Cruise news (Emerald Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry

Scenic Group announces 3 new river ships as part of fleet expansion
Scenic Group has confirmed the addition of three new vessels to its river cruise fleet, marking a further stage in the company’s expansion...
March 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Scenic Group's new superyacht Emerald Kaia repositions to Europe for 2026 season
The luxury superyacht Emerald Kaia has departed Halong Bay, Vietnam, and commenced her westward transit toward Europe/Mediterranean ahead of her...
February 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Scenic Group marks 4 decades with expanded fleet programme
Scenic Group, the river, luxury yacht and touring operator established in 1986, has announced a substantial pipeline of vessels and product...
February 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Design and guest amenities defined for Emerald Astra ahead of 2026 river service
The river cruise vessel Emerald Astra, the 10th member of Emerald Cruises’ Star-Ship fleet, is scheduled to enter service in May 2026. The...
February 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Emerald River Cruises opens bookings for 2026-2027 Mekong & Asia cruisetours
Emerald Cruises & Tours has opened bookings for its 2026–2027 Southeast Asia river cruising and touring season, presenting a program that...
February 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Superyacht Emerald Kaia completes sea trials ahead of Adriatic inaugural season
Emerald Cruises has confirmed that its second ocean-going superyacht, Emerald Kaia, has successfully completed sea trials and remains on schedule for...
January 18, 2026 - 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