Bernadette Chua 
Emerald Destiny Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 17 Aug 2025 Emerald Destiny was launched in 2017 and is Emerald Waterways’ fifth “Star Ship”. It joins its sister ships cruising the Danube, Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers. The deluxe ship has a heated swimming pool with a retractable roof that can be transformed into a … Read more
Emerald Liberte Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 17 Aug 2025 Emerald Liberté is scheduled to launch in April 2017 and will sail on France’s Rhône and Saone rivers. The new river vessel’s public areas feature contemporary, elegant furnishings, modern art and f!oor-to-ceiling windows. The 361 foot long Emerald Liberté can carry 138 passengers and … Read more
Emerald Radiance Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 17 Aug 2025 Launched in 2017, Emerald Radiance is a brand new river vessel that will sail the Douro River in Portugal. Its public areas will have contemporary, elegant furnishings, modern art and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise the views. The 292-foot-long ship will carry 112 guests and … Read more
Emerald Sky Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 17 Aug 2025 Emerald Sky was launched in 2014 and cruises the Danube, Rhine and Main rivers. The deluxe ship has a heated swimming pool with a retractable roof that can be transformed into a cinema and caters mainly to cruisers aged 55 plus. The 443 foot … Read more
The newest ship from Princess, the Star Princess, has completed sea trials ahead of her debut in October.
MS Deborah Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 13 Aug 2025 MS Déborah was launched in 2016 by CroisiEurope. The 131 foot river barge cruises the Loire Canal in the heart of France. It has two decks and carries 22 passengers. Accommodation There are 12 cabins on board including one for guests with limited mobility. … Read more
MS Jeanine Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 13 Aug 2025 MS Jeanine was built in 1985 and fully renovated in 2013, transforming it into one of the most modern barges in operation today, according to operator CroisiEurope. The 128 foot river barge cruises canals through the Saône-et-Loire and La Côte d’Or regions of France … Read more
Madeleine Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 13 Aug 2025 Madeleine is one of three new hotel barges launched by CroiseEurope in 2014. It has two decks and carries 22 passengers and five crew along the Marne-Rhine Canal across the plain of Alsace and the Vosges, in northwest France. Accommodation There are 11 cabins on … Read more
MS Beethoven Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 13 Aug 2025 MS Beethoven was built in 2004 and underwent refurbishing in 2010. The 360-foot river boat cruises along the Danube and Rhine rivers. It has three decks and carries 180 guests. The majority of the passengers are Americans and Europeans (typically aged 45 years and … Read more