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)
AIDAaura
AIDAsol
Gross Tonnage
AIDAaura
42,289 GT
AIDAsol
71,304 GT
Length
AIDAaura
203 m
AIDAsol
253 m
Beam
AIDAaura
28 m
AIDAsol
32 m
Passengers
AIDAaura
1,266
AIDAsol
2,174
Crew
AIDAaura
418
AIDAsol
611
Decks
AIDAaura
—
AIDAsol
—
Year Built
AIDAaura
2,003
AIDAsol
2,011
Space Ratio
AIDAaura
33.4 GT/pax
AIDAsol
32.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAaura
3.03 :1
AIDAsol
3.56 :1
| Specification | AIDAaura | AIDAsol |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | AIDA Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Sphinx Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,011Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 42,289 GT | 71,304 GTWinner |
| Length | 203 m | 253 mWinner |
| Beam | 28 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,266 | 2,174Winner |
| Crew | 418 | 611Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.4 GT/paxWinner | 32.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.03:1Winner | 3.56:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9221566 | 9490052 |
AIDAsol is the significantly larger vessel at 71,304 GT — 69% more than AIDAaura's 42,289 GT. Built in 2011, AIDAsol is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. AIDAaura edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.0:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAsol |
| Capacity | AIDAsol |
| Modernity | AIDAsol |
| Service | AIDAaura |
| Spaciousness | AIDAaura |
Bottom line: AIDAsol wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
AIDAaura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
AIDAsol
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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| Draft | — | 7.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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