AIDAperla vs AIDAsol
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AIDAperla
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Newer Ship
AIDAperla
Built in 2017
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
AIDAperla
38.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
AIDAperla vs AIDAsol: Quick Comparison
AIDAperla is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2017, it is 6 years newer than AIDAsol, which entered service in 2011. AIDAperla is approximately 76% larger by gross tonnage at 125,572 GT. AIDAperla also carries 600 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
| Spec | AIDAperla | AIDAsol |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017Newer | 2011 |
| Gross Tonnage | 125,572 GT | 71,304 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,286 | 2,686 |
| Space per Passenger | 38.2 GT | 26.5 GT |
| Length | 299.95 m | 253.33 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: AIDAperla vs AIDAsol
Age
AIDAperla was built in 2017, making it 6 years newer than AIDAsol, which was built in 2011.
Size
At 125,572 GT, AIDAperla is approximately 76% larger by gross tonnage than AIDAsol at 71,304 GT.
Passenger capacity
AIDAperla carries up to 3,286 passengers compared with 2,686 aboard AIDAsol, a difference of 600 passengers.
Passenger space
AIDAperla offers more space per passenger: 38.2 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?
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Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose AIDAperla if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
Choose AIDAsol if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than AIDAperla.
AIDAperla vs AIDAsol: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
AIDAperla
Built in 2017
6 years newer
Bigger
AIDAperla
125,572 GT
76% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- AIDAperla is 6 years newer.
- AIDAperla is 76% larger by gross tonnage.
- AIDAperla carries 600 more passengers.
- AIDAperla offers more space per passenger (38.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, AIDAperla or AIDAsol?
AIDAperla is newer. It was built in 2017, while AIDAsol was built in 2011, making AIDAperla 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, AIDAperla or AIDAsol?
AIDAperla is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 125,572 GT compared with AIDAsol at 71,304 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
AIDAperla has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,286, compared with 2,686 for AIDAsol.
Which ship is more spacious, AIDAperla or AIDAsol?
AIDAperla has the higher passenger space ratio at 38.2 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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