Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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 Sakara
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Azzurra
5,300 GT
Emerald Sakara
5,300 GT
Length
Emerald Azzurra
110 m
Emerald Sakara
110 m
Beam
Emerald Azzurra
17 m
Emerald Sakara
17 m
Passengers
Emerald Azzurra
100
Emerald Sakara
100
Crew
Emerald Azzurra
72
Emerald Sakara
72
Decks
Emerald Azzurra
—
Emerald Sakara
—
Year Built
Emerald Azzurra
2,022
Emerald Sakara
2,023
Space Ratio
Emerald Azzurra
53.0 GT/pax
Emerald Sakara
53.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Azzurra
1.39 :1
Emerald Sakara
1.39 :1
| Specification | Emerald Azzurra | Emerald Sakara |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Yacht | Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022 | 2,023Winner |
| 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 | 9770000 |
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 Sakara
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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