Explore breathtaking ports aboard a luxury superyacht with Emerald Yacht Cruises in 2025 and 2026.
Founded by the same company responsible for the famous river cruise operator Emerald Waterways, Emerald Yacht Cruises is a new cruise line offering intimate yacht cruises to destinations throughout the Mediterranean, Africa, and the Indian Ocean.
Sailing on Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Sakara, and the forthcoming Emerald Kaia, Emerald Yacht Cruises will take you on a unique journey to a dazzling array of glittering marquee ports and beautiful hidden gems. From history-steeped cities like Dubrovnik and Rome to idyllic, laid-back harbours throughout the Greek Isles and Seychelles, the time you spend with Emerald Yacht Cruises promises to redefine how you think about travel and exploration.
At The Cruise Line, we recommend Emerald Yacht Cruises to those seeking authentic destination-led experiences without compromising space or onboard luxuries. They are ideally suited to couples and older families, while Emerald also caters excellently to those who wish to travel alone as a solo traveller.
Onboard Lifestyle
Life aboard an Emerald ship combines private yacht-style small-ship luxury with facilities like those usually found in a boutique hotel. Providing elegant accommodations and a variety of well-appointed public areas, you’ll be free to spend quiet time alone or swap stories of the day’s adventures with fellow travellers.
As you might expect, the onboard dining venues are fantastic and cater to all tastes, while the sophisticated lounges make for the perfect environment to enjoy breathtaking ocean views while relaxing with an after-dinner cocktail.
Emerald Yacht Cruises Shore Excursions
Discovery is at the forefront of the Emerald Experience, so you will have numerous opportunities to step ashore and explore each port and destination you visit. In addition to the standard complimentary excursion programme, three types of excursions and tours are available, each designed to cater to your interests and requirements.
EmeraldPLUS
EmeraldPLUS offers a host of authentic experiences, from guided walking tours accompanied by a local expert to musical performances in historical settings.
EmeraldACTIVE
EmeraldACTIVE caters for guests looking for exciting ways to spend their time ashore. Featuring hikes and bike tours to ancient monuments, natural beauty spots and areas of cultural significance, you’ll also benefit from the leadership of one of Emerald’s experienced Activity Managers.
DiscoverMORE
DiscoverMORE presents a series of optional land programmes and shore excursions available for booking at an additional price. Selected experiences include guided tours of Pompeii, visits to Greek cooking classes and invitations to spend time with the Bedouins in the heart of the Egyptian desert. To see more information, click here.
Emerald Yacht Cruises 2025/2026
2025 sees Emerald Yacht Cruises head to the Caribbean for six new sailings. The 8-day voyages will sail aboard both Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, and guests will have the chance to explore an enticing assortment of hidden gems and marquee islands, including Anguilla, St Barts and Montserrat. The twin yachts will head to the Mediterranean for summer sailings between Dubrovnik and Athens. Among the highlights is a Monaco Formula 1-themed itinerary departing from Nice and spending time in the French Riviera during the Monaco Grand Prix.
Emerald will elevate its 2026 offering for small-ship cruise enthusiasts with the arrival of a new yacht, Emerald Kaia. The 128-guest vessel, which boasts various onboard enhancements, will debut with a season sailing the Adriatic before heading to the Seychelles after a series of itineraries in the Red Sea. Elsewhere, Emerald Azzurra will start 2026 in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, while Emerald Sakara will remain in the Caribbean until mid-March.
Included with Emerald Yacht Cruises
Emerald Yacht Cruises offers a nearly all-inclusive onboard experience, with everything you need to have a truly memorable cruise holiday included in the price you pay when booking.
All cruises aboard Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Sakara and Emerald Kaia in 2025 and 2026 include the following:
- Return flights from the UK (regional airports available)
- Overseas transfers
- Selected daily excursions and activities
- All meals + alcoholic beverages with lunch and dinner
- Soft drinks, teas, coffees and bottled water
- Onboard WiFi
- Gratuities
In addition, you can upgrade to a Premium Drinks package, which allows you to enjoy alcoholic beverages at any time of day, for a minimal cost.
Book Emerald Cruises with us
If you want to discuss an upcoming Emerald Yacht Cruises itinerary with us or book a sailing in 2025 or 2026, please call our Voyage Consultants on 0800 008 6677. Alternatively, please submit an online enquiry for your preferred sailing via our website.
