Emerald Astra is the newest luxury river ship of Emerald Cruises,...
Emerald Astra is the newest luxury river ship of Emerald Cruises, scheduled to debut in May 2026. Astra represents the next evolution of Emerald’s award‑winning river fleet, built by Scheepswerf Den Breejen in the Netherlands. Emerald Astra features a modern glass exterior, enhanced interiors with collaborations from European design houses, and art installations curated with leading galleries. The ship carry 180 guests on Europe’s rivers, offering signature amenities (pool‑cinema combination, multiple dining venues, and a panoramic sun deck). The inaugural voyage departs Budapest on May 3, 2026, sailing to Istanbul.
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Name | Emerald Astra |
Operator | Emerald Cruises (Emerald Waterways) |
Port of registry | Basel, Switzerland |
Ordered by | Emerald Cruises |
Built by | Scheepswerf Den Breejen, Hardinxveld‑Giessendam, Netherlands |
Ordered | 2023 |
Laid down | 2024 |
Launched | 2025 |
Completed | 2026 |
Maiden voyage | 3 May 2026 (Budapest – Istanbul) |
In service | 2026 – Future |
Identification | IMO pending (newbuild) |
Status | Fitting out, entering service May 2026 |
Tonnage | Approx. 3,500 GT (river ship class) |
Length | 135 m (443 ft) |
Beam | 11.45 m (37.5 ft) |
Draught | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) |
Decks | 4 passenger decks |
Speed | 15 knots (river cruising) |
Passenger capacity | 180 guests |
Crew | 52 crew members |
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