Key Milestone Reached for Emerald Cruises with Keel Laying on Newest Superyacht Emerald Sakara

Hollywood, FL (November, 2021) – The keel-laying ceremony for the newest yacht in the Emerald Cruises fleet – Emerald Sakara – took place last week on Wednesday, October 27, at the Ha Long Shipyard in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Sister yacht to the soon-to-launch Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Sakarais the second luxury superyacht from Emerald Cruises in their ocean fleet, and is due to launch in 2023.

Glen Moroney, owner of Scenic Group, which includes the Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours brands, commented “We’re very excited with the progress of our ocean yacht division at Emerald Cruises. Global demand from our guests for our yacht cruise product gave us the confidence to build a sister yacht to Emerald Azzurra. I would like to thank our partners at the Ha Long Shipyard for their ongoing support.”

Following her maiden voyage through the Indian Ocean islands of the Seychelles in early 2023, Emerald Sakara will join Emerald Azzurra in sailing the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red and Black Seas.

Emerald Sakara will continue to raise the bar within the superyacht cruising market and will boast balconies on 88 per cent of cabins, and more space per guest than similar vessels of her size. Guests will enjoy a large infinity pool, spa, gym and marina platform, with a number of marina toys available, such as paddleboards and snorkeling equipment. All guests will enjoy inclusive pricing which includes all onboard meals, complimentary wines, beers and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, plus a number of included excursions and onboard activities.

Emerald Sakara will be the 11^th vessel in the Emerald Cruises fleet, which includes river ships that sail in Europe and Asia. Emerald Sakara is due to set sail in Q1 2023, with itineraries on sale now.

Emerald Cruises offers a diverse lineup of river and yacht cruises on three continents. Emerald Azzurra, the line’s first ocean-going vessel set to debut in January 2022, is a 100-guest, luxury superyacht that will sail the warm waters of the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black and Red Seas. On the rivers, Emerald Cruises sails eight branded Star-Ships in Europe and one on the Mekong, as well as a chartered river ship sailing the Russian waterways (MS Nizhny Novgorod). The brand offers contemporary deluxe ships, outstanding service and an incredibly inclusive pricing plan that has won them the honor of being named Best River Cruise Line for Value by the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards for five years running. Emerald Cruises is part of Scenic Group, which includes Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Mayflower Cruises & Tours and Evergreen Tours in Australia.