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AIDA Cruises vs Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea 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; Margaritaville at Sea on pools & decks and value. Pick AIDA Cruises for couples; Margaritaville at Sea for value seekers and solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | AIDA Cruises | Margaritaville at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Couples, Families, First-time cruisers | Value seekers, First-time cruisers, Families, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.0 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Service | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 11 | 2 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | AIDAcosma (183,858 GT) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (85,619 GT) |
| Newest ship | AIDAcosma (2022) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,909 | 1,711 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Caribbean, Mediterranean | Caribbean, Bahamas |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | None |
| 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… | No published solo policy or single-occupancy rate. Fares are quoted per person on double occupancy; a solo guest should expect to pay for… |
| Loyalty program | AIDA Club | — |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises) |
| Headquarters | Rostock, Germany | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1960 | 2022 |
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 Margaritaville at Sea?
Margaritaville at Sea 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; Margaritaville at Sea on pools & decks and value.
Is AIDA Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better value?
Margaritaville at Sea scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is AIDA Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is AIDA Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for entertainment?
AIDA Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.5 to 2.5 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is AIDA Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for cabins?
AIDA Cruises scores higher for cabins, 3.1 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, AIDA Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea?
AIDA Cruises's largest ship, AIDAcosma, measures 183,858 gross tons, against 85,619 for Margaritaville at Sea Islander, Margaritaville at Sea's largest. An average AIDA Cruises ship carries 2,909 guests, a Margaritaville at Sea ship 1,711.
How many ships do AIDA Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea have?
AIDA Cruises has 11 ships in service; Margaritaville at Sea has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are AIDA Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea owned by the same company?
No. AIDA Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Margaritaville at Sea is part of Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises).