Emerald Sakara, the second custom-built, luxury yacht from Emerald Cruises has successfully completed its sea trials in Vietnam.
The ship departed Halong Shipyard on 3 July, where all major systems were tested and the yacht was certified for guest operations. A short video documenting the sea trial can be viewed and downloaded here.
Following the successful sea trials, Emerald Sakara departed Vietnam on 6 July for her relocation to the Mediterranean Sea.
She will sail for 8 days from Athens to Rome on 5 August 2023 calling on Itea, Greece, before transiting the Corinth Canal and sailing to Cephalonia, Sicily, Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri and ending in Rome.
Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman, Scenic Group (Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours) commented:
“We are extremely pleased with how well our newest 100-guest luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara, performed in her sea trials – she exceeded our expectations in every way.
“We’re thrilled be able to share our newest gem in less than a month’s time and look forward to offering our guests wonderful experiences in the Caribbean and Central America this fall and winter.”
Emerald Sakara, the second luxury yacht to join the Emerald Cruises fleet, was custom-built by The Halong Shipbuilding Company in Vietnam.
“Her identical sister yacht, Emerald Azzurra, launched in March 2022. Both Emerald Sakara and Emerald Azzurra feature just 50 luxury suites and staterooms, 88 percent of which have a private balcony or terrace.
“With a maximum of 100 guests, Emerald Sakara offers a new type of exclusive cruising experience, exploring ports and harbors only accessible to small yachts.
Emerald Sakara comes with an open-air infinity lounge surrounded by lounge chairs and day beds, a nearby Aqua Café.
A wellness deck complete with spa, infrared sauna and gym allows guests to keep focused on their health goals, while the top deck Sky Bar offers the ideal spot to watch the sunset.
Located at the yacht’s stern, a marina platform comes equipped with kayaks, standup paddleboards, snorkel equipment, SEABOBs and a giant trampoline.
The extra-spacious La Cucina dining room specialises in fresh, seasonal cuisine with seating indoors as well as on the adjacent terrace, while Amici Lounge is a friendly place to gather and enjoy live music in the evenings.
With only 76 crew members onboard, guests can count on receiving attentive, personalised service.
After Emerald Sakara’s August debut, the yacht will embark on a summer season exploring the coastal waters of Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Adriatic.
From there, it’s off across the Atlantic where both Emerald Sakara and Emerald Azzurra will winter in the warm waters of the Caribbean and Central America.
The yacht will be christened on 2 December in San Juan, Puerto Rico by her godmother Kelly Craighead, President, and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Prices start from £3,060 per person, including return flights* if the cruise is booked and paid for in full at the time of booking based on an eight-day highlights of Southern Italy itinerary.
For more information, please visit https://www.emeraldcruises.co.uk and the digital brochure downloads are available on the website.
* Return flights come in the form of flight credit. For flight credit option, flights may not be a direct service and flight credit amount is dependent on the itinerary. If the required airfare exceeds the set credit amount, additional charges will apply.
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