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Special offers
Early booking discount ends soon – up to 30%* off
Book your 2027/2028 holiday and save up to 30%*, before it drifts away.
2027 and 2028 departure offers
2027 Early booking discount | Save up to 30%*
- Valid in all 18 destinations.
- Valid in all boat types, except Liberty.
- 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.
- Available on new bookings made until 30 September 2026.
| Month | 3-6 nights | 7 nights+ |
|---|---|---|
| March | -30% | -30% |
| April | -30% | -30% |
| May | -15% | -15% |
| June | -15% | -25% |
| July | -15% | -20% |
| August | -15% | -20% |
| September | -15% | -15% |
| October | -30% | -30% |
2027 Early booking discount | Save up to 30%*
- Valid in all 18 destinations.
- Valid on all boats, except Liberty.
- Pay only 25%* deposit at the time of booking and the rest later.
- Pay in full and save an extra 3%* on 2028 holidays only.
- Available on new bookings made until 30 September 2026.
| Month | 3 nights+ |
|---|---|
| March | -30% |
| April | -30% |
| May | -20% |
| June | -20% |
| July | -20% |
| August | -20% |
| September | -20% |
| October | -30% |
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 holidays in 2027 and 2028 only.
2026 departure offers
Escape this autumn | Save up to 25%*
- Valid in selected destinations, depending on the departure month.
- Valid on all boats, except Liberty.
- Available on new bookings made until 31 October 2026.
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.
2027 and 2028 departures
2027 holidays | Save up to 30%
Offer valid for new bookings of 3 – 6 nights 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 30% off for departures in March, April & October 2027 and 15% off for departures in May to September 2027. This offer is combinable with the Captains’ Club discount.
Offer valid for new booking of 7 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 30% off for departures in March, April & October 2027, 25% off for departures in June 2027, 20% for departures in July & August 2027, and 15% off for departures in May & September 2027. This offer is combinable with the Captains’ Club discount.
2028 holidays | Save up to 30%
Offer valid for new bookings of 3 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.
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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 2% on 2027 holidays and an extra 3% on 2028 holidays. Offer valid for new bookings 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%.
2026 departures:
Escape this autumn | Save up 25%
Offer valid for new bookings of 2 nights minimum made until 31 October 2026. The discount is valid for new bookings of any boat type (excluding Liberty). For departures in October 2026, 25% discount is applied on all destinations excluding Italy holidays. For departures in September 2026, a 25% discount applies to the following destinations: Canal du Midi, Burgundy: Nivernais & Loire, Burgundy: Franche Comté, Alsace-Lorraine, Camargue, Brittany and Charente (France); Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn (Canada); Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin (Germany); Holland, Amsterdam and Friesland (Netherlands); Flanders (Belgium); Thames (England); and Shannon and Erne (Ireland). For departures in September 2026, a 15% discount applies to the following destinations: Aquitaine and Lot (France); Venice and Friuli (Italy); and Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal (Scotland). This offer is combinable with the Captains’ Club discount.
Standard offers
One-way trips
Offer valid for new bookings made until 31 October 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.
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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.