AIDAluna

AIDAluna current position

AIDAluna current location is at Caribbean Sea (coordinates 18.73371 N / -65.24662 W) cruising at speed of 18.2 kn (34 km/h | 21 mph) en route to VGRAD - DOSAM. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.

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Current itinerary of AIDAluna

AIDAluna current cruise is 14 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Montego Bay, themed as "Art". The itinerary starts on 01 Dec, 2024 and ends on 15 Dec, 2024.

Date / TimePort
01 Dec 22:00    Departing from Fort-de-France, Martinique hotels
03 Dec 10:00 - 22:00    Kralendijk Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
04 Dec 08:00 - 22:00    Willemstad Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
05 Dec 08:00 - 18:00    Oranjestad Aruba, Netherlands Antilles
07 Dec 08:00 - 22:00    La Romana, Dominicana
09 Dec 08:00 - 20:00    St Johns Antigua, RCI Royal Beach Club
10 Dec 07:00 - 20:00    Basseterre St Kitts, Port Zante
11 Dec 07:00 - 18:00    Philipsburg St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
12 Dec 07:00 - 16:30    Tortola Island BVI, Road Town, UK Virgin Islands
13 Dec 11:00 - 18:00    Samana, Dominicana
15 Dec 08:00    Arriving in Montego Bay, Jamaica hotels

Specifications of AIDAluna

Year of build2009  /  Age: 15
Flag state Italy
BuilderMeyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany)
ClassAIDA SPHINX
Building costEUR 315 million (USD 390 million)
Speed22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph
Length (LOA)251 m / 823 ft
Beam (width)32 m / 105 ft
Gross Tonnage69203 gt
Passengers2050 - 2500
Crew587
Passengers-to-space ratio34
Decks13
Cabins1025
Decks with cabins6
Last Refurbishment2021-2025
Sister-shipsAIDAdiva, AIDAbella
Christened byFranziska Knuppe
OwnerCarnival Corporation & PLC
OperatorAIDA Kreuzfahrten (AIDA Cruises)

