Cruise

What is the Emerald Sakara cruise ship and when does it visit Gibraltar?

Short answer

Emerald Sakara is a 100-guest yacht run by Emerald Cruises, part of Scenic Group, in service since 2023. Its upcoming visits to Gibraltar, with times and expected passengers, are listed on this page.

Upcoming visits to Gibraltar

  • Sunday 25 April 2027, in port 06:00–18:00, about 100 passengers expected

    Also in port: Clio. Combined: about 189 passengers where known.

  • Saturday 31 July 2027, in port 09:00–08:00, about 100 passengers expected

    Also in port: Sea Cloud Spirit, SH Diana.

  • Sunday 8 August 2027, in port 08:30–18:30, about 100 passengers expected

  • Friday 29 October 2027, in port 13:00–23:55, about 100 passengers expected

    Also in port: Costa Diadema, Europa. Combined: about 508 passengers where known.

Plan your shore day in Gibraltar

From the Port of Gibraltar schedule, last checked 6 November 2026.

Detailed answer

Emerald Sakara was built by Ha Long Shipbuilding in Vietnam and launched in 2023, the second yacht in Emerald's fleet after Emerald Azzurra. Baird Maritime gives a gross tonnage of 5,175, a length of 110 metres and a crew of 76. It carries 100 guests in 50 suites and staterooms, most with a balcony. A marina platform at the stern is used for swimming, kayaks and paddleboards, and on board are an infinity pool, a spa, a gym, the La Cucina restaurant and the Amici bar and lounge. Fares include meals, beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, and some excursions.

How busy will town be?

The upcoming visits listed on this page show the passengers expected on each call and any other ships in port the same day. Town is busiest when several ships are in at once or a large ship arrives at a weekend. A ship carrying a few hundred passengers makes little difference on its own.

Can you sail on it from nearby?

Yes, from Malaga or Barcelona. Emerald's Andalucia to Catalonia voyage leaves Malaga on Saturday 24 April 2027, calls at Gibraltar the next day and continues to Tangier, Almería, Cartagena, Ibiza, Palma and Mahón, ending in Barcelona on Sunday 2 May 2027. The reverse voyage, Catalonia to Andalusia, leaves Barcelona on Saturday 23 October 2027, reaches Gibraltar on Friday 29 October 2027 for an afternoon and evening call, and ends in Malaga on Sunday 31 October 2027. Emerald sells its yacht cruises directly and through travel agents.

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