Ultra-luxury cruise operator, Scenic, has unveiled 13 new voyages that are detailed in a brand-new Scenic Eclipse: Australia, Indonesia, and The Pacific Islands collection for 2024. Adding to the exploration possibilities, guests can for the first time, combine Scenic’s discovery ocean voyages from the collection with land journeys and city stays, diving deeper into the local cultures and highlights. Scenic…
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Emerald Cruises’ First Ocean Luxury Yacht Officially Christened in Venice
Emerald Cruises’ first ocean luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, was named in an intimate ceremony in Venice, Italy on 28 May 2022. In attendance were Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman of Scenic Group (of which the Emerald Cruises brand is included), Karen Moroney, his wife, Director of Project Design; along with embarking guests, key senior Emerald Cruises staff and local dignitaries….
Read MoreScenic Eclipse Expands its Arctic & Fjords Collection and Scottish Isles for 2023
Scenic has unveiled several brand-new Arctic voyages, growing their 2023/24 Arctic & Fjords collection, as well as adding a first-time exploration of the Scottish Isles. Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II, which is set to launch in Spring 2023, will introduce almost 40 new landings throughout the Arctic & Fjords and Canadian Arctic region — giving guests the chance to…
Read MoreScenic Group’s Scenic and Emerald Cruise Lines Make Plans for the Future
Over its 37-year history Scenic Group has built a reputation of launching industry firsts, always focusing those efforts on positively impacting the guest experience. Whether it is being first on the rivers with walk-out balconies, truly all-inclusive fares, and heated indoor pools which magically turn into cinemas at night, or on the oceans with the launch of the world’s first…
Read MoreFirst Look at New Superyacht Emerald Azzurra
Emerald Cruises has unveiled stunning first images of the brand new luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, following its launch last month. The 100-guest yacht is the first of the brand’s two ground-breaking superyachts to join the award-winning Emerald Cruises fleet. Featuring designer furnishings throughout, the pool deck boasts Paola Lenti day loungers and Kettal lounge chairs, to complement the infinity-style pool…
Read MoreSuperyacht Luxury Cruising Along Coastal Ecuador
Beginning late March 2022, Kontiki Expeditions will set forth on an eight-day exploration of the seldom-visited Ecuadorian coast, allowing for a rich cultural adventure and an exclusive voyage. With only nine staterooms and excursions to sparsely populated coastal ports, social distancing on the 132-foot M/S Wayra is the norm rather than the exception. Kontiki Expeditions is the first water-based member…
Read MoreEmerald Cruises’ First Oceangoing Superyacht Celebrates Inaugural Sailing
Set to the backdrop of the Jordanian city of Aqaba, Emerald Cruises’ first oceangoing luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, departed on its inaugural sailing at the weekend (12 March). Over two years in the making, Emerald Azzurra marks a milestone for the business as the cruise line’s first ocean-going vessel. Carrying just 100 guests in 50 deluxe staterooms and suites – of which over 80% feature a balcony – the…
Read MoreExplore Indonesia on the Magnificent Phinisi Yacht, Prana by Atzaró
Indonesia has announced they have re-opened to international tourists. Sail away and discover Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago and the Komodo National Park on the magnificent Phinisi yacht Prana by Atzaró Indonesia have just announced that they are open to travelers, with hopefully a full easing of remaining restrictions by 1st April 2022 – the perfect time to book a charter…
Read MoreEmerald Cruises Takes Delivery of its First Luxury Superyacht, Emerald Azzurra
Emerald Azzurra, the first of the brand’s two ground-breaking superyachts. After departing Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam last night, the 100-guest 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. After its highly anticipated inaugural sailing, Emerald Azzurra will transit the Suez Canal to embark on…
Read MoreClydebuilt Reveals Dark Island Residential Cruise Ship Plans
Clydebuilt was formed to address the dereliction of opportunity on the Clyde, founded by executives with a wealth of experience gained in worldwide shipyards, offshore projects, design engineering, and product development. Clydebuilt have a coalescence of partners and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds including travel, hospitality, events, tourism, and education. In 2015, Clydebuilt started planning construction of the 220 metre (720ft)…
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