Emerald Cruises has opened pre-bookings for its 2027 European River Cruise Collection, marking the earliest release in the line’s history. The river cruise brand, part of Scenic Group, launched advance bookings in response to increased demand for European river journeys.

“Travelers are booking further out and seeking fresh ways to experience Europe with comfort and style,” said Ken Muskat, president of Scenic Group, USA/LATAM. “The debut of Emerald Lumi on the Seine, alongside our expanded 2027 river program, reflects Emerald’s modern approach to river cruising: luxury ships, included comforts and more freedom to explore.”

The 2027 collection includes sailings across France’s Seine and Rhone rivers, Portugal’s Douro Valley, the Moselle Valley and the Rhine-Main-Danube corridor. Departures begin in February and run through December, featuring seasonal variety from spring blooms on the Rhine to Christmas markets on the Danube.

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The season will feature the launch of Emerald Lumi in March 2027 on the Seine with Paris roundtrip itineraries. The collection will also include expanded programming across the Douro, Rhine, Main and Danube rivers with the growing fleet, including Emerald Astra, debuting in May 2026.

Travelers can link multiple river cruises, add land extensions or combine river sailings with Emerald’s Mediterranean or Adriatic yacht cruises for extended adventures.

The 2027 collection includes five signature itineraries. The eight-day “Sensations of the Seine & Normandy” voyage operates roundtrip from Paris onboard Emerald Lumi, featuring Monet’s gardens at Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur in France. The eight-day “Danube Delights” cruise travels from Budapest to Munich through Central Europe, covering Hungary, Austria and Germany. The eight-day “Jewels of the Rhine” voyage runs from Amsterdam to Zurich, passing castles, vineyards and river towns.

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An 11-day “Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards” itinerary goes from Zurich to Amsterdam through both river valleys. The collection’s longest voyage, the 15-day “Splendours of Europe,” connects Amsterdam to Budapest across the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

Emerald Cruises has released 2027 group inventory, providing travel advisors early access to itineraries, suite categories and charter opportunities. The company positions its offerings as simplified planning options for organizers creating group journeys.

Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Emerald Cruises. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.