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
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AIDAaura
MS Nordstjernen
Gross Tonnage
AIDAaura
42,289 GT
MS Nordstjernen
2,191 GT
Length
AIDAaura
203 m
MS Nordstjernen
87 m
Beam
AIDAaura
28 m
MS Nordstjernen
13 m
Passengers
AIDAaura
1,266
MS Nordstjernen
144
Crew
AIDAaura
418
MS Nordstjernen
50
Decks
AIDAaura
—
MS Nordstjernen
—
Year Built
AIDAaura
2,003
MS Nordstjernen
1,956
Space Ratio
AIDAaura
33.4 GT/pax
MS Nordstjernen
15.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAaura
3.03 :1
MS Nordstjernen
2.88 :1
| Specification | AIDAaura | MS Nordstjernen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Classic | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 1,956 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 42,289 GTWinner | 2,191 GT |
| Length | 203 mWinner | 87 m |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,266Winner | 144 |
| Crew | 418Winner | 50 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.4 GT/paxWinner | 15.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.03:1 | 2.88:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Blohm+Voss |
| Flag | Italy | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9221566 | 8019371 |
AIDAaura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
MS Nordstjernen
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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13 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
