EMERALD Cruises has made appointments in two key positions on board its first superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, which is now scheduled for a Jan 2022 debut (CW 07 Dec 2020). Jonathan Edwards (right) will take the vessel’s helm as Captain, joining the Scenic Group after almost 20 years at Holland America...
EMERALD Cruises has made appointments in two key positions on board its first superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, which is now scheduled for a Jan 2022 debut (CW 07 Dec 2020).
Jonathan Edwards (right) will take the vessel’s helm as Captain, joining the Scenic Group after almost 20 years at Holland America Line.
Most recently Edwards has been sailing onboard Scenic’s Scenic Eclipse, as the “Discovery Yacht” sailed in Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea (CW 09 Jul).
Meanwhile Petros Zarpanely (right) will lead the service side of Azzurra as its Hotel Director, heading up a team of 68 onboard staff hailing from 17 different countries across the globe.
Formerly with Silversea Cruises, Zarpanely is a cruise industry veteran with 25 years of experience, with his role overseeing Azzura’s bars and restaurants, housekeeping, galley, laundry, guest services, onboard entertainment and shore excursions.
David Winterton, Emerald Cruises Global Director of Brand and Marketing, said “we are excited to match our incredible new superyacht with talented leadership”.
“Captain Jonathan combines a true love of his craft with a wealth of global navigation experience, while Petros’ background of managing luxury hotel staff, both on land and onboard cruise ships, means our guests will see the best of the best when it comes to service, food and experiences.
“We couldn’t ask for a better start for our new journey.”
The 100-passenger Azzurra will sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black and Red Seas, while sister ship Emerald Sakara is also currently under construction, due to launch in 2023.
