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
Balmoral
Gross Tonnage
AIDAaura
42,289 GT
Balmoral
43,537 GT
Length
AIDAaura
203 m
Balmoral
218 m
Beam
AIDAaura
28 m
Balmoral
28 m
Passengers
AIDAaura
1,266
Balmoral
1,325
Crew
AIDAaura
418
Balmoral
510
Decks
AIDAaura
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Balmoral
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Year Built
AIDAaura
2,003
Balmoral
1,988
Space Ratio
AIDAaura
33.4 GT/pax
Balmoral
32.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAaura
3.03 :1
Balmoral
2.60 :1
| Specification | AIDAaura | Balmoral |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines |
| Class | Classic | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 1,988 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 42,289 GT | 43,537 GTWinner |
| Length | 203 m | 218 mWinner |
| Beam | 28 m | 28 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,266 | 1,325Winner |
| Crew | 418 | 510Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.4 GT/paxWinner | 32.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.03:1 | 2.60:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9221566 | 8506294 |
AIDAaura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Balmoral
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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