Emerald Waterways has released a video showcasing the initial build of its new super yacht, Emerald Azzurra, ahead of its launch next summer.

The cruise line has also released first-look images of Emerald Luna, the line’s newest Star-Ship.

Both Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Luna are set to launch in 2021 and footage shows that both ships are still on schedule.

Emerald Azzurra is Emerald Waterways’  first ocean super yacht, part of the new Emerald Yacht Cruises brand, and she is due to set sail in July 2021 in the Mediterranean.

The 180-passenger Emerald Luna will be the ninth ship in Emerald Waterways fleet and she will sail Europe’s waterways from May 2021.

Owner and chairman of parent company Scenic Group, Glen Moroney, said:

“Our time-lapse video shows construction progress of Emerald Azzurra is still on schedule, with the shipyard progressing their works on construction and pre-outfitting of hull blocks as expected.

“Whilst there are some delays in equipment delivery from Europe and China, we continue to work with the shipyard on how to minimize impact on delivery.

“The entire Emerald Yacht Cruises team are excited to see the project progressing and look forward to welcoming guests onboard this magnificent yacht as it begins cruising the Mediterranean in 2021.

“Emerald Luna is progressing well and at this point, all construction and equipment delivery is on schedule. Emerald Luna will be the ninth ship in Emerald Waterways fleet after Emerald Harmony commenced cruising the Mekong in August 2019.

She will join Emerald Sky, Star, Sun, Dawn and Destiny cruising the Rhine, Maine and Danube Rivers from May 2021. Emerald Liberté, sailing on the Rhône River and Emerald Radiance, sailing on the Douro River complete the fleet.”

Visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk for more information.