After completing sea trials led by Captains John Edwards and James Griffith, the 100-passenger Emerald Sakara departed from the Halong shipyard on July 6.
Glen Moroney, founder and president of Scenic Group, stated: “We are extremely pleased with the performance of our newest luxury yacht, the Emerald Sakara, which exceeded our expectations in every way. We are thrilled to be able to share our new gem in less than a month and look forward to offering our guests wonderful experiences in the Caribbean and Central America later this year.”
The Emerald Sakara will set sail on its inaugural eight-day Ionian Sea adventure from Athens to Rome on August 5, 2023. The itinerary will include stops in Itea, Greece, Kefalonia, Sicily, Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri before arriving in Rome.
“We’ve had a phenomenal response to our luxury yacht cruising program since March 2022, which has been virtually sold out. Although the launch of the Emerald Sakara doubles capacity, there are only 100 guests on each yacht, so I urge you to book your clients now to avoid disappointment for 2024,” said Angus Crichton, Director of Sales, Marketing and Product at Emerald Cruises.
The Emerald Sakara and its sister yacht, the Emerald Azzura, launched in 2022, were custom-built by The Halong Shipbuilding Company in Vietnam.
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