An intimate 5 star river voyage featuring Rick Wakeman, Paul Carrack, Eddie Jobson, Ray Wilson, Roger Dean & special guests.
BASEL TO AMSTERDAM | 11 – 18 JULY 2026
RICK WAKEMAN, EDDIE JOBSON, MARTIN BARRE, CARAVAN, WILSON & WAKEMAN,
SIR THIJS VAN LEER & MENNO GOOTJES, ROGER DEAN.
AMSTERDAM TO BASEL | 18 – 25 JULY 2026
PAUL CARRACK, EDDIE JOBSON, RAY WILSON, CARAVAN, TIGER MOTH TALES, WILSON & WAKEMAN,
SIR THIJS VAN LEER & MENNO GOOTJES, ROGER DEAN.
At the heart of this voyage lies an extraordinary musical experience, reminiscent of the world class concerts held in our East Sussex venue, with renowned artists offering intimate acoustic performances which our venue is celebrated for.
Feel like you are part of the Trading Boundaries family from the moment you step on board the brand new Emerald Astra to begin a wonderful cruise exploring the magnificent Rhine.
Complimenting the musical performances, world renowned artist Roger Dean will be on board to showcase a captivating collection of his paintings, fine art prints, drawings and rare pieces never before been seen in public.
Roger will share insights into his illustrious career and host a live painting session, offering guests a rare glimpse into his creative process.
Discover enchanting landscapes, rich culture and fairy tale scenery as you sail the majestic Rhine on an 8 day cruise through 4 countries linked by this remarkable river.
The journey extends beyond the ship with stop overs in world class cities & romantic towns along the route,featuring carefully curated excursions including cathedral performances and special cultural experiences, this is truly a once in a lifetime voyage.
Emerald Astra will mark the next evolution of Emerald Cruises’ award-winning river fleet. Designed to mirror the sleek elegance of the line’s luxury superyachts, the ship features a modern, grey-tinted glass exterior and will welcome 180 guests.
What truly sets this journey apart is the company on board. This is a rare opportunity to spend time with the musicians and artists whose work defined a generation, the soundtrack to many of our younger lives, shared in an intimate setting of performances, conversations and spontaneous moments.
Afternoons will be gently structured, with informal talks, Q&A sessions and occasional light performances planned.
Evenings begin with a main concert after dinner, a chance to enjoy outstanding performances in a relaxed and intimate setting. Later, the night continues with our After-Hours sessions, with the bar open until 1am and musicians drifting in and out. These late nights are unstructured, spontaneous, and may well be the moments people remember most. Throughout both cruises, the atmosphere will be friendly, informal and full of creativity, combining world-class musicianship, outstanding vocals, with laughter, conversation and those unexpected moments that make life on board feel truly special.
Bringing not only outstanding vocals and musicianship to both cruises but also a great sense of humour and storytelling that perfectly suits the relaxed spirit on board.
With still more to announce!
Together with the music, celebrated artist Roger Dean joins us on both cruises, surrounded by his iconic artwork, sharing stories, insights and live painting sessions.
WITH ROGER DEAN AND FRIENDS
Rick Wakeman,
Eddie Jobson
Martin Barre of Jethro Tull
Grammy award winning Adam Wakeman with the extraordinary vocals of Damian Wilson.
Sir Thijs van Leer & stunning guitarist Menno Gootjes of Focus.
Pye Hastings, Geoffrey Richardson and Mark Walker from Caravan,
WITH ROGER DEAN AND FRIENDS
Paul Carrack
Eddie Jobson
Ray Wilson
Peter Jones performing acoustic Tiger Moth Tales,
Grammy award winning Adam Wakeman with the extraordinary lead singer Damian Wilson.
Sir Thijs van Leer & stunning guitarist Menno Gootjes of Focus.
Pye Hastings, Geoffrey Richardson and Mark Walker from Caravan,
Larger Than The Average Standard Staterooms On European Rivers, The Stateroom Provides Excellent Value For Money.
from £3450 per person all inclusive
An indoor private balcony with open-air system is perfect for enjoying the ever-changing views.
from £4750 per person all inclusive
This generously appointed suite is the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the sunset.
SOLD OUT
The Owner’s One Bedroom Suites boast their very own bedroom which closes off from the rest of the suite. A separate lounge area and outdoor balcony, complete with open air system allows you to enjoy the views of your surroundings whatever the weather.
SOLD OUT
We are currently planning unique excursions which will be included in the cabin price and we’ll be announcing details of these closer to the cruise departure dates.
GETTING THERE.
You are responsible for your own transport to and from the cruise.
Cruise BASEL TO AMSTERDAM
11th – 18th July
Your airport/station of arrival is Basel or Zurich, returning from Amsterdam
Cruise AMSTERDAM TO BASEL
18th – 25th July
Your airport/station of arrival is Amsterdam, returning from Basel
Flights to both Amsterdam and Basel, depending which cruise you choose to travel on, enjoy regular flights from most UK airports which also have great international connections for guests arriving from further afield:-
Direct flights
To Basel
To Amsterdam
There are direct Eurostar trains from London to Amsterdam.
If you are considering driving to either Amsterdam, Basel or Zurich. Parking details can be found on our FAQ page.