Emerald Sakara departs on sold-out inaugural sailing

The following morning, sister yacht Emerald Azzurra officially welcomed her to the fleet as the twin ships embarked on a picture-perfect sailing through the Corinth Canal.

Under the stewardship of Captain Jonathan Edwards, who served as the captain for Emerald Azzurra when she launched in 2022, Emerald Sakara is now sailing the eight-day Ionian Sea Adventure Itinerary from Athens to Rome. 

Although nearly identical to her sister yacht, Emerald Sakara’s interiors feature enhancements from furniture brands like Tribu and Gervasoni, lighting by designer Tom Dixon, as well as a stunning collaboration between Freifrau and Missoni. Technology upgrades include Starlink internet services.  

“Launching a new luxury yacht is always exciting as the tremendous work done by our talented team of designers and builders comes to life,” commented Glen Moroney, Scenic Group Chairman and founder on the launch of Emerald Cruises second luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara. “Being able to add Emerald Sakara nearly a year after we launched Emerald Azzurra speaks volumes about how well our yacht cruising programme has been received by guests and our agent partners. With Emerald Sakara, we are opening up even more exciting new destinations for our guests to explore.”

After Emerald Sakara’s August debut, the yacht will embark on a summer season exploring the coastal waters of Italy, Greece and the Adriatic. From there, it is off across the Atlantic where both Emerald Sakara and Emerald Azzurra will winter in the warm waters of the Caribbean and Central America. 

Emerald Sakara will be christened in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 2 December, with godmother Kelly Craighead, president, and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) doing the honours.

Guests can join Emerald Sakara on the Highlights of Southern Italy itinerary, from £3,060 per person based on a 21st October 2023 departure, or choose to enjoy some winter sun in the Caribbean from £3,195 per person based on an eight-day Eastern Caribbean and Grenadines sailing departing on 16 December 2023.