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Emerald Cruises Takes Delivery of First Superyacht, Emerald Azzurra
WHY IT RATES: The most recent Emerald superyacht has formally accomplished development, anticipated to set sail from Aqaba, Jordan this March. – Lacey Pfalz, Affiliate Author, TravelPulse
Emerald Cruises has taken supply of Emerald Azzurra, the primary of the model’s two ground-breaking superyachts. After departing Ha Lengthy Shipyard in Vietnam final night time, the 100-guest yacht is headed to Aqaba, Jordan to welcome company on board its inaugural crusing on March 11—an eight-day itinerary within the Crimson Sea.
After its extremely anticipated inaugural crusing, Emerald Azzurra will transit the Suez Canal to embark on a collection of sailings in heat water of the Mediterranean and alongside the Adriatic coast over the summer time earlier than returning to the Crimson Sea subsequent winter.
Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman, Scenic Group (which incorporates Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxurious Cruises & Excursions) feedback:
“As we speak marks a serious second for our staff at Emerald Cruises as the primary in our fleet of ocean-going superyachts takes an enormous step in direction of completion. We sit up for welcoming our first company on board Emerald Azzurra and we’re assured she’s going to exceed all expectations. The demand has been unprecedented together with her inaugural season virtually totally offered.
“This yacht represents the following era of yacht cruising, taking company to new locations with on board luxurious facilities which are in contrast to some other small-ship expertise. Her sister yacht – Emerald Sakara – will observe early subsequent yr, offering double the alternatives for company to hitch us on board our ground-breaking vessels.
“On behalf of everybody within the Scenic Group of firms we’d wish to sincerely thank the shipyard, all our subcontractors and our native administration staff who’ve labored on this lovely yacht. We perceive the difficulties the pandemic has precipitated which makes this accomplishment much more exceptional. We sit up for easy crusing forward for Emerald Azzurra together with a speedy construct of Emerald Sakara.”
A primary for yacht cruising, Emerald Azzurra options an modern infrared sauna for longer, stress-free visitor experiences. Of the 50 luxuriously appointed suites, greater than 88 per cent of them boast balconies, with more room per visitor than comparable vessels of her dimension. The yacht additionally options a big infinity pool, spa, fitness center and marina platform, with SEABOBs, paddleboards and snorkeling tools accessible for company to take pleasure in. A fleet of the very newest in digital bikes from Gocycle are additionally accessible on board, excellent for native village journeys and energetic explorations.
Emerald Azzurra might be joined by sister yacht Emerald Sakara in February 2023, with itineraries to the Seychelles, Black Sea and Center East, on sale now.
Emerald Cruises affords a various lineup of river and yacht cruises on three continents. Emerald Azzurra, the road’s first ocean-going vessel set to debut in March 2022, is a 100-guest, luxurious superyacht that can sail the nice and cozy waters of the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black and Crimson Seas. Emerald Sakara would be the model’s second superyacht and can add the Seychelles to the vacation spot lineup when she launches in 2023. On the rivers, Emerald Cruises sails eight branded Star-Ships in Europe and one on the Mekong, in addition to a chartered river ship crusing the Russian waterways. The model affords up to date deluxe ships, excellent service and an extremely inclusive pricing plan that has received them the dignity of being named Finest River Cruise Line for Worth by the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards for 5 years working. Emerald Cruises is a part of Scenic Group, which incorporates Scenic Luxurious Cruises & Excursions, Mayflower Cruises & Excursions and Evergreen Excursions in Australia.
SOURCE: Emerald Cruises press launch.
