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across 5 categories
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)
Mein Schiff 3
Allura
Gross Tonnage
Mein Schiff 3
99,436 GT
Allura
67,000 GT
Length
Mein Schiff 3
294 m
Allura
242 m
Beam
Mein Schiff 3
36 m
Allura
32 m
Passengers
Mein Schiff 3
2,506
Allura
1,200
Crew
Mein Schiff 3
1,000
Allura
800
Decks
Mein Schiff 3
—
Allura
15
Year Built
Mein Schiff 3
2,014
Allura
2,025
Space Ratio
Mein Schiff 3
39.7 GT/pax
Allura
55.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Mein Schiff 3
2.51 :1
Allura
1.50 :1
| Specification | Mein Schiff 3 | Allura |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | TUI Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Class | Mein Schiff | Allura Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,014 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 99,436 GTWinner | 67,000 GT |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 242 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,506Winner | 1,200 |
| Crew | 1,000Winner | 800 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.7 GT/pax | 55.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.51:1 | 1.50:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Marshall Islands |
| IMO Number | 9641730 | 9876969 |
Mein Schiff 3 is the significantly larger vessel at 99,436 GT — 48% more than Allura's 67,000 GT. Allura offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.8 GT per passenger versus 39.7. Built in 2025, Allura is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Mein Schiff 3 |
| Capacity | Mein Schiff 3 |
| Modernity | Allura |
| Service | Allura |
| Spaciousness | Allura |
Bottom line: Allura wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Mein Schiff 3
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Allura
56 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.4 m | — |
| Decks | — | 15 |
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