Emerald Cruises

Ocean Cruises

Welcome to Black Opal Travel’s guide to Emerald Cruises, the award-winning experts in modern, "super-premium" travel.

Emerald offers a chic, contemporary alternative to traditional cruising, focusing on stylish design and authentic local immersion.

The Emerald Experience: An Overview

Emerald Cruises is celebrated for its fresh approach to luxury, offering a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere across its fleet of Star-Ships and luxury yachts. Their "EmeraldValue" promise ensures an inclusive experience that covers everything from excursions and gratuities to hand-picked wines and beers with lunch and dinner.

Innovative Design: Emerald is famous for its clever use of space, such as the heated pool on most Star-Ships that transforms into a cinema at night.
EmeraldACTIVE: For guests who enjoy staying on the move, this programme offers guided hikes, bike tours, and on-board fitness classes.
Boutique Yachting: Their ocean-going yachts are designed to reach the world’s most intimate ports, offering a "private yacht" feel with state-of-the-art amenities like an infinity pool and a marina platform for water sports.

Contemporary River Cruises
Emerald’s award-winning Star-Ships provide a stylish base for exploring some of the world’s most famous rivers.

Destinations
- Europe: The Rhine, Main, Danube, and Moselle; the Rhône and Saône in France; and the majestic Douro in Portugal.
- South East Asia: The vibrant Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia.

The River Fleet

Ship	Description
Emerald Sky, Star, Sun, Dawn & Destiny	These signature Star-Ships are the heart of the fleet, boasting a three-tier atrium and a clever heated pool that transforms into a cinema by night.
Emerald Luna	A stylish addition to the European rivers, this vessel features contemporary mirror-finish interiors and expansive glass windows for panoramic viewing.
Emerald Astra	Debuting in 2026, this modern river ship will bring a refined aesthetic and enhanced guest facilities to the iconic waterways of Europe.
Emerald Liberté	Custom-designed to sail the Rhône and Saône, this ship provides a boutique atmosphere perfectly suited for exploring the highlights of France.
Emerald Radiance	Intimately designed for the Douro River, this ship offers a serene escape with a top-deck serenity pool and a smaller guest capacity for a personal feel.
Emerald Harmony	This bespoke vessel is built to navigate the Mekong, featuring a unique design that allows it to sail directly into the centre of Ho Chi Minh City

The Yacht Fleet

Ship	Description
Emerald Azzurra & Sakara	These twin ocean-going superyachts offer an intimate resort atmosphere, featuring a marina platform for water sports and an infinity pool with spectacular views.
Emerald Kaia	A next-generation yacht debuting in 2026, offering even more space with a larger wellness centre, expanded gym, and redesigned sky deck with private cabanas.
Emerald Raiya	Joining the fleet in late 2026, this elegant yacht is designed for sustainable exploration of exotic shores like the Seychelles, featuring refined dining and wraparound terraces.