
Ship comparison
AIDAperla vs Royal Princess
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Royal Princess wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
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The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Royal Princess is the larger vessel at 142,714 GT, 14% more than AIDAperla's 125,572 GT. Built in 2017, AIDAperla is 4 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Royal Princess edges ahead in service at 2.6 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Royal Princess |
| Capacity | Royal Princess |
| Modernity | AIDAperla |
| Service | Royal Princess |
| Spaciousness | Royal Princess |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Royal Princess |
| Fleet Power | Royal Princess |
Bottom line: Royal Princess leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Royal Princess for overall superiority; pick AIDAperla if Modernity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Royal Princess if
- Size matters to you (142,714 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,560 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.6 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (40.1 GT per guest)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | AIDAperla | Royal Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $3,096 pp |
| Per night | No data | $238 pp |
| Departing | No data | Nov 10 |
| Duration | No data | 13 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.







