Cruise news (Emerald Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises’ superyachts Kaia & Raiya enter key construction stages
Emerald Cruises & Tours has marked a pair of significant shipbuilding milestones as it continues to expand its luxury yacht fleet. Two key stages...
November 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Astra starts Danube and Rhine cruises in May 2026, with godmother Toni Day
Emerald Cruises has confirmed that Emerald Astra, the newest vessel in its Star Ship fleet, will commence service on the Danube and Rhine rivers in...
October 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group's new riverboat Emerald Astra floated out in Romania
The shipowner Scenic Group floated out the riverboat Emerald Astra, from the Star-Ship series, at the company’s shipyard in Turnu Severin...
October 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises sets 2027 European river cruises on course
Emerald Cruises has commenced pre-bookings for its 2027 European river cruise collection, unlocking access earlier than ever before—a response...
September 10, 2025 - 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 - Accidents
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