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Emerald Kaia

Launched in April 2026, Emerald Kaia is a next-generation luxury yacht designed to redefine your yacht cruise experience. Accommodating only up to 128 guests, you'll enjoy enhanced social spaces, from the innovative Wellness Deck and Sky Deck to the new Observation Sun Deck. With expanded dining venues, including the new Night Market Grill and Soléa Bar & Bistro, and even more spacious suites & staterooms, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to elevate your journey at sea.

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Accomodation Types

Relax and unwind in our luxurious suites and staterooms, which offer a serene sanctuary and spacious aesthetic with all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel.

All our stylishly appointed Oceanview Staterooms and suites are exceptionally designed and include king-size beds with fine Egyptian cotton linen, en suite bathrooms with complimentary bathrobes and slippers, plus indulgent ESPA toiletries.

You’ll also enjoy the complimentary mini-bar and water restocked daily, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi.

All our suites provide full outdoor balconies, with some featuring a private terrace, while Emerald Kaia’s suites and staterooms offer even more generously-sized spaces. Whichever category you choose, you’re assured of a supremely comfortable and restful getaway.

Each suite and stateroom on board your luxury yacht is a modern sanctuary with inspired décor and contemporary design. Enjoy all the luxuries you’d expect from a world-class hotel including ESPA toiletries, Wi-Fi, and an exceptionally comfortable queen or twin-sized bed.

Owner's Suite

Yacht Suite

Terrace Suite

Deluxe Balcony Suite

Balcony Suite

Oceanview Stateroom

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Deck Plans

Relax and unwind in our luxurious suites and staterooms, which offer a serene sanctuary and spacious aesthetic with all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel.

All our stylishly appointed Oceanview Staterooms and suites are exceptionally designed and include king-size beds with fine Egyptian cotton linen, en suite bathrooms with complimentary bathrobes and slippers, plus indulgent ESPA toiletries.

You’ll also enjoy the complimentary mini-bar and water restocked daily, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi.

All our suites provide full outdoor balconies, with some featuring a private terrace, while Emerald Kaia’s suites and staterooms offer even more generously-sized spaces. Whichever category you choose, you’re assured of a supremely comfortable and restful getaway.

Each suite and stateroom on board your luxury yacht is a modern sanctuary with inspired décor and contemporary design. Enjoy all the luxuries you’d expect from a world-class hotel including ESPA toiletries, Wi-Fi, and an exceptionally comfortable queen or twin-sized bed.

Sky Deck

Pool Deck

Panorama Deck

Observation Deck

Emerald Deck

Wellness Deck

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Dining

Delectable dining on board our yachts

Nothing beats sitting down to ocean-fresh seafood and savouring the flavours of each destination, accompanied by the perfect sommelier-paired wine. With elegant dining venues and an attentive service team, your meals promise to be among the highlights of your luxury yacht cruise with us.

Explore the fresh local flavours of the regions you sail through

We believe that food should reflect regional flavours, which is why our chefs source fresh local ingredients as you sail, creating meals that capture authentic cuisine no matter where your journey takes you.

Discover amazing drinking and dining experiences

Food and drink run deep through culture, which is why exciting dining events form part of selected yacht cruise itineraries. Entwined within our EmeraldDISCOVERY collections, these experiences will highlight the tastes of each region you travel through.

Aqua Pool & Cafe

Night Market Grill

La Cucina

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Entertainment

Unwind or catch up with friends in spacious social spaces

From the chilled and relaxed vibe of the Amici Bar & Lounge to the open-air surrounds of the Pool Deck and the serene Observation Lounge, you’ll find plenty of spaces on board to enjoy the company of new-found friends or to take a moment for yourself.

An innovative yacht experience

Take in stunning vistas from the Observation Deck. Swim in the infinity-style Aqua Pool or take a leisurely dip in the Spa Pool. Unwind in the innovative infrared sauna and, on selected days, enjoy swim stops off the Marina Platform.

Observation Sun Deck

Sky Bar

Aqua Pool

Marina Lounge

Amici Bar & Lounge

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Enrichment

Your included Mediterranean & Adriatic excursions take you directly to the heart of each destination, where expert local guides bring each location to life with rich insights and engaging stories.

Our EmeraldPLUS experiences brings the Mediterranean & Adriatic culture to life-with vibrant music and authentic local traditions either on board and ashore.

EmeraldACTIVE tours provide an invigorating way to explore your destination. Active experiences, range from inspiring hikes to e-bike excursions and run concurrently with your included excursion, allowing you to select your preferred level of activity.

Personalise your journey with DiscoverMORE^ experiences that connect you with local artisans through masterclasses, tastings, and authentic performances. For more information, click here.

^DiscoverMORE excursions are available at an additional cost. 

Included Excursions

With a plethora of marine life inhabiting our vast oceans, you’ll have the opportunity to make use of our special marina platform, where you can board our Zodiac for expert-led excursions, venturing off in search of the water’s native inhabitants.

EmeraldPLUS

Our EmeraldPLUS experiences brings the Mediterranean & Adriatic culture to life-with vibrant music and authentic local traditions either on board and ashore.

The life of a local

Join an array of cruise tours that showcase local customs, from exclusive concert performances to market visits.

On board activities

Revel in a range of special on board shows, sessions, and workshops, that bring the highlights of your destination to you.

In-depth specialty tours

Delve deeper into a special area of interest, sampling local treats and produce.

EmeraldACTIVE

EmeraldACTIVE tours provide an invigorating way to explore your destination. Active experiences, range from inspiring hikes to e-bike excursions and run concurrently with your included excursion, allowing you to select your preferred level of activity.

