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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
AIDAsol is the larger vessel at 71,304 GT, 9% more than MSC Opera's 65,591 GT. Built in 2011, AIDAsol is 7 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Opera edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.0:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
AIDAsol
MSC Opera
Size
71,304 GT
65,591 GT
Passengers
2,174
2,150
Year Built
2011
2004
Crew Ratio
1:3.6
1:3.0
Space Ratio
32.8
30.5
Decks
—
—
Length
253m
275m
From Price
—
$1,384.06/pp
Comparison Verdict
AIDAsol is the larger vessel at 71,304 GT, 9% more than MSC Opera's 65,591 GT. Built in 2011, AIDAsol is 7 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Opera edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.0:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Opera |
| Capacity | MSC Opera |
| Modernity | AIDAsol |
| Service | MSC Opera |
| Spaciousness | AIDAsol |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | MSC Opera |
| Fleet Power | AIDAsol |
Bottom line: MSC Opera leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Opera for overall superiority; pick AIDAsol if Modernity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose AIDAsol if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2011, 7yr newer)
- Size matters to you (71,304 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,174 guests)
- More space per guest (32.8 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| AIDAsol | MSC Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $1,384.06 pp |
| Departing | — | Sep 21 |
| Duration | — | 10 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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