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Emerald Astra

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An Evolution in River Cruising

Emerald Astra will join the Emerald Cruises fleet in 2026 and will sail the iconic Rhine, Moselle and Danube Rivers. 

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Emerald Astra 01 Sep 2026 7 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Mainz

Discover the Wonders of Europe's Rivers in style

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Included Gratuities & FREE Wi-Fi*

Itinerary: Mainz, Germany - Rudesheim, Germany - Bernkastel, Germany - Trier (Schweich), Germany - Cochem, Germany - Koblenz, Germnay - Mainz, Germany - Mainz - Frankfurt, Germany
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Outside from £2,895pp

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Emerald Astra 08 Sep 2026 7 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Frankfurt

Expert-led Shore Excursions Included*

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Exclusive SAVINGS - Only available with ROL Cruise*

Exclusive FREE platinum drinks package for ALL bookings*

Itinerary: Frankfurt - Mainz - Rudesheim, Germany - Bernkastel - Trier - Cochem - Koblenz, Germnay - Mainz - Frankfurt
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(full fare £3,494) Outside from £2,989pp

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Enchantment of Eastern Europe from Budapest

Emerald Astra 03 May 2026 8 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Budapest

Discover the Wonders of Europe's Rivers in style

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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Kalocsa, Hungary - Osijek, Croatia - Belgrade, Serbia - Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Vidin, Bulgaria - Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi - Giurgiu - Bucharest.…
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