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A travel agent Godmother: The stunning Emerald Azzurra has been christened in Venice

Emerald Cruises’ first ocean luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, was officially named in an intimate ceremony in Venice on 28 May 2022 with a travel agent as her Godmother.

Emerald Cruises’ first ocean luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, was officially named in an intimate ceremony in Venice on 28 May 2022 with a travel agent as her Godmother.

Could there be a bigger endorsement for travel agents than this? Or a more dedicated commitment to want to work with the trade?

The Azzura’s Godmother Sarah Wikevand, a travel agent and joint Managing Director at Reader Offers Ltd in the UK was unable to attend the ceremony, however, Rosie Cairns, joint Managing Director at Reader Offers Ltd, represented her on the day.

The stunning 100-guest luxury yacht, which boasts opulent suites, à la carte dining and a water sports boat, will sail around the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, and then on to the Arabian Peninsula in December 2022.

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Speaking at the ceremony Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman of Scenic Group said, “Scenic Group holds a unique position of owning the complete end-to-end process where we design, build and operate our vessels”.

David Winterton, Global Director of Brand and Marketing at Emerald Cruises, said “The team at Reader Offers Ltd are true advocates for the cruising market”.

“As one of Emerald Cruises’ top performing agents, Reader Offers has been instrumental in the success of launching Emerald Cruises’ first ocean-going luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra”.

“We are truly honoured that Sarah has agreed to join a number of global travel industry professionals to serve as an Emerald Cruises Godmother.”

Emerald Cruises apparently regularly asks travel industry professionals instrumental to their success, to serve as the Godmother of their vessels. Perhaps you could be next?

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Spectacular Montenegro is just one of the breathtaking ports on Emerald Azzurra’s Adriatic coast itineraries

Emerald Cruises is offering Super Earlybird savings of up to 25% on its 2023 luxury yacht cruising program which includes the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.

Emerald Azzurra will be joined by sister yacht Emerald Sakara in 2023.

For more information, visit Emerald Cruises.