AIDAmar|AIDAsol

AIDAmar vs AIDAsol

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AIDAmar cruise ship
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AIDAmar

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Newer Ship

AIDAmar

Built in 2012

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

AIDAmar

28.5 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

AIDAmar vs AIDAsol: Quick Comparison

AIDAmar is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2012, it is 1 year newer than AIDAsol, which entered service in 2011. AIDAsol also carries 186 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 AIDAmar and AIDAsol
SpecAIDAmarAIDAsol
Year Built2012Newer2011
Gross Tonnage71,304 GT71,304 GT
Passenger Capacity2,5002,686
Space per Passenger28.5 GT26.5 GT
Length252 m253.33 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: AIDAmar vs AIDAsol

Age

AIDAmar was built in 2012, making it 1 year newer than AIDAsol, which was built in 2011.

Passenger capacity

AIDAsol carries up to 2,686 passengers compared with 2,500 aboard AIDAmar, a difference of 186 passengers.

Passenger space

AIDAmar offers more space per passenger: 28.5 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?

AIDAmar

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Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose AIDAmar if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).

Choose AIDAsol if…

  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than AIDAmar.

AIDAmar vs AIDAsol: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

AIDAmar

Built in 2012

1 year newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • AIDAmar is 1 year newer.
  • Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
  • AIDAsol carries 186 more passengers.
  • AIDAmar offers more space per passenger (28.5 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, AIDAmar or AIDAsol?

AIDAmar is newer. It was built in 2012, while AIDAsol was built in 2011, making AIDAmar 1 year newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

AIDAsol has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,686, compared with 2,500 for AIDAmar.

Which ship is more spacious, AIDAmar or AIDAsol?

AIDAmar has the higher passenger space ratio at 28.5 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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