Emerald Yachts: A New Era of Luxury Travel at Sea
Emerald Yachts offer a refined, boutique-style yacht experience designed for travelers who value relaxed luxury, coastal access, and an easy, social atmosphere at sea.
What Are Emerald Yachts?
Emerald Yachts are part of the Scenic Group portfolio and are designed for boutique yacht cruising in warm-weather destinations. With a smaller guest count and an open, relaxed onboard environment, Emerald Yachts focus on lifestyle-driven travel rather than expedition or technical exploration.
Real Experience with Emerald Yachts
Our experience with Emerald Yachts is not theoretical. We understand how these journeys unfold in real time, how itinerary pacing impacts the feel of the trip, and how small decisions such as sailing selection and cabin placement influence the overall experience.
Expert Insight & Elite Team
Angela Hughes — CEO & Founder, Trips & Ships Luxury Travel
Angela Hughes is a recognized voice in the luxury travel industry with over four decades of experience. Named Luxury Travel Influencer of the Year by Travel Leaders Network, her insights are built on a foundation of scaling global luxury businesses and training elite advisors worldwide.
She was named Luxury Travel Influencer of the Year by Travel Leaders Network and recognized among the Most Influential Women in Travel by TravelPulse. Her insights have been featured in Travel Weekly, Insider Travel Report, Travel Market Report, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
The Trips & Ships Specialized Team
Trips & Ships Luxury Travel is a premier network of over 140 luxury travel advisors. Each journey we plan is powered by a structured methodology and deep industry relationships.
- Consistent, expert planning framework
- Advisors trained through Luxury Travel University
- Preferred yacht and shore excursion partnerships
- End-to-end client support for a seamless experience
As Seen In & Industry Recognition
Angela Hughes and Trips & Ships Luxury Travel have been recognized and featured across leading global media and travel industry publications.
Media inquiries and speaking engagements available upon request.
Is Emerald Yachts Right for You?
Emerald Yachts Are Ideal If You:
• Want a relaxed, warm-weather yacht experience
• Prefer smaller ships with a social atmosphere
• Enjoy coastal cruising
• Value simplicity and ease
Who Should Not Book Emerald Yachts
Travelers seeking expedition travel, polar regions, or highly structured enrichment experiences should consider alternatives such as Scenic Eclipse.
How an Expert Chooses the Right Emerald Yacht Sailing
Key considerations include:
Itinerary structure
Seasonality
Time in port versus sea
Ship atmosphere
Travel logistics
The Emerald Yacht Experience
DestinationsCoastal Cruising
Navigate stunning Mediterranean and Caribbean coastlines with intimate port access and scenic waterway itineraries.
OnboardRefined Luxury
Intimate spaces designed for relaxed elegance with panoramic ocean views and world-class service throughout.
ExperiencesCurated Journeys
Every sailing is designed with intentional pacing, local immersion, and seamless end-to-end journey coordination.
The Trips & Ships Yacht Planning Method
Experience Alignment
Destination Strategy
Itinerary Flow
Cabin Strategy
Full Journey Design
How Much Do Emerald Yachts Cost?
Short itineraries:
$4,000 to $8,000 per personMediterranean and Caribbean sailings:
$6,000 to $12,000+Experience Emerald Yachts
Watch how Emerald Yachts combines refined elegance with relaxed coastal cruising in the world's most beautiful destinations.
DiscoverDiscover the refined elegance and relaxed luxury of Emerald Yachts as they navigate the stunning coastlines of the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Life Onboard Emerald Yachts
Experience intimate spaces designed for relaxed elegance and unforgettable coastal journeys.
