AIDAprima

AIDAprima current position

AIDAprima current location is at North Sea (coordinates 53.53060 N / 9.96050 E) cruising en route to Hamburg. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.

All Itineraries Current Position

Current itinerary of AIDAprima

AIDAprima current cruise is 14 days, round-trip Metropolen Norwegen Ab Hamburg. The itinerary starts on 28 Sep, 2024 and ends on 12 Oct, 2024.

Date / TimePort
28 Sep 18:00    Departing from Hamburg, Germany hotels
30 Sep 08:00 - 18:00    Rotterdam, Netherlands South Holland
01 Oct 08:00 - 17:00    Zeebrugge, Bruges, Belgium
02 Oct 09:30 - 21:30    Le Havre-Paris, France
03 Oct 07:00 - 19:30    Southampton, England
05 Oct 08:00 - 18:00    Hamburg, Germany
07 Oct 09:00 - 17:30    Bergen, Norway
08 Oct 11:00 - 21:00    Geiranger, Norway
09 Oct 07:00 - 16:00    Alesund, Norway
10 Oct 10:00 - 20:00    Stavanger, Norway
12 Oct 08:00    Arriving in Hamburg, Germany hotels

Specifications of AIDAprima

Year of build2016  /  Age: 8
Flag state Italy
BuilderMitsubishi Heavy Industries (Nagasaki, Japan)
ClassHyperion-Class
