Emerald Cruises & Tours has reached a significant milestone in the build of Emerald Kaia, following the successful completion of sea trials in Halong Bay, Vietnam. This major step brings the next-generation super yacht closer to entering service and reflects Scenic Group\u2019s commitment to quality, innovation and delivering unique luxury guest experiences across its growing fleet.<\/p>\n
The yacht\u2019s first trials in open water, have confirmed performance,\u00a0manoeuvrability\u00a0and overall seaworthiness. Conducted from the group\u2019s shipyard in Halong Bay, Emerald Kaia\u2019s trials are in advance of her inaugural Cyprus to the Acropolis sailing, the 11-day itinerary\u00a0departing\u00a0Limassol on April\u00a04,\u00a02026.<\/p>\n
Designed for a relaxed luxury yacht experience, Emerald Kaia welcomes only up to 128 guests, purpose-built, with expansive lounges, terraces and decks, featuring Missoni decor and furnishings. New interconnecting suites, provide added flexibility for families and groups, while generously sized staterooms and suites deliver contemporary comfort.<\/p>\n
Guests will enjoy an all-new Observation Sun Deck featuring an\u00a0additional\u00a0Spa Pool, sun\u00a0loungers\u00a0and shaded areas \u2013 an inviting space to take in sweeping coastlines, unwind between ports and toast sunset at sea. The innovative indoor\/outdoor gym featuring\u00a0state of the art\u00a0wellness equipment is\u00a0located\u00a0adjacent to\u00a0the marina platform, for guests to stay active with fresh sea air and then cool off with a refreshing swim directly from the platform.<\/p>\n
Emerald Kaia will also debut a new design for signature restaurant La Cucina. Guests will enjoy a vibrant open kitchen that brings added energy and connection to the culinary experience, alongside the new Night Market Grill \u2013 an intimate private dining experience for just eight guests. Night Market Grill dining is available for guests at an additional cost.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis milestone is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved in the project. Operationally, this sea trial has delivered excellent results and allows us to\u00a0proceed\u00a0with the final phase of commissioning with confidence. We look forward to welcoming guests on board Emerald Kaia in April 2026,\u201d said\u00a0<\/em>James Griffiths, Scenic Group General Manager, Ocean\u00a0Operations.<\/p>\n With sea trials now complete, the next milestones for Emerald Kaia include final fittings,\u00a0delivery\u00a0and her highly\u00a0anticipated\u00a0inaugural sailing in April 2026. Emerald Kaia will join Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara in the Emerald Yacht Cruises fleet, ahead of future sister yachts Emerald Raiya (2027) and Emerald Xara (2028).<\/p>\n ASSETS: \u00a0<\/strong>click here to download<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> For\u00a0nearly 40\u00a0years, Scenic Group has redefined luxury travel, gaining global acclaim for its award-winning river cruises, intimate yacht experiences, and meticulously curated land journeys. With a portfolio of renowned brands \u2013 Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Cruises & Tours, and Mayflower Cruises & Tours \u2013 Scenic Group offers transformative experiences that provide unparalleled access to the world’s most breathtaking destinations across\u00a0all seven continents.<\/p>\n Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ ultra-luxury river cruises span Europe and Southeast Asia, offering truly all-inclusive, five-star journeys that elevate the art of travel. On the oceans,\u00a0Scenic Eclipse<\/em>, The World’s First Discovery Yachts, are pioneers in expedition and discovery cruising \u2013 blending exploration and indulgence with state-of-the-art yachts that allow guests to explore remote polar regions and remote destinations across all seven continents, all while enjoying world-class dining, extensive wellness experiences, and personalized service.<\/p>\n Celebrating a decade of excellence in 2024, Emerald Cruises & Tours continues to expand its fleet of innovative\u00a0\u00a0 ships on the world’s rivers and luxury ocean yachts.\u00a0Emerald Azzurra<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Emerald Sakara<\/em>\u00a0will be joined by\u00a0Emerald Kaia<\/em>\u00a0in 2026, further enhancing luxury yacht cruising with itineraries across the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Caribbean, and Central America, Seychelles, and Indian Ocean. Additionally,\u00a0Emerald Astra<\/em>, debuting in 2026 as the 10th Emerald\u00a0Star-Ship\u00a0in the river fleet, will elevate Emerald’s renowned river cruising experience. Looking ahead to 2027, the 11th\u00a0Star-Ship,\u00a0Emerald Lumi<\/em>, will mark the brand’s first sailing on the Seine River, offering roundtrip cruises from Paris. The fleet will further grow with\u00a0Emerald Raiya<\/em>\u00a0(2027) and\u00a0Emerald Xara<\/em>\u00a0(2028), offering new\u00a0boutique superyacht itineraries in\u00a0warm water\u00a0destinations.<\/p>\n Scenic Group’s commitment to innovation and exceeding expectations ensures that every journey \u2013\u00a0whether on\u00a0river, ocean, or land \u2013 brings moments of wonder and creates memories that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n For more information,\u00a0to view\u00a0available sailings,\u00a0or to\u00a0secure space on an upcoming journey, visit\u00a0www.scenicusa.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0www.emeraldcruises.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. Guests may also call Scenic at (844) 788-7985 or\u00a0\u00a0 Emerald Cruises at (844) 428-8389 or connect with their preferred travel advisor. Hi-res assets may be found via Scenic Group’s\u00a0Digital Media Center<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Statement issued by the company (Announcement) Emerald Cruises & Tours has reached a significant milestone in the build of Emerald Kaia, following the successful completion of sea trials in Halong […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198164071,"featured_media":48434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[125518],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-204559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-globenewswire-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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