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AIDAnova vs Queen Mary 2
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. AIDAnova wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
AIDAnova
Queen Mary 2
Size
183,858 GT
148,528 GT
Passengers
5,200
2,691
Year built
2018
2004
Crew ratio
3.5 guests per crew
2.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
35.4 GT per guest
55.2 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
337 m
345 m
From price
No data
$449 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
AIDAnova is the significantly larger vessel at 183,858 GT, 24% more than Queen Mary 2's 148,528 GT. Queen Mary 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.2 GT per passenger versus 35.4. Built in 2018, AIDAnova is 14 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAnova |
| Capacity | AIDAnova |
| Modernity | AIDAnova |
| Service | Queen Mary 2 |
| Spaciousness | Queen Mary 2 |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Queen Mary 2 |
| Fleet Power | AIDAnova |
Bottom line: AIDAnova leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose AIDAnova for overall superiority; pick Queen Mary 2 if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose AIDAnova if
- You want the newer ship (built 2018, 14 years newer)
- Size matters to you (183,858 GT)
- More onboard variety (5,200 guests)
Choose Queen Mary 2 if
- More crew per guest (2.1 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (55.2 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | AIDAnova | Queen Mary 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $449 pp |
| Per night | No data | $64 pp |
| Departing | No data | Nov 10 |
| Duration | No data | 7 nights |
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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.
