Cruise news (Emerald Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Emerald Astra to debut May 3, 2026 with Budapest to Bucharest voyage
Emerald Cruises is preparing the Emerald Astra for her inaugural voyage, setting sail on May 3rd, 2026, from Budapest and tracing a river passage...
September 6, 2025 
Amsterdam to reduce river cruise calls as part of overtourism measures
Several river cruise operators are reshaping itineraries as Amsterdam (Netherlands) moves to reduce river cruise calls by nearly half in the coming...
August 31, 2025- Cruise Industry
Superyacht Emerald Kaia's inaugural cruise rescheduled for April 2026
Emerald Cruises has announced that its third superyacht, Emerald Kaia, will commence service with an inaugural sailing on April 4th, 2026. The vessel...
August 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Rayia superyacht with Mediterranean (2027) and Seychelles and Red Sea deployments (2027...
Emerald Cruises has revealed the deployment plans for its forthcoming luxury yacht Emerald Rayia, set to commence operations in 2027-Q1. The vessel...
July 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group joins Ensemble Travel’s exclusive portfolio
Scenic Group has forged a preferred partnership with Ensemble Travel, a boutique consortium of North American travel agencies, bringing its luxury...
July 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises adds two superyachts (Raiya, Xara) and a riverboat (Lumi) in 2026-2027
Emerald Cruises has announced fleet expansion plans with the addition of two superyachts and a riverboat, scheduled for deliveries in 2027. The boat...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Keel-laying starts the assembly of Scenic Group's superyacht Emerald Kaia in Vietnam
Emerald Cruises has marked a significant milestone in the construction of its newest superyacht - Emerald Kaia, with a ceremonial keel-laying...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group achieves 37% passenger growth in the USA (2024)
Scenic Group, the parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald River Cruises, concluded 2024 with unprecedented success, surpassing all...
December 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2026 European itineraries
Costa Cruises has officially opened bookings for the remainder of its 2026 season, inviting travelers to secure their European vacations aboard 6...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises to launch Emerald Astra on Rhine, Moselle, and Danube in 2026
Emerald Cruises is set to introduce a new 180-passenger "Star Ship" Emerald Astra, scheduled to debut on the Rhine, Moselle, and Danube rivers in...
October 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Eclipse superyacht marks 5 years at sea with new global itineraries
In September 2024, Scenic Group will celebrate the 5th anniversary of its ultra-luxury superyacht Scenic Eclipse. Launched in August 2019 from...
September 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: First steel cut for Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, Emerald Kaia
Construction on Emerald Cruises’ newest vessel - the Emerald Kaia superyacht, has entered a key phase with the commencement of hull...
August 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises unveils 6 Caribbean yacht itineraries for 2025
Emerald Cruises will operate 6 upscale Caribbean itineraries aboard its yachts, Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, in 2025. These 8-day voyages...
August 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises schedules exotic Caribbean itineraries (winter 2024-2025) for two superyachts
Emerald Cruises has unveiled new Caribbean itineraries for the superyacht Emerald Azzurra, scheduled for winter 2024-2025 season. These routes will...
June 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group adds a new superyacht and upgrades riverboat fleet
Scenic Group recently introduced a new 128-passenger superyacht for its subsidiary Emerald Cruises, designed to blend increased capacity with an...
May 28, 2024