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Scenic Group is building a third yacht, Emerald Kaia, for Emerald CruisesScenic Group is building a third yacht, Emerald Kaia, for Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises, part of the Scenic Group, unveiled details of its new superyacht Kaia which will join Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara.

Helen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent

April 9, 2024

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The 120-meter yacht will carry 128 passengers and is scheduled to enter service in April 2026, sailing to destinations from the Mediterranean to the Adriatic and Aegean Seas and the Seychelles Islands. 

She is being built in the same shipyard as her fleet partners —the Halong Shipbuilding Company— and is 5,755 gt.

The news was announced Tuesday at Seatrade Cruise Global, and was the second ocean cruise ship order — following Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' eight-vessel package— disclosed in two days.

The Sky Deck, which is the top deck, has been expanded, incorporating a new internal Sky Lounge and open-air private cabanas with expansive views.

The Observation Sun Deck on the bow will have a spa pool and sun lounges.

The cabins and suites are more spacious and there will be new connecting balcony suites on Deck 4.

Enhanced dining

Emerald Kaia will have enhanced dining with a large al fresco terrace at La Cucina restaurant, while a new Night Market will offer Asian-style grills for up to eight people, at an additional cost.

Otherwise all meals while cruising are included, plus complimentary all-day drinks, selected shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences, fitness-focused EmeraldACTIVE, Wi-Fi, airport transfers and gratuities.

Pivotal expansion

‘Emerald Kaia, with its significant design and amenity enhancements, marks a pivotal expansion for our fleet,’ chairman and founder of Scenic Group Glen Moroney said.

‘It builds on the strengths of Emerald Sakara and Emerald Azzurra, allowing us to offer unmatched superyacht experiences along the world’s most captivating coastlines,’ he added.

Bookings are open, with eight-day Adriatic cruises aboard Emerald Kaia costing from A$9,045 per passenger twin-share.

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About the Author

Helen Hutcheon

Australasia correspondent

Helen Hutcheon did her cadetship on a shipping magazine and worked in P&O’s Sydney office for seven years as a public relations journalist.

For 19 years she was deputy editor of Travel Week, which was Australia’s leading trade newspaper that covered major local and international industry events.

In 2008 the late legendary Rama Rebbapragada presented her with an award from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ‘in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the cruising industry.’

In 2010 she won the Neil Frazer Award for ‘outstanding contribution to the cruise industry,’ elevating her to CLIA Australasia’s hall of fame.

She has been the Australasia correspondent for Seatrade Cruise Review since 1997 and for Seatrade Insider (now Seatrade Cruise News) since its launch in 2000.

 

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