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AIDAcara vs Four Seasons I

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Four Seasons I wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
AIDAcara
Four Seasons I
Size
38,557 GT
34,000 GT
Passengers
1,186
222
Year built
1996
2025
Crew ratio
3.2 guests per crew
0.5 guests per crew
Space ratio
32.5 GT per guest
153.2 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
193 m
207 m

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

AIDAcara is the larger vessel at 38,557 GT, 13% more than Four Seasons I's 34,000 GT. Four Seasons I offers more personal space with a space ratio of 153.2 GT per passenger versus 32.5. Built in 2025, Four Seasons I is 29 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeFour Seasons I
CapacityAIDAcara
ModernityFour Seasons I
ServiceFour Seasons I
SpaciousnessFour Seasons I
DecksNo data
LengthFour Seasons I
Fleet PowerAIDAcara

Bottom line: Four Seasons I leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Four Seasons I for overall superiority; pick AIDAcara if Capacity matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose AIDAcara if

  • Size matters to you (38,557 GT)
  • More onboard variety (1,186 guests)
Book AIDAcara

Choose Four Seasons I if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2025, 29 years newer)
  • More crew per guest (0.5 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (153.2 GT per guest)
Book Four Seasons I

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.