The Douro River winds its way from Spain into Northern Portugal, an area almost lost in time, scattered with quaint villages, working family farms and countless vineyards producing the specialities of the region.
Our Douro River cruises launched in 2017 with sister brand Emerald Waterways operating our boutique Star-Ship Emerald Radiance. Specifically designed to navigate the smaller locks in Portugal, Emerald Radiance features all the luxuries you expect such as drop-down glass balconies, indulgent suites, the club pool on the Sky Deck, extensive dining choices and included excursions.
153 - 170 sq ft / 14.2 - 15.7 sq m
The Emerald Staterooms are located on the Riviera Deck. The interior fixtures and amenities are identical to the Emerald Balcony Suites, the Emerald Staterooms have a small fixed picture windows due to the lower deck position. All Staterooms are equipped with a flat screen TV with infotainment system, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, fridge, hairdryer, hotel-style beds, an ensuite bathroom, complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water daily.
160 - 188 sq ft / 14.8 - 17.5 sq m
The spacious Emerald Balcony Suites are located on the Horizon and Vista Decks. These Suites are blessed with an innovative indoor balcony. At the touch of a button the top section of your floor to ceiling window drops down, flooding your Suite with fresh air and providing seamless views. All Emerald Balcony Suites include a flat screen TV with infotainment system, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, fridge, hairdryer, hotel-style beds, an ensuite bathroom, complimentary wi-fi and bottled water daily. The Emerald Balcony Suites on the Horizon Deck (A category) also enjoy the desirable upper deck views as well as additional inclusions like complimentary bathrobes and slippers, and other treats to make your experience special.
285 sq ft / 26.4 sq m
Our Owner’s Suites on the Horizon Deck feature an innovative drop down balcony flooding your Suite with fresh air and providing seamless views from your sleeping area along with floor to ceiling glass in the living area, a deluxe walk-in wardrobe and a larger ensuite bathroom. With Emerald Concierge Service you can opt for a continental breakfast and delectable pre-dinner canapés served in-suite and your complimentary mini-bar with beer, wine and soft drinks is stocked daily. Complimentary onboard bathrobes and slippers, an iPad and a Nespresso coffee machine, along with four items of laundry per day are also included. There’s also a flat screen TV with infotainment system, individual air conditioning system, a personal safe, hairdryer, hotel-style beds, complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water daily.
300 sq ft / 27.8 sq m
For the ultimate cruising indulgence and exclusive to our Portugal River Cruise, the Emerald Riverview Suite (RA category) are nearly twice the size of Emerald Staterooms and feature panoramic floor to ceiling windows across two walls of the cabin to enjoy fantastic views of the passing scenery. The Suite features the innovative drop down balcony, walk-in wardrobe, larger bathroom including bathtub and enjoys the same Emerald Concierge Service as the Owner's Suites.
