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AIDAmar vs Bolette

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026

AIDAmar is the larger vessel at 71,304 GT — 12% more than Bolette's 63,458 GT. Bolette offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.7 GT per passenger versus 32.5. Built in 2012, AIDAmar is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.

Score: 52

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Category
AIDAmar
Bolette
Size
71,304 GT
63,458 GT
Passengers
2,194
1,360
Year Built
2012
2000
Crew Ratio
1:3.6
1:2.2
Space Ratio
32.5
46.7
Decks
Length
253m
238m

Comparison Verdict

AIDAmar is the larger vessel at 71,304 GT — 12% more than Bolette's 63,458 GT. Bolette offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.7 GT per passenger versus 32.5. Built in 2012, AIDAmar is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeAIDAmar
CapacityAIDAmar
ModernityAIDAmar
ServiceBolette
SpaciousnessBolette
DecksTie
LengthAIDAmar
Fleet PowerAIDAmar

Bottom line: AIDAmar leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose AIDAmar for overall superiority; pick Bolette if its strengths matter more to you.

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose AIDAmar if...

  • You want the newer ship (built 2012, 12yr newer)
  • Size matters to you (71,304 GT)
  • More onboard variety (2,194 guests)
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Choose Bolette if...

  • Better service ratio (2.2:1 crew ratio)
  • More space per guest (46.7 GT/pax)
Book Bolette

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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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