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5 stars MS Emily Brontë

Built
2017
Crew
44
Cabins
88
Passengers
169
Cruises
20

MS Emily Brontë offers a classic, elegant setting for unhurried river life – the kind where mornings start gently, days are shaped by new discoveries, and evenings end with good food and even better conversation.

Inside, the ship feels light and spacious, making it easy to settle in from day one. There’s a comfortable lounge - the ideal spot for a pre-dinner drink (or post-excursion pause), a bar that naturally becomes the social heart of the ship, and a restaurant where meals invite you to sit back, stay a while and enjoy a taste of the local flavours.

There’s a 24-hour reception too, so help is always close at hand - whether you need a helping hand or just want to know what’s coming up next. And our fitness area is available for anyone keen to keep moving between shore visits.  

Up on the sun deck, you’ll find the best views on board. With a mix of seating and loungers, it’s a favourite spot as the ship glides past vineyards, villages and riverside towns.

Thoughtfully designed around everyday comfort, MS Emily Brontë offers a relaxed, welcoming and easy way to experience life on the water. 

Facilities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Lounge & bar
  • Spa & wellness
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Bistro with open kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Boutique gift shop
  • Splash pool
  • Lift between Upper, Middle & Lower Decks

Dining on Board

Dining on MS Emily Brontë is designed to be flexible and easy. Breakfast is served as a generous buffet of hot and cold options to suit early risers and slow starters alike. Lunch offers a choice of dishes, along with lighter options. In the evening, the main restaurant serves a four-course à la carte dinner, with menus inspired by the rivers we travel on. For something more informal, the Riverview Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner, serving grill-style dishes in a relaxed setting, with an open kitchen and more intimate feel. 

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Deck Plan

Outdoor splash pool on the Sun Deck aboard the Emily Bronte ship

The Sun Deck

The Sun Deck is the best place on board to watch river life unfold. With a mix of seating and loungers, it’s an easy spot to settle in with a book, enjoy a long drink, or simply take in the views as the scenery slips by. Take a dip in the splash pool when the weather heats up or watch the captain and crew work as the ship navigates the river from the bow. It’s a space made for slowing down and savouring the gentle rhythm of river cruising.

Please note: The Sun Deck is only accessible by stairs.

Interior flower decoration aboard the Emily Bronte ship

Diamond (Upper) Deck

The Diamond Deck is the social heart of the ship. Here you’ll find the panoramic observation lounge and bar – a comfortable, welcoming space with plenty of armchairs and sofas, ideal for a cup of tea, a pre-dinner drink or an afternoon spent watching the river glide by. Large windows ensure there’s always something to see, and in the evenings the atmosphere often softens into live music and relaxed conversation.

The Riverview Kitchen is also located on this deck, towards the stern. Open for lunch and dinner, it offers a more informal dining option, with grill-style dishes and an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work. It offers a slightly quicker, more relaxed alternative to the main restaurant, and can be reserved on board at no extra charge. When the weather allows, the doors open onto the terrace for easy al fresco dining. 

Interior of dining area aboard the Emily Bronte ship

The Ruby (Middle) Deck

The Ruby Deck is home to the ship’s main restaurant. This is where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in a calm, sociable setting. Shared tables and attentive, well-timed service make meals feel relaxed and easy, with the crew always on hand without ever being intrusive. In the evenings, a four-course à la carte menu inspired by the regions you’re travelling through is served with care, giving you time to enjoy both the food and the company. 

Entrance to wellness spa aboard the Emily Bronte ship

The Emerald (Lower) Deck

On the Emerald Deck, you’ll find the ship’s fitness area for those who don’t like to sit still. It’s a quiet, practical space – ideal for a light workout or stretch before the day begins or after an afternoon ashore. 

Cabins

Deluxe balcony suite aboard the Emily Bronte ship

Deluxe Balcony Suite

Diamond (Upper) Deck

The suite features a spacious living area, 50% larger than standard cabins, and includes a private exterior balcony furnished with a table and chairs.

VIVA RIVERSIDE Altstadt Double bed room

Superior Suite

Diamond (Upper) Deck

These thoughtfully designed suites feature a French-style balcony and an expanded living area.

VIVA RIVERSIDE Altstadt Double bed room

Stern Superior Suite

Diamond (Upper) Deck

Located towards the back of the Diamond Deck, these thoughtfully designed suites feature a French-style balcony and an expanded living area.

Double bed suite, VIVA Riverside Altstadt

Standard Suite

Diamond (Upper) Deck

These suits feature a French balcony and everything you need to feel at home on the river.

VIVA RIVERSIDE Altstadt Double bed room

Superior Suite

The Ruby (Middle) Deck

These thoughtfully designed suites feature a French-style balcony and an expanded living area.

Double bed suite, VIVA Riverside Altstadt

Standard Suite

The Ruby (Middle) Deck

These suits feature a French balcony and everything you need to feel at home on the river.

Double bedroom interior aboard the Emily Bronte ship

Standard Suite

The Emerald (Lower) Deck

The suite features smaller fixed windows and all the comforts of home.

Available cruises

Pretty bridge across a waterways of Strasbourg, capital city of the Alsace region, France
Feldberg Mountain, Germany, with views of distant Hills and Forests under a blue cloudy sky
Famous Chapel Bridge in the historic city center of Lucerne, the city's symbol and one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions and views on a sunny day in summer, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Church, houses and vineyards with the Rhein river in Assmanshausen, Germany
  • France, Germany, Switzerland
  • 5* ships
  • Full board (except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion)
  • 10 included experiences
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Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria
Wiener Ringstrasse with Burgtheater and tram at sunrise, Vienna, Austria

River Cruise

Prague, Danube Cruise & Budapest

  • 4 countries visited
  • 5* ships
  • nights pre-cruise stay in a four to five-star, hand-picked hotel in Prague
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • 2 nights post-cruise stay in a four to five-star, hand-picked hotel in Budapest
  • 9 included experiences
Koblenz City overlooking the Moselle River before sunset in Germany
  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Full board including New Year's Eve Gala dinner and New Year’s Brunch
  • 7 included experiences plus New Year’s Eve celebrations on board
Call For Extra $250pp Off 2026 Sailings
Call For Extra $250pp Off 2026 Sailings