January 14, 2022
“Changing travel landscape” cited for maiden superyacht’s postponement
Scenic Group’s Emerald Cruises brand has confirmed a delayed launch for its first of two superyachts, Emerald Azzurra.
Read More…December 7, 2021
Brand targets discerning travellers looking for more intimate experiences
Scenic Group says it has identified a new niche for its Emerald Cruises brand that has been long overlooked, while launching a new incentive to drive bookings for the brand.
Read More…November 30, 2021
New renders and video flyover released ahead of superyacht Azzurra’s debut
Scenic Group celebrated the official launch of the Emerald Cruises brand in Australia last night [Monday 29 November 2021] at an event for partners in Sydney.
Read More…November 26, 2021
First superyacht for Emerald Cruises passes initial tests with flying colours
Emerald Azzurra, the first custom-built superyacht by Emerald Cruises, has successfully completed its first sea trials, conducted by Captain Jonathan Edwards and Marine Operations Manager Robert O’Leary along with more than 98 specialised crew, contractors and shipyard staff on board.
Read More…November 23, 2021
Emerald Cruises’ first superyacht put through its paces
Emerald Cruises has confirmed its first of two superyachts, Emerald Azzurra, has commenced sea trials ahead of the vessel’s official delivery and upcoming launch in early 2022.
Read More…November 2, 2021
Key milestone reached for Emerald Sakara at the Ha Long Shipyard
A keel-laying ceremony for the newest yacht in the Emerald Cruises fleet, Emerald Sakara, has been held at the Ha Long Shipyard in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
Read More…October 15, 2021
Reservations for Emerald Azzurra’s debut season exceeds 70%
Scenic Group’s foray into the premium superyacht market with the Emerald Cruises brand has taken off abroad, with capacity aboard Emerald Azzurra approaching three-quarters full in her debut season next year.
Read More…September 29, 2021
Emerald Sakara to debut in the Seychelles in February 2023
Emerald Cruises has confirmed it is launching a second luxury superyacht. Work on the new Emerald Sakara, a sister ship to Emerald Azzurra, is already underway and earmarked for debut in early 2023. The 110-metre yacht will begin operation in a new destination for Emerald Cruises – the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.
Read More…April 5, 2021
Black Sea itineraries join Adriatic, East and West Med and Red Sea sailings
Emerald Cruises has released new renderings and unveiled the 2023 program for its ocean-going 5-star luxury super yacht, Emerald Azzurra. The brochure features the yacht’s debut voyages to the Black Sea on two new itineraries, plus a collection of Adriatic, Mediterranean and Red Sea cruises.
Read More…December 8, 2020
Float-out of The Scenic Group’s second yacht.
The new ocean-going super yacht Emerald Azzurra from Emerald Cruises was floated out for the first time last weekend at The Halong Shipbuilding Company in Vietnam, marking just over a year until guests will be able to set sail on the upmarket vessel.
Read More…September 10, 2020
Scenic Group superyacht delivery pushed back five months
Production hurdles during the build of Emerald Yacht Cruises’ maiden ship, Emerald Azzurra, have forced a delay in the launch of the 100-passenger superyacht.
Read More…February 3, 2020
New vessel designed for warmer cruising and small village access to launch in July 2021
Scenic Group used its annual travel partner awards event last weekend, the ‘Night of Stars’, as the platform to reveal its next move in the oceangoing cruise segment. Company Chairman and Owner Glen Moroney announced a new super yacht for the Evergreen Cruises brand would launch from July 2021.
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