Launching in 2027, the brand new Emerald Lumi will take guests on a luxury journey from the heart of Paris to Normandy and beyond. Cruise the Seine River and experience the rich history, artistic charm, and gourmet specialties this region is famed for.
With its innovative custom-built design, Emerald Lumi will unlock access to coveted ports such as Honfluer and Rouen, offering guests the opportunity to step off the ship and wander through these charming towns. Itineraries will be thoughtfully designed to immerse you in the culture and beauty of France with extended stays in key ports for deeper exploration and curated excursions that highlight the regions' art, history, and culinary delights.
This exciting expansion gives you the opportunity to explore both the North and South of France like never before, with our ships now cruising the beautiful Seine, Rhône, and Saône rivers.
Relax in your own sanctuary of serenity as you enjoy luxury river cruising. With a wide range of suites and staterooms, you’re sure to find the perfect accommodation to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for plenty of space or a cosy stateroom, all accommodation options offer great river views.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relax in your own sanctuary of serenity as you enjoy luxury river cruising. With a wide range of suites and staterooms, you’re sure to find the perfect accommodation to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for plenty of space or a cosy stateroom, all accommodation options offer great river views.
Experience à la carte and fine dining on board our Star-Ships. Whether you’re sailing the Mekong in the Southeast Asia or the rivers of Europe, you’ll find delectable meals on board inspired by the regions you’ll sail through.
With a selection of wines, beers, and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner, there's always a delightful pairing for your meals. If you’d like to extend your selection of beverages, there’s a range of drinks packages to choose from.
Experience complimentary · Cuisine regional
Enjoy the most savoury dishes famed throughout Europe in the opulent surroundings of the Reflections Restaurant. Let the tastes of Central Europe, France, and Portugal dance on your palate, and enjoy complimentary beverages with each meal.
With open seating and elegant design, our Reflections Restaurant sets the benchmark in on board dining across our fleet of boutique Star-Ships throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. Here, savour delightful chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dishes inspired by local flavours and a few favourites you may recognise from home.
Experience complimentary · Cuisine casual
A beautifully decked area in the forward of our European Star-Ships, The Terrace provides a lovely retreat from which to enjoy a light snack or refreshing drink. Depending on the ship, this partly indoor and outdoor space is a spectacular vantage point from which to soak up the scenery, whatever the weather. This peaceful setting is also a great spot to enjoy a drink as the wonders of the landscape pass by.
Discover our fleet of extraordinary Star-Ships sailing across Europe. Boasting unique innovations and contemporary design, our Europe Star-Ships are unmistakeable – from our light and airy three-tiered atriums to our heated swimming pools which seamlessly transform into a cinema. You’ll also find sanctuary in stylish cabins and fabulously decorated spaces throughout.
Spacious on board pools provide plenty of room for swimming. Enjoy the serene poolside atmosphere, with exceptional panoramic views.
Peruse our extensive drinks menu from the comfort of the Horizon Bar, the principal lounge area on board our boutique Star-Ships. Fitted with comfortable seating, a well-stocked bar and dance floor and entertainment space, this is the premier spot to relax, unwind or dance the night away at the end of another exceptional day on the river. During the day, you'll also find unlimited coffee and speciality teas here
Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery with shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences, and the EmeraldACTIVE program all included.
You’ll embark on a memorable journey through Normandy, discovering a wealth of culinary, artistic and historical highlights. Through ancient towns and bucolic landscapes, relish exclusive experiences that reflect the region. Visit Giverny and the former home and gardens of Monet, an idyllic spot that inspired the celebrated Impressionist’s works. Discover Rouen, a charming city forever linked to Saint Joan of Arc and Viking warriors. Cruise into the centre of Honfleur – where few ships have access – and join a full day tour of World War II’s D-Day landing sites, then savour the local specialty, ocean fresh oysters. Enjoy bespoke experiences, like a visit to a traditional cider farm and the impressive Château de La Roche-Guyon or embark on guided e-bike tours and hikes. Enjoy a three-day stay and the delights of the enchanting French capital, Paris, before your luxury river cruise. Following your cruise, experience the storied heritage of London on a four-day stay. During your exciting city extensions, discover hidden treasures on guided tours and explore more of these enthralling cities at leisure.
Sight-see while you cycle
Take advantage of our free-to-use on board bikes to explore the sights.
The freshest ingredients
Dine on delectable meals made with fresh, locally sourced produce.
Lunch with a view
Enjoy healthy meals while soaking in the stunning views and fresh air.
A range of dietary options
Sample amazing vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options.
Please inform your crew of any dietary requirements.
If you want to feed your body and mind during your cruise, we’ve got you covered with EmeraldACTIVE. During your Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Danube, or Douro cruise, our activity managers will be on hand to help you stay active during your voyage. Discover new ways to keep up your current fitness regime and wellbeing exercises, with fun activities, expert-led workout sessions, or a rejuvenating treatment.
Keep up your workout regime in our well-equipped, modern gym.
A relaxing massage
Unwind with a massage courtesy of our expertly trained masseuses.
A dedicated space
Settle into a professional massage therapy room designed around serenity.
Every thoughtful detail
From soft gowns to luxurious ESPA toiletries, you’ll enjoy unparalleled comfort.
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.
On our luxury yachts, our lifts service all seven decks, including the Sky Deck.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Once your booking is confirmed, you'll need to enter your personal details on Trip Personaliser prior to travelling (details on Trip Personaliser will be sent to you).
Required information:
Please note, all guests must complete their Trip Personaliser form prior to travelling. Failure to complete the form may prevent guests sailing with Emerald Cruises.
As soon as you return from your first cruise with us, you’ll be enrolled in our EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty club. This entitles you to exclusive benefits, including savings on future cruises, advance notice of new itineraries, and much more. Earn points every time you sail with us to move between our loyalty tiers.
For more information, visit our EmeraldEXPLORER page.
Do your Star-Ships and luxury yachts provide mobility/wheelchair access?
On our Star-Ships, lifts service three out of the four decks, with access to the Sun Deck only possible using stairs.
On board our luxury yachts, our lifts service all decks.
Guests with limited mobility should travel with a responsible companion, due to the limited capacity of available crew members during excursions.
On occasions, we may have to dock alongside other ships, which means accessing the shore via the Sun Deck. For further information, please contact one of our travel advisors.
Can I still cruise if I’m pregnant?
Most cruise companies do not allow mothers-to-be on-board past their 28th week of pregnancy. Pregnant women that do decide to sail may be asked to provide a doctor's certificate stating their fitness for travel.
Do the excursions require a high level of mobility?
Some shore excursions are conducted from coaches, so it’s important that guests can walk up and down the coach stairs.
Furthermore, some excursions include guided tours, which may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Guests with limited mobility should travel with responsible companion, due to the capacity of available crew members during excursions.
For further details, please refer to our River Cruise excursions & experiences page or our Yacht Cruise excursions & experiences page.
Which currency should I bring on board?
The on board currency will depend on your ship:
Additionally, a small amount of exchangeable currency for each destination is kept on board.
Can I exchange currency on board?
The ship’s reception stocks a small amount of exchangeable local currency for each country you’ll visit.
If you’re sailing in Europe, it’s widely accepted that most European destinations we visit will accept Euros (€), even if the local currency differs.
While on board, a daily selection of complimentary wines, draft beers, and soft drinks are available to accompany your lunch and dinner. If you would like to extend our beverage service further, why not choose from our carefully created drinks packages?
Premium package (€14.50 per person per day)
A daily selection from our international wines by the glass and all local and international draught and bottle/can beers will be available throughout the day*. You can also enjoy a range of soft drinks and bottle juices, as well as mocktails and non-alcoholic bottled beers.
Platinum package (€28.50 per person per day)
Broaden your choice and choose from our international wines by the glass, cocktails from our drinks list, all local and international draught and bottle/can beers and selected international and local spirits throughout the day*. Also includes choice of soft drinks, bottles juices, mocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Drinks package terms & conditions
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