Australian-Founded, Canadian Expertise

Emerald Cruises is part of the global Scenic Group—a renowned Australian-founded company with nearly 40 years of history redefining luxury travel—we are dedicated to blending exploration with elegance. Scenic Group’s prestigious brands include Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Cruises, Mayflower Cruises & Tours, and Emerald Tours (formerly Evergreen Tours).

Scenic Group has also cultivated a strong presence in Canada, with our Canadian headquarters based in Vancouver, British Columbia. We proudly employ over 60 staff nationwide, including a dedicated Canadian Contact Centre that supports both travel advisors and guests. By combining global expertise with a strong local presence, we provide exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of Canadian travelers.

Award-Winning
Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, offers unforgettable journeys aboard nine state-of-the-art Star-Ships sailing Europe's rivers and the Mekong. Our sister brand, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, has pioneered ultra-luxury European river cruising since 2008, with custom-built ships tailored meticulously to guests’ needs. Building on this legacy, Emerald Cruises launched in 2013 as Emerald Waterways, quickly becoming the multi-award-winning brand it is today.
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Luxury River Cruising

Emerald Cruises’ extensive fleet of luxury Star-Ships are custom-built to sail Europe’s iconic Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Rhȏne, and Douro rivers, as well as the majestic Mekong River in Southeast Asia, with each vessel hosting a range of stylish innovations.

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Luxury Yacht Cruising

In March 2022, our groundbreaking luxury yacht Emerald Azzurra welcomed her first guests, followed by her twin sister Emerald Sakara a year later. Designed to dock in the smaller ports of the Mediterranean, the Adriatic coast, the Caribbean, Central America, the Red Sea, and Seychelles, these intimate yachts provide unique access to extraordinary destinations that other vessels simply cannot achieve. 
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Over 10 years of Emerald Cruises

Our journey began with the christening of Emerald Sky in Amsterdam, marking the start of our commitment to delivering exceptional river cruising experiences. Over the years, we have expanded our fleet and destinations, continuing to innovate and elevate the guest experience

Cherish the Planet

Emerald Cruises' Cherish the Planet initiative is more than sustainability...it's a commitment to creating positive change, from sustainability practices to rich community partnerships. We aim to leave as small a footprint as possible.

Learn how Scenic Group is approaching sustainability within the fleet and how we travel with our inaugural Impact Report.
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