Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
93Top 10% of ships
Dining
47Beats 6% of ships
Entertainment
38Beats 1% of ships
Activities & Thrills
39Beats 16% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
56Beats 19% of ships
Value / Cost
97Top 8% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 93/100
Attentive service — about 1.39 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 38/100
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 39/100
Dining is a relative weak point at 47/100
Smaller ship — fewer of the big-ship attractions
General
Cruise LineEmerald Cruises
Ship NameEmerald Kaia
Maiden voyage4 April 2026
Physical
Year Built2026
BuilderHa Long Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (Vietnam)
Gross Tonnage 7,232 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 120 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 18 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 7
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks6
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew92
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.39
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins64
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins0
Passenger Capacity 128
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 56.5
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsLa Cucina, Night Market Grill, Aqua Cafe
Restaurants - Paid1
Restaurants - Included3
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs1
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only0
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Bars/Lounges3
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryNo
Movie TheatreNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaElements Spa wellness complex with sauna, salt room, infrared sauna, and hydrotherapy tub
Special Amenities5,500 sq ft Sky Deck with Sky Lounge and cabanas, Marina Platform with kayaks/paddleboards/snorkeling, Night Market Grill (Asian-style dining exclusive to 8 guests), Gocycle electric bicycles, Elements Spa (50% larger than sister ships)
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 0%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6HS9
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 1031446
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311001556
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.