An invigorating hike

Join your guide for a sight-seeing tour like no other, as you explore far and wide while keeping fit and active.

A cycling sojourn

Take advantage of our free-to-use on board bikes as your guide provides a cycling tour past picturesque scenery.

Take to the Marina Platform

On selected days, your captain will drop anchor, presenting the perfect opportunity for a swim in the sea.

DiscoverMORE

Personalise your journey with DiscoverMORE^ experiences that connect you with local artisans through masterclasses, tastings, and authentic performances. For more information, click here.

True local performances

Enjoy watching local customs creatively imagined into stunning shows and spectacles.

Workshop masterclasses and tasting sessions

Let the experts guide you through the process of making local treats before you sample the fruits of your labour.

Journey further

Exciting excursions take you to cities further afield from the coastlines, where even more adventures await you.

^DiscoverMORE excursions are available at an additional cost. 

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Health & Fitness

Marina Deck

Spa Pool

Gym

Elements Spa

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Kids & Teens

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Useful Information

What's Included

Your yacht cruise should also provide complete peace of mind. This is why we cover port charges, all meals on board with accompanying beverages, complimentary Wi-Fi, and cover all gratuities on board and onshore. You’ll also benefit from a first-class English-speaking crew, and enjoy excursions led by knowledgeable, local guides.

Disabled Facilities

On board our luxury yachts, our lifts service all decks.

Guests with limited mobility should travel with a responsible companion, due to the limited capacity of available crew members during excursions.

On occasions, we may have to dock alongside other ships, which means accessing the shore via the Sun Deck. For further information, please contact one of our travel advisors.

Laundry Facilities

Guests on board our luxury yachts staying in the Terrace Suites and Yacht Suites can have two items laundered per day.

Owner’s One-bedroom Suite guests can have up to four items laundered per day.

Guests in all other suites and cabins can request laundry services for an additional fee.

Special Dietary Requirements

We endeavour to cater for all dietary requirements. We ask that you inform us of any requirements at the time of booking.

Vegan

While we do not offer separate menus, every dish is clearly marked, with suitable options to suit requirements at every meal.

You can make dietary requests at the time of your booking, which are then reviewed. Personalised menus are also available.

Certified vegan wines are also available on board each of our cruises; one white and one red. If you like, you can request something special at the time of booking so that it can be sourced before your cruise.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted in the cabins or any indoor section of any vessel in the Emerald Cruises fleet.

There are areas on the external decks where smoking is permitted.

Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on board all Emerald Cruises Star-Ships and luxury yachts throughout the public spaces, cabins, and suites.

Please note, Wi-Fi connection strength and speed may change as the vessel moves.

Alcohol Policy

We have no problem with guests purchasing alcohol for consumption in their rooms. However, we do ask that personal drinks are not consumed in the communal areas of our Star-Ships and luxury yachts.

LGBT Friendly

Yes, all our cruises are LGBT friendly. A selection of our destinations are famed for their LGBT-friendly atmosphere, including Amsterdam, Antwerp, Vienna, Cologne, Prague, and Budapest.

Baggage Allowance

Each guest is entitled to one piece of checked (hold) baggage, and its length, width and height must not exceed 160cm (62 inches) and the weight must not exceed 20kg (44lbs).

Additional baggage may be permitted, but this will be at your expense. For more information, please ask upon booking.

Packing Tips

We recommend casual and comfortable clothing. For sightseeing and walking tours, you’ll need comfortable shoes. For the winter months, you may need warmer clothing.

Dinner is informal, but on certain evenings such as the Welcome and Farewell Dinners, you may prefer to dress up a little.

Drinks Packages

A selection of drinks packages is available on board, with our most popular option being the Premium Drinks Package. Please contact us for more details.

Language

The language on board is English. All staff, crew, and tour guides speak English, and all announcements and lectures will be made in English.

Payment Methods

Which currency should I bring on board?

The on board currency will depend on your ship:

• Europe River Cruising: Emerald Cruises Star-Ships accept Euro.
• Asia River Cruising: Emerald Harmony accepts US Dollars.
• Emerald Cruises Luxury Yachts: Accept US Dollars.

Additionally, a small amount of exchangeable currency for each destination is kept on board.

What payment methods do you accept?

You can pay for your cruise using MasterCard, Maestro, and Visa.

Please note, some promotions require specific payment methods. Please refer to the terms and conditions for each individual promotion.

Can I exchange currency on board?

The ship’s reception stocks a small amount of exchangeable local currency for each country you’ll visit.

If you’re sailing in Europe, it’s widely accepted that most European destinations we visit will accept Euros (€), even if the local currency differs.

Health & Safety

Once you have boarded your Star-Ship or luxury yacht, the on board crew will conduct a safety briefing for all guests. This will detail the relevant safety procedures, and what you should do in the event of an emergency.

All of our Star-Ships and luxury yachts are equipped with safety equipment to ensure the safety of our guests, including sprinkler systems and life-saving equipment.

Solo Travellers

Our warm and welcoming atmosphere is perfect for first-time and seasoned solo travellers alike, with included guided group excursions at each destination and evening dinners inviting conversation with like-minded guests.

Most of our Emerald Cruises Star-Ships have single occupancy staterooms.

A single-traveller supplement fee may apply if you chose to sail on a Star-Ship or luxury yacht with no single occupancy accommodation available.

Explore our solo traveller offers here.

Excursion Information

In addition to your included excursions, EmeraldPLUS experiences, and EmeraldACTIVE activities, we offer a selection of optional DiscoverMORE excursions for both river and yacht, which are available at an additional cost and can be booked on board or through our reservations team.

An experienced shore excursion manager accompanies every journey. The cruise director is responsible for ensuring the entire cruise runs smoothly.