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)
AIDAnova
AIDAprima
Gross Tonnage
AIDAnova
183,858 GT
AIDAprima
125,572 GT
Length
AIDAnova
337 m
AIDAprima
300 m
Beam
AIDAnova
42 m
AIDAprima
38 m
Passengers
AIDAnova
5,200
AIDAprima
3,300
Crew
AIDAnova
1,500
AIDAprima
900
Decks
AIDAnova
—
AIDAprima
—
Year Built
AIDAnova
2,018
AIDAprima
2,016
Space Ratio
AIDAnova
35.4 GT/pax
AIDAprima
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAnova
3.47 :1
AIDAprima
3.67 :1
| Specification | AIDAnova | AIDAprima |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | AIDA Cruises |
| Class | Helios Class | Hyperion Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 183,858 GTWinner | 125,572 GT |
| Length | 337 mWinner | 300 m |
| Beam | 42 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,200Winner | 3,300 |
| Crew | 1,500Winner | 900 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.4 GT/pax | 38.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.47:1Winner | 3.67:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | MHI Nagasaki |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9781853 | 9636574 |
AIDAnova is the significantly larger vessel at 183,858 GT — 46% more than AIDAprima's 125,572 GT. Built in 2018, AIDAnova is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. AIDAnova edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAnova |
| Capacity | AIDAnova |
| Modernity | AIDAnova |
| Service | AIDAnova |
| Spaciousness | AIDAprima |
Bottom line: AIDAnova wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
AIDAnova
Large 5,200-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,200 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
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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38 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
