Emerald Cruises reveals construction of Emerald Sakara
Emerald Cruises has announced the construction of a second superyacht, Emerald Sakara, which will be welcomed into the brand’s fleet of cruising yachts in 2023.
Emerald Sakara will join sister superyacht Emerald Azzurra sailing in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red and Black Seas. The addition of a second yacht adds further capacity to keep up with strong demand for the brand’s ocean itineraries, which saw Black Sea sailings sell out within two weeks of release, despite the global pandemic.
The launch of the 100-guest Emerald Sakara will also introduce a brand new destination for Emerald Cruises – the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean – when it embarks on its maiden voyage. Tropical Charms’ eight-day Seychelles itinerary will explore Port Victoria (Mahé Island), Sainte-Anne Island, Cousin Island, Praslin Island, Grande-Soeur Island, Curieuse Island, La Digue Island and Aride Island.
Emerald Sakara
Construction is underway on Emerald Sakara, which will be 110 meters long in Ha Long City, Vietnam, with the steel already cut. Like its sister superyacht, 88 percent of Emerald Sakara‘s 50 cabins will feature balconies. The superyacht will also boast more guest space than similar ships of its size. Guests will enjoy a large infinity pool, spa, gym and marina platform with a range of marine activities available, including paddleboards and snorkeling equipment. All guests will enjoy Emerald Cruises‘ signature all-inclusive pricing that includes all meals on board, complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, and a variety of excursions and activities on board.
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The second luxury superyacht is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2023, with bookings on sale beginning September 28, 2021, along with further details on Emerald Sakara‘s 32-start program.
“We have received tremendous interest in yacht cruising since we announced the launch of Emerald Azzurra and are thrilled to be able to announce the construction of our second luxury superyacht, Emerald Sakara. The yacht’s name is Sanskrit for the idea of “thoughts becoming things” and refers to the philosophy that positive thoughts can manifest in reality. We love this idea, which underscores Emerald Cruises’ brand promise to fulfill our guests’ dreams of taking a luxury yacht vacation for exceptional value,” said David Winterton, global director of brand and marketing, Emerald Cruises.
Emerald Azzurra
“Just as we did eight years ago on the rivers, we are taking our innovative and contemporary cruising style to the world’s celebrated oceans and look forward to welcoming guests aboard our two superyachts to explore some of the world’s most incredible regions with them.”
Emerald Sakara is the eleventh ship in the Emerald Cruises fleet, joining nine river cruise Star-Ships (in Europe and one on the Mekong) and the Emerald brand’s luxury ocean superyacht Azzurra, which is scheduled to begin sailing on January 28, 2022 with the eight-day Best of the Red Sea itinerary.
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