ocean cruise line
Emerald Cruises
16 ships in the fleet
Why Book With Waterways Cruise?
Four decades of expertise, one dedicated advisor, and every detail handled — from your front door to the gangway and back.
Personal Service — Your Own Cruise Concierge
One dedicated advisor who knows your name and your preferences — not a call center, and never a stranger. Same person, start to finish.
Tailor-Made — 100% Custom-Built
This is not a package. Flights, hotels, transfers and shore days — all planned from scratch around how you actually like to travel.
Expertise — 40+ Years in Travel
Founded by J. Richard, a four-decade veteran of the travel industry, and solely focused on premium river and ocean cruising.
Security — Book With Total Confidence
A proud member of Signature Travel Network — with shipboard credits, exclusive perks, and your vacation investment protected.
Emerald Cruises offers modern, award-winning deluxe river and luxury ocean yacht cruising designed for contemporary, discerning travelers. On Europe and Asia's rivers, Emerald's signature Star-Ships feature innovative indoor pools that transform into cinemas at night, alongside sleek, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window suites. On the oceans, their intimate superyachts navigate exclusive Mediterranean and Caribbean harbors. Emphasizing a generous, value-packed inclusions philosophy, Emerald covers shore excursions via EmeraldPLUS, gratuities, and fine dining with selected wines. Emerald Cruises delivers a stylish, active, and deeply engaging way to discover global destinations.