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Sail Beyond the Ordinary with Emerald Yachts

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Sail Beyond the Ordinary with Emerald Yachts
Step aboard a new era of luxury yacht cruising, where award-winning service meets the world’s most captivating coastlines.

These luxurious superyachts — Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Sakara and Emerald Kaia,
are redefining the way you explore the ocean.

Custom-designed for intimate cruising, these 5-star yachts grant you privileged access to secluded harbours and off-the-beaten-path destinations that larger ships simply can’t reach. With up to 128 guests on board, you’ll experience an unmatched sense of space, serenity, and personal service throughout your journey.

Thoughtfully curated itineraries uncover the hidden gems of the Western and Eastern Mediterranean, the breathtaking Adriatic coast, and the tropical paradises of the Seychelles and Caribbean — inviting you to explore pristine beaches, ancient cities, and culturally rich ports in unrivalled comfort.
Whether you’re enjoying a peaceful moment on the Sky Deck, taking in uninterrupted sea views, or socialising in one of the elegant lounges, every detail of your voyage is designed for discovery, relaxation, and indulgence.

With Emerald Yachts, the journey is every bit as extraordinary as the destination.

Emerald Kaia, Sky Bar

The Emerald Kaia, a next-generation luxury superyacht, launched in April 2026 and accommodates 128 guests and 92 crew members, offering an intimate, small-ship yachting experience in the Med, Adriatic & Seychelles.

Culinary Experiences
The signature restaurant, La Cucina, features an open-plan kitchen, for guests to connect more closely with the chefs while enjoying additional indoor and alfresco seating.

The new Soleá Bar & Bistro, located beside the Vitality Pool, serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed setting, open for à la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic sea views.

While the intimate Night Market Grill is an immersive private dining experience for up to eight guests, celebrating flavours inspired by local markets of Asia.

Wellness at Sea

The reimagined Wellness Deck provides a holistic approach to relaxation, featuring KLAFS salt therapy lounges, a cold plunge pool, and a spacious spa offering an array of luxurious treatments and therapies.

Guests can move seamlessly between fitness spaces, the Marina Platform, and a self-serve refreshments area designed for calm and connection.

Spacious suites with floor-to-ceiling windows create a light-filled, personal haven. 

Owners Suite
emrald yacht 6

 

 

For the Mediterranean 2026 & 2027 summers, cruising the ever-popular Adriatic Sea on 8- & 15-day itineraries, island- hopping between Venice and Dubrovnik. 

Emerald Kaia is one of the few cruise ships to dock in the heart of Venice.


The 128‑guest luxury yacht then repositions to the Seychelles archipelago from December 2026 to March 2027 offering 8 to 20 day cruises, including the best‑selling 16‑day Safari & Seychelles journey, which combines Seychelles cruising with safaris in Kenya’s Maasai Mara,
Samburu Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park.

emrald yacht 7
Saint-Anne Marine National Park, Seychelles

Northeast Greenland’s unexplored sea ice 25 May to 8 June 2027

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Northeast Greenland’s unexplored sea ice from 25 May to 8 June 2027 Reykjavik,
Iceland roundtrip on Le Commandant Charcot, a luxury icebreaker

"Greenland is stunning; cruising & breaking through ice on Le Commandant Charcot is an incredible experience and seeing polar bears on ice will always remain a top travel highlight for me."

Jann Porter, Founder & Owner of Cruise Options

Join me on this incredible voyage to one of the most remote parts of the Arctic with very few settlements
and an emphasis on wilderness, sea ice and wildlife.
At this time of year, the ice remains extensive, creating opportunities to observe
polar bears,walruses, and possibly narwhals.
The scenery is vast, raw, and untouched—towering cliffs, immense glaciers, and ice-filled fjords;
the sense of exploration and isolation is unparalleled.

Availability is very limited so let us know as soon as possible if you’re interested.

Pristine and isolated regions of Greenland, at the end of the Arctic spring, amid the ice of the Transpolar Drift.

Landscapes: glaciers, icebergs, fjords, pack ice, ice sheet, mountains.

Wildlife: the possibility to see polar bears, whales, seals, musk oxen and seabirds.

Outings and shore visits in a zodiac inflatable with a team of naturalist guides.

Activities include kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, polar plunge and encounters with the local communities includingdog-sleigh rides and ice fishing.

Lectures on board with passionate experts, specialists in the fauna, flora and history of the polar regions.
Each departure is unique.
The itinerary, landings, wildlife encounters and activities are subject to weather and ice conditions.

Cruise Options Group Prices in Euros are from €25 000 per person sharing including 10% savings of €3 500+ per person depending on the category. 
Le Commandant Charcot has a guest capacity of 235
Discover new and unique experiences whilst enjoying unprecedented luxury and comfort.

The Blue Lagoon is an outdoor pool heated by recuperated energy; the Snowroom, an invigorating snow bath to use immediately after the sauna; and a circular promenade deck equipped with heated benches and spotting scopes.

