Cruise Frog guide
AIDA Cruises vs Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises rates higher than AIDA Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. AIDA Cruises leads on cabins and entertainment; Marella Cruises on service, pools & decks and value. Pick AIDA Cruises for first-time cruisers; Marella Cruises for adults only and value seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | AIDA Cruises | Marella Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Couples, Families, First-time cruisers | Couples, Families, Adults only, Value seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.0 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Service | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 11 | 5 |
| Largest ship | AIDAcosma (183,858 GT) | Marella Voyager (77,302 GT) |
| Newest ship | AIDAcosma (2022) | Marella Voyager (1997) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,909 | 1,863 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Caribbean, Mediterranean | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canary Islands |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | Every ship |
| Single supplement | A solo guest in a cabin designed for two pays a surcharge of 70 percent of the regular per-person fare, cut to 10 to 50 percent on… | Single cabins are priced for one with the same fittings as double cabins. Marella runs regular solo deals across single inside to balcony… |
| Loyalty program | AIDA Club | — |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | TUI Group |
| Headquarters | Rostock, Germany | Luton, England |
| Founded | 1960 | 1973 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, AIDA Cruises or Marella Cruises?
Marella Cruises rates higher than AIDA Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. AIDA Cruises leads on cabins and entertainment; Marella Cruises on service, pools & decks and value.
Is AIDA Cruises or Marella Cruises better value?
Marella Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is AIDA Cruises or Marella Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is AIDA Cruises or Marella Cruises better for entertainment?
AIDA Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.5 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is AIDA Cruises or Marella Cruises better for cabins?
AIDA Cruises scores higher for cabins, 3.1 to 2.4 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, AIDA Cruises or Marella Cruises?
AIDA Cruises's largest ship, AIDAcosma, measures 183,858 gross tons, against 77,302 for Marella Voyager, Marella Cruises's largest. An average AIDA Cruises ship carries 2,909 guests, a Marella Cruises ship 1,863.
How many ships do AIDA Cruises and Marella Cruises have?
AIDA Cruises has 11 ships in service; Marella Cruises has 5 ships in service.
Are AIDA Cruises and Marella Cruises owned by the same company?
No. AIDA Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Marella Cruises is part of TUI Group.