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)
AIDAcara
AIDAdiva
Gross Tonnage
AIDAcara
38,557 GT
AIDAdiva
69,203 GT
Length
AIDAcara
193 m
AIDAdiva
252 m
Beam
AIDAcara
28 m
AIDAdiva
32 m
Passengers
AIDAcara
1,186
AIDAdiva
2,050
Crew
AIDAcara
370
AIDAdiva
588
Decks
AIDAcara
—
AIDAdiva
—
Year Built
AIDAcara
1,996
AIDAdiva
2,007
Space Ratio
AIDAcara
32.5 GT/pax
AIDAdiva
33.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAcara
3.21 :1
AIDAdiva
3.49 :1
| Specification | AIDAcara | AIDAdiva |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | AIDA Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Sphinx Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,007Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 38,557 GT | 69,203 GTWinner |
| Length | 193 m | 252 mWinner |
| Beam | 28 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,186 | 2,050Winner |
| Crew | 370 | 588Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.5 GT/pax | 33.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.21:1Winner | 3.49:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9112789 | 9362542 |
AIDAdiva is the significantly larger vessel at 69,203 GT — 79% more than AIDAcara's 38,557 GT. Built in 2007, AIDAdiva is 11 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 | AIDAdiva |
| Capacity | AIDAdiva |
| Modernity | AIDAdiva |
| Service | AIDAcara |
| Spaciousness | AIDAdiva |
Bottom line: AIDAdiva wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
AIDAcara
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
AIDAdiva
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 7.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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