Emerald Kaia

Max Passengers: 128
Ship Type: Motor Yacht
Operated By: Emerald Cruises

Emerald Kaia is a luxury yacht, specifically a superyacht, rather than a river cruise ship or an expedition ship. Set to launch in April 2026, it is designed for intimate cruising experiences, accommodating 128 guests and 92 crew members on board. 

Cabin Specifications
The Emerald Kaia (built 2026) features 64 staterooms, 88% with private step-out balconies. Standard Balcony cabins measure 32 m² (345 ft²) with floor-to-ceiling doors and a furnished veranda. The top accommodations are two Owner Suites (131 m² / 1,410 ft²) with large terraces, followed by Yacht Suites (82 m² / 880 ft²) and Terrace Suites (77 m² / 830 ft²), both aft-facing with wraparound balconies. The eight Oceanview cabins (21–23 m² / 225–245 ft²) are the smallest, with large fixed windows.

All staterooms include elegant en-suite bathrooms, convertible twin-to-queen beds, sofa and desk areas, UHDTVs, minibars, Wi-Fi, and daily bottled water. Suites add walk-in closets, pillow menus, welcome gifts, coffee machines, free laundry, and daily restocked minibars. Owner and Terrace Suites also offer complimentary in-room dining with canapés and sweets.

Features onboard
Emerald Kaia features several onboard amenities, including enhanced dining venues with alfresco terraces, an enlarged Sky Deck with a new internal Sky Lounge and cabanas, a new Night Market for Asian-style grilled dishes, a refined marina with watersports equipment like kayaks and paddleboards, a wellness complex with a gym, saunas, and an Elements Spa, and the Observation Sun Deck with a spa pool. Guests also receive complimentary Wi-Fi, all on-board meals and selected drinks, and some excursions.  

Ship specifications

• Year of build: 2026new ship
• Builder: Halong Shipbuilding Company (Ha Long City, Vietnam)
• Class: Mega Yacht
• Engines (power): Cummins (3.3 MW / 4425 hp)
• Speed: 22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph
• Length (LOA): 120 m / 394 ft
• Beam (width): 16 m / 52 ft
• Gross Tonnage: 5755 gt