Emerald Dawn in Koblenz, Germany, May 2023

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Emerald Dawn

Emerald Dawn is a Emerald Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2015. She carries 180 guests with a crew of 51. She sails Rhine, Danube itineraries.

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About Emerald Dawn

Emerald Dawn is a 2015 Emerald Star-Ship of the 135-metre Central Europe design, with 91 cabins for 180 guests and a crew of 51. Emerald highlights her three-tiered atrium and the heated indoor pool that becomes a cinema on selected evenings, and like her sisters she has the Reflections Restaurant, the Horizon Bar & Lounge and a sun deck with a walking track. Her schedule includes Early Season on the Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel, with included walking tours of Düsseldorf, Cologne, Koblenz and Heidelberg and a private evening concert.

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Which cruise line operates Emerald Dawn?

Emerald Dawn is operated by Emerald Cruises.

How big is Emerald Dawn?

Emerald Dawn measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does Emerald Dawn carry?

Emerald Dawn carries 180 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 51 (about 3.5 guests per crew member).

When did Emerald Dawn enter service?

Emerald Dawn entered service in 2015.

Where does Emerald Dawn sail?

Emerald Dawn sails Rhine and Danube itineraries.

Where can I find the deck plans for Emerald Dawn?

Emerald Cruises publishes the deck plans for Emerald Dawn; this page links to Deck plans.

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