EMERALD Cruises has unveiled the inaugural season of its next-generation superyacht Emerald Raiya (CW 08 Apr), which will debut in the Mediterranean in 2027-28.
Key highlights of Emerald’s most expansive program yet include Raiya’s inaugural season, launching Apr 2027 with a 10-night sailing from Valletta.
The new season introduces 25 voyages in the Mediterranean among a total 170 departures, as well as a range of other destinations, such as the Indian and Atlantic oceans.
Emerald will also make its return to the Caribbean and Central America, with voyages in the region to sail between Barbados, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Around 10% of the ports called during the season will be new, including five in Greece and Italy respectively: Lesvos, Skiathos, Samos, Gythio, and Katakolo; and Pantelleria, Trapani, Arbatax, Sanremo and Ischia.
Other new destinations for the season include Charlestown, Ponce, Puerto Limon, Bocas del Toro, and more.
The season will also focus on enhancing destination immersion for guests, with more overnight stays, more late-night departures, and a mix of both short- and long-haul itineraries.
“The phenomenal success of Emerald Cruises’ luxury yachts since their 2022 debut is due to the innovative design and thoughtfully curated itineraries across the Mediterranean and Caribbean,” Scenic Group General Manager Sales & Marketing Anthony Laver said. MS