AIDAnova
5200 Passengers (6600 with upper beds)
About AIDA Cruises
Since 1996, the AIDA fleet has been sailing the world's oceans and has been very successful on the German cruise market with a casual and informal concept. There is no fixed table order and you are welcome to leave your formal attire at home. AIDA Cruises convinces with a variety of buffets, a good sports program and varied entertainment. The age structure on board is mixed and depends on the destination. Young couples and families in particular quickly find a connection here. AIDA Cruises is very popular with cruise newcomers, but many guests who have once traveled on an AIDA ship also return again and again enthusiastically. German is spoken almost exclusively on board.
The Ship
AIDAnova is the first ship of the new Helios Class and was put into service in December 2018. The 337-metre long cruise ship was built by the Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. There are 2,500 guest staterooms and 20 decks. AIDA Cruises started a Green Cruising Concept. For the first time in the world a cruise ship can be powered with environmentally friendly liquefied natural gas completely. AIDAnova was awarded the "Blue Angel" eco-label for its environmentally friendly ship design. The innovations regarding the entertainment, restaurants and bars are on a higher level in comparison to the other ships of the fleet.
AIDAnova facts
- Ship class: Helios class
- Inaugural cruise: 2018
- Home port: Genoa
- Length: 337 metres
- Tonnage: 183.900 GT
- Speed: 17 knots
- Decks: 20
- Passenger: 5.200
- Crew: 1.500
- Language: German
- Currency: Euro
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX; internet café and wi-fi available for an extra fee
Staterooms
Onboard you can select your favourite stateroom out of 20 different categories. For the first time there are interior and balcony staterooms for solo travellers and a two-storey Penthouse Suite. The new Deluxe staterooms with balcony are very suitable for families because these staterooms are available for up to five passengers. All staterooms are furnished very modern, light coloured and equipped with a comfortable sofa. In many staterooms there is a walk-in closet as well. The temperature of the air condition can be changed very easily. Bathrobes, a hairdryer, a TV, a telephone and a safe belong to the basic euipment of the staterooms. In the balcony staterooms there is a hammock in addition.
Atmosphere on Board
Guests of all ages feel comfortable in the informal and relaxed atmosphere. A varied daily programme, sports and entertainment make the time passing fast. Apart from the main attractions you will always find a calm place to read a good book or to enjoy a tasty cocktail.
AIDAnova Restaurants, bars & lounges
The culinary offering on board AIDAnova includes numerous restaurants with something for everyone. The variety is incredibly wide, so there is plenty to discover. There are not only excellent international and modern delicacies, but also traditional dishes.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- Bella Donna Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Here you can expect a variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as delicacies from all regions of Italy.
- Market Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Discover the various "market stalls" and try specialities from all over Europe.
- Fuego Restaurant (buffet restaurant): A restaurant for the whole family awaits you - enjoy pizza, pasta and burgers.
- East Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Sample Asian dishes, from Thailand to Japan.
- Yacht Club Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Enjoy a varied buffet with a maritime flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Best Burger @ Sea (drinks not included): Enjoy delicious burger creations and customise your favourite burger.
- Brauhaus (drinks not included): Here you will be served hearty dishes, e.g. spaetzle, pork knuckle or dumplings.
- Street food (drinks not included): At the street food stalls you can take a tasty snack to go, e.g. kebab, currywurst or baguettes.
- French Kiss - The brasserie (drinks not included): From savoury classics and delicious croissants to sweet desserts - enjoy the delights of French cuisine here.
- Ocean's - The fish restaurant (drinks not included): Enjoy fresh fish and delicious seafood.
- Ristorante Casa Nova (drinks not included): Look forward to Venetian specialities, e.g. beef carpaccio or minestrone.
- Scharfe Ecke (drinks not included): Try delicious currywurst with the original AIDA curry sauce in three levels of spiciness.
You pay a surcharge in the following restaurants:
- Churrascaria Steakhouse: Sample tasty South American grilled specialities, e.g. meat skewers.
