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View Deal →AIDAmar vs MSC Lirica
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
AIDAmar is the larger vessel at 71,304 GT, 9% more than MSC Lirica's 65,591 GT. Built in 2012, AIDAmar is 9 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Lirica edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.0:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
AIDAmar
MSC Lirica
Size
71,304 GT
65,591 GT
Passengers
2,194
2,150
Year Built
2012
2003
Crew Ratio
1:3.6
1:3.0
Space Ratio
32.5
30.5
Decks
—
—
Length
253m
275m
From Price
—
$715.67/pp
Comparison Verdict
AIDAmar is the larger vessel at 71,304 GT, 9% more than MSC Lirica's 65,591 GT. Built in 2012, AIDAmar is 9 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Lirica edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.0:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Lirica |
| Capacity | MSC Lirica |
| Modernity | AIDAmar |
| Service | MSC Lirica |
| Spaciousness | AIDAmar |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | MSC Lirica |
| Fleet Power | AIDAmar |
Bottom line: MSC Lirica leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Lirica for overall superiority; pick AIDAmar if Modernity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose AIDAmar if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2012, 9yr newer)
- Size matters to you (71,304 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,194 guests)
- More space per guest (32.5 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| AIDAmar | MSC Lirica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $715.67 pp |
| Departing | — | Sep 12 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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