May 30, 2022
Scenic Group Founder Glen Moroney on hand for intimate ceremony
Emerald Cruises’ first ocean luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, was named in an intimate ceremony in Venice, Italy on 28 May 2022. In attendance were Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman of Scenic Group (of which the Emerald Cruises brand is included), his wife Karen Moroney, Director of Project Design; along with embarking guests, key senior Emerald Cruises staff and local dignitaries.
Read More…April 18, 2022
50-berth luxury superyacht features many designer brands onboard
Emerald Cruises has released the first images of its brand new luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, following its launch in March 2022. The 100-guest yacht is the first of the brand’s two superyachts to join the award-winning Emerald Cruises fleet.
Read More…March 22, 2022
Ninth ship in the Emerald Cruises fleet to be christened in early July 2022
Emerald Cruises has revealed the Godmother for its newest Star-Ship, Emerald Luna, will be US travel industry advocate and educator, Vanessa McGovern. Emerald Luna, the 9th river ship in Emerald Cruises’ fleet, will be christened on 21 July 2022 in Amsterdam.
Read More…March 15, 2022
Cloud-based version of travel advisor booking platform readies for roll-out
Scenic Group is readying to launch a new cloud-based version of its booking platform, ExpressBook, which will include heightened levels of security.
Read More…March 14, 2022
Emerald Azzurra embarks on inaugural cruise from Aqaba
Emerald Cruises’ first oceangoing superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, has welcomed its first guests onboard for its inaugural sailing
Read More…February 10, 2022
First of two 100-guest luxury superyachts bound for Jordan and inaugural sailing
Emerald Cruises has taken delivery of Emerald Azzurra, the first of the brand’s two superyachts. Departing Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam this week, the 100-guest luxury yacht is headed to Aqaba, Jordan, where it will welcome guests onboard its inaugural sailing on 11 March 2022.
Read More…February 3, 2022
Emerald Cruises partners with Qatar Tourism
Emerald Cruises has confirmed plans to operate a series of week-long superyacht voyages in the Middle East between late January and April 2023.
Read More…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.
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