Emerald Cruises has announced that its 2027–2028 yacht cruising collection is available now. The new season introduces 25 brand-new voyages, including the inaugural Mediterranean sailing of Emerald Raiya, and the line’s return to Central America after a successful 2024 season. With 170 departures across four luxury yachts and visits to more than 200 ports in 70 countries, this is Emerald Cruises’ most expansive deployment to date.
What’s New for 2027–2028
The new season enhances the signature Emerald Cruises experience with more overnight stays, access to smaller ports, and longer time ashore.
Notable updates include:
- Inaugural season of Emerald Raiya, launching April 8, 2027, with a 10-night sailing from Valletta to Athens.
- 25 new voyages across the fleet, with 19 new ports of call including Greece (Lesvos, Skiathos, Samos, Gythio, Katakolo), Italy (Pantelleria, Trapani, Arbatax, Sanremo and Ischia Island), Türkiye (Kepez), Corsica, France (Saint Florent), Caribbean (Charlestown, Ponce), Costa Rica (Puerto Limón), Panama (Bocas del Toro), Portsmouth (Dominica), and more.
- Enhanced destination immersion, with more overnight stays, late-night departures, and a curated mix of short and long itineraries—many of which are combinable for extended journeys that maximize time ashore.
- A fleet strategically positioned across four regions: Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America, and the Indian Ocean
Emerald Azzurra: Adriatic and Central America
Sailing through the Adriatic and East Mediterranean in spring and summer 2027, Emerald Azzurra will transport guests to such ports as Dubrovnik, Corfu, and Venice— where Emerald Cruises is one of the few cruise lines able to arrive and depart via the traditional passage past St. Mark’s Square, a route permitted to only a limited number of vessels. The itinerary also features a daylight transit through the Corinth Canal, one of the narrowest navigable waterways in the world, bordered by sheer cliffs and accessible to only a handful of cruise ships. Guests can stroll ancient Venetian alleyways in Chania, discover the sacred island of Delos, or unwind in cosmopolitan Mykonos, with late-night departures offering more time to explore under golden evening skies.
Come winter, Emerald Azzurra transitions to the Caribbean and Central America, with voyages sailing between Barbados, Costa Rica, and Panama. Select itineraries include a full Panama Canal transit, rare calls to Bocas del Toro and Quepos, and immersive eco-adventures such as exploring Manuel Antonio National Park or snorkeling in the Tobago Cays, all while enjoying the intimacy of a yacht limited to just 100 guests.
Emerald Sakara: Western Mediterranean and the Caribbean
For those drawn to Europe, Emerald Sakara will explore the Western Mediterranean in 2027, calling on Bonifacio, Porto Cervo, and the shores of Saint-Tropez, Amalfi Coast, and Nice. A new itinerary through Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily includes lesser-known ports like Arbatax and Pantelleria Island—places rarely visited by larger cruise ships.
In winter, the ship sails the Caribbean, offering yacht-style island hopping between Sint Maarten, Barbados, and the British Virgin Islands, with stops in Gustavia, Charlestown (Nevis), and the colorful French-Caribbean enclave of Iles des Saintes. Itineraries are designed for relaxed exploration, with white-sand beaches, hidden snorkeling spots, and charming colonial towns.
Emerald Kaia: A Return to the Adriatic and the Heart of the Caribbean
Launching its 2027 season in Athens, Emerald Kaia will operate a mix of seven-night sailings between Venice and Dubrovnik, as well as select 9- and 12-night itineraries between Dubrovnik and Civitavecchia (Rome).
For winter 2027–2028, Emerald Kaia heads to the Caribbean, with new one-way itineraries from San Juan and Antigua, and even a call in Miami. Guests can look forward to vibrant new island stops including Vieques, Montserrat, and Saint John.
Emerald Raiya: A Landmark Launch in the Eastern Mediterranean and Seychelles
Emerald Raiya’s inaugural sailing—a 10-night journey from Valletta to Athens—sets the stage for a summer of immersive exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean. These new itineraries spotlight off-the-radar places like Lesvos Island, Katakolo, Delos, and Kepez, the latter providing access to ancient Troy and the Gallipoli Peninsula.
In winter, Emerald Raiya turns south for her Red Sea and East Africa deployment. Guests can island-hop through the lagoons of Mahe, trace Swahili history in Mombasa, or explore Al Disah Canyon—a dramatic landscape in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea region, often dubbed the “Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia.”
Emerald Xara, the fifth ship in the Emerald Yacht Cruises fleet, will launch in 2028 with further details to be shared in a future product release.
The full 2027–2028 yacht cruise collection is now live at www.emeraldcruises.com/yacht/
Discover more about Emerald Cruises at www.emeraldcruises.com, (844) 428-8389, hello@
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