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
Disney Wish
Gross Tonnage
AIDAnova
183,858 GT
Disney Wish
144,000 GT
Length
AIDAnova
337 m
Disney Wish
341 m
Beam
AIDAnova
42 m
Disney Wish
39 m
Passengers
AIDAnova
5,200
Disney Wish
4,000
Crew
AIDAnova
1,500
Disney Wish
1,555
Decks
AIDAnova
—
Disney Wish
—
Year Built
AIDAnova
2,018
Disney Wish
2,022
Space Ratio
AIDAnova
35.4 GT/pax
Disney Wish
36.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAnova
3.47 :1
Disney Wish
2.57 :1
| Specification | AIDAnova | Disney Wish |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Helios Class | Triton Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 183,858 GTWinner | 144,000 GT |
| Length | 337 m | 341 mWinner |
| Beam | 42 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,200Winner | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,555Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.4 GT/pax | 36.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.47:1 | 2.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9781853 | 9834739 |
AIDAnova is the significantly larger vessel at 183,858 GT — 28% more than Disney Wish's 144,000 GT. Built in 2022, Disney Wish is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Disney Wish edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAnova |
| Capacity | AIDAnova |
| Modernity | Disney Wish |
| Service | Disney Wish |
| Spaciousness | Disney Wish |
Bottom line: Disney Wish wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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
Disney Wish
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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39 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
