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)
Emerald Azzurra
Emerald Kaia
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Azzurra
5,300 GT
Emerald Kaia
5,300 GT
Length
Emerald Azzurra
110 m
Emerald Kaia
110 m
Beam
Emerald Azzurra
17 m
Emerald Kaia
17 m
Passengers
Emerald Azzurra
100
Emerald Kaia
100
Crew
Emerald Azzurra
72
Emerald Kaia
72
Decks
Emerald Azzurra
—
Emerald Kaia
—
Year Built
Emerald Azzurra
2,022
Emerald Kaia
2,024
Space Ratio
Emerald Azzurra
53.0 GT/pax
Emerald Kaia
53.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Azzurra
1.39 :1
Emerald Kaia
1.39 :1
| Specification | Emerald Azzurra | Emerald Kaia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Yacht | Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,300 GT | 5,300 GT |
| Length | 110 m | 110 m |
| Beam | 17 m | 17 m |
| Draft | 4.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 100 |
| Crew | 72 | 72 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 53.0 GT/pax | 53.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1 | 1.39:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Halong | Halong |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9745599 | 9820815 |
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
Emerald Kaia
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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