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Celestia Luxury Phinisi Yacht to Sail the Majestic Waters of the Indonesian Archipelago

June 22, 2022 Editor

Celestia, a new handcrafted 45-meter Phinisi yacht designed to offer unforgettable journeys through the Indonesian archipelago, will officially set sail in January 2023. Designed by Cape Town-based interior designer Deirdre Renniers and engineered by naval architect Tresno Seery, the traditional Indonesian vessel becomes the latest and most sought-after addition to the cruise offerings in the iconic Coral Triangle (home to…

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Completes Sea Trials

June 9, 2022 Editor

Evrima, the inaugural yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, celebrated an exciting moment this week with a series of successful sea trials. Viewed as one of the final shipbuilding milestones prior to launch, sea trials are a series of system tests that are carried out when the yacht is sailing on open waters. Evrima’s sea trials were led by Captain…

Ultra-Luxury Scenic Eclipse Expands its Reach in 2024 with Australia Pacific Itineraries

June 8, 2022 Editor

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…

Emerald Cruises’ First Ocean Luxury Yacht Officially Christened in Venice

May 30, 2022 Editor

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….

Scenic Eclipse Expands its Arctic & Fjords Collection and Scottish Isles for 2023

May 16, 2022 Editor

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…

Scenic Group’s Scenic and Emerald Cruise Lines Make Plans for the Future

April 27, 2022 Editor

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…

First Look at New Superyacht Emerald Azzurra

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Editor

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…

Superyacht Luxury Cruising Along Coastal Ecuador

March 15, 2022 Editor

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…

Emerald Cruises’ First Oceangoing Superyacht Celebrates Inaugural Sailing

March 15, 2022 Editor

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…

Explore Indonesia on the Magnificent Phinisi Yacht, Prana by Atzaró

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Editor

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…