Emerald Cruises' newest Star-Ship Emerald Luna was christened recently during a ceremony in Amsterdam. The line's ninth river vessel will sail on the Rhine, Main and Danube waterways in Europe.
The christening comes at a time of growth for the small ship cruise line - in May, Emerald Cruises welcomed its first ocean-going luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, to its fleet with a christening in Venice. A second luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara, is scheduled to debut in 2023.
"Emerald Cruises has seen significant growth in the past two years -- to its fleet as well as to the scope of products the brand has to offer," said Juna Ueda, General Manager Scenic Group - Canada Sales.
"The addition of Emerald Luna allows us to offer more sailings on some of our most popular river itineraries in Europe with all the signature Emerald Cruises touches that guests have come to love, from the pool that converts to a cinema to our sought-after EmeraldACTIVE programming."
In attendance for Scenic Group, parent company of Emerald Cruises, were Rob Voss, COO - Scenic Group; David Winterton, Global Director of Brand & Marketing; Maggie Carbonell, VP Marketing - Scenic Group USA; and Ann Chamberlin, VP Sales - Scenic Group USA; as well as Monic van der Heyden, Commercial Director, Cruise Port Amsterdam, Johan Kaasjager, Managing Director of the Den Breejen Shipyard, embarking guests, and local dignitaries.
Award-winning US travel industry advocate and educator Vanessa McGovern served as godmother during the official ceremony.
"It's a true honour and a privilege to be named godmother to this magnificent river ship," said McGovern. "I've long admired Emerald Cruises' commitment to working with travel advisors, and it's with great pleasure that I welcome Emerald Luna to the fleet and wish her a safe passage."
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