{"id":18315,"date":"2014-05-30T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-30T07:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/evergreen-tours-launches-second-star-ship-ms-emerald-star\/"},"modified":"2014-05-30T07:35:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-30T07:35:00","slug":"evergreen-tours-launches-second-star-ship-ms-emerald-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/05\/evergreen-tours-launches-second-star-ship-ms-emerald-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Evergreen Tours Launches Second \u2018Star Ship\u2019, ms Emerald Star"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"unnamedEvergreen Tours has launched its second \u2018Star Ship\u2019 of the 2014 season.\u00a0 May 24 marked the inaugural sailing of\u00a0<\/span>Emerald Star<\/em><\/strong>, the identical sister ship to\u00a0<\/span>Emerald Sky<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0which launched in April with the assistance of British style icon Twiggy as godmother.<\/span><\/span>

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To celebrate the first sailing of\u00a0Emerald Star<\/em><\/strong>, a new 360-degree virtual tour has been launched, bringing to life the stylish and contemporary \u2018Star Ship\u2019 design, including the pool, cinema, Reflections Restaurant, the Horizon Bar & Lounge, The Terrace, the Suites & Staterooms and more. Take the interactive tour at\u00a0www.evergreentours.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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Evergreen\u2019s deluxe Emerald \u2018Star Ships\u2019 offer amenities and state-of-the-art design which sets new standards for river cruise ships. They feature a 24m2<\/sup>\u00a0heated swimming pool with a retractable roof, and at night, the space transforms into a cinema complete with bar and popcorn.\u00a0 There are two restaurants \u2013 Reflections, the main dining room, and The Terrace which serves a light breakfast and lunch – and for a touch of luxury there\u2019s an onboard hairdresser, massage therapy room and Gym.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The \u2018Star Ships\u2019 feature an innovative cabin design:\u00a0 all Suites have floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, and at the touch of a button the top section lowers to form an open-air balcony.\u00a0 The top of the range Owner\u2019s One Bedroom Suites and Grand Balcony Suites feature full outside balconies and a host of luxurious treats like a Nespresso machine, In-Suite service with pre-dinner canap\u00e9s, and more.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Emerald Star<\/em><\/strong>, like sister ship\u00a0Emerald Sky<\/em><\/strong>, carries 182 guests in 72 suites and 20 staterooms, including two specifically built for solo occupancy.\u00a0 In 2015, a further two \u2018Star Ships\u2019 \u2013\u00a0Emerald Sun<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Emerald Dawn –\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>will take Evergreen\u2019s Emerald Waterways fleet to four ships.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Strong value continues with the fare inclusions: all transfers to and from the ships; all onboard and some on-shore meals; unlimited tea and coffee; wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; bottled water in the cabins; continental breakfast, pre-dinner canap\u00e9s and after-dinner sweet treats served in the top suites; WiFi onboard the ship; at least one included shore excursion almost every cruise day; visits to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites; and more \u2013 including all gratuities.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Selected popular 2015 cruise-only and cruise tour itineraries with Evergreen<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cSplendors of Europe<\/strong>\u00a0Cruise<\/strong>\u201d – 15 days exploring Europe\u2019s top sights between Amsterdam and Budapest.\u00a0 From $6,925pp* twin share with Fly Free* offer available<\/span><\/div>\n