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
Wind Star
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Kaia
5,300 GT
Wind Star
5,350 GT
Length
Emerald Kaia
110 m
Wind Star
134 m
Beam
Emerald Kaia
17 m
Wind Star
16 m
Passengers
Emerald Kaia
100
Wind Star
148
Crew
Emerald Kaia
72
Wind Star
90
Decks
Emerald Kaia
—
Wind Star
—
Year Built
Emerald Kaia
2,024
Wind Star
1,986
Space Ratio
Emerald Kaia
53.0 GT/pax
Wind Star
36.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Kaia
1.39 :1
Wind Star
1.64 :1
| Specification | Emerald Kaia | Wind Star |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Yacht | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 1,986 |
| 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 | 9820815 | 8600461 |
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
Wind Star
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 | — | 4.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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