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$16,890/person
View Deal →Emerald Azzurra vs Scenic Eclipse II
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Scenic Eclipse II is the significantly larger vessel at 17,545 GT — 231% more than Emerald Azzurra's 5,300 GT. Scenic Eclipse II offers more personal space with a space ratio of 77.0 GT per passenger versus 53.0. Scenic Eclipse II accommodates 128 more guests (228 vs 100), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Emerald Azzurra trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
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Category
Emerald Azzurra
Scenic Eclipse II
Size
5,300 GT
17,545 GT
Passengers
100
228
Year Built
2022
2023
Crew Ratio
1:1.4
1:1.3
Space Ratio
53.0
77.0
Decks
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—
Length
110m
168m
From Price
$8,990/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Scenic Eclipse II is the significantly larger vessel at 17,545 GT — 231% more than Emerald Azzurra's 5,300 GT. Scenic Eclipse II offers more personal space with a space ratio of 77.0 GT per passenger versus 53.0. Scenic Eclipse II accommodates 128 more guests (228 vs 100), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Emerald Azzurra trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Scenic Eclipse II |
| Capacity | Scenic Eclipse II |
| Modernity | Scenic Eclipse II |
| Service | Scenic Eclipse II |
| Spaciousness | Scenic Eclipse II |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Scenic Eclipse II |
| Fleet Power | Scenic Eclipse II |
Bottom line: Scenic Eclipse II leads 7–0 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Scenic Eclipse II for overall superiority; pick Emerald Azzurra if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Scenic Eclipse II if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2023, 1yr newer)
- Size matters to you (17,545 GT)
- More onboard variety (228 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.3:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Emerald Azzurra | Scenic Eclipse II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $8,990 pp | — |
| Departing | Oct 10 | — |
| Duration | null nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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