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Emerald Cruises unveils three new ships and reveals plans for Seine debut

Luxury
James Chapple
7 April 2025

Emerald Cruises has announced plans to expand its fleet with two new superyachts and also make its debut on the River Seine with a custom-designed ship built specifically to sail on France’s most famous river.

L-R: Emerald Kaia, Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara (Credit: Emerald Cruises)

All three ships, superyachts Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara and Seine river ship Emerald Lumi, will enter service in 2027. Further details of the yacht itineraries will follow in June.

"These additions reflect the next phase in Emerald Cruises’ evolution and a forward-thinking deployment strategy designed to fuel continued growth in the luxury travel sector," said Emerald.

Glen Moroney, founder and chair of Emerald parent Scenic Group, hailed the order and the brand’s deployment plans for the new ships "a transformational moment for Emerald Cruises".