Fall for boating
this autumn.
Fall for boating
this autumn.
Licence-free boating
close to home.
Special offers
2026 departure offers
Save 20%* in the UK, rest of Europe and Canada
When the waterways feel quieter and the days move slower.
- Available now to October 2026 departures only.
- Valid on all destinations, excluding France.
- Applies to all boats, except Liberty.
- Minimum booking: 2 nights.
- Half price boat cleaning* included.
- Stay in control of your budget by adding the Pre-paid Unlimited Fuel option, available for all 2026 departures.
- Available on new bookings made until 16 August 2026.
Save 25%* on France, at its quietest pace
Autumn brings out the quieter side of France.
- Available now to October 2026 departures only.
- Valid in France regions.
- Applies to all boats, except Liberty.
- Minimum booking: 2 nights.
- Half price boat cleaning* included.
- Stay in control of your budget by adding the Pre-paid Unlimited Fuel option, available for all 2026 departures.
- Available on new bookings made until 16 August 2026.
Best Price Guarantee
Find the same holiday (boat and route) on the same dates cheaper within 7 days of booking and we’ll refund the difference.
2027 and 2028 departure offers
Early Booking Discount
Best selection of boats – book early for first choice.
- Save up to 25%* on 2027 holidays only.
- Save up to 30%* on 2028 holidays only.
- Minimum booking: 2 nights.
- Valid in all 18 destinations.
- Valid on all boats, except Liberty.
- Available on new bookings made until 30 September 2026.
Lowest Price Guarantee
If the price drops after you book, we’ll refund the difference.
- Difference refunded right up to 90 days before departure.
- Available on all boat types, and in all destinations.
- Available on new bookings made until 30 September 2026, for departures in 2027 and 2028 only.
Choose your way to book
Choose to break up payments with a deposit or pay in full for an extra discount:
- Pay only 25% deposit at the time of booking and the rest later
- Pay in full and save an extra 2%* on 2027 holidays only; or an extra 3%* on 2028 holidays only.
- Available on new bookings made until 30 September 2026, for departures in 2027 and 2028 only.
Standard offers
One-way trips
- Save up to 50%* on one-way trips.
- Valid on selected last minute departures.
- Available on all boat types.
Mystery boat offer
- The exact boat model is confirmed at check-in, on the day of departure.
- Boats are from our Value range and grouped by cabin count (2, 3, or 4 cabins).
- Available in selected destinations: England, Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands.
- Valid only on round-trip cruises (no one-way cruises).
Gift voucher
Treat your loved ones.
Order your gift voucher now and give the ultimate gift – the gift of a getaway! You choose the amount on the gift voucher, and the recipient can deduct it from the price of their Emerald Star holiday.
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Join our community
Save €100 and so much more!
The Captains’ Club has great exclusive benefits, and unlike most loyalty programs, all our previous customers are part of the club and eligible for benefits straightaway.
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Multi-boat discount
Save at least 10%* on two boats or more.
Make the most of cruising with family & friends by using our group discount, applicable in all our destinations excluding Italy. Our team are ready to help you plan your next group holiday.
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We’re here to help you plan your next escape.
Get in touch with our friendly team to discover our latest offers and find the perfect boating holiday for you.
Request pricingOffers subject to availability and subject to change, not retroactive, and can be withdrawn at any time. The offer discount is deducted from the boat charter amount, cannot be applied to any other item/product, and is non-exchangeable and non-transferable.
2026 departures:
Save 20% on all destinations excluding France holidays
Offer valid for new bookings of 2 nights minimum made until 16 August 2026. The discount is valid for new bookings of all destinations (excluding France) and boat type (excluding Liberty) for departures 2026 only. The discount is applied for departures in July to October 2026. This offer is combinable with the Captains’ Club discount.
Save 25% on France holidays
Offer valid for new bookings of 2 nights minimum made until 16 August 2026. The discount is valid for new bookings of France destinations and boat type (excluding Liberty) for departures 2026 only. The discount is applied for departures in July to October 2026. This offer is combinable with the Captains’ Club discount.
Half price boat cleaning
Limited time offer: 50% off on 2026 holidays only until 16 August. Valid in all destinations. The discount will be applied automatically to your cart.
