Emerald Yacht Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Athens (Piraeus), Greece

   Greece

   

   Piraeus, the bustling port city of Athens, is a vibrant blend of ancient history and modern charm, inviting travelers to explore its rich culture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional Greek dishes at the Varvakeios Agora and embarking on day trips to nearby islands like Symi and Nydri. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when the weather is pleasant and the tourist crowds are fewer.

2. Day 2

   Delos

   Greece

   

   Delos is the sacred birthplace of Apollo and one of the Mediterranean's most significant archaeological sites, where an entire ancient Greek city of temples, theatres, and merchant houses survives on a tiny Cycladic island. Must-see experiences include the Terrace of the Lions, the mosaic floors of the merchant quarter, and the panoramic view from Mount Kynthos. April through October is the visiting season, with spring and autumn most comfortable for exploration.

3. Day 2

   Mykonos

   Greece

   

   Mykonos is the Aegean at its most seductive — a labyrinth of bougainvillea-draped whitewashed alleys designed to disorient pirates (and occasionally visitors) leading to Kástro, the medieval hilltop quarter overlooking Little Venice, where balconied houses hang directly above the sea. The island's famous windmills, perched on a ridge above the old harbour, are best photographed at golden hour as pelicans patrol the waterfront below. Visit the sacred archaeological island of Delos — a 30-minute boat crossing — for one of the most significant ancient sites in the Greek world. May, June, and September offer the perfect balance of warmth, light, and bearable crowds.

4. Day 3

   Patmos

   Greece

   

   Patmos, an enchanting port in the Aegean Sea, is renowned for its spiritual history and stunning architecture, highlighted by the Monastery of St. John. Visitors must indulge in local delicacies like moussaka and fava while exploring charming markets. The best season to visit is during the spring and early fall, when the weather is mild, and the island is less crowded.

5. Day 4

   Santorini

   Greece

   

   Santorini, the ancient volcanic caldera rising from the Aegean, is Greece's most theatrical landscape — a crescentic island of sheer white cliffs plunging into an indigo sea, its clifftop villages of Fira and Oia draped in bougainvillea and culminating in the world's most photographed sunset. The island's unique Assyrtiko wine, grown on ancient ungrafted vines in volcanic pumice, is one of the Mediterranean's greatest expressions of terroir. Byzantine frescoes of extraordinary beauty fill the Prehistoric Museum of Thera. The volcanic black and red sand beaches of Perissa and Perivolos are unlike any others in Greece. April through June and September through October offer the finest conditions.

6. Day 5

   Kos

   Greece

   

   Kos is a compelling Mediterranean port in Greece where centuries of history, vibrant local cuisine, and luminous coastal scenery converge. Visitors should explore the historic quarters on foot and surrender to the local dining culture, where fresh seafood and regional wines provide a masterclass in Mediterranean living. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Emerald Yacht Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

7. Day 6

   Bodrum

   Turkey

   

   Bodrum is the site of ancient Halicarnassus and one of the Seven Wonders, now a whitewashed Aegean resort town where the Knights Hospitaller castle houses the world's finest underwater archaeology museum. Visit June or September via Explora Journeys or Virgin Voyages for peninsula village dining, Bronze Age shipwreck treasures, and Turkey's most seductive balance of ancient heritage and contemporary Mediterranean sophistication.

8. Day 7

   Rhodes

   Greece

   

   Rhodes, Greece's resplendent Dodecanese jewel, merges a UNESCO-listed Medieval Old Town built by the Knights of St. John with sun-soaked Aegean beauty just seven miles from the Turkish coast. Wander the Street of the Knights before tasting *pitaroudia* fritters and local Athiri wine at an Old Town taverna, then take a catamaran to the neoclassical harbor of Symi. The island basks in over 300 days of sunshine annually, with April through June and September through October offering ideal temperatures for exploration without the peak-summer crowds.