AIDAluna Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Nov 04 27 days, one-way from Kiel to Fort-de-France Kiel
2024 Nov 23 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2024 Dec 01 14 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Montego Bay Fort-de-France
2024 Dec 07 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2024 Dec 15 14 days, round-trip Mittelamerika Karibik Ab Jamaika 2 Montego Bay
2024 Dec 21 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2024 Dec 29 14 days, one-way from Montego Bay to Fort-de-France Montego Bay
2025 Jan 04 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2025 Jan 12 14 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Montego Bay Fort-de-France
2025 Jan 18 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2025 Jan 26 14 days, round-trip Mittelamerika Karibik Ab Jamaika 2 Montego Bay
2025 Feb 01 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2025 Feb 09 14 days, one-way from Montego Bay to Fort-de-France Montego Bay
2025 Feb 15 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2025 Feb 23 14 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Montego Bay Fort-de-France
2025 Mar 01 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2025 Mar 09 14 days, round-trip Mittelamerika Karibik Ab Jamaika 2 Montego Bay
2025 Mar 15 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2025 Mar 23 14 days, one-way from Montego Bay to Fort-de-France Montego Bay
2025 Mar 29 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik La Romana
2025 Apr 06 25 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Hamburg Fort-de-France
2025 Apr 12 19 days, one-way from La Romana to Hamburg La Romana
2025 May 01 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Schottland Hamburg
2025 May 06 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Schottland Hamburg
2025 May 11 14 days, round-trip Konigreich Grosbritannien Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 May 25 19 days, round-trip Highlights Am Polarkreis Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Jun 13 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Vesteralen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Jun 27 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Jul 02 19 days, round-trip Highlights Am Polarkreis Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Jul 21 6 days, round-trip Schottische Highlights Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2025 Jul 27 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Spitzbergen Lofoten Hamburg
2025 Aug 10 21 days, round-trip Island Gronland Hamburg
2025 Aug 31 7 days, round-trip Schottische Highlights Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Sep 07 4 days, one-way from Hamburg to Kiel Hamburg
2025 Sep 11 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Goteborg Kopenhagen Ab Kiel Kiel
2025 Sep 14 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Kopenhagen Ab Kiel Kiel
2025 Sep 18 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Goteborg Kopenhagen Ab Kiel Kiel
2025 Sep 21 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Kristiansand Kopenhagen Ab Kiel Kiel
2025 Sep 25 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Goteborg Kopenhagen Ab Kiel Kiel
2025 Sep 28 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Kopenhagen Ab Kiel Kiel
2025 Oct 02 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Arhus Kopenhagen Ab Kiel Kiel
2025 Oct 05 6 days, round-trip Schweden Danemark Ab Kiel Kiel
2025 Oct 11 11 days, one-way from Kiel to Palma de Mallorca Kiel
2025 Dec 10 5 days, round-trip Cote Bleue Costa Brava Ab Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
2025 Dec 10 12 days, round-trip Spanien, Frankreich Gibraltar Ab Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
2025 Dec 15 7 days, round-trip Mediterrane Schatze Mit Gibraltar Ab Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
2025 Dec 22 7 days, round-trip Weihnachtsreise Nach Spanien Italien Ab Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
2025 Dec 22 14 days, round-trip Feiertagsreise Durchs Mittelmeer Ab Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
2025 Dec 29 7 days, round-trip Silvesterreise Nach Spanien Gibraltar Ab Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
2026 Jan 05 11 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Puerto del Rosario Palma de Mallorca
2026 Jan 05 13 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Palma de Mallorca
2026 Jan 05 18 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Puerto del Rosario Palma de Mallorca
2026 Jan 16 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Jan 18 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Marokko Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Jan 18 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Jan 18 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Jan 23 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Jan 25 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Jan 25 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Jan 25 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit La Gomera Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Jan 30 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Feb 01 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Mit La Gomera Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 01 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 01 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit La Gomera Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 06 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Feb 08 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 08 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 08 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 13 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Feb 15 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Marokko Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 15 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 15 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 20 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Feb 22 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 22 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 22 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit La Gomera Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Feb 27 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Mar 01 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Mit La Gomera Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 01 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 01 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit La Gomera Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 06 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Mar 08 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 08 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 08 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 13 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Mar 15 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Marokko Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 15 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 15 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 20 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puerto del Rosario
2026 Mar 22 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Mar 27 13 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Hamburg Puerto del Rosario
2026 Mar 29 11 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Hamburg Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2026 Apr 09 9 days, round-trip Grosbritannien Irland Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 Apr 18 7 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Eidfjord Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Apr 25 8 days, round-trip Schottische Highlights Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 May 03 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 May 08 12 days, round-trip Armelkanal Golf Von Biskaya Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 May 20 14 days, round-trip Konigreich Grosbritannien Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Jun 03 19 days, round-trip Highlights Am Polarkreis Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Jun 22 15 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Spitzbergen Lofoten Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Jul 07 19 days, round-trip Highlights Am Polarkreis Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Jul 26 21 days, round-trip Island Gronland Mit Sonnenfinsternis Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Aug 16 13 days, one-way from Hamburg to Warnemunde-Rostock Hamburg
2026 Aug 16 7 days, round-trip Schottische Highlights Ab Hamburg 1 Hamburg
2026 Aug 23 13 days, one-way from Hamburg to Warnemunde-Rostock Hamburg
2026 Aug 23 6 days, one-way from Hamburg to Warnemunde-Rostock Hamburg
2026 Aug 29 14 days, round-trip Highlights Der Nord- Und Ostseekuste 2 Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Aug 29 7 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Sep 05 14 days, round-trip Highlights Der Ostseekuste Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Sep 05 7 days, round-trip Ostsee Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Sep 12 14 days, round-trip Highlights Der Ostseekuste Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Sep 12 7 days, round-trip Schweden, Polen Danemark Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Sep 19 14 days, round-trip Highlights Der Nord- Und Ostseekuste 2 Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Sep 19 7 days, round-trip Ostsee Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Sep 26 14 days, round-trip Highlights Der Nord- Und Ostseekuste 2 Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Sep 26 7 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Oct 03 14 days, round-trip Highlights Der Nord- Und Ostseekuste 2 Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Oct 03 7 days, round-trip Ostsee Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Oct 10 14 days, round-trip Highlights Der Nord- Und Ostseekuste 1 Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Oct 10 7 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Oct 17 14 days, round-trip Highlights Der Nord- Und Ostseekuste 1 Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Oct 17 7 days, round-trip Schweden, Polen Danemark Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock
2026 Oct 24 7 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Ab Warnemunde Warnemunde-Rostock

AIDAluna Review

Review of AIDAluna

The 2009-built AIDAluna cruise ship is the third SPHINX-class AIDA liner, with sisterships AIDAdiva and AIDAbella.

