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AIDAprima vs AIDAstella

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AIDAprima

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Newer Ship

AIDAprima

Built in 2016

3 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

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More Spacious Ship

AIDAprima

38.1 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

AIDAprima vs AIDAstella: Quick Comparison

AIDAprima is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2016, it is 3 years newer than AIDAstella, which entered service in 2013. AIDAprima is approximately 76% larger by gross tonnage at 125,572 GT. AIDAprima also carries 1,106 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 AIDAprima and AIDAstella
SpecAIDAprimaAIDAstella
Year Built2016Newer2013
Gross Tonnage125,572 GT71,304 GT
Passenger Capacity3,3002,194
Space per Passenger38.1 GT32.5 GT
Length299.95 m253 m
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Cabins

Key Differences: AIDAprima vs AIDAstella

Age

AIDAprima was built in 2016, making it 3 years newer than AIDAstella, which was built in 2013.

Size

At 125,572 GT, AIDAprima is approximately 76% larger by gross tonnage than AIDAstella at 71,304 GT.

Passenger capacity

AIDAprima carries up to 3,300 passengers compared with 2,194 aboard AIDAstella, a difference of 1,106 passengers.

Passenger space

AIDAprima offers more space per passenger: 38.1 GT per guest, compared with 32.5 aboard AIDAstella. 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 AIDAprima 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 AIDAstella if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than AIDAprima.

AIDAprima vs AIDAstella: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

AIDAprima

Built in 2016

3 years newer

Bigger

AIDAprima

125,572 GT

76% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • AIDAprima is 3 years newer.
  • AIDAprima is 76% larger by gross tonnage.
  • AIDAprima carries 1,106 more passengers.
  • AIDAprima offers more space per passenger (38.1 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, AIDAprima or AIDAstella?

AIDAprima is newer. It was built in 2016, while AIDAstella was built in 2013, making AIDAprima 3 years newer.

Which is bigger, AIDAprima or AIDAstella?

AIDAprima is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 125,572 GT compared with AIDAstella at 71,304 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

AIDAprima has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,300, compared with 2,194 for AIDAstella.

Which ship is more spacious, AIDAprima or AIDAstella?

AIDAprima has the higher passenger space ratio at 38.1 GT per passenger, versus 32.5 for AIDAstella. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

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