VINCENT VACATIONS • EXCLUSIVE HOSTED GROUP SAILING
VINCENT VACATIONS • EXCLUSIVE HOSTED GROUP SAILING
Set your sights on the Danube from Budapest to Munich with Jessica Riediger! Designed for players of American Mah Jongg (2027 NMJL Card), this curated sailing combines open-play sessions, strategy workshops, and level-based mini tournaments with the all-inclusive luxury of an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship.
Exclusive Group Host • [email protected] • (580) 302-4251
Journey through the heart of Central Europe along the Danube River—visiting Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—while connecting with fellow Mah Jongg enthusiasts aboard the custom-built Emerald Astra Star-Ship.
Designed for players of American Mah Jongg (played with the 2027 National Mah Jongg League card) who appreciate immersive, social experiences, this sailing brings players together for open-play sessions, strategy workshops, level-based mini tournaments with prizes, and surprise-and-delight moments. Whether you come solo (we will match you to a table of four!) or bring your favorite Mahj besties, all tiles, racks, and 34-inch square tables are waiting for you onboard.
Along with the award-winning inclusions of an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, your reservation through Jessica Riediger includes all onboard Mah Jongg events, equipment, daily shore excursions, gratuities, and port charges.
Dedicated 34-inch square Mah Jongg tables set up throughout the lounge for open social play during the day and hosted evening sessions every night.
Sharpen your skills with insider strategy workshops and optional level-based mini tournaments featuring prizes, awards, and surprise-and-delight moments.
Four dedicated Mah Jongg coordinators onboard plus all tiles, racks, and tables provided. Come solo or with your group—we ensure 4 players to every table!
7 nights aboard the Emerald Astra with all onboard meals, complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, plus complimentary coffee, tea & water.
An excursion almost every day—including Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Göttweig Abbey, Passau, and Regensburg—plus complimentary onboard Wi-Fi and evening entertainment.
Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship, all $375/pp port charges and taxes, and all shipboard and excursion gratuities are 100% included.
Lock in Jessica Riediger's preferred group fares with a $500 per person deposit and final payment 30 days after reserving. Choose Cruise-Only Group Fares (port charges of $375/pp already included!) or add Emerald Cruises' Air Program for $1,000 per person, which provides a $2,000 air credit to book flights with the cruise line from any major airport.
| Cat | Stateroom / Suite Category | Deck | Preferred Group Fare (Cruise-Only • Incl. $375 Port Tax) |
With Air Program (+$1,000/pp for $2,000 Air Credit) |
Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Emerald Stateroom Picture Window • Featured Group Lead-In |
Riviera Deck | $2,889 /pp | $3,889 /pp | Book |
| D | Emerald Stateroom Picture Window • Mid-Ship Riviera |
Riviera Deck | $3,189 /pp | $4,189 /pp | Book |
| C | Panorama Balcony Suite Indoor Drop-Down Balcony • Most Popular |
Vista Deck | $3,911 /pp | $4,911 /pp | Book |
| B | Panorama Balcony Suite Indoor Drop-Down Balcony • Prime Vista |
Vista Deck | $4,025 /pp | $5,025 /pp | Book |
| A | Panorama Balcony Suite Upper Deck Indoor Drop-Down Balcony |
Horizon Deck | $4,135 /pp | $5,135 /pp | Book |
| S | Grand Balcony Suite Expanded Horizon Deck Suite + VIP Perks |
Horizon Deck | $4,519 /pp | $5,519 /pp | Book |
| SA | Owner's One-Bedroom Suite Separate Living Room & Bedroom • Top Suite |
Horizon Deck | $5,678 /pp | $6,678 /pp | Book |
Add Emerald Cruises' air program for just $1,000 per person to receive a $2,000 air credit toward booking your roundtrip flights with the cruise line from any major airport! Prefer to use your own miles or book flights independently? Simply select the Cruise-Only Group Fare.
A non-refundable initial deposit of $500 per person locks in your stateroom at the time of booking. Make final payment within 30 days after reserving with deposit to enjoy these deeply discounted Preferred Group Fares (all $375/pp port charges included).
Traveling with your regular Mah Jongg group or joining solo? Everyone is welcome! Tables of four are arranged onboard, and if you are traveling with friends, you can play together at your own table throughout the cruise.
"It's time to shuffle up some fun, rack up unforgettable memories, and let the good tiles roll! Whether you're a seasoned Mah Jongg maven or still learning the ropes, this 8-day Danube River cruise aboard the Emerald Astra is a fabulous way to combine your love of the game with effortless European luxury. Don't let this one go dead hand - book through our exclusive group block for preferred rates, special air credits, and hosted camaraderie!"
Travel Advisor with Vincent Vacations • [email protected] • (580) 302-4251
Sailing August 4–11, 2027 aboard the Emerald Astra. Balance iconic European sightseeing with hosted evening Mah Jongg sessions, daytime open play, and scenic Danube river cruising.
Welcome to Budapest, one of Eastern Europe's most cosmopolitan capitals! You will be met at Budapest Airport and transferred to the comfortable surrounds of your Emerald Star-Ship, Emerald Astra, where your Captain, crew, and four Mah Jongg facilitators await. Your ship remains docked in Budapest overnight so you can take in the illuminated Parliament and Chain Bridge. (Please book flights arriving into Budapest prior to 5:00 PM.)
Wake in Budapest, divided by the iconic Danube River with historic Buda and vibrant Pest on either side. Choose between a classic architectural and historical coach tour or an active scenic hike before afternoon cruising and evening Mah Jongg play.
Set at the crossroads of ancient trade routes between Austria and Hungary, Slovakia's capital charms with Baroque palaces, medieval cobblestone streets, and Renaissance courtyards alongside 20th-century history.
Austria's imperial capital is celebrated worldwide for its musical and artistic legacy as the former residence of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss, with grand imperial palaces and world-renowned museums.
Dock in enchanting Dürnstein this morning, then relax on the Sun Deck or play Mah Jongg in the lounge as you cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley wine region to historic Melk.
Situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, Germany's 'Three Rivers City' features romantic cobblestone lanes, grand Baroque squares, and waterfront promenades.
Cruise the Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities with two millennia of history. Return onboard for lunch, afternoon cruising & Mah Jongg tournaments, a waltz dance class, and festive Bavarian entertainment.
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow Mah Jongg players and disembark your Emerald Star-Ship for your included transfer to Munich Airport (MUC), taking unforgettable memories of the Danube with you. (Please book flights departing Munich after 12:00 PM. Want to extend your stay in Munich or Prague? Ask Jessica for custom pre/post hotel extensions!)
Unpack once and glide into the heart of Central Europe's capitals aboard Emerald Cruises' custom-crafted Star-Ship.
Innovative indoor heated pool that transforms into an evening cinema, panoramic Horizon Bar & Lounge where our 34-inch Mah Jongg tables are set up, and sun deck views.
Choose from value-packed Riviera Deck Emerald Staterooms ($2,889/pp cruise-only) or Vista & Horizon Deck Panorama Balcony Suites ($3,911/pp cruise-only) with floor-to-ceiling drop-down windows.
Experience Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany with daily guided walking tours, e-bike rides, abbey organ recitals, and authentic regional dining.
Have questions about stateroom categories, the $1,000/pp air program ($2,000 air credit from any major airport), or bringing your Mah Jongg group? Send Jessica a quick note below.
Everything you need to know about the onboard American Mah Jongg gameplay, tables, tiles, skill levels, mini tournaments, and daily schedule.