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
Scenic Eclipse
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Kaia
5,300 GT
Scenic Eclipse
17,545 GT
Length
Emerald Kaia
110 m
Scenic Eclipse
168 m
Beam
Emerald Kaia
17 m
Scenic Eclipse
22 m
Passengers
Emerald Kaia
100
Scenic Eclipse
228
Crew
Emerald Kaia
72
Scenic Eclipse
176
Decks
Emerald Kaia
—
Scenic Eclipse
—
Year Built
Emerald Kaia
2,024
Scenic Eclipse
2,019
Space Ratio
Emerald Kaia
53.0 GT/pax
Scenic Eclipse
77.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Kaia
1.39 :1
Scenic Eclipse
1.30 :1
| Specification | Emerald Kaia | Scenic Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Yacht | Discovery Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 2,019 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,300 GT | 17,545 GTWinner |
| Length | 110 m | 168 mWinner |
| Beam | 17 m | 22 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 228Winner |
| Crew | 72 | 176Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 53.0 GT/pax | 77.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1 | 1.30:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Halong | Uljanik |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9820815 | 9797220 |
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
Scenic Eclipse
77 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | — | 7.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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