All suites / staterooms have a private balcony or terrace.
Gastronomy
Chef Alain Ducasse, a multiple Michelin-star chef, and his team offer contemporary French cuisine of the highest standard.
Environmentally Friendly Exploration
Le Commandant Charcot is the world’s first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel powered by liquefied natural gas.

 

The use of the latest green technologies minimises the impact of your polar odyssey on the planet and makes a positive contribution to the people and lands that you visit.

There are extensive facilities on board for scientific research, including laboratories and a research team in disciplines such as glaciology, oceanography, marine biology, climatology, and the social sciences.

This will be my 3rd cruise on Le Commandant Charcot;
it’s an indescribable experience and I do hope you can join me on this incredible voyage of discovery.
If it’s a trip you’re considering, let’s discuss it as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out.

Lisbon to Cape Town from 21 October to 10 November 2026

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Lisbon to Cape Town from 21 October to 10 November 2026 on the Silver Muse with a guest capacity of 632
This journey begins with an overnight stay in Funchal, Madeira, where emerald peaks and island wines set the tone, before heading south to the storied coastlines of Senegal and Ghana, calling at Dakar and Takoradi. 

The final chapter belongs to Namibia — an overnight in Walvis Bay offers marine safaris, rolling dunes and flamingo-filled lagoons, followed by a day in charming, time-forgotten Lüderitz — before the unmistakable silhouette of Table Mountain rises to welcome your arrival in Cape Town. 

With days at sea in between, there is ample time to savour life aboard Silversea’s elegant flagship: eight dining venues, destination-inspired cuisine at S.A.L.T. Kitchen, and the intuitive, all-suite service for which the line is renowned. 

map for lisbon cruise

The Silver Muse is a beautiful ship with spacious, well designed suites and a great choice of lounges, bars and restaurants.
Carrying just 596 guests in 298 elegant all-suite accommodations — the vast majority with private verandas — she offers the intimacy of a small ship with the space and sophistication of a grand one, complemented by butler service for every suite and one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios at sea.

 

Dining is a highlight, with eight distinctive venues ranging from the destination-inspired S.A.L.T. Kitchen — where menus and over 160 regional wines reflect the flavours of the places you visit — to handmade pastas at La Terrazza, Japanese artistry at Kaiseki, Neapolitan pizza at Spaccanapoli, and soulful jazz with inventive small plates at Silver Note.

Fresh from an extensive refit completed in January 2026, Silver Muse feels as polished as the day she debuted, with thoughtfully designed public spaces, a serene pool deck and spa, and the effortless, all-inclusive service for which Silversea is renowned.

Seabourn Quest, a beautiful new look

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SEABOURN QUEST EMERGES FROM DRYDOCK WITH REIMAGINED SPACES 
AND A MORE REFINED ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

Updates across suites, dining, and gathering spaces reflect the most comprehensive drydock in the line’s history
Seabourn Quest (450 guests) has returned from drydock, donning the most comprehensive interior update in Seabourn‘s history.
Enhancements across suites, public spaces, dining venues and the spa create a more relaxed and refined onboard experience.

“This drydock represents an investment that reflects our unwavering focus on elevating every aspect of the guest experience,”
said Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn.
“Seabourn Quest has always had a loyal following, and we wanted to enhance the spaces where our guests spend their time on board, from the feel of their suite to the atmosphere of The Club in the evening, to ensure they have the best experience at sea when they sail on this beautiful ship.”

Reimagined Public Spaces
The Club underwent one of the most significant transformations on board, with a sophisticated, speakeasy-inspired ambiance, reconfigured layout, updated bar design and new lighting that reshape how the space is experienced throughout the evening.
The redesigned layout creates a more cohesive atmosphere for live music and social gatherings, while also improving the flow across the venue, allowing guests to move naturally between the bar, lounge seating and dance floor.

Across the rest of ship, public areas have been updated to enhance flow and atmosphere, making it easier for guests to move naturally through the ship, settle in, and enjoy each part of the day. The atrium, corridors and stairways received new carpeting.

Seabourn Square now features a warmer, living room atmosphere including new furniture and limited bistro-style seating.

The Spa was enhanced with a redesigned reception area, all new gym equipment and updated salon, including new finishes,
lighting and furnishings, creating a more serene, calming environment that deepens the sense of relaxation and well-being

The main pool deck debuts with all new sound system and lighting, surrounded by renewed teak deck.

Enhanced Dining Venues, Refreshed Suites
Suites across all categories received new mattresses and plush new wool carpeting, while Penthouse and premium suites
also received updated veranda furniture, creating a more inviting space to relax and take in the view.

Seabourn Quest will continue its Mediterranean season through November 2026, 
and sail a series of seven-day voyages between Dubrovnik, Fusina (Venice), Istanbul and Athens,
calling on yacht harbours and islands in Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Turkey.
For 2027, we suggest Northern Europe: Lisbon to Dover is a great option with interesting ports;
we receive rave reviews about the Jewels of the British Isles, the Norwegian Fjords are beautiful,
the Baltic is interesting and Iceland is lovely.   

I’ve cruised most of these areas so let me know if you’d like to discuss the options in more detail.
It’s best to book as soon as you can, to secure the best rates as well as your preferred accommodation.