Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
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Spaciousness
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AIDAcara
Balmoral
Gross Tonnage
AIDAcara
38,557 GT
Balmoral
43,537 GT
Length
AIDAcara
193 m
Balmoral
218 m
Beam
AIDAcara
28 m
Balmoral
28 m
Passengers
AIDAcara
1,186
Balmoral
1,325
Crew
AIDAcara
370
Balmoral
510
Decks
AIDAcara
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Balmoral
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Year Built
AIDAcara
1,996
Balmoral
1,988
Space Ratio
AIDAcara
32.5 GT/pax
Balmoral
32.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAcara
3.21 :1
Balmoral
2.60 :1
| Specification | AIDAcara | Balmoral |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines |
| Class | Classic | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996Winner | 1,988 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 38,557 GT | 43,537 GTWinner |
| Length | 193 m | 218 mWinner |
| Beam | 28 m | 28 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,186 | 1,325Winner |
| Crew | 370 | 510Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.5 GT/pax | 32.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.21:1 | 2.60:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9112789 | 8506294 |
AIDAcara
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Balmoral
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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