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
Viking Polaris
Gross Tonnage
AIDAaura
42,289 GT
Viking Polaris
30,000 GT
Length
AIDAaura
203 m
Viking Polaris
205 m
Beam
AIDAaura
28 m
Viking Polaris
23 m
Passengers
AIDAaura
1,266
Viking Polaris
378
Crew
AIDAaura
418
Viking Polaris
256
Decks
AIDAaura
—
Viking Polaris
—
Year Built
AIDAaura
2,003
Viking Polaris
2,022
Space Ratio
AIDAaura
33.4 GT/pax
Viking Polaris
79.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAaura
3.03 :1
Viking Polaris
1.48 :1
| Specification | AIDAaura | Viking Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | Viking Expeditions |
| Class | Classic | Viking Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 42,289 GTWinner | 30,000 GT |
| Length | 203 m | 205 mWinner |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,266Winner | 378 |
| Crew | 418Winner | 256 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.4 GT/pax | 79.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.03:1 | 1.48:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | VARD |
| Flag | Italy | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9221566 | 9866278 |
AIDAaura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Viking Polaris
79 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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23 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
