In the lead-up to the launch of Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Cruises has unveiled two brand-new itineraries in the super yacht?s 2022 schedule.
Both itineraries will take guests on a voyage which includes Saudi Arabia, adding another destination to Emerald Cruises? list.
The 10-day Mysteries & Treasures of the Red Sea and Saudi Arabia voyage will sail from the Cypriot city of Limassol, with its tavernas and medieval castle, and ends in Saudi Arabia?s second largest city, Jeddah. Located in the Hejaz region, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is famed for being a gateway for pilgrims travelling to Mecca and Medina. Enroute, guests will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, when calling at Port Said. Guests will travel through the Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean. Snorkel in the Red Sea at Sharm El-Sheikh, visit Petra, the ancient city carved into sandstone and also a World Heritage Site. Sail on to Duba, Saudi Arabia and dock at Al Wahj, Saudi Arabia, and visit AlUla, home to the tombs of Hegra. Prices start from ?4,445 per person, departing on February 14, 2022.
Alternatively, the longer 12-day Ancient Wonders of the Red Sea and Mythical Greece itinerary sails from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and calls at Al Wahj, Duba, Aqaba and Sharm-el Sheik, as well as Ain Sokhna- the nearest beach resort to Cairo, Crete, Santorini and Athens. Highlights include a glass bottom boat trip at Naama Bay in Sharm El-Sheikh. Soak up Santorini?s world-famous sunsets and white sandy beaches before disembarking in Piraeus, Athens. Prices start from ?5,270 per person, departing March 18, 2022.
Launching in January, Emerald Azzurra is the first custom-built ocean superyacht from Emerald Cruises ? offering a luxury cruising experience to small ports and harbours only accessible by small ships. It will carry only 100 guests, spread across 50 deluxe suites and staterooms, with the majority of cabins having access to private balconies. Emerald Azzurra will feature a variety of areas to in which to dine and relax, including the Sky Deck with its Spa Pool.
Emerald Cruises is currently offering limited-time Super Earlybird savings of up to 25% on selected cabins, as well as a complimentary deposit protection plan and a flexible booking policy. The Super Earlybird offer is valid on new bookings that are paid in full 12 months before departure, or bookings made within 12 months that are paid in full on the same day of booking.
