Ticketing-info
FlightsHotelsCruisesPackagesCar RentalsTransfersTrainsInsuranceVisa Checker
Luxury cruise ship Emerald Azzurra sailing in Rhine River
12 NightsRhine River
Emerald Cruises

12-Night Rhine River Castles & Vineyards

Emerald CruisesEmerald AzzurraDeparts from Passenger Terminal Amsterdam4.4 Rated (30 Reviews)

Vessel Specifications

Gross Tonnage5,300 GT
Decks6 Guest Decks
Pass Capacity100 guests
Crew Size64 staff

Customize Estimate & Fares

Configure origin markets, travelers, and dining tiers to dynamically recalculate stateroom fares.

Stateroom Tiers & Rates

Select a cabin type below. All fares are estimates based on your selected departure origin market and traveler composition.

Stateroom CategoryInclusionsPrice per Guest
Interior CabinPerfect budget option, cozy retreat with standard cruise amenities.
USD 7,467USD 6,571Save USD 896!
Ocean ViewFeatures a large picture window or porthole to enjoy natural light and ocean views.
USD 9,129USD 8,034Save USD 1,095!
Balcony CabinIncludes a private verandah with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and seating.
USD 11,456USD 10,081Save USD 1,375!
Junior SuiteSpacious layout with a dedicated sitting area and full bathtub.
USD 14,854USD 13,072Save USD 1,782!
SuitePremium living room, priority boarding, and luxury bath amenities.
USD 19,509USD 17,168Save USD 2,341!
Luxury SuiteElite suite with a private hot tub on the deck, concierge service.
USD 28,818USD 25,360Save USD 3,458!
Owner's SuiteThe ultimate cruise luxury, dining room, wet bar, and butler service.
USD 44,112USD 38,819Save USD 5,293!
Family CabinDesigned for up to 6 guests, bunk beds, and double vanity bathroom.
USD 13,784USD 12,130Save USD 1,654!
Accessible CabinWider doorways, roll-in shower, grab bars, and accessible closet rods.
USD 8,131USD 7,155Save USD 976!
Solo CabinSpecifically sized and priced for solo travelers, avoiding single supplements.
USD 6,468USD 5,692Save USD 776!

Free expert help

Questions about Emerald Azzurra? Ask a consultant who knows her.

Live cabin availability, unpublished promos, and honest advice — free, and usually faster than comparing sites yourself.

Day-by-Day Voyage Itinerary

1
Day 1

Amsterdam

Embarkation

Embarkation on the river ship • Welcome cocktails with the Captain • Evening canal cruise through Amsterdam

Dining

Fine Dining Room - Dutch Specialties

Evening Show

Illuminated Amsterdam canal cruise

2
Day 2

Cologne

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral • Explore the Old Town and Hohenzollern Bridge • Sample local Kölsch beer

Shore Activities

Cologne Cathedral Guided Tour, Old Town Walking & Kölsch Beer Tasting

Dining

Früh am Dom brewery restaurant, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

Onboard German folk music trio

3
Day 3

Koblenz (Rhine Gorge)

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge castles • Visit the Deutsches Eck monument • Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Shore Activities

Rhine Gorge Castle Scenic Cruise Commentary, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Cable Car Tour

Dining

Weinhaus Hubertus, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

Legend of the Lorelei storytelling on deck

4
Day 4

Rüdesheim

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Ride the cable car over vineyards to Niederwald Monument • Stroll the historic Drosselgasse lane • Taste Rüdesheimer coffee with local brandy

Shore Activities

Niederwald Monument Cable Car & Vineyard Tour, Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Excursion

Dining

Rüdesheimer Schloss, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

German wine tasting seminar onboard

5
Day 5

Strasbourg

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Explore the Petite France canal district • Visit Strasbourg Cathedral • Taste Alsatian tarte flambée

Shore Activities

Petite France & Cathedral Walking Tour, Alsace Wine Route Village Tour

Dining

Maison Kammerzell, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

Onboard Alsatian folk accordion performance

6
Day 6

Breisach (Black Forest)

07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Day trip into the Black Forest • Visit a traditional cuckoo clock workshop • Sample Black Forest gateau

Shore Activities

Black Forest Village & Cuckoo Clock Tour, Freiburg Old Town Excursion

Dining

Black Forest farmhouse restaurant, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

Onboard trivia contest

7
Day 7

Basel

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Breakfast onboard • Final Old Town stroll • Disembark and transfer to airport

