Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
American Queen
Emerald Azzurra
Gross Tonnage
American Queen
3,707 GT
Emerald Azzurra
5,300 GT
Length
American Queen
127 m
Emerald Azzurra
110 m
Beam
American Queen
27 m
Emerald Azzurra
17 m
Passengers
American Queen
436
Emerald Azzurra
100
Crew
American Queen
165
Emerald Azzurra
72
Decks
American Queen
—
Emerald Azzurra
—
Year Built
American Queen
1,995
Emerald Azzurra
2,022
Space Ratio
American Queen
8.5 GT/pax
Emerald Azzurra
53.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Queen
2.64 :1
Emerald Azzurra
1.39 :1
| Specification | American Queen | Emerald Azzurra |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Queen Voyages | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Paddlewheeler | Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,995 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,707 GT | 5,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 127 mWinner | 110 m |
| Beam | 27 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 436Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 165Winner | 72 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 8.5 GT/pax | 53.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 1.39:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | McDermott Shipyard | Halong |
| Flag | United States | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8644974 | 9745599 |
American Queen
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Emerald Azzurra
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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17 m |
| Draft | — | 4.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
