Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and a common starting point for Rhine cruises. Its old town climbs from the river to a red sandstone cathedral and a medieval market square ringed by guild houses.
  - Basel Münster
  - Old town
  - Rhine starting point
- Zermatt
Day
12
- Zermatt
Day
13
- Zermatt
Day
14
- Zurich
  Switzerland's largest city, set at the north end of Lake Zurich where the Limmat River flows out. Zurich is known for the Old Town's medieval lanes, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and the twin towers of the Grossmünster church.
  - Bahnhofstrasse
  - Grossmünster
  - Lake Zurich

Upcoming departures

3 Sep 2026
3 Oct 2027

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

13-Night Europe Cruise from London (Greenwich) FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 13-night Europe cruise calls at London (Greenwich), Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Kehl, Strasbourg, Breisach, Freiburg im Breisgau, Basel, Zermatt and Zurich.

How many days are spent at sea?

This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from London (Greenwich) and ends in Zurich.

How long is this cruise?

13 nights aboard Emerald Astra.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 3 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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