2027 and 2028 departures
Early Booking Discount: Save up to 25% on 2027 holidays.
Offer valid for new bookings of 2 nights minimum made until 30 September 2026. The discount is valid for new bookings of any destination and boat type (excluding Liberty) for departures in 2027 only. The discount varies based on the departure date with 25% off for departures in March, April and October 2027 and 15% off for departures from May to September 2027. This offer is combinable with the Captains’ Club discount.
Early Booking Discount: Save up to 30% on 2028 holidays.
Offer valid for new bookings of 2 nights minimum made until 30 September 2026. The discount is valid for new bookings of any destination and boat type (excluding Liberty) for departures in 2028 only. The discount varies based on the departure date with 30% off for departures in March, April and October 2028 and 20% off for departures from May to September 2028. This offer is combinable with the Captains’ Club discount.
Lowest Price Guarantee
Valid on all confirmed bookings made until 30 September 2026 for departures in 2027 and 2028. If the price goes down on your 2027 or 2028 boat rental we will refund the difference up to 90 days prior to departure. Read full details here.
Choose your way to book
Low Deposit
Pay only 25% deposit at time of booking. Secondary payment of 25% (totalling 50%) due by 31 December 2026. Remaining balance due 90 days before departure date. Available in all destinations across all boats. Valid for new bookings made until 30 September 2026 for departures in 2027 and 2028.
Pay your holiday in full
Get an extra an extra 2% on 2027 holidays and an extra 3% on 2028 holidays. Offer valid for new bookings of 2 nights minimum made until 30 September 2026 for departures in 2027 and 2028. Available on all destinations and all boat types. Combinable with other offers, including Captains Club discount, up to 15%.
Standard offers
One-way trips
Offer valid for new bookings made until 16 August 2026. Save up to 50% on selected last‑minute one-way trips. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, including Captains’ Club. Offers are subject to availability.
Mystery boat offer
Read full terms and conditions here.
Group discount
Offer valid for group bookings of a minimum of 7 nights made for 2 or more boats, all boat types and for all destinations excluding Italy. All trips must start on the same date, with departures and returns from the same base. The discount may be applied to bookings for any departure date. The discount is combinable with ongoing offers up to 15% where mentioned. The amount of your discount will be subject on the number of boats booked: 2 boats 10% discount (up to 15%), 3 boats 12.5% discount (up to 15%), 4 boats 15% discount, 5 boats 17.5% discount, 6 boats 20% discount. This offer is combinable with Captain’s Club discount.
- Claims can be made from the day your booking is confirmed until 7 days thereafter provided that on the day you make the claim the better priced boat, per the following terms, remains available to be booked with Emerald Star. If the price decreases after 7 days of booking, you are not entitled to make a claim.
- Applies to your boat price after applicable discounts have been applied as shown on your confirmation invoice. Other extras and add-ons are not included.
- Only applies where the exact same boat, date, duration and route (i.e. start base and end base) is advertised or made available by Emerald Star at a lower price than the price confirmed on your booking confirmation. The price must be judged as the total price, after discounts, and must be advertised in the same currency as you originally booked in. A higher % or other discount is not relevant if it does not result in a total boat price lower than your original booking.
- Your claim must be submitted via the online form available here: Best Price Guarantee claim form.
- These terms are supplemental to our Booking Conditions which continue to apply to your booking.
- If your claim is validated by Emerald Star, your booking will be updated with a discount equal to the difference in price. If you have already paid your balance in full, you will receive a refund for the price difference, via the same means as you paid, within 30 days of making your claim.
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Special Offers FAQs
Emerald Star lists all current promotions and savings on the Special Offers page, and you may also receive offers by email or post. Checking these before you book helps you see which destinations, dates or boats offer the best value.
Sometimes. Some Emerald Star offers may be combinable with the Captains’ Club discount or occasionally stacked with other deals. You should always check the specific terms and conditions of each offer before booking.
Emerald Star automatically applies eligible promotions when you search for availability or speak with our Sales team. Some offers may require a code, which is always clearly shown as part of the promotion, and you must book within the offer period.