Cruise Frog guide
AIDA Cruises vs Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International rates higher than AIDA Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Royal Caribbean International leads on cabins, entertainment, service, pools & decks and value, with the rest level. Pick AIDA Cruises for couples; Royal Caribbean International for multigenerational groups and friends and groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | AIDA Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Couples, Families, First-time cruisers | Families, First-time cruisers, Multigenerational groups, Friends and groups |
| Fleet rating | 3.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Service | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.6 | 4.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 11 | 30 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | AIDAcosma (183,858 GT) | Icon of the Seas (248,663 GT) |
| Newest ship | AIDAcosma (2022) | Legend of the Seas (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,909 | 3,866 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Caribbean, Mediterranean | Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic |
| 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 | Crown & Anchor Society |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Headquarters | Rostock, Germany | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1960 | 1969 |
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 Royal Caribbean International?
Royal Caribbean International rates higher than AIDA Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Royal Caribbean International leads on cabins, entertainment, service, pools & decks and value, with the rest level.
Is AIDA Cruises or Royal Caribbean International better value?
Royal Caribbean International scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is AIDA Cruises or Royal Caribbean International better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is AIDA Cruises or Royal Caribbean International better for entertainment?
Royal Caribbean International scores higher for entertainment, 4.9 to 3.5 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is AIDA Cruises or Royal Caribbean International better for cabins?
Royal Caribbean International scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 3.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, AIDA Cruises or Royal Caribbean International?
Royal Caribbean International's largest ship, Icon of the Seas, measures 248,663 gross tons, against 183,858 for AIDAcosma, AIDA Cruises's largest. An average AIDA Cruises ship carries 2,909 guests, a Royal Caribbean International ship 3,866.
How many ships do AIDA Cruises and Royal Caribbean International have?
AIDA Cruises has 11 ships in service; Royal Caribbean International has 30 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are AIDA Cruises and Royal Caribbean International owned by the same company?
No. AIDA Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Royal Caribbean International is part of Royal Caribbean Group.