Emerald Destiny

Emerald Destiny

The Emerald Destiny is a river cruise ship built in 2017 for Emerald Cruises. Her ENI number is 02336922. She is 135 metres long and accommodates up to 180 guests in 91 cabins. Her four passenger decks are named Riviera, Vista, Horizon and Sun. The layout combines cabin areas with a restaurant, lounge and leisure facilities. Glazed areas create inviting indoor spaces, while the sun deck provides room for outdoor activities.

Cabins and decks

The Riviera Deck is home to Emerald Staterooms and single cabins. The Vista level includes Panorama Balcony Suites, as well as the Reflections Restaurant, reception areas and fitness and wellness facilities. More suites, the Horizon Bar & Lounge and The Terrace are located on the Horizon Deck. The top deck is called the Sun Deck, completing the ship’s four-deck layout. Cabins range from single cabins measuring around 10.9 square metres to Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites measuring 29.3 square metres. As a result, the categories differ considerably in available space and layout.

Restaurant, terrace and lounge

Meals are served in the Reflections Restaurant. When the weather is suitable, guests can also dine outdoors on The Terrace. The Horizon Bar & Lounge is a shared indoor space, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the riverbanks and passing scenery. Its seating areas provide space to socialise and relax between shore excursions.

The Sun Deck features sun loungers, a putting green and a large chess set. The deck description also mentions a Sky Barbecue, a games area and a walking track. A pool is located on the Horizon Deck and can be transformed into a cinema in the evening. Fitness and wellness facilities are on the Vista Deck; spa treatments incur an additional charge. In this way, spaces for relaxation, exercise and entertainment are spread across several decks rather than concentrated in a single communal area.

European river cruises

Emerald classifies the Destiny as one of its European Star-Ships. The Emerald Cruises river fleet sails on the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Douro, Main and Moselle, among other rivers. On a Rhine cruise, the scenery varies by stretch, with cities, vineyards and castle-studded landscapes. Depending on the itinerary, the Danube passes through several countries and cities. The Emerald Destiny’s specific cruising area depends on the itinerary.