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Discover the prestigious accolades won by Emerald Cruises.
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Emerald Cruises has been winning awards for our contemporary fleet, service, and excursions since our inception. See our list of ever-growing achievements below:
2024
Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2024
Emerald Sakara has been recognised as one of the ‘Best New Cruises in the World 2024’ for blurring the lines between luxury and ultra-luxury, highlighting the perks of small ship cruising, and providing guests with the sense of being on their own private yacht.
2023
Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2023: #1 Small Cruise Ship Line
As voted for by the readers of Condé Nast, Emerald Cruises has received critical acclaim from our very own guests for our small ship expertise.
2023
Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Pick Awards 2023: Best for Active Cruises
With guided hikes, bike rides, canoeing, and kayaking excursions, plus on board fitness classes with a wellness coach, Emerald Cruises was recognised for giving guests who prefer to keep active more options when cruising.
2024
Northern Ireland Travel & Tour Awards 2023: Best River Cruise Company
Alongside our sister company, Scenic, Emerald Cruises was named as the ‘Best River Cruise Company’ at the Northern Ireland Travel & Tour Awards.
2022
Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Pick Awards 2022: Best New Luxury Ship
The first of our three luxury yachts, Emerald Azzurra picked up the prestigious award, with Cruise Critic praising the 100-guest ship for feeling like a mega-yacht with everything guests could need.
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017
SPAA Annual Travel Awards: River Cruise Company of the Year
Alongside Scenic, the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association has named Emerald Cruises their River Cruise Company of the Year six times, with three consecutive wins since 2021.
2022 | 2021 | 2015
TTG Travel Industry Awards: River Cruise Line of the Year
Jointly won by Emerald Cruises and our sister company, Scenic, our luxury river cruises were praised consecutively in 2022 and 2021, plus in 2015, for providing guests with incredible river cruise experiences.
2019
Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Pick 2019: Best River Cruise Line for Value
Emerald Cruises provides a wealth of generous inclusions, from return flights and airport transfers to all meals on board, served with complimentary drinks.
2019
British Cruise Awards 2019: Best River Cruise Itinerary
Our ever-popular Danube Delights sailing received recognition in 2019 for being the Best River Cruise Itinerary, taking guests on a cultural journey through Central Europe.
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Why cruise with Emerald Cruises?
Emerald Cruises specialise in providing the perfect sailing experience. You’ll notice how measured guest numbers, an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, and the purpose-driven design and layout of our award-winning fleet offers you a comfortable and luxurious cruise.
Our award-winning fleet is your home away from home, boutique floating hotels that have won several accolades for providing guests with luxurious surrounds, a wealth of amenities, and unique innovations.
Escape to your private sanctuary of serenity. With our range of suites and staterooms, there’s an option to suit all preferences and budgets, whether you need plenty of space to stretch out, you’re longing for cosier accommodation, or if you’re looking for a single cabin to sail solo.
EmeraldDISCOVERY is designed to take you far beyond the standard tourist experience, with an array of exciting excursions. Enjoy included excursions, EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE experiences and extra-special DiscoverMORE excursions^ to explore each destination in greater depth.
^Optional and available at an additional cost.
Your cruise should also provide complete peace of mind. This is why we cover all port charges, provide all meals on board and with accompanying beverages, offer complimentary Wi-Fi, and cover all gratuities on board and onshore. You’ll also benefit from a first-class English-speaking crew, and enjoy tours led by knowledgeable, local guides.
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