Emerald Kaia

Emerald Cruises’ newest yacht Kaia prepares for April debut

As Emerald Cruises prepares to welcome guests on board Emerald Kaia for her maiden voyage on 4 April, the luxury superyacht is now completing the final stages of fitting before entering service. Emerald Kaia’s upcoming 11-day inaugural sailing from Limassol to Athens signals the start of a landmark year for the brand, as she embarks

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Emerald Azzurra Sea Trials

Emerald Azzurra raring to go after successful sea trials

Emerald Azzurra, the first superyacht in the Emerald Cruises fleet, has successfully completed its first sea trials in Vietnam under the watchful eye of British captain Jonathan Edwards. The two-day trial took place in Ha Long last week and the yacht will now be undergoing the final touches to its interior and exterior ahead of

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Azzurra captain Jonathan Edwards

British captain to take the helm of new superyacht Emerald Azzurra

British captain Jonathan Edwards will be at the helm of Emerald Cruises’ new superyacht Emerald Azzurra when she launches in January. He joins Emerald after nearly 20 years with Holland America Cruise Line. The company has also appointed industry veteran Petros Zarpanely to head up the service side of the ship as Hotel Director. David

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Emerald Cruises EmeraldActive canoeing

Combine relaxation, wellness and culture on a European river cruise with Emerald Cruises

During the pandemic lockdowns, the importance of our mental health has come to the fore, and being on or even near water is known to reduce stress and improve mood. And with its EmeraldACTIVE programme, Emerald Cruises goes above and beyond to ensure the health and wellbeing of its guests. It offers the opportunity to

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Emerald Sakara

In with the new as Emerald add second super yacht and Seychelles to its itineraries

Emerald Cruises is adding a brand new luxury superyacht, Emerald Sakara, to its fleet, along with a new destination ,The Seychelles, to its itineraries . Following her maiden voyage through The Seychelles’ Indian Ocean islands early in 2023, Sakara will join sister Emerald Azzurra in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red and Black Seas,  boosting capacity to

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emerald destiny

Emerald Cruises completes river hat-trick with return to the Danube

Following its recent successful return to the Douro and Rhine rivers, Emerald Cruises next week celebrates the return to its third river of the season – the Danube. For its Danube revival, Emerald Destiny, pictured,  sets sail from Nuremberg with its eight-day Danube Delights river cruise to Budapest, calling at Passau, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna and

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Emerald Azzurra

Brand new … Emerald merges rivers and yachts into ocean-going Emerald Cruises

With the forthcoming move into ocean cruising, Emerald Waterways and Emerald Yacht Cruises have merged to form the single global brand, Emerald Cruises. In preparation for the anticipated return of cruising, the line is gearing up for growth with its first luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, left, setting sail in January 2022. And this year will

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