Emerald Sky

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River cruises in Europe

The Emerald Sky sails on Europe’s rivers. A seven-night itinerary scheduled to depart on November 17, 2026, travels from Passau via Linz, Vienna and Bratislava to Budapest; a transfer from Munich to Passau is planned at the start of the trip. The sequence of ports gives the journey its rhythm: alongside nights on board, the itinerary includes daytime city visits and excursions. The schedule may change in the event of low or high water.

Construction and onboard profile

The Emerald Sky was built in 2014 by the Dutch shipyard De Hoop in Lobith and christened in Amsterdam on April 9; it then entered service. The river ship is 135 metres long and 11.45 metres wide. It sails under the flag of Malta and is registered in Valletta. Emerald Waterways commissioned the vessel for European river cruises, particularly on the Rhine and Danube.

Onboard facilities include a swimming pool and a cinema area. On a river cruise, port visits and stretches of scenic sailing are closely interwoven; the exact sequence of stops depends on the booked itinerary.