By
Alex Smith |
Emerald Cruises has taken delivery of Emerald Azzurra, the first of the brand’s two new superyachts, from Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam.
The 100-passenger ship departed the yard for Aqaba, Jordan, where guests will embark for her eight-day inaugural sailing in the Red Sea. Emerald Azzurra will then travel through the Suez Canal to embark on a series of sailings in the Mediterranean and along the Adriatic coast throughout summer 2022.
“Today marks a major moment for our team at Emerald Cruises as the first in our fleet of ocean-going superyachts takes a giant step towards completion,” said Glen Moroney, founder and chairman of Scenic Group, Emerald Cruises’ parent company. “This yacht represents the next generation of yacht cruising, taking guests to new destinations with onboard luxury amenities that are unlike any other small-ship experience. On behalf of everyone in the Scenic Group of companies we’d like to sincerely thank the shipyard, all our subcontractors and our local management team who have worked on this beautiful yacht.”
Emerald Azzurra includes 50 suites, more than 88 per cent of which have balconies. She also features an infrared sauna, an infinity pool, spa, gym, and a marina platform equipped with paddleboards, snorkelling equipment and SEABOB jets. A fleet of electronic bikes will also be available for shore excursions.
Emerald Cruises’ second superyacht, Emerald Sakara, is scheduled to join the fleet in February 2023, with itineraries in the Seychelles, Black Sea and Middle East.