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)
AIDAbella
AIDAcara
Gross Tonnage
AIDAbella
69,203 GT
AIDAcara
38,557 GT
Length
AIDAbella
252 m
AIDAcara
193 m
Beam
AIDAbella
32 m
AIDAcara
28 m
Passengers
AIDAbella
2,050
AIDAcara
1,186
Crew
AIDAbella
588
AIDAcara
370
Decks
AIDAbella
—
AIDAcara
—
Year Built
AIDAbella
2,008
AIDAcara
1,996
Space Ratio
AIDAbella
33.8 GT/pax
AIDAcara
32.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAbella
3.49 :1
AIDAcara
3.21 :1
| Specification | AIDAbella | AIDAcara |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | AIDA Cruises |
| Class | Sphinx Class | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 69,203 GTWinner | 38,557 GT |
| Length | 252 mWinner | 193 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,050Winner | 1,186 |
| Crew | 588Winner | 370 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.8 GT/paxWinner | 32.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.49:1 | 3.21:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9362554 | 9112789 |
AIDAbella is the significantly larger vessel at 69,203 GT — 79% more than AIDAcara's 38,557 GT. Built in 2008, AIDAbella is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. AIDAcara edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAbella |
| Capacity | AIDAbella |
| Modernity | AIDAbella |
| Service | AIDAcara |
| Spaciousness | AIDAbella |
Bottom line: AIDAbella wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
AIDAbella
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
AIDAcara
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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28 m |
| Draft | 7.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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