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)
AIDAprima
AIDAsol
Gross Tonnage
AIDAprima
125,572 GT
AIDAsol
71,304 GT
Length
AIDAprima
300 m
AIDAsol
253 m
Beam
AIDAprima
38 m
AIDAsol
32 m
Passengers
AIDAprima
3,300
AIDAsol
2,174
Crew
AIDAprima
900
AIDAsol
611
Decks
AIDAprima
—
AIDAsol
—
Year Built
AIDAprima
2,016
AIDAsol
2,011
Space Ratio
AIDAprima
38.0 GT/pax
AIDAsol
32.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAprima
3.67 :1
AIDAsol
3.56 :1
| Specification | AIDAprima | AIDAsol |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | AIDA Cruises |
| Class | Hyperion Class | Sphinx Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016Winner | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 125,572 GTWinner | 71,304 GT |
| Length | 300 mWinner | 253 m |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,300Winner | 2,174 |
| Crew | 900Winner | 611 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/paxWinner | 32.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.67:1 | 3.56:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | MHI Nagasaki | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Italy |
| IMO Number | 9636574 | 9490052 |
AIDAprima is the significantly larger vessel at 125,572 GT — 76% more than AIDAsol's 71,304 GT. AIDAprima offers more personal space with a space ratio of 38.0 GT per passenger versus 32.8. Built in 2016, AIDAprima is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | AIDAprima |
| Capacity | AIDAprima |
| Modernity | AIDAprima |
| Service | AIDAsol |
| Spaciousness | AIDAprima |
Bottom line: AIDAprima wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
AIDAprima
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,300-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,300 passengers means tons of activities
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 | 8.4 mWinner | 7.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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