Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Kaia
Four Seasons I
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Kaia
5,300 GT
Four Seasons I
34,000 GT
Length
Emerald Kaia
110 m
Four Seasons I
207 m
Beam
Emerald Kaia
17 m
Four Seasons I
27 m
Passengers
Emerald Kaia
100
Four Seasons I
222
Crew
Emerald Kaia
72
Four Seasons I
489
Decks
Emerald Kaia
—
Four Seasons I
—
Year Built
Emerald Kaia
2,024
Four Seasons I
2,025
Space Ratio
Emerald Kaia
53.0 GT/pax
Four Seasons I
153.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Kaia
1.39 :1
Four Seasons I
0.45 :1
| Specification | Emerald Kaia | Four Seasons I |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Four Seasons Yachts |
| Class | Yacht | Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,300 GT | 34,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 110 m | 207 mWinner |
| Beam | 17 m | 27 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 222Winner |
| Crew | 72 | 489Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 53.0 GT/pax | 153.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1 | 0.45:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Halong | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9820815 | 9930000 |
Four Seasons I is the significantly larger vessel at 34,000 GT — 542% more than Emerald Kaia's 5,300 GT. Four Seasons I offers more personal space with a space ratio of 153.2 GT per passenger versus 53.0. Four Seasons I edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 0.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Four Seasons I |
| Capacity | Four Seasons I |
| Modernity | Four Seasons I |
| Service | Four Seasons I |
| Spaciousness | Four Seasons I |
Bottom line: Four Seasons I wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Emerald Kaia
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Four Seasons I
153 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
0.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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