Cruise ship
Emerald Star — Emerald Cruises ship: cabins, decks, dining & sailings
5 cabin types · 4 decks
Emerald Star is Emerald Cruises's cruise ship — 5 cabin types across 4 decks, sailing Europe, Danube and Western Europe. NestCruise is advisor-led — no fares, no booking fees: share your dates and an advisor prices your exact sailing at no cost.
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Overview
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Emerald Star sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Sailings aboard Emerald Star
30
Cabins & decks
Owner's One-bedroom Suite
Suite
A limited number of Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites are available on each Star-Ship, making them our most exclusive suites. A separate living room and bedroom area offers a greater amount of space and a walk-in wardrobe provides ample storage room. Suite inclusions Outdoor private balcony with open-air system Separate bedroom and lounge area Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds Pillow menu En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Walk-in wardrobe Complimentary in-suite mini- bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks Complimentary Nespresso machine Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite Four items of laundry per day Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Use of an iPad Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks
Grand Balcony Suite
Suite
Grand Balcony Suites come with an outdoor private balcony area, complete with open-air system. A pillow menu ensures you have the best night’s sleep possible, and a continental breakfast can be delivered to your room on request. Suite Inclusions Outdoor private balcony with open-air system Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds Pillow menu En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar available at own expense Complimentary Nespresso machine Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite Two items of laundry per day Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
Suite
These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery pass by. Our innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory. Suite Inclusions Indoor balcony with open-air system Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar available at own expense Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks
Emerald Stateroom
Stateroom
Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries. Inclusions Picture window Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar available at own expense Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks
Emerald Single Stateroom
Stateroom
Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries. Inclusions Picture window Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar available at own expense Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks
Deck plans
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 & bar / evening cinema · The Terrace · Horizon bar and lounge · Grand Balcony Suite · Owner's One-Bedroom Suite · Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite · Lift
Vista Deck
Reception · Wellness area · Fitness area · Reflections restaurant · Emerald Panorama Balcony Suites · Lift
Riviera Deck
Emerald Stateroom · Emerald Single Stateroom · Lift
Gallery
Ship facts
Entertainment
- Daytime Pool & Bar/Evening Cinema
- Horizon Bar and Lounge
- Sun Deck
- Games Area and Golf Putting Green
Wellness
- Pool
- Fitness Area
- Walking Track
- Wellness Area
- Hairdressers
Enrichment
- DiscoverMORE
- EmeraldACTIVE
- EmeraldPLUS
- Included Excursions
- Special Dining Experiences
Good to know
Disabled Facilities
Wheelchair & Mobility Access We welcome passengers with medical conditions or disabilities and can provide mobility provision when notified in writing prior to boarding. However, please be aware that there may be limitations on board and during excursions. In addition, standard suites and bathrooms have significant thresholds and cabin doors which limit access, meaning they may not be wide enough to allow access to many wheelchairs. Please speak to a member of our team about your requirements prior to booking. Lifts Lifts are present on each of the Emerald Cruises Star-Ships and service three of the four decks. Only the top deck, which is the Sun Deck, is not serviced, meaning access to the Sun Deck is restricted to the stairs.
Age Restriction
Passengers under the age of 18 years (as of the Journey Departure Date) must be accompanied by an adult and share their accommodation with an adult. Children under the age of 12 years are not encouraged (with the exception of Christmas Journeys and Cruises) and are accepted or rejected at Our sole discretion.
Wifi & Internet Access
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on board all Emerald Cruises Star-Ships and luxury yachts throughout the public spaces, cabins, and suites. Please note, Wi-Fi connection strength and speed may change as the vessel moves.
Special Dietary Requirements
We endeavour to cater for all dietary requirements. We ask that you inform us of any requirements at the time of booking. Vegan Options While we do not offer separate menus, every dish is clearly marked, with suitable options to suit requirements at every meal. You can make dietary requests at the time of your booking, which are then reviewed. Personalised menus are also available. Certified vegan wines are also available on board each of our cruises; one white and one red. If you like, you can request something special at the time of booking so that it can be sourced before your cruise.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in the cabins or any indoor section of any vessel in the Emerald Cruises fleet. There are areas on the external decks where smoking is permitted.
Laundry Facilities
Guests staying in the Owner’s One-bedroom Suite and Riverview Suite can have four pieces of clothing laundered, free of charge, per day. And guests staying in the Grand Balcony Suites are permitted two complimentary laundry items per day. For guests in all other suites and cabins, laundry services are available on river cruise ships at an additional charge. There is no dry cleaning on river cruise ships.
LGBT Friendly
All our cruises are LGBT friendly. A selection of our destinations are famed for their LGBT-friendly atmosphere, including Amsterdam, Antwerp, Vienna, Cologne, Prague, and Budapest.
Baggage Allowance
Each guest is entitled to one piece of checked (hold) baggage, and the total sum of its length, width, and height must not exceed 160cm (62 inches) and the weight must not exceed 20kg (44lbs). Additional baggage may be permitted but this will be at the cost of the guest.
Packing Tips
We recommend casual and comfortable clothing. For sightseeing and walking tours, you’ll need comfortable shoes. For the winter months, you may need warmer clothing. Dinner is informal, but on certain evenings such as the Welcome and Farewell Dinners, you prefer to dress up.
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Ship facts from NestCruise data, verified Jun 2026.