The vessel (IMO number 9334868) is currently Italy-flagged (MMSI 247255400) and registered in Genova.

History - construction and ownership

AIDA Cruises is a Rostock-headquartered subsidiary company owned by Carnival Corporation. AIDA is Europe's largest German cruise line (followed by TUI) targeting younger and more active travelers. AIDA was founded in 1960 (as "Deutsche Seereederei") and in 2000 was acquired by P&O Princess Cruises, which merged with Carnival Corporation (shipowner) in 2003. AIDA's first World Cruise (AIDAcara) was in 2017-2018 (October-February) with 116-day roundtrip itinerary from Hamburg Germany.

AIDAluna cruise ship

The 2100-passenger ship AIDAluna pioneered the fleet's poolside/outdoor theater (dimensions 8 x 4.5 m). The vessel's godmother is the German fashion model Franziska Knuppe. The christening ceremony took place at Palma de Mallorca, on April 4, 2009, during the maiden voyage.

Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation. They also assist them throughout the cruise by providing information and tips on onboard dining, entertainment, enrichment program (workshops, pre-scheduled events), casino and shopping promotions, shore excursions and tours. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). They can also interpret human emotions by analyzing voice tones and facial expressions.

Decks and Cabins

AIDAluna staterooms (1025 total, in 18 grades) include 16 Suites, 480 Balconies, 186 Oceanviews, and 359 Inside cabins. The largest accommodations are the Aft-Facing Deluxe Suites (sized 400-470 ft2 / 37-44 m2, with private sundecks/wraparound terraces sized 270-540 ft2 / 25-50 m2).

The boat has 13 decks, of which 11 are passenger-accessible and 6 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

AIDAluna offers rich restaurants’ choice for her guests, such as the Rossini, the Markt-Restaurant, Buffalo Steak Restaurant, Bella Vista (serving pizza & pasta 24-hours per day), sushi bar. AIDAluna restaurants are open seating. The buffets give passengers the chance to try food from several countries. Good wines are available to try. The Markt buffet Restaurant is located on deck 9. It is self-service and has a diverse and rich buffet. There are no strict dress codes or fixed dining times. Basic beverages, including house wines and beer, are free of charge at the buffet restaurants.

Follows the complete list of AIDAluna restaurants and food bars.

  • Rossini (a speciality, dinner-only restaurant at surcharge, reservations required; offers waiter service and 6-course a-la-carte menu)
  • Markt Restaurant (complimentary main dining room; self-service buffet restaurant with a variety of food stations and a small terrace)
  • Bella Vista (Italian cuisine restaurant, complimentary, buffet-style dining, open 24 hours)
  • Buffalo Steakhouse (American fare restaurant with a la carte menu; reservations required; at a surcharge)
  • Weite Welt (Wide World complimentary buffet-style restaurant; has indoor/outdoor seating)
  • Almhütte (added during 2019 refit) boasts ski-lodge style, tasty dishes from the Alps, and hearty music. Passengers can enjoy pork knuckle, cheese spaetzle noodles, snacks, and fresh draft beer. Service and foods are included in the fare, with a surcharge for drinks.
  • Sushi Bar (Japanese restaurant at surcharge, reservations are required)
  • Pizzeria Mare (Italian pizza restaurant; complimentary, self-service/buffet dining).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

AIDAluna boasts a total of eleven bars. The ship is famous with her good internet connectivity and a theatrium with a total floor area of 3,000 m2 (its stage can be reconfigured for different shows). SPA & Sports facilities include AIDAluna SPA and fitness areas which are in a favourable location above the bridge. This area provides palm trees, hammocks, cabana-style beds, and an enormous Jacuzzi. Volleyball, golf, squash, and many other sports are offered to AIDAluna passengers as the finest amenities for recreation.

