Cruise Frog guide
AIDA Cruises vs P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises rates higher than AIDA Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. AIDA Cruises leads on entertainment; P&O Cruises on cabins, service, pools & decks and value. Pick AIDA Cruises for first-time cruisers; P&O Cruises for adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | AIDA Cruises | P&O Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Couples, Families, First-time cruisers | Families, Couples, Adults only |
| Fleet rating | 3.0 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Service | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 11 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | AIDAcosma (183,858 GT) | Arvia (185,581 GT) |
| Newest ship | AIDAcosma (2022) | Arvia (2022) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,909 | 3,453 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Caribbean, Mediterranean | Caribbean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | — |
| 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… | — |
| Loyalty program | AIDA Club | Peninsular Club |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Rostock, Germany | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1960 | 1977 |
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 P&O Cruises?
P&O Cruises rates higher than AIDA Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. AIDA Cruises leads on entertainment; P&O Cruises on cabins, service, pools & decks and value.
Is AIDA Cruises or P&O Cruises better value?
P&O 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 P&O Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is AIDA Cruises or P&O Cruises better for entertainment?
AIDA Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.5 to 3.1 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is AIDA Cruises or P&O Cruises better for cabins?
P&O Cruises scores higher for cabins, 3.3 to 3.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, AIDA Cruises or P&O Cruises?
P&O Cruises's largest ship, Arvia, measures 185,581 gross tons, against 183,858 for AIDAcosma, AIDA Cruises's largest. An average AIDA Cruises ship carries 2,909 guests, a P&O Cruises ship 3,453.
How many ships do AIDA Cruises and P&O Cruises have?
AIDA Cruises has 11 ships in service; P&O Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are AIDA Cruises and P&O Cruises owned by the same company?
Yes. Both are part of Carnival Corporation & plc.