Christmas time on the Danube from Vienna, 20 November 2027 (4 nights)

I was really impressed with the Emerald destiny, she has a very contemporary and spacious feel on board in both the public areas and the cabin. The food was excellent and the all inclusive package was definitely value for money,. The crew were fantastic and the entertainment was good. One of the highlights for me was the food onboard, the breakfast was great with many options. There were also great choices for lunch and dinner and they were all cooked to perfection.

Well, what can I say? What an amazing cruise line and ship this was. Having never been on a river cruise, I was excited to see what the adventure would be like on the Emerald Destiny. I was not disappointed at all. The staff were amazing in catering to our needs from the very moment we stepped on board and the drinks and food were top class. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone who is thinking about doing a river cruise. We started off in Amsterdam, gently meandering down the Rhine towards our next destinations, which included a stop in Koblenz. This was a highlight for me, with excursions included. We did the tour of Koblenz with a guide who was really knowledgeable about the area. The cruise was amazing from start to finish, and I am already planning to go with Emerald again as the service and quality are very good. If you are thinking about going with Emerald, you will definitely not be disappointed.

Emerald Destiny Review

Emerald Destiny is a smart ship, and has everything you really need for a river cruise. Entertainment during the day is a little sparse, but this doesn't matter when you're cruising through stunning scenery like the Rhine Gorge. I could (and did) spend a whole afternoon watching the rolling hills pass by. The cabin was fine, and spacious enough, but didn't spend too much time there. The one thing that impressed me the most was the space available; you never felt like the ship was busy, with pre-dinner port talks really the only time when everyone onboard was in the same place. That, and during the dining times, but the dining room had enough space to accommodate everyone comfortably. The service is the highlight of the experience, though; everyone onboard was incredible, and they were quick to remember anything specific about your drink/dinner orders. That, and they were often always up for stopping to chat when they had time; it made the whole experience much more relaxed and friendly than it might have been.