About Emerald Azzurra
Emerald Azzurra belongs to Emerald Cruises's Yacht series and entered service in 2022. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 110 metres in length and accommodates up to 100 guests in 50 staterooms across 5 passenger decks.
A sister brand to Scenic, Emerald Cruises was launched in 2014 to bring contemporary, design-led river cruising to a younger audience. Its Star-Ships are best known for the heated indoor swimming pool at the stern that transforms into a cinema by night, and for the panoramic balcony suites that fill most of the upper two decks. Emerald Azzurra reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.
The ship's typical home waters are the Nile, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.
Cabin categories
The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.
| Category | Square feet | Deck | Window / view | Max guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview Stateroom | 184 sq ft | Main Deck | Picture window | 2 |
| Balcony Suite | 247 sq ft | Sky Deck | Outside balcony | 2 |
| Owner's Suite | 484 sq ft | Sky Deck | Outside balcony | 2 |
Deck plan
Emerald Azzurra is laid out across 5 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.
Onboard amenities
- Sun deck with shaded lounge area
- Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
- Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
- Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
- Lift between most passenger decks
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Hair salon and small fitness room
- All-inclusive beverages, gratuities and shore excursions
Featured itineraries
The voyages below are representative of those Emerald Azzurra sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonders of Egypt & the Nile | 12 nights | Cairo · Luxor · Esna · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan | Nile |
| Treasures of Egypt | 8 nights | Cairo · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan | Nile |
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