What is 'Emerald Plus'?

[Peter Lanky]

We are going on an Emerald cruise from Phnom Penh to Saigon in January as part of a longer tour. The trip mentions 'Emerald Plus' numerous times and gives a list of Emerald Plus activities, but doesn't explain very well. The agent at Emerald said on the phone that we have one Emerald Plus event, but the itinerary routinely shows many more as part of the trip without any of that clever wording that means that they are optional at extra cost. Please can somebody who had been on this tour explain exactly how it works. 11 Emerald Plus activities are mentioned.

[LTC]

Emerald Plus excursions are no charge excursions that are customs, traditions etc that are local to the areas you are visiting. We have been on a few Emerald cruises in Europe and have had lunches at a local families home, local entertainment coming aboard the ship, farm visits with tastings. It is the Discover More tours that come at additional costs.