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View Deal →AIDAperla vs Carnival Valor
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
AIDAperla is the larger vessel at 125,572 GT — 14% more than Carnival Valor's 110,000 GT. Built in 2017, AIDAperla is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Valor edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
AIDAperla
Carnival Valor
Size
125,572 GT
110,000 GT
Passengers
3,300
2,974
Year Built
2017
2004
Crew Ratio
1:3.7
1:2.5
Space Ratio
38.0
37.0
Decks
—
—
Length
300m
290m
From Price
—
$381/pp
Comparison Verdict
AIDAperla is the larger vessel at 125,572 GT — 14% more than Carnival Valor's 110,000 GT. Built in 2017, AIDAperla is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Valor edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAperla |
| Capacity | AIDAperla |
| Modernity | AIDAperla |
| Service | Carnival Valor |
| Spaciousness | AIDAperla |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | AIDAperla |
| Fleet Power | AIDAperla |
Bottom line: AIDAperla leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose AIDAperla for overall superiority; pick Carnival Valor if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose AIDAperla if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2017, 13yr newer)
- Size matters to you (125,572 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,300 guests)
- More space per guest (38.0 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| AIDAperla | Carnival Valor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $381 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 8 |
| Duration | — | null 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?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
