VANCOUVER — Emerald Cruises Canada’s 2024 is off to a strong start with the Unforgettable Europe Sale.

Travellers choosing any 2024 Rhine, Main and Danube River itineraries can take advantage of savings of up to Cdn$8,000 per couple on 15-day cruises; $6,000 on 10- & 11-day cruises; $4,000 on eight-day cruises and $2,000 on five-day cruises.

Not only that, but guests on select sailings on the Danube can add a free three-day Prague city stay while a free one-night hotel stay is offered on select 5- to 11-night Rhine or Danube cruises.

For sailings in France or Portugal, the eight-day itineraries come with savings of up to $4,000 per couple. New bookings must be made by March 15, 2024 and payment must be made in full within seven days of booking to qualify.

Sample itineraries in the sale include the 15-day Splendours of Europe itinerary on July 25, 2024 sailing between Amsterdam and Budapest (from $6,095 per person or $12,190 per couple with the savings).

There’s also the 10-day Danube Explorer & Budapest on Oct. 11, 2024 (from $8,690 per couple after savings of $3,000 per couple, and with the free three-day Prague city stay, valued at $1,600 per couple, inclusive of accommodations, a guided city tour and more).

Another option is the five-day Christmas Time on the Danube sailing on Nov. 27, 2024 (from $5,110 per couple after savings, and with an extra night exploring Budapest with a free hotel stay).