Emerald Cruises has announced its most extensive yacht cruise collection to date. The newly launched 2027–2028 program includes 170 departures across four luxury superyachts, calling at more than 200 ports in 70 countries worldwide. A major highlight is the introduction of Emerald Raiya, which will make its inaugural voyage in April 2027, sailing through the Mediterranean. The new season also marks a return to Central America and adds 25 brand-new itineraries and 19 first-time destinations.
Immersive travel meets attainable luxury
Emerald Cruises is renowned for its boutique yacht cruising experience, offering small-scale voyages that combine comfort, style, and exclusive destination access. The new collection emphasizes immersive exploration, featuring longer stays in port, late-night departures, and visits to smaller, character-rich destinations that are often inaccessible to larger cruise ships.
Many itineraries can be seamlessly combined, allowing guests to enjoy longer journeys with more time ashore and deeper cultural encounters. The fleet will be strategically deployed across four key regions: the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America, and the Indian Ocean.
In 2028, Emerald Cruises will expand its fleet with the introduction of a fifth superyacht, Emerald Xara. More details about the vessel will be released at a later date.
Highlights for the 2027–2028 Season
- Inaugural sailing of Emerald Raiya: departs April 8, 2027, from Valletta to Athens (10 nights)
- 25 new itineraries with calls to destinations including Lesbos, Skiathos, Ischia, Trapani, Kepez, Saint Florent, Charlestown, and Bocas del Toro
- Flexible voyage durations, with a mix of short and extended cruises that can be easily combined
- More time ashore with overnight stays and late departures in key ports
Featured ships and routes
Emerald Azzurra
During summer 2027, Emerald Azzurra will sail through the Adriatic and Eastern Mediterranean, calling at iconic ports like Dubrovnik, Corfu, and Mykonos, and offering a daylight transit through the dramatic Corinth Canal. In winter, the ship repositions to the Caribbean and Central America, featuring full Panama Canal transits and eco-adventure excursions in Costa Rica.
Emerald Sakara
Sailing the Western Mediterranean in summer, Emerald Sakara will visit glamorous coastal towns such as Bonifacio, Porto Cervo, Saint-Tropez, and the Amalfi Coast. In the winter season, she will cruise through the Caribbean, including stops in Gustavia, Nevis, and the French-Caribbean archipelago of Îles des Saintes.
Emerald Kaia
Launching from Athens, Emerald Kaia offers 7- to 12-night itineraries between Venice, Dubrovnik, and Rome. During the winter season, she sails the Caribbean with new ports of call like Vieques, Montserrat, and Miami, offering a laid-back yachting lifestyle.
Emerald Raiya
Emerald Raiya begins her debut season with a 10-night voyage from Valletta to Athens. Summer routes focus on the Eastern Mediterranean, with stops in lesser-known gems such as Delos, Katakolo, and Kepez. In winter, she heads to the Red Sea and East Africa, visiting the Seychelles, Mombasa, and Saudi Arabia’s Al Disah Canyon.
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