Emerald Astra
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About Emerald Astra
Emerald Astra is an Emerald Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2026. She carries 180 guests. She sails Danube, Rhine itineraries. We rate her 3.8 out of 5.
Emerald Astra is Emerald's newest river ship, a 180-guest Star-Ship that made her maiden voyage on May 3, 2026, a nine-day cruise from Budapest to Bucharest. Her design borrows from Emerald's yachts, with a grey-tinted glass exterior and updated interiors, while keeping the fleet's pool that converts to a cinema, several dining options and a sun deck; she is also the first Emerald ship with a free guest laundry. She was christened in Amsterdam on May 31, 2026, with travel advisor Toni Day as godmother. Emerald uses her on the Danube and Rhine, including Danube Delights between Munich and Budapest.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 180
- Fewer guests than 67% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2026
- Maiden voyage May 2026
- Length
- 135 m
- Shorter than 73% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.6, fleet average 4.4
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Emerald Cruises fleet average across 13 rated ships in service.
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Where she sails
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Emerald Astra?
Emerald Astra is operated by Emerald Cruises.
How big is Emerald Astra?
Emerald Astra measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does Emerald Astra carry?
Emerald Astra carries 180 guests at double occupancy.
When did Emerald Astra enter service?
Emerald Astra entered service in 2026.
Where does Emerald Astra sail?
Emerald Astra sails Danube and Rhine itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Emerald Astra?
Emerald Cruises publishes the deck plans for Emerald Astra; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Emerald Astra rated?
Cruises Frog rates Emerald Astra 3.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
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