AIDAnova deck plans

AIDAnova (2018-built) is the first of AIDA's two newest ships in the Helios-class series, followed by sistership AIDAcosma (2021). The shipowner is Costa Cruises, a company owned by Carnival Corporation, while the vessel is operated by the German company AIDA Cruises.

AIDAnova’s deck plans show 2,600 staterooms accommodating 5,400 passengers at double occupancy (maximum capacity 6,600) across 21 cabin categories, including single, studio, and family cabins. The ship has 20 decks (17 accessible to passengers and 11 with cabins), 17 dining venues (restaurants and food bars), 23 lounges and bars, and 22 elevators.

In addition to the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are assisted by Pepper robots, humanoid robots introduced fleetwide in 2016. These mobile robots greet and guide guests upon embarkation and assist throughout the voyage with information on dining, entertainment, enrichment programs, casino promotions, shopping, and shore excursions. They communicate in English, German, and Italian, and are capable of interpreting human emotions through voice tone and facial expressions.

Ship dining (restaurants, food bars)

Dining options onboard include a total of 17 venues, such as:

• Specialty restaurants (at surcharge): Casa Nova, French Kiss, Brauhaus, Rossini
• Five buffet restaurants (including Fuego – family-themed)
• Bella Donna – complimentary Italian buffet, open 24 hours
• Markt Restaurant – complimentary main dining room with buffet stations and a small open-air terrace
• Weite Welt Restaurant – complimentary buffet
• Fuego Restaurant – complimentary family dining with kids buffet
• East Restaurant – complimentary Asian buffet
• Scharfe Ecke (Sharp Corner) – complimentary fast-food venue
• AIDA cooking school – interactive culinary classes
• Eiscafe – Ice café Erste Sahne (ice cream parlor)
• Café Mare – patisserie and specialty coffee bar
• Vinotek – wine shop with sommelier service and tastings
• Rossini – dinner-only à la carte restaurant (6-course menu, surcharge)
• Ristorante Casa Nova – Mediterranean cuisine (surcharge)
• Brauhaus – onboard brewery and restaurant (surcharge)
• Brasserie French Kiss – French cuisine (surcharge)
• Buffalo Steakhouse – American à la carte restaurant (surcharge)
• Sushi Bar – Japanese restaurant (surcharge)

Clubs, lounges, bars

The list of onboard clubs, lounges, and bars includes:

• Spray Bar – adults-only two-level Champagne lounge (in partnership with Moët & Chandon)
• Lanai Bar – outdoor seating area on Deck 8 aft
• Patio Bar – Deck 16 aft
• Nachtclub Nightfly – adults-only lounge with live music, grand piano, and bar
• M Bar
• Tapas & Bar
• Destille – fruit spirits bar
• Diskothek (D6) – nightclub with DJ sets, light shows, and themed dance parties
• AIDA Lounge – panoramic lounge with 270-degree views and comfortable seating; includes Sunset Bar
• Zen Lounge – indoor relaxation space with classes
• Bar 5 Elements – bar serving the Aqua Park area
• Pier 3 Bar – coffee bar
• AIDA Bar – large-capacity cocktail bar with panoramic windows and live music
• Mini Club – childcare for toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years
• Kids Club – for ages 3–11, with 3 age groups (Seahorses: 3–6, Dolphins: 7–9, Sharks: 10–11); includes outdoor paddling pool
• Wave Club – water playground and teen lounge for Orcas (12–13) and Teens (14–17)

Signature onboard facilities

The ship features panoramic glass-walled elevators and glass-floored skywalk platforms. Signature onboard facilities include:

• AIDA Plaza – 2-deck open atrium with bars and live entertainment
• AIDA Shops – duty-free merchandise
• Art Gallery – exhibitions, auctions, and original artworks
• The Library – with card and board games
• Casino – served by Casino Bar
• Theatrium – 3-deck high show lounge with dynamic stage, served by Theatrium Bar
• Photo Gallery & Shop
• Beauty Salon
• Body & Soul Sports – modern fitness center
• Blütenmeer – flower shop
• Kochstudio – cooking studio for classes and chef presentations
• Sundeck – with infinity pools
• Body & Soul Organic Spa – indoor/outdoor pools, whirlpools, retractable roof, saunas, treatment rooms, Rasul bath, relaxation room, conservatory, luxury Spa Suites, Spa Bar
• Four Elements – water park with pools, slides, fountains, rock climbing, splash area, LED screen, and live stage (covered with retractable roof)
• AIDA Beach Club – two-deck tropical-style relaxation area under a glass dome, transforms into party venue at night
• Sundeck / Sunbathing area – above the pool, served by Pool Bar; top deck includes a traditional AIDA FKK Bereich (nudist area with loungers)
• Sun Deck Games Area – shuffleboard, giant chess, boccia, backgammon, darts, table tennis
• Patio Deck – exclusive, covered area for Panorama Cabin guests only (adults-only)
• Sports Deck – multi-purpose court (volleyball/basketball), golf cage, putting green, simulator
• Rock Climbing Walls
• High Ropes Course
• Power Walking / Jogging Track