AIDAblu|AIDAsol

AIDAblu vs AIDAsol

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AIDAblu cruise ship
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AIDAblu

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Newer Ship

AIDAsol

Built in 2011

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

AIDAblu

35.1 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

AIDAblu vs AIDAsol: Quick Comparison

AIDAsol is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2011, it is 1 year newer than AIDAblu, which entered service in 2010. AIDAsol also carries 656 more passengers. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of AIDAblu and AIDAsol
SpecAIDAbluAIDAsol
Year Built20102011Newer
Gross Tonnage71,304 GT71,304 GT
Passenger Capacity2,0302,686
Space per Passenger35.1 GT26.5 GT
Length253.33 m253.33 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: AIDAblu vs AIDAsol

Age

AIDAsol was built in 2011, making it 1 year newer than AIDAblu, which was built in 2010.

Passenger capacity

AIDAsol carries up to 2,686 passengers compared with 2,030 aboard AIDAblu, a difference of 656 passengers.

Passenger space

AIDAblu offers more space per passenger: 35.1 GT per guest, compared with 26.5 aboard AIDAsol. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

AIDAblu

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AIDAsol

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Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose AIDAblu if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than AIDAsol.

Choose AIDAsol if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.

AIDAblu vs AIDAsol: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

AIDAsol

Built in 2011

1 year newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • AIDAsol is 1 year newer.
  • Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
  • AIDAsol carries 656 more passengers.
  • AIDAblu offers more space per passenger (35.1 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, AIDAblu or AIDAsol?

AIDAsol is newer. It was built in 2011, while AIDAblu was built in 2010, making AIDAsol 1 year newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

AIDAsol has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,686, compared with 2,030 for AIDAblu.

Which ship is more spacious, AIDAblu or AIDAsol?

AIDAblu has the higher passenger space ratio at 35.1 GT per passenger, versus 26.5 for AIDAsol. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

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