9. Day 8

   Antalya

   Turkey

   

   Antalya is the Turkish Riviera's finest city, combining a beautifully preserved Ottoman old town, ancient Roman ruins, and a dramatic clifftop setting above the Mediterranean. Must-dos include wandering the lanes of Kaleiçi, visiting the perfectly preserved Roman theater at Aspendos, and savoring an expansive Turkish breakfast overlooking the sea. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) offer the ideal blend of warm weather and manageable crowds for exploring this two-thousand-year-old city.

10. Day 9

    Paphos

    Cyprus

    

    Paphos is a UNESCO-inscribed Cypriot city whose Roman mosaic masterpieces, royal necropolis, and legendary birth site of Aphrodite make it one of the eastern Mediterranean's most archaeologically rich destinations. Must-dos include viewing the breathtaking floor mosaics in the Archaeological Park, exploring the underground Tombs of the Kings, and dining on meze at a harbor taverna. Visit March to May or September to November for comfortable temperatures.

11. Day 10

    Larnaca

    Cyprus

    

    Larnaca is a historic Cypriot coastal city layered with Mycenaean, Phoenician, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage, where the ninth-century Church of Saint Lazarus and a flamingo-filled salt lake share the shoreline with Mediterranean beaches. Must-do experiences include the waterfront meze dining, visiting the Choirokoitia Neolithic UNESCO site, and watching flamingos on the Salt Lake from November through March. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) provide the most comfortable temperatures for combining beach relaxation with archaeological exploration of one of the Mediterranean's most historically layered cities.

12. Day 11

    Larnaca

    Cyprus

    

    Larnaca is a historic Cypriot coastal city layered with Mycenaean, Phoenician, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage, where the ninth-century Church of Saint Lazarus and a flamingo-filled salt lake share the shoreline with Mediterranean beaches. Must-do experiences include the waterfront meze dining, visiting the Choirokoitia Neolithic UNESCO site, and watching flamingos on the Salt Lake from November through March. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) provide the most comfortable temperatures for combining beach relaxation with archaeological exploration of one of the Mediterranean's most historically layered cities.

13. Day 12

    Haifa

    Israel

    

    Haifa, Israel is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Viking. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is April through October, when warm weather and extended daylight create ideal conditions.

14. Day 13

    Haifa

    Israel

    

    Haifa, Israel is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Viking. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is April through October, when warm weather and extended daylight create ideal conditions.

15. Day 14

    At Sea

    

16. Day 15

    Transit the Suez Canal

    

17. Day 15

    Sokhna

    Egypt

    

    Sokhna, Egypt is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Emerald Yacht Cruises. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is April through October, when warm weather and extended daylight create ideal conditions.

18. Day 16

    Sokhna

    Egypt

    

    Sokhna, Egypt is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Emerald Yacht Cruises. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is April through October, when warm weather and extended daylight create ideal conditions.

19. Day 17

    At Sea

    

20. Day 18

    Safaga

    Egypt

    

    Safaga is a Red Sea port that combines world-class diving on pristine coral reefs with access to Luxor's ancient Egyptian monuments—the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the tomb of Tutankhamun—just three hours inland. Must-dos include diving at Panorama Reef and Abu Kafan, a day trip to Luxor's pharaonic temples, and snorkeling in the warm, crystal-clear Red Sea waters. October through April offers the most comfortable temperatures for combining underwater and desert exploration.

21. Day 19

    Sharm El Sheikh

    Egypt

    

    Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Seabourn. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is April through October, when warm weather and extended daylight create ideal conditions.

22. Day 20

    Eilat

    Israel

    

    Eilat is Israel's Red Sea resort city at the Gulf of Aqaba, where desert mountains meet spectacular coral reefs protected since 1966. Must-dos include snorkelling the Coral Beach Nature Reserve, hiking Timna Valley's red sandstone, and savouring fresh Red Sea fish with Israeli mezze. October through April offers the most comfortable temperatures for both diving and desert exploration.

23. Day 20

    Eilat

    Israel

    

    Eilat is Israel's Red Sea resort city at the Gulf of Aqaba, where desert mountains meet spectacular coral reefs protected since 1966. Must-dos include snorkelling the Coral Beach Nature Reserve, hiking Timna Valley's red sandstone, and savouring fresh Red Sea fish with Israeli mezze. October through April offers the most comfortable temperatures for both diving and desert exploration.

24. Day 21

    Aqaba

    Jordan

    

    Aqaba, Jordan, offers a portal into one of the world's most historically significant regions, where archaeological wonders, legendary cuisine, and dramatic desert landscapes converge. Essential experiences include exploring the souks and sampling the extraordinary local food culture. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Emerald Yacht Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

25. Day 22

    Aqaba

    Jordan

    

    Aqaba, Jordan, offers a portal into one of the world's most historically significant regions, where archaeological wonders, legendary cuisine, and dramatic desert landscapes converge. Essential experiences include exploring the souks and sampling the extraordinary local food culture. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Emerald Yacht Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

Cabin Categories

Oceanview Stateroom

Outside

226–248 sq ftMax 2D

Oceanview Stateroom Cabin Type: Ocean View Situated on the Emerald Deck, towards the front of the yacht, Emerald Kaia's Oceanview Staterooms are bigger than the average standard, offering excellent value for money. Size: 21 - 23 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+5

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Balcony Suite

Suite

323–344 sq ftMax 2B

Balcony Suite Cabin Type: Suite Divided between the Observation, Panorama and Pool decks, Emerald Kaia's Balcony Suites are your stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night's sleep, Emerald have carefully designed them to help you relax after a day of exploration. Size: 31 - 32 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

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Balcony Suite

Suite

323–344 sq ftMax 2AB

Balcony Suite Cabin Type: Suite Divided between the Observation, Panorama and Pool decks, Emerald Kaia's Balcony Suites are your stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night's sleep, Emerald have carefully designed them to help you relax after a day of exploration. Size: 31 - 32 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

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Balcony Suite

Suite

323–344 sq ftMax 2A

Balcony Suite Cabin Type: Suite Divided between the Observation, Panorama and Pool decks, Emerald Kaia's Balcony Suites are your stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night's sleep, Emerald have carefully designed them to help you relax after a day of exploration. Size: 31 - 32 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

Suite

474 sq ftMax 2S

Deluxe Balcony Suite Cabin Type: Suite Our Deluxe Balcony Suites are conveniently located on the Pool Deck featuring a separate bedroom and lounge along with their own private balcony. With just two per yacht, you'll benefit from having extra space for your assured comfort. Size: 44 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVMedia/Entertainment StationSafe+3

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Owner's Suite

Suite

1,410 sq ftMax 2SA

Owners Suite Cabin Type: Suite Emerald Kaia's oversized Owner's Suites are the largest and most opulent, located on the Pool Deck. Boasting a separate bedroom and lounge area, you'll also enjoy your large private terrace, from which to admire the stunning views of each port you visit. Size: 131 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite Benefits+9

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Terrace Suite

Suite

830 sq ftMax 2T

Terrace Suite Cabin Type: Suite Emerald Kaia's spacious Terrace Suites take pride of place at the back of the Panorama Deck. As the name suggests, you'll enjoy a private oversized terrace, where you'll be able to relax and take in the views as you sail into the world's prettiest ports. Size: 77 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerRoom Service AvailableTVMedia/Entertainment Station+4

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Yacht Suite

Suite

883 sq ftMax 2Y

Yacht Suite Cabin Type: Suite Positioned at the back of the Observation Deck, you'll be treated to sensational ocean and coastal views from your own private terrace. You'll also receive a number of luxury inclusions to help you make the most of your time in your Yacht Suite. Size: 82 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerRoom Service AvailableTVMedia/Entertainment Station+4

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