Emerald Cruises has taken delivery of the 100-guest Emerald Azzurra, the first of the brand's two superyachts.
Built at Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam last night, the yacht is headed to Aqaba, Jordan to welcome guests on board its inaugural sailing on March 11 -- an eight-day itinerary in the Red Sea.
Following the inaugural sailing, Emerald Azzurra will transit the Suez Canal to spend the summer in the Mediterranean and along the Adriatic coast, before returning to the Red Sea next winter.
"Today marks a major moment for our team at Emerald Cruises as the first in our fleet of ocean-going superyachts takes a giant step towards completion," said Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman, Scenic Group (which includes Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours).
"We look forward to welcoming our first guests on board Emerald Azzurra and we are confident she will exceed all expectations. The demand has been unprecedented with her inaugural season almost fully sold," Moroney added.
Of Azzurra's 50 luxuriously appointed suites, more than 88 per cent of them boast balconies, with more space per guest than similar vessels of her size. The yacht also features a large infinity pool, spa, gym and marina platform. A fleet of electronic bikes are also available on board.
Emerald Azzurra will be joined by sister yacht Emerald Sakara in February 2023, with itineraries to Seychelles, Black Sea and Middle East. These trips are on sale now.
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