22 CFI CURATED Emerald Cruises will launch two new superyachts and its first ship for the River Seine in 2027. The two superyachts, Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara, will have the same design style as their sister ships Emerald Kaia and Emerald Astra, while the river vessel, named Emerald Lumi, will feature contemporary interiors, suites and onboard amenities. Virgin Voyages launches Rojo by Razzle Dazzle Brilliant Lady, the newest addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet, will feature the first Rojo by Razzle Dazzle restaurant when it debuts in autumn 2025. Chefs Justin Severino and Nate Hobart will co-helm the restaurant, which will have a SpanishAmerican twist and a casual, laidback atmosphere during the day. In the evenings, it will provide authentic Spanish energy with a menu featuring pintxos, tapas and platos grandes. The Razzle Dazzle space has been “completely reimagined” for Rojo to create an environment that honours Spain’s communal dining traditions. This has been achieved with a combination of shared tables and intimate nooks with wooden accents, reddish-orange tones and sleek finishes in the interior design. Pandaw Cruises to debut suite-only ship Asian river cruise operator Pandaw Cruises is introducing a suite-only ship on the Mekong River in order to cater to guest demand. Formerly known as Pandaw III, the ship, which is now called Tonle Pandaw, will be refurbished and re-enter service on 1 November 2025 featuring 14 luxury suites, each with a private deck. The suites will be decorated with Cambodian fabrics and repurposed pure Burma teak panelling.
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