Emerald Cruises is launching three new ships by 2027.

Thats on top of a planned yacht,Emerald Kaia, thats scheduled to launch in 2026.

The forthcoming ships will offer cruises across the Caribbean, as well as the Mediterranean and in the Seychelles.

rendering of Emerald Kaia in Croatia

A rendering showing the Emerald Kaia while anchored in Croatia.Credit:Courtesy of Emerald Cruise

This will bring the total number of Emerald river ships in Europe to 11.

The major investment comes asinterest in small-ship cruise vacations is booming, according to numerous experts surveyed by T+L.

a rendering of Emerald Kaias pool

A rendering of Hungary from the Emerald Astra

Emerald Astra exterior rendering

a rendering of Emerald Kaias pool

A rendering of Hungary from the Emerald Astra

Emerald Astra exterior rendering