Arrive: Sat 31 October 2026/Depart: Sat 31 October 2026
Day 2 - Tel Aviv
Arrive: Sun 01 November 2026
Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. The city’s most iconic sites are the immaculately landscaped terraces of the Bahá'à Gardens and, at their heart, the gold-domed Shrine of the Báb. At the foot of the gardens lies the German Colony, with shops, galleries and restaurants in 19th-century buildings.
Day 3 - Tel Aviv
Depart: Mon 02 November 2026
Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. The city’s most iconic sites are the immaculately landscaped terraces of the Bahá'à Gardens and, at their heart, the gold-domed Shrine of the Báb. At the foot of the gardens lies the German Colony, with shops, galleries and restaurants in 19th-century buildings.
Day 4 - At Sea
Day 5 - Transit the Suez Canal
Day 6 - Ain Sukhna, Egypt
Arrive: Thu 05 November 2026/Depart: Thu 05 November 2026
Ain Sokhna is a town in the Suez Governorate, lying on the western shore of the Red Sea's Gulf of Suez. It is situated 55 kilometres south of Suez and approximately 120 kilometres east of Cairo.
Day 7 - At Sea
Day 8 - Safaga
Arrive: Sat 07 November 2026/Depart: Sat 07 November 2026
Port Safaga, also known as Safaga, is a town in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, located 53 km south of Hurghada. This small port is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses, including the Safaga Hotel, with a capacity of 48 rooms.
Day 9 - Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive: Sun 08 November 2026/Depart: Sun 08 November 2026
Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. It's known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. Naama Bay, with a palm tree-lined promenade, is filled with bars and restaurants. Ras Muhammad National Park is a major diving destination, with marine life around the Shark and Yolanda reefs and the Thistlegorm wreck.
Day 10 - Eilat
Arrive: Mon 09 November 2026/Depart: Mon 09 November 2026
Eilat is a southern Israeli port and resort town on the Red Sea, near Jordan. Its beaches are noted for their calm waters, like Dolphin Reef, where the aquatic mammals are often spotted. Known for snorkeling and diving, Coral Beach Nature Reserve has buoy-marked underwater trails among fish-filled reefs. Nearby Coral World Underwater Observatory Marine Park has a glass-enclosed observation center submerged offshore.
Day 11 - Aqaba
Arrive: Tue 10 November 2026
Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it's home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city.
Day 12 - Aqaba
Depart: Wed 11 November 2026
Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it's home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city.
Emerald Kaia From Emerald Yacht Cruises
In August 2020, Scenic Group (shipowner) contracted Viking Crew (part of the Dover, UK-based Viking Maritime Group Ltd) as the vessel’s crew management company. Viking Crew is responsible for Scenic Cruises’ yacht crew recruitment, management, deployment, and placement, covering officers and staff across the Engine, Hotel, and Deck departments. Viking Crew also manages the crews of the superyachts Scenic Eclipse 1 (2019) and Scenic Eclipse 2 (2022).
The vessel has a volume of 5755 GT and a deadweight of 1230 tons. The registered shipowner and management company is GMK CONSULTING LTD (incorporated in 2019, Naxxar, Malta).
Emerald Kaia’s hull construction began with the steel-cutting ceremony on August 22, 2024, at Halong Shipyard (Ha Long City, Vietnam). The ceremony was attended by Nguyen Tuan Anh (General Director of Halong Shipbuilding Yard) and Ivo Skelin (Scenic Group Asia’s General Manager of Nautical and Technical Operations).
Physical construction started with the keel-laying ceremony on December 27, 2024. The event was attended by Glen Moroney (Scenic Group’s Founder and Chairman) and the team of MKM Yachts Ltd, Scenic’s subsidiary specializing in the construction of luxury cruise ships, polar-class vessels, and superyachts in Croatia.
The ship was launched/floated out from drydock on November 10, 2025, in Halong Bay. On the same day, at the shipyard started the construction/assembly of the sistership Emerald Raiya. The special events were attended by Ivo Skelin (Scenic Group's Project Engineer and General Manager of Design and Developments).
Emerald Kaia is scheduled for completion and delivery in April 2026.
Ship Cabins
Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom
Cabin Type: Ocean View
Situated on the Emerald Deck, towards the front of the yacht, Emerald Kaia's Oceanview Staterooms are bigger than the average standard, offering excellent value for money. Size: 21 - 23 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.
An ocean-view window
King-size or twin hotel-style beds with the finest Egyptian cotton linen
Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer
Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Complimentary mini-bar, restocked daily
Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily
Flat screen HDTV and infotainment system
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Cabin Type: Suite
Divided between the Observation, Panorama and Pool decks, Emerald Kaia's Balcony Suites are your stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night's sleep, Emerald have carefully designed them to help you relax after a day of exploration. Size: 31 - 32 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.
Your own private outdoor balcony
King-size or twin hotel-style beds with the finest Egyptian cotton linen
Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer
Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Complimentary mini-bar, restocked daily
Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily
Flat screen HDTV and infotainment system
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Cabin Type: Suite
Divided between the Observation, Panorama and Pool decks, Emerald Kaia's Balcony Suites are your stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night's sleep, Emerald have carefully designed them to help you relax after a day of exploration. Size: 31 - 32 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change
Your own private outdoor balcony
King-size or twin hotel-style beds with the finest Egyptian cotton linen
Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer
Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Complimentary mini-bar, restocked daily
Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily
Flat screen HDTV and infotainment system
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Individual climate control
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone.
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Cabin Type: Suite
Our Deluxe Balcony Suites are conveniently located on the Pool Deck featuring a separate bedroom and lounge along with their own private balcony. With just two per yacht, you'll benefit from having extra space for your assured comfort. Size: 44 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.
Your own private outdoor balcony
Separate bedroom and lounge area
King-size or twin hotel-style beds with the finest Egyptian cotton linen
Pillow menu
Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer
Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Fruit platter on arrival
Complimentary mini-bar, restocked daily
Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily
Flat screen HDTV and infotainment system
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Individual climate control
Coffee and tea-making facilities
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Terrace Suite Cabin Type: Suite
Emerald Kaia's spacious Terrace Suites take pride of place at the back of the Panorama Deck. As the name suggests, you'll enjoy a private oversized terrace, where you'll be able to relax and take in the views as you sail into the world's prettiest ports. Size: 77 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.
Your own private terrace
King-size or twin hotel-style beds with the finest Egyptian cotton linen
Pillow menu
Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer
Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Welcome bottle of champagne
Fruit platter on arrival
Complimentary mini-bar, restocked daily
Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily
Flat screen HDTV and infotainment system
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Individual climate control
Coffee and tea-making facilities
Two laundered items daily
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
Yacht Suite
Yacht Suite
Cabin Type: Suite
Positioned at the back of the Observation Deck, you'll be treated to sensational ocean and coastal views from your own private terrace. You'll also receive a number of luxury inclusions to help you make the most of your time in your Yacht Suite. Size: 82 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.
Your own private terrace
Walk-in wardrobe
King-size or twin hotel-style beds with the finest Egyptian cotton linen
Pillow menu
Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer
Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
Welcome bottle of champagne
Fruit platter on arrival
Complimentary mini-bar, restocked daily
Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily
Flat screen HDTV and infotainment system
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Individual climate control
Coffee and tea-making facilities
Two laundered items daily
Personal safe
Umbrella
Telephone
