Emerald’s Sparkling New Gem

At 110 metres, the yacht-like Azzurra, whose cruises launch in 2022, will exceed some of the features of the mega palaces of the cruise world and will have multiple lounges, bars and recreational areas.

David Winterton, director of marketing UK and global brand curator for Emerald Cruises, said the Azzura will offer “a beautiful experience you don’t get on bigger ships”.

In the vessel’s immaculate and well designed engine room, Cummins marine engines dominate. Main propulsion will be a pair of IMO III compliant QSK60-M engines turning 2350 m/m, five-blade propellers through marine gears.

The mains are each producing 1641 kW at 1800 RPM. For electrical power to support the myriad of onboard appliances from hot tubs to the gourmet galley, there are three QSK19-DM-powered generators. All five of these engines are fitted with SCR exhaust after treatment systems. A QSB emergency genset with HUG supplies a DPF on the gensets separately.

The owners of the Emerald Azzurra operate vessels in a wide range of rivers from the Danube to the Mekong. The new vessel offers the potential for cruises along some of the most spectacular coastlines in the world.

Scenic, the parent company of Emerald Yacht, was founded in Newcastle, Australia by Glen Moroney. The company started in 1986 with coach tours operating throughout Australia.

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