Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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
Wind Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Azzurra
5,300 GT
Wind Spirit
5,350 GT
Length
Emerald Azzurra
110 m
Wind Spirit
134 m
Beam
Emerald Azzurra
17 m
Wind Spirit
16 m
Passengers
Emerald Azzurra
100
Wind Spirit
148
Crew
Emerald Azzurra
72
Wind Spirit
90
Decks
Emerald Azzurra
—
Wind Spirit
—
Year Built
Emerald Azzurra
2,022
Wind Spirit
1,988
Space Ratio
Emerald Azzurra
53.0 GT/pax
Wind Spirit
36.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Azzurra
1.39 :1
Wind Spirit
1.64 :1
| Specification | Emerald Azzurra | Wind Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Yacht | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 1,988 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,300 GT | 5,350 GTWinner |
| Length | 110 m | 134 mWinner |
| Beam | 17 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 148Winner |
| Crew | 72 | 90Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 53.0 GT/paxWinner | 36.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1Winner | 1.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Halong | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9745599 | 8700785 |
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
Wind Spirit
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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16 m |
| Draft | 4.3 mWinner | 4.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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