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Emerald Liberte Cruise Reviews

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Watching the world go by
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Lyon
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Amphitheatre at Arles
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Sensations of Lyon and Provence – Emerald Waterway
"The staff worked so hard to provide everything we wanted, from the almost instant service in the bar, the attentive waiting staff in the restaurant, the reception staff, on duty 24 hours a day and the stateroom attendants, with a twice daily service to clean and tidy the rooms.During the day, as well as the included walking tours, there are "Emerald Active" excursions available for those who fancy biking, hiking or canoeing, all built in to the cruise price...."Read More
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On the Rivers Saone and Rhone with Emerald!

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Happy Cruising 2000
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our 3rd Emerald river cruise and like the first two it was perfect. About two weeks before our cruise the airline cancelled the outbound flight. We were contacted by Emerald to tell us this news and were offered 3 alternative flights to ensure we arrived in Lyon in good time for the cruise departure. The ship was lovely; the Captain, senior officers and all the crew were wonderful. The ...
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Sail Date: August 2024


Sensations of Lyon and Provence – Emerald Waterway

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n.cartwright
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Just returned from this river cruise. This was our second river cruise with Emerald. We hadn’t explored the southern France area a great deal so this was all new to us. In short, this was another excellent cruising experience, provided by an equally excellent cruise line. To start with, embarkation was very well organised, being met by an Emerald representative at Lyon airport and escorted all ...
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Sail Date: July 2024


An Excellent Cruise but some improvement necessary

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MC23
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We have travelled with Emerald several times before and this itinerary really appealed. The ship is really clean and tidy and all of the staff, including the captain visibly take part in all tasks. We found the food excellent quality and the choices at dinner excellent. The staff on the ship were efficient and very friendly, especially the bar staff and restaurant waiters. Activities on board were ...
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Sail Date: July 2024


Thoroughly professional operation.

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Don 47
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Wonderful cruise in idyllic locations, despite river being flooded we were bussed to Beaune as the Saone river was too high to fit the boat under the bridges. As one wag said, " its not that the river is too high, the bridges are too low!" The crew were very obliging, helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The tours were very well arranged and our guides extremely knowledgeable. ...
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Sail Date: June 2024


Non-fulfilment of one’s hopes and expectations.

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GoodTimesBadTimes
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The good - decent boat, food and drink with excellent service from the crew. Fellow passengers were lovely. The bad: * the boat was stuck above Lyon for the whole week on the Saone due to high water sailing up and down between Chalon Sur Saone and Villefranche and Trevaux. This was not the expensive itinerary paid for. * coached to Tournon and the replacement excursions of Vienne, wine ...
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Sail Date: April 2024


Enjoyable and relaxing way to spend a week.

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Kronenbrau 1308
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Crew were very friendly and the cabins themselves were surprisingly roomy and well equipped. Lots of activities and side trips included most of which were not that expensive either. The one night entertainment was provided, the crew pitched in with the captain doubling up as a rock musician, the tours leader singing (Manuel?) and one of the other staff doing a cabaret act that was so good, she ...
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Sail Date: April 2024

Traveled with children


Vineyards of France

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Piaffe
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Took cruise to see the iconic sights of France- Province regions. Great seeing France. Lovely wineries and scenes. Great history. Overall a lot of money for having to serve myself twice a day with buffet. Standing in a lineup to get food everyday and jostling for seating each meal. Food seemed rationed. Continental Breakfast for early birds was small muffins and croissant and a couple of ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Arle to Lyon

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Bubblybella
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted to experience a river cruise and the price was reasonable. Got off to a bad start as we were left sitting on the bus from airport to the ship for more than two and half hours while waiting for late arrivals. Even suggested we got off and walk a good distance back to the terminal if we wanted to use the facilities as there was still no word of moving off. We did and bought water ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Boring scenery on river, only Avignon and Arles were worth being on the trip for.

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Caroleth
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Dates fitted in with rest of our trip. The food, staff, quality of the meals was excellent. However, there was no beautiful scenery to admire. Lots of industrial buildings and plain countryside. I’d recommend Danube to this trip. The entertainment was just right, everyone on board seemed to enjoy. Lots of dancing the night of the live band. Aida and Darren had spectacular voices, very much ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


A Rhone Delight

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SB John
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Emerald Liberte was a slightly smaller ship to those that Emerald have on the Rhine and Danube - but still had the covered swimming pool at the back end of Horizon Deck and the relaxing area around it. My favourite place on these ships and one reason I prefer Emerald. The schedule also included a tour to Beaune from Chalon-sur-Saone, with a visit to its amazing Hospices de Beaune. Not offered on ...
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Sail Date: July 2023


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