- The naming ceremony took place on 31 May 2026 in Amsterdam.
- Toni Lanotte-Day acted as godmother.
- Emerald Astra joins the Emerald Cruises fleet.
- Emerald Lumi will debut on the Seine in 2027.
- The ship sails European river routes.
Emerald Cruises has christened its newest river ship, the Emerald Astra, in Amsterdam. The naming ceremony took place on 31 May 2026 with Toni Lanotte-Day, a US travel advisor and entrepreneur, serving as godmother. The vessel joins the European fleet of Emerald Cruises and Tours as part of Scenic Group.
Glen Moroney, founder and chairman of Scenic Group, confirmed the ship reflects the brand vision for global growth. The next vessel, Emerald Lumi, will debut on the Seine in 2027. Ken Muskat, president of Scenic Group USA and LatAm, noted the importance of travel advisors in the company’s expansion.
Glen Moroney shared “Emerald Astra reflects the vision for the growth of Emerald Cruises brand globally. Contemporary, immersive and connected to the destinations we sail.”
Ken Muskat shared “Equally important is honoring partners like Toni, whose passion, expertise and deep connection to their clients help shape the experiences we deliver and the future direction of our brand.”