AIDAluna cruise ship

Follows the complete list of AIDAluna lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

  • Pier 3 Bar (coffee bar)
  • Kids Club (AIDA Cruises kids program is complimentary, with supervised, age-appropriate activities: the 3 age groups include Seahorses for 3-6 yo, Dolphins for 7-9 yo and Sharks 10-11 yo; the Kids Club has an outdoor area with a paddling pool)
  • Internet stations with printers (located in the Reception/Lobby area; Wi-Fi coverage is available shipwide, including in all guests rooms)
  • Studio AIDA (TV studio, producing films related to ship's itinerary and activities, plus a radio program)
  • AIDA Luna Bar (cocktail bar with live music)
  • Theatrium (948-seat, 3-deck high; a combination of an Atrium and a theatre, with glass walls, a stage with dynamic platforms, and glass dome; hosts large-scale productions). Unique to the AIDAluna ship show held here is Augenblick (a futuristic musical introduced in 2018). The new show features artists interacting with the theatre's large LED screens, aerial acrobatic performances (bungee ropes), special effects.
  • Art Gallery (Kunstgalerie; sells original artworks of renowned art schools and German artists; hosts art auctions)
  • AIDA Lounge (with 270-degree panoramic views and comfortable seating)
  • The Library (Bibliotek; offers card and board games)
  • AIDAluna casino
  • Cafe Mare (patisserie & speciality coffee bar)
  • Vinotek (fine wines shop; offers sommelier service and wine tasting events)
  • AIDA Bar (big-capacity lounge with panoramic windows)
  • Photo Gallery & Shop (professional photo & video services, duty-free accessories and equipment; new feature are the photo kiosks with touch-screens /face-recognition system). Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop (added during 2019 refit) turns photography into a creative experience via a wide variety of materials.
  • AIDA Shop (duty-free merchandise at discount prices; the shopping arcade has a general store selling liquor and tobaccos, as well as small boutiques for jewellery, luxury watches, perfumes, brand fashion clothing, AIDA logo goods)
  • Shopping World (added during 2019 refit) is operated by Gebr. Heinemann. The Hamburg family business is AIDA Cruises' longstanding partner and has 140 years’ experience in the worldwide travel market. AIDA Shopping World, now boasting innovative design and 400 m2 space, offers even more choices with the latest trends and famous brands from all over the globe.
  • Beauty Salon (Friseur; provides hairdresser, barber services, professional manicure/pedicure)
  • Body & Soul Sports Fitness Centre (with a modern Gym and separate area for classes)
  • Zen Lounge (relaxation room; hosts indoor classes)
  • 4D Kino Cinemare (4D Cinema room)
  • Time Out Bar (sports bar); Ocean Bar (outdoor cocktail bar)
  • Blutenmeer (Blooming Sea flower shop)
  • Sundeck area (served by the Beach Bar)
  • Anytime Bar (Diskothek; ship’s disco & nightclub with DJ program and themed dance parties; during the day hosts organized dance classes)
  • HYPE (teens club with supervised activities in two age groups – Orcas for 12 -13 yo and Teens 14 -17 yo; complimentary)
  • Body & Soul SPA complex (Africa-themed, with Beauty Salon & Spa Reception, massages /treatments rooms, Wellness Suite, Wellness Oase, Aroma Sauna, Finish Sauna, Steam Room, relaxation room)
  • Wellness Oase (Oasis, with a large whirlpool, hammocks, relaxation beds, decorated with palm trees and live plants)
  • Wellness Suite (max 4 guests, rented for 4 hours; with its own veranda, Sauna, Whirlpool, luxury bath amenities)
  • SPA Bar (complimentary fresh fruits, tea, wellness drinks)
  • Sundeck / sunbathing area (Freibereich, located above the swimming pool; with loungers, served by the Pool Bar); the ship’s Top Deck is dedicated to Freikorperkultur / FKK Bereich nudist area with sun loungers)
  • Sun Deck games area (Sonnendeck – Freibereich, with shuffleboard, giant chess, Boccia, backgammon, darts, table tennis)
  • Videowand (outdoor theatre, with a big-size LED screen / sized 8 x 4.5 m)
  • Sports Deck area (Sportaussendeck with a combined sports court volleyball/basketball, Golf Cage, putting green area, golf simulator)
  • Power Walking/Jogging Track.

Itineraries

AIDAluna itinerary program is based on Caribbean cruises from Dominicana (La Romana) and Jamaica (Montego Bay), Northern Europe/Baltic Sea voyages from Kiel (Germany), and offers seasonal Transatlantic relocation crossings between Europe and the Caribbean.

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AIDAluna Wiki

Luna is AIDA's 3rd vessel (delivered by Meyer Werft Papenburg on March 16, 2009), which Maiden Voyage started on March 22nd from Hamburg. The 14-night one-way inaugural cruise itinerary (Hamburg to Palma de Mallorca) visited 8 port cities in 5 countries - Le Havre (France), Santander and La Coruna (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Cadiz (Spain), Tangier (Morocco), and Valencia and Barcelona.

The ship christening ceremony was held on April 4th, in Port Palma (Mallorca-Majorca Island, Spain). The ship's godmother was Franziska Knuppe (1974-born German fashion model and actress).

After the Mediterranean, the vessel relocated to Northern Europe for a summer Baltic season, then it was repositioned to the Canary Islands for winter 2009-2010.

Fun fact is that she is also the godmother of AIDA's 14th fleet member - AIDAmira (fka Costa neoRiviera/now Ambassador Ambition) that joined the fleet in 2019.

AIDAluna's namesakes are Norwegian Luna (2026), the Luna Seaways ferry, and the riverboats Arosa Luna and Emerald Luna.

The Theatrium is a 3-level entertainment complex transforming the Atrium into a Theater. There is also a 4D Cinema fitted with moving chairs. A biking station provides bicycles used on shore excursions in ports of call. A significant amount of indoor-outdoor space is devoted to sports. The Pool Deck area also acts as an outdoor entertainment space. Dining options include 3 informal buffet restaurants, three specialty restaurants (dining at extra charge), plus informal venues for light snacks, pizzas, coffee/tea.

All documents, signage and announcements on board are in German, as the majority of AIDA passengers are German-speaking Europeans (Germans, Austrians, Swiss). The crew is international, many of them well-speaking English.

AIDAluna refurbishments review

In May 2024 was announced the fleet modernization program "AIDA Evolution".

Drydock refurbishment 2025

Starting in 2025 with AIDAdiva, these drydocking projects are scheduled for AIDA's three SPHINX-class ships (diva/2025, luna/2025, bella/2026) and include extensive renovations in all public areas, redesign and complete redecoration of all passenger staterooms, increasing the number of suites, machinery updates (technical equipment and systems), increasing suites number, adding exclusive areas and venues (restaurants, bars, services) currently available on newer ships.

Each 7-week overhaul will focus on technological upgrades and enhancing the onboard experience, services, and comfort. The Theatrium (main show lounge) will receive redesigned seating and a new color scheme. For families with children will be added new activity zones.

AIDAluna's refurbishment is scheduled for 2025 (October 22-December 10), to be conducted at Chantier Naval de Marseille.

Wetdock refurbishment 2019

The ship's wetdock refurbishment 2019 (April 3-16) was at Blohm+Voss Shipyard (Hamburg Germany) and resulted in the following changes:

A new lounge facility (Almhutte) is a lodge-style dining venue featuring traditional dishes from the Alps and live music performances. Almhutte represents an expanded restaurant concept with a gourmet menu offering complimentary specialties like pork knuckle, cheese spaetzle noodles, light snacks, draft beers. Service and food are complimentary, all beverages cost extra.

AIDA Shopping World is a new retail via partnership with the 1879-founded Hamburg-based company Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co KG. AIDA Shopping World features an innovative design and 400 m2 (4300 ft2) retail space with special offers from world's most famous brands.

Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop is another new venue offering an interactive experience.

All passenger staterooms and some public areas were renovated and modernized. All restaurants, bars and the SPA complex were refitted.

During refurbishment 2019, the vessel also received technical upgrades (related to shoreside power capabilities), scheduled regular maintenance works (including stabilizers and propulsion units - bow and stern thrusters), Navigation Bridge refurbishment, diesel-electrical plant upgrades, exhaust system and ballast-tanks cleaning, hull coating works.

Drydock refurbishment 2014

During the drydock in 2014 (April 26 - May 5, at Blohm+Voss Hamburg) were conducted regular maintenance works (stabilizers, steering, body, machinery), installed new exhaust system (scrubber), renovation works (flooring, cabins, public areas, carpeting, new deck floorings).

A face recognition system was installed at AIDA Photo Shop (reducing printing chemicals and paper consumption by 50%).