Emerald has marked a major milestone with the successful completion of sea trials for its next-generation luxury superyacht.
The trials confirm the performance, manoeuvrability and seaworthiness of the ship, bringing Emerald Kaia a significant step closer to welcoming guests.
Conducted from the group’s shipyard in Halong Bay, Emerald Kaia’s trials are in advance of her inaugural 11-day Cyprus to the Acropolis sailing, departing Limassol on April 4.
Purpose-built for a relaxed, luxury yacht experience, Emerald Kaia will host up to 128 guests, offering a sense of space and effortless luxury throughout expansive lounges, terraces and open decks.
Interiors feature distinctive Missoni décor and furnishings, while new interconnecting suites add flexibility for families and groups. Generously sized staterooms and suites combine contemporary design with exceptional comfort.
Guests will also enjoy an all-new Observation Sun Deck, complete with an additional Spa Pool, sun loungers and shaded retreat areas, an inviting setting to take in sweeping coastlines, unwind between ports and toast sunsets at sea.
Wellness is elevated with an innovative indoor/outdoor gym, fitted with state-of-the-art equipment beside the marina platform, allowing guests to train with fresh sea air and cool off with a swim directly from the platform.
Emerald Kaia will also debut a new design for its signature restaurant La Cucina. Guests will enjoy a vibrant open kitchen that brings added energy and connection to the culinary experience, alongside the new Night Market Grill – an intimate private dining experience for just eight guests.
Emerald Kaia will join Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara in the Emerald Yacht Cruises fleet, ahead of future sister yachts Emerald Raiya (2027) and Emerald Xara (2028).
“We’ve been delighted by the strong demand for our luxury yacht cruise collection and the addition of the next-generation yacht Emerald Kaia provides much-needed capacity to support this growth,” said Angus Crichton, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emerald Cruises ANZ.
