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)
AIDAblu
AIDAprima
Gross Tonnage
AIDAblu
71,304 GT
AIDAprima
125,572 GT
Length
AIDAblu
253 m
AIDAprima
300 m
Beam
AIDAblu
32 m
AIDAprima
38 m
Passengers
AIDAblu
2,174
AIDAprima
3,300
Crew
AIDAblu
611
AIDAprima
900
Decks
AIDAblu
—
AIDAprima
—
Year Built
AIDAblu
2,010
AIDAprima
2,016
Space Ratio
AIDAblu
32.8 GT/pax
AIDAprima
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAblu
3.56 :1
AIDAprima
3.67 :1
| Specification | AIDAblu | AIDAprima |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | AIDA Cruises |
| Class | Sphinx Class | Hyperion Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010 | 2,016Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 71,304 GT | 125,572 GTWinner |
| Length | 253 m | 300 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,174 | 3,300Winner |
| Crew | 611 | 900Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.8 GT/pax | 38.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.56:1Winner | 3.67:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | MHI Nagasaki |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9490040 | 9636574 |
AIDAprima is the significantly larger vessel at 125,572 GT — 76% more than AIDAblu's 71,304 GT. AIDAprima offers more personal space with a space ratio of 38.0 GT per passenger versus 32.8. Built in 2016, AIDAprima is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAprima |
| Capacity | AIDAprima |
| Modernity | AIDAprima |
| Service | AIDAblu |
| Spaciousness | AIDAprima |
Bottom line: AIDAprima wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
AIDAblu
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
AIDAprima
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,300-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,300 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 7.3 m | 8.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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