EMERALD Cruises has welcomed Emerald Kaia to its fleet (CW 25 Mar), with the next-generation superyacht successfully completing a transit through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The 128-guest luxury vessel will cruise the Adriatic Sea for the Mediterranean summer in 2026 and 2027, offering a range of eight- and...
EMERALD Cruises has welcomed Emerald Kaia to its fleet (CW 25 Mar), with the next-generation superyacht successfully completing a transit through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
The 128-guest luxury vessel will cruise the Adriatic Sea for the Mediterranean summer in 2026 and 2027, offering a range of eight- and 15-day island-hopping itineraries between Venice and Dubrovnik before repositioning to the Indian Ocean.
Emerald Kaia will then sail in the Seychelles archipelago from Dec 2026 to Mar 2027, offering voyages of between eight and 20 days, including the best-selling 16-day ‘Safari & Seychelles’.
On board, passengers can enjoy culinary experiences including the new Solea Bar & Bistro, which serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and the Night Market Grill immersive private dining experience.
The superyacht also boasts a reimagined Wellness Deck featuring KLAFS salt therapy lounges, a cold plunge pools, a spacious spa, fitness spaces, and self-serve refreshments.
“The launch of Emerald Kaia and the upcoming inaugural sailing of Emerald Astra in May mark important milestones for Scenic Group as we celebrate 40 years of innovation in travel,” said Glen Moroney, chairman and founder of Scenic Group.
“As the only cruise company that designs, builds, and operates our own ships, we continue to set new benchmarks in luxury yacht and river cruising.”
Emerald Kaia will be joined by sister yachts Emerald Raiya in 2027 and Emerald Xara in 2028, expanding the fleet to five, alongside Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, with sailings across the Mediterranean, Seychelles, and Caribbean. JM
