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Aurora vs Allura

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

Aurora is the larger vessel at 76,152 GT — 14% more than Allura's 67,000 GT. Allura offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.8 GT per passenger versus 40.6. Built in 2025, Allura is 25 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.

Score: 43

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Category
Aurora
Allura
Size
76,152 GT
67,000 GT
Passengers
1,874
1,200
Year Built
2000
2025
Crew Ratio
1:2.2
1:1.5
Space Ratio
40.6
55.8
Decks
15
Length
270m
242m
From Price
$6,449/pp

Comparison Verdict

Aurora is the larger vessel at 76,152 GT — 14% more than Allura's 67,000 GT. Allura offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.8 GT per passenger versus 40.6. Built in 2025, Allura is 25 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeAurora
CapacityAurora
ModernityAllura
ServiceAllura
SpaciousnessAllura
DecksTie
LengthAurora
Fleet PowerAurora

Bottom line: Aurora leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Aurora for overall superiority; pick Allura if its strengths matter more to you.

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Aurora if...

  • Size matters to you (76,152 GT)
  • More onboard variety (1,874 guests)
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Choose Allura if...

  • You want the newer ship (built 2025, 25yr newer)
  • Better service ratio (1.5:1 crew ratio)
  • More space per guest (55.8 GT/pax)
Book Allura

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DepartingSep 5
Duration9 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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