Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Kaia
Ocean Adventurer
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Kaia
5,300 GT
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT
Length
Emerald Kaia
110 m
Ocean Adventurer
101 m
Beam
Emerald Kaia
17 m
Ocean Adventurer
16 m
Passengers
Emerald Kaia
100
Ocean Adventurer
128
Crew
Emerald Kaia
72
Ocean Adventurer
86
Decks
Emerald Kaia
—
Ocean Adventurer
—
Year Built
Emerald Kaia
2,024
Ocean Adventurer
1,975
Space Ratio
Emerald Kaia
53.0 GT/pax
Ocean Adventurer
34.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Kaia
1.39 :1
Ocean Adventurer
1.49 :1
| Specification | Emerald Kaia | Ocean Adventurer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Yacht | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 1,975 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,300 GTWinner | 4,376 GT |
| Length | 110 mWinner | 101 m |
| Beam | 17 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 128Winner |
| Crew | 72 | 86Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 53.0 GT/paxWinner | 34.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1Winner | 1.49:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Halong | P. Wencke & Sohn |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9820815 | 8010101 |
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
Ocean Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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