- Rossini gourmet restaurant: Savour new creations from top chefs using fresh ingredients every day.
- Sushi House: Look forward to Japanese specialities such as miso soup and tuna carpaccio.
- Time Machine: Experience a combination of entertainment and culinary delights - enjoy a 3-course menu while multimedia LED screens and actors accompany you.
- Teppanyaki Asia Grill: Watch your favourite dish being prepared live.
- Vegan restaurant: Savour fresh and predominantly plant-based dishes.
In the various lounges and bars (not included) you can use your drinks packages, enjoy drinks and make new contacts. Enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in the Café Mare, savour delicious cocktails in the AIDA Bar or have an aperitif in the Rossini Bar. We also recommend the ice bar, where you can enjoy delicious ice creations, or the Art Bar with colourful works of art and a variety of drinks.
Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation
Like on most of the other ships of the fleet there is the Theatrium where shows are presented in the evenings. There are a new 360-degree stage and some new impressive technical features. In addition to the Theatrium there is the Studio X. The daily Prime Time as well as different gaming shows are produced there. The parties take place in the Beach Club or in the new club The Cube in the evening. The big sports area with fitness equipments, classes and Power Plates is opened 24 hours per day. There are more than 30 different classes offered. After your workout you can relax in one of the five saunas or jacuzzis in the Body & Soul Organic Spa.
Our Summary
Due to many highlights onbaord the ship itself turns into a great attraction. The diverse areas are suitable for guests of all ages and perfect your holiday with the family. Solo travellers and AIDA Cruises experienced travellers feel comfortable as well and appreciate the innovations a lot.
- Destinations: Baltic Sea, Norwegian Fjords, Western Europe, Western Mediterranean
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More Feedback from our customers about this ship (click for details)
Cruise in one sentence
- En posetiv oplevelse.
- Overall good ship. Many entertainments. Long waiting at all bars due to inadequate staffing. Even there are some closed bars.
- It's not for English speaking people
- Very disappointing, it was too crowded, no area for quiet reading or single contact.
- Very good!
- New ship very dirty and bad service
- Good
- Very good
- Zero, wery bad feeling last day. That is my 23 cruising in my life but was the worst because some people cant talk with customers
- Family friendly
Remarks Cabin
- Stor med god indretning.
- Room was good but Balcony is long and narrow, does not have glass wall and nothing view can be seen except sky when sitting the chair.
- Terrible! Too small, no bedside table, tiny wall table for computer, nowhere to stow luggage, limited storage for clothes. TV didn't work. I complained and was moved.
- Dirty with dust and hairs everywhere
- Too small
- Very far from all the main activities.
- Very good partition of an inside cabin, new furniture with lots of storage space, clean, shower glass door, big TV and comfortable bed.
- Nice decor. Good use of space. Particularly liked the shower room. Plenty of storage space.
- Everything was nice and clean.
- Aida cruise life was very good. I liked. The only thing is im not Germany. Evrrything is not in english. From all announcements to the game show... I watched 2 movies in room and they even replaced english to German language without english text. And i felt the ship just for Germany.
Ship overall
- TOO small pools!
- Ship was badly designed. Nowhere to sit and be quiet away from the crowds and constant to-ing and fro-ing. Couldn't walk totally around the ship. Overcrowded and noisy
- Would be nice the most important information announced in English language to. One day one of the main shows was cancelled, announcement was made only in German. We were left very confused if the show will go ahead or not....
- For people from different counties expect Germany, this Ship is not frendly
- Good schedule for stops. Pretty diverse food options and buffet schedule. Nice to have drinks and ice-cream included with buffet. Entertainment quality was not so engaging. Amazing costumes though. Djamilla from Brauhaus should set the standard, always gave 100% and made people get involved....
- Entertainment of a poor quality. Singers and productions not very good.
- We absolutely loved our trip.
- Very helpful and kind crew. So many interesting things to do - we have played table tennis, darts, climbung garden, water slides. The cuisine was perfect.