Dining

Breakfast buffet

8
Day 8

Amsterdam

Embarkation

Embarkation on the river ship • Welcome cocktails with the Captain • Evening canal cruise through Amsterdam

Dining

Fine Dining Room - Dutch Specialties

Evening Show

Illuminated Amsterdam canal cruise

9
Day 9

Cologne

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral • Explore the Old Town and Hohenzollern Bridge • Sample local Kölsch beer

Shore Activities

Cologne Cathedral Guided Tour, Old Town Walking & Kölsch Beer Tasting

Dining

Früh am Dom brewery restaurant, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

Onboard German folk music trio

10
Day 10

Koblenz (Rhine Gorge)

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge castles • Visit the Deutsches Eck monument • Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Shore Activities

Rhine Gorge Castle Scenic Cruise Commentary, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Cable Car Tour

Dining

Weinhaus Hubertus, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

Legend of the Lorelei storytelling on deck

11
Day 11

Rüdesheim

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Ride the cable car over vineyards to Niederwald Monument • Stroll the historic Drosselgasse lane • Taste Rüdesheimer coffee with local brandy

Shore Activities

Niederwald Monument Cable Car & Vineyard Tour, Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Excursion

Dining

Rüdesheimer Schloss, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

German wine tasting seminar onboard

12
Day 12

Strasbourg

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Explore the Petite France canal district • Visit Strasbourg Cathedral • Taste Alsatian tarte flambée

Shore Activities

Petite France & Cathedral Walking Tour, Alsace Wine Route Village Tour

Dining

Maison Kammerzell, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

Onboard Alsatian folk accordion performance

13
Day 13

Breisach (Black Forest)

Disembarkation

Day trip into the Black Forest • Visit a traditional cuckoo clock workshop • Sample Black Forest gateau

Shore Activities

Black Forest Village & Cuckoo Clock Tour, Freiburg Old Town Excursion

Dining

Black Forest farmhouse restaurant, Fine Dining Room

Evening Show

Onboard trivia contest

Shore Excursions

Optional activities available at your ports of call.

Highlights of Amsterdam

$104
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Amsterdam. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Cologne

$106
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cologne. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Koblenz (Rhine Gorge)

$194
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Koblenz (Rhine Gorge). This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Rüdesheim

$89
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Rüdesheim. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Strasbourg

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Strasbourg. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Breisach (Black Forest)

$113
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Breisach (Black Forest). This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Basel

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Basel. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Amsterdam

$249
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Amsterdam. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Cologne

$85
Paid Excursions Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cologne. This paid excursions covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Koblenz (Rhine Gorge)

$128
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Koblenz (Rhine Gorge). This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Rüdesheim

$91
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Rüdesheim. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Strasbourg

$184
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Strasbourg. This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Breisach (Black Forest)

$108
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Breisach (Black Forest). This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Onboard Life & Entertainment

Culinary Experience

Included Complimentary Dining
Grand Dining RoomOceanview Café (Buffet)
Specialty Fine Dining Options
Pinnacle Grill SteakhouseTuscan Grille ItalianJacques French BistroRed Ginger Pan-Asian
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
Vegan
Halal
Kosher
GlutenFree

Vessel Entertainment & Activities

Onboard Thrill Activities
Fitness jogging trackShuffleboard
Amenities Overview
1 Swimming Pools
Luxury Spa & Salon

Reserve Your Voyage

No immediate online payment is required. Select a stateroom from the fare table to lock in these estimated rates, and one of our dedicated cruise consultants will contact you to finalize cabins, routes, and optional excursions.

Full consultant support, 100% refundable reservation until payment.

Guest Reviews

Realistic feedback from verified cruise bookings.

Guest Traveler 14.3

Great family vacation. The kids club kept the children busy all day, letting us relax in the adults-only Solarium. Slipped off to 12-Night Rhine River Castles & Vineyards and had a fantastic time.

largeFamily Voyage • 2026-07-08
Guest Traveler 24.1

Dining options were amazing. Specialty restaurants were worth the cover charge. The theater shows were Broadway quality. Slipped off to 12-Night Rhine River Castles & Vineyards and had a fantastic time.

couple Voyage • 2026-07-03
Guest Traveler 34.5

Refined atmosphere, excellent service, and beautiful ship design. Excursion slots filled up quickly, so book early. Slipped off to 12-Night Rhine River Castles & Vineyards and had a fantastic time.

group Voyage • 2026-06-28