Name: From Egypt to Saudi Arabia
Brand: Emerald Cruises

Overview

Departing Mombassa aboard the Emerald Raiya, this 12-night voyage with Emerald Cruises unlocks the very best of Africa. The route winds through 3 ports including Mombasa, Farquhar Islands, and La Digue, interspersed with 1 sea days for unwinding on board. Whether it's exploring towns and cities ashore or unwinding on deck, this Emerald Cruises sailing delivers variety at every turn. Fares for this Emerald Cruises sailing begin at just £9,255 per person.

Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises offers a modern, relaxed, super-premium all-inclusive cruising experience, with contemporary and elegant ships and bucket-list destinations.

Onboard, guests are able to dine at four all-inclusive and unique outlets, enjoying free-flowing alcoholic beverages at mealtimes. Flexibility is key, with its range of shore excursion packages, and every aspect of the trip is taken care of – including flights and transfers.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Mombasa

In the vibrant mosaic of Mombasa's history, cultures converge like streams into a mighty river. From its ancient roots as a Swahili trading hub to its colonial legacy shaped by Portuguese, Arab, and British influences, Mombasa embodies a tapestry of diverse traditions and narratives. Over centuries, this coastal city has been a melting pot of ideas, languages, and customs, each leaving an indelible mark on its character. Today, amidst its bustling streets and historic landmarks, Mombasa's heritage stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of human connection and exchange across time and space.

Day 2

Zanzibar

Day 3

Day 4

Kilwa Kisiwani

Day 5

At sea

Days 6-8

Aldabra Atoll

Day 9

Farquhar Islands

Day 10

Alphonse Islands

Day 11

Amirantes Islands

Day 12

Praslin Island

Day 12

La Digue

Day 13

Mahé

Day 1

Mombasa

Day 2

Zanzibar

Day 3

Zanzibar

Day 4

Kilwa Kisiwani

Day 5

At sea

Days 6-8

Aldabra Atoll

Day 9

Farquhar Islands

Day 10

Alphonse Islands

Day 11

Amirantes Islands

Day 12

Praslin Island

Day 12

La Digue

Day 13

Mahé

128

Passengers

Crew

2026

Launched

120m

Length

Decks

EUR

Currency

Emerald Raiya

Launching in 2027, Emerald Raiya will embody the same sleek design and on board experience as Emerald Kaia. More details will be revealed soon. Stay informed by signing up below to receive our announcements.

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Customer reviews

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Not 5 star

We didn't get the wow fact I was expecting it was a lovely clean yacht Entertainment was not the best very little of it considering it was almost Christmas. The staff were nice . Breakfast was ok , lunch was nice The evening meals not great . Room was big and clean it was a lovely experience, but for what we paid i would not do it again .

Emerald Cruises Emerald Sakara

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Eastern Europe on the Danube

The arrangements on the first day left a lot to be desired! We had been flown to Bucharest the day before and stayed in a lovely hotel with a large swimming pool. We were told cases to be ready by 7 a.m.and leave at 9.It was a cold,wet day so,after the city tour,we had 2 hours to waste in bad weather. We think the departure from the hotel should have been later(e.g.usual 11 a.m.checkout),done the city tour then gone straight to the ship. On board,the food and wine was good BUT often,if we as two people sat on a table for 4 or 6,we were not served until the table was full! I commented about this and we got better and quicker service for one day then it lapsed again! It was even worse if I sat by myself in the bar as I was then mostly ignored! The ports of call were interesting but mixed weather. The company still keeps calling the cabin!"Panorama Balcony" BUT the dictionary definition of balcony is"external"so an inside balcony with a window to open is NOT a balcony. I queried this with crew but was brushed off!

Emerald Cruises Emerald Luna

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Luxury at every level

We had an amazing cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia on Emerald Harmony. The boat itself is superb,, carrying a maximum of 84 passengers, though a particular cruise only had 54, with 40 crew. That means that passengers really get cared for and within 24 hours all the crew members knew our names and our preferences. The food is superb – fine dining every lunchtime and every evening, accompanied with high-quality wines. and the tourist gave a good balance of the typical things you would expect to see as a tourist (cities, palaces and temples) but also local village life, with the opportunity to meet up close with local people and to see the businesses run from their homes. It was an incredible exposure to culture of that part of the world. Emerald arranged everything superbly and we wouldn’t hesitate to travel with them again.

Emerald Cruises Emerald Harmony

Reviews

Very good

Food & crew excellent. A little diasppointed with the lack of daytime cruising. Only fault was with the travel arrangements to Lyon and return from Marseille. on both flights assistance for my wife who has difficulty walking long distances was not organised and on the return flight we were not even allocated seats together.

Emerald Cruises Emerald Liberte

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