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
AIDAsol
Gross Tonnage
AIDAnova
183,858 GT
AIDAsol
71,304 GT
Length
AIDAnova
337 m
AIDAsol
253 m
Beam
AIDAnova
42 m
AIDAsol
32 m
Passengers
AIDAnova
5,200
AIDAsol
2,174
Crew
AIDAnova
1,500
AIDAsol
611
Decks
AIDAnova
—
AIDAsol
—
Year Built
AIDAnova
2,018
AIDAsol
2,011
Space Ratio
AIDAnova
35.4 GT/pax
AIDAsol
32.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAnova
3.47 :1
AIDAsol
3.56 :1
| Specification | AIDAnova | AIDAsol |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | AIDA Cruises |
| Class | Helios Class | Sphinx Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 183,858 GTWinner | 71,304 GT |
| Length | 337 mWinner | 253 m |
| Beam | 42 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,200Winner | 2,174 |
| Crew | 1,500Winner | 611 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.4 GT/paxWinner | 32.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.47:1Winner | 3.56:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9781853 | 9490052 |
AIDAnova is the significantly larger vessel at 183,858 GT — 158% more than AIDAsol's 71,304 GT. Built in 2018, AIDAnova is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAnova |
| Capacity | AIDAnova |
| Modernity | AIDAnova |
| Service | AIDAnova |
| Spaciousness | AIDAnova |
Bottom line: AIDAnova wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
AIDAsol
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | 7.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
