Emerald Cruises releases two new itineraries for 2024

The collection includes the 23-day ‘Discover the Rhine, Main & Danube,’ the 15-day ‘Discover the Rhine & Rhone’ and the 15-day ‘Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal’ cruises, all with extended feature-packed itineraries.

Two nights in Budapest

The new 10-day ‘Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest’ features a two-night stay in the Hungarian capital.

Nine excursions are included, including a Bavarian brunch at a local farm in Passau before visiting Melk Abbey, one of the architectural highlights of the Danube.

Two new ports

On the 11-day ‘Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards’ cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich, new ports of call are Utrecht and Nijmegen.

In Utrecht there is a cruise along the city’s canals, passing the Dom Tower of St Martin’s Cathedral, and in Nijmegen passengers will visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk Windmills.

Savings

Fares on the Australian market for the October 25, 2024 15-day ‘Splendours of Europe’ cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest range from A$4,995 per person — a saving of up to A$2,500 per person.

Daily shore excursions with local guides, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, transfers and gratuities are included and there are Super Earlybird savings of up to A$3,500 per person for passengers who pay 12 months in advance.