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Emerald Cruises to launch new river ship in 2026

Cruise
Gary Noakes
16 October 2024

Emerald Cruises has announced the launch of a new ship, Emerald Astra, which will join the fleet in 2026.

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Emerald Astra will sail from 2026

The vessel will sail the Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers, carrying 180 passengers. Emerald said the ship was “designed to mirror the sleek elegance of the line’s luxury superyachts”, with a grey-tinted glass exterior.

The ship will be the brand’s seventh to sail the Rhine, Main and Danube. It goes on sale with Emerald Cruises’ 2026 river cruise season from 22 October.