Emerald Cruises has released its collection of 2027– 2028 yacht cruises, which include the debut of a new ship, a return to Central America and even more overnight stays.
More than 170 departures are slated for the season, which spans 70 countries, with this the cruise line’s most expansive deployment yet. The growth comes as Scenic Group gm sales and marketing APAC Anthony Laver says the luxury yacht line has seen ‘phenomenal success’ since launching in 2022. “Our new 2027/2028 planner marks the next phase in this evolution, with the growth of the fleet offering exciting new destinations and more immersive experiences, along with the signature luxury yacht lifestyle that defines Emerald Cruises.”
. . . The Details
Emerald Azzurra will cruise the Adriatic and East Mediterranean Apr-Oct 2027, calling into Dubrovnik, Corfu, and Venice with a highlight being a daylight transit through the Corinth Canal. She will then move to sail the Caribbean and Central America Nov 2027- Mar 2028, with voyages between Barbados, Costa Rica, and Panama. Select itineraries will include a full Panama Canal transit. Emerald Sakara will explore the Western Mediterranean in 2027, visiting Bonifacio, Porto Cervo and Saint-Tropez, as well as lesser-known ports like Arbatax and Pantelleria Island. Later in the season she will sail the Caribbean, island hopping between Sint Maarten, Barbados, and the British Virgin Islands.
Emerald Kaia will be in the Adriatic region, with voyages between Venice and Dubrovnik, as well as Dubrovnik and Rome. In Nov she sails to the Caribbean to offer new one-way itineraries ex San Juan and Antigua that will call into Vieques, Montserrat and Saint John.
The final ship sailing for the season will be the new Emerald Raiya, with her inaugural sailing ex Valletta to Athens departing 08 Apr. She will spend the first half of the season in the Eastern Mediterranean visiting Lesvos Island, Katakolo, Delos and Kepez. She will then offer cruises exploring the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and East Africa, calling into ports such as Mahe and Mombasa.
Emerald Xara, the fifth ship in the Emerald Yacht Cruises fleet, will launch in 2028 with further details to come.
Bookings for the full 2027–2028 yacht cruise collection are now live; see details HERE.
