Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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
Sea Cloud II
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Azzurra
5,300 GT
Sea Cloud II
3,849 GT
Length
Emerald Azzurra
110 m
Sea Cloud II
117 m
Beam
Emerald Azzurra
17 m
Sea Cloud II
16 m
Passengers
Emerald Azzurra
100
Sea Cloud II
94
Crew
Emerald Azzurra
72
Sea Cloud II
60
Decks
Emerald Azzurra
—
Sea Cloud II
—
Year Built
Emerald Azzurra
2,022
Sea Cloud II
2,001
Space Ratio
Emerald Azzurra
53.0 GT/pax
Sea Cloud II
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Azzurra
1.39 :1
Sea Cloud II
1.57 :1
| Specification | Emerald Azzurra | Sea Cloud II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Sea Cloud Cruises |
| Class | Yacht | Windjammer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,300 GTWinner | 3,849 GT |
| Length | 110 m | 117 mWinner |
| Beam | 17 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100Winner | 94 |
| Crew | 72Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 53.0 GT/paxWinner | 41.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1Winner | 1.57:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Halong | Astilleros Gondán |
| Flag | Bahamas | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9745599 | 9171292 |
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
Sea Cloud II
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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16 m |
| Draft | 4.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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