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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Royal Princess is the larger vessel at 142,714 GT — 14% more than AIDAprima's 125,572 GT. Built in 2016, AIDAprima is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Royal Princess edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
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Category
AIDAprima
Royal Princess
Size
125,572 GT
142,714 GT
Passengers
3,300
3,560
Year Built
2016
2013
Crew Ratio
1:3.7
1:2.6
Space Ratio
38.0
40.1
Decks
—
—
Length
300m
330m
From Price
—
$769/pp
Comparison Verdict
Royal Princess is the larger vessel at 142,714 GT — 14% more than AIDAprima's 125,572 GT. Built in 2016, AIDAprima is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Royal Princess edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Royal Princess |
| Capacity | Royal Princess |
| Modernity | AIDAprima |
| Service | Royal Princess |
| Spaciousness | Royal Princess |
| Decks | Tie |
| 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 AIDAprima if Modernity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Royal Princess if...
- Size matters to you (142,714 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,560 guests)
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (40.1 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| AIDAprima | Royal Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $769 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 8 |
| Duration | — | 7 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.
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