The superyacht era begins with Emerald Cruises

Emerald Kaia sets the standard

The first phase of this next generation of yachts is Emerald Kaia. Carrying up to 128 guests, she brings together the feel of a private yacht with the polished service you’d expect from a luxury cruise. The Wellness Deck, Sky Deck, and Observation Sun Deck give guests more space to stretch out between ports, while the Night Market Grill and Soléa Bar & Bistro add a more social, destination-led feel to dining. Days on board feel luxurious and easy, from quiet moments in the Observation Lounge and long lunches on deck to swims from the marina platform and evening drinks as the coastline slips slowly by.

From the Adriatic to the Seychelles

After her first season, Emerald Raiya will spend the summer sailing the Adriatic and East Mediterranean before heading to the Red Sea and the Seychelles in December for winter. That opens the door to a really varied style of yacht cruising, from Dubrovnik’s city walls and Split’s Diocletian’s Palace to the fjord-like approach into Kotor, where mountains rise straight from the bay. Later in the year, the mood shifts completely, with Red Sea stops offering access to places such as Aqaba and Wadi Rum, while the Seychelles brings island-hopping between Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue, where granite boulders, quiet coves, and clear water give the journey a slower rhythm.

To book your superyacht cruise with Emerald, speak to your Travel Counsellor today.