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.

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.

Scenic Group is readying to launch a new cloud-based version of its booking platform, ExpressBook, which will include heightened levels of security.

Emerald Cruises’ first oceangoing superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, has welcomed its first guests onboard for its inaugural sailing

Scenic Group’s Emerald Cruises brand has confirmed a delayed launch for its first of two superyachts, Emerald Azzurra.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scenic is holding 2022 prices for its European River Cruise program in 2023 as part of its newly released Super Earlybird Offers.

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. 

Guests aboard Scenic Eclipse II will be offered a new submersible experience when the ultra-luxury yacht enters service in Q1 2023. Scenic has become the launch cruise line to acquire a new submarine concept that will transport up to eight passengers to depths of 200 metres.