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Emerald Ocean • Emerald Azzurra
Aug 29, 2026
$16,890/person
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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Silver Explorer is the larger vessel at 6,072 GT — 15% more than Emerald Azzurra's 5,300 GT. Emerald Azzurra offers more personal space with a space ratio of 53.0 GT per passenger versus 46.0. Built in 2022, Emerald Azzurra is 33 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Emerald Azzurra
Silver Explorer
Size
5,300 GT
6,072 GT
Passengers
100
132
Year Built
2022
1989
Crew Ratio
1:1.4
1:1.1
Space Ratio
53.0
46.0
Decks
—
—
Length
110m
108m
From Price
$8,990/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Silver Explorer is the larger vessel at 6,072 GT — 15% more than Emerald Azzurra's 5,300 GT. Emerald Azzurra offers more personal space with a space ratio of 53.0 GT per passenger versus 46.0. Built in 2022, Emerald Azzurra is 33 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Emerald Azzurra |
| Capacity | Silver Explorer |
| Modernity | Emerald Azzurra |
| Service | Silver Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Emerald Azzurra |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Emerald Azzurra |
| Fleet Power | Silver Explorer |
Bottom line: Emerald Azzurra leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Emerald Azzurra for overall superiority; pick Silver Explorer if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Emerald Azzurra if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 33yr newer)
- More space per guest (53.0 GT/pax)
Choose Silver Explorer if...
- Size matters to you (6,072 GT)
- More onboard variety (132 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.1:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Emerald Azzurra | Silver Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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