| Emerald releases 2023 Azzurra dates

EMERALD Cruises has released its 2023 dates, featuring Emerald Azzurra’s (render pictured) first itineraries in the Black Sea.

The cruise line released a range of new Azzurra images (HERE) to promote the 2023 brochure, which features the two new Black Sea itineraries, as well her second season of Adriatic, Mediterranean and Red Sea cruises.

A highlight is the new 15-day Mykonos, Gallipoli & Essence of the Black Sea itinerary which sails from Athens to Istanbul, and calls at Canakkale, Bartin, Sinop, Trabzon, Batumi, Sochi, Odessa, Sulina, Varna and Nessebar.

Guests will explore the famous alleyways of Mykonos and the Palaces of Odessa, with prices starting from $10,994 per person, departing 05 Aug 2023.

Earlybird savings of up to $2,132 per couple are also currently available.

For a more in-depth exploration, the new 22-day Discover the Greek Islands, Turkey & the Black Sea itinerary extends the 15-day voyage with subsequent calls in Patmos, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Rhodes and Amorgos.

The extra week is filled with guided city and historical site tours, including a hike to the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, and a folklore show in Amorgos, complete with local delicacies.

Prices start from $15,872 per person, departing 29 Jul 2023, with super earlybird savings of up to $4,896 per couple.

Director Sales, Marketing & Product Angus Crichton said the cruise line witnessed strong demand for Azzurra’s inaugural 2022 season, with the ship’s sophomore year expected to be just as popular with Australians, thanks to a visit to Gallipoli.