ocean Ship
Emerald Kaia
by Emerald Ocean Cruises
Built in
2026
Capacity
128
Cruises
20
By
Emerald Ocean Cruises
The Emerald Kaia introduces a refined evolution of small-ship ocean cruising, designed for travelers seeking understated luxury, open-air living, and immersive coastal exploration. Accommodating up to 128 guests, this next-generation superyacht delivers a relaxed yet polished experience, where space, service, and destination access are carefully balanced.
Set to debut in 2026, Emerald Kaia will sail itineraries throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and surrounding warm-water regions, offering a blend of historic ports, scenic coastlines, and lesser-visited harbors. Its compact size allows for flexible routing and access to destinations beyond the reach of larger cruise ships, creating a more intimate connection with each place visited.
Life onboard centers around light-filled spaces and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Contemporary accommodations feature private verandas and expansive sea views, while stylish lounges, multiple dining venues, and open decks provide inviting settings for relaxation and social connection. Wellness plays a central role, with spa facilities, fitness areas, and a dedicated marina platform that enables direct access to the sea for swimming and watersports.
Sailings on this ship
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Suites
1,183 sq. feet
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829 sq. feet
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700 sq. feet
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474 sq. feet
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323 sq. feet
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226 sq. feet
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Since launching its ocean fleet, Emerald Ocean Cruises has built a strong reputation in small-ship luxury yachting, giving travelers a mix of comfort, modern design, and close coastal exploration. Its sleek superyachts sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Caribbean on intimate itineraries that reach smaller harbors, iconic coastlines, and quiet beaches larger ships cannot.
The yachts Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, joined by the newer Emerald Kaia, with Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara still to come, are designed for spacious suites, panoramic public areas, infinity pools, wellness facilities, and marina platforms for water-based activities. Each yacht stays small, which keeps service personal and the experience boutique, bringing destinations to life in a way only a yacht can.
Emerald Ocean Cruises pairs all-inclusive luxury with genuine exploration and a careful eye for detail. Dining, beverages, gratuities, Wi-Fi, and curated excursions are included, while optional experiences let travelers go deeper into local culture, history, and adventure. Comfort and guest satisfaction sit at the heart of every voyage, which is what makes the line a strong choice in small-ship ocean travel.
At Small Ship Travel, we choose ocean cruises that meet our standards for luxury, personalization, and authenticity. Emerald Ocean Cruises fits that brief well, with itineraries that combine scenic coastlines, cultural discovery, and a high level of onboard comfort.
Working with Small Ship Travel gives you tailored itineraries and attentive support from the moment you reserve your suite to your return home. A voyage with Emerald Ocean Cruises brings together sophisticated design, intimate scale, and thoughtfully planned experiences for a different way to explore the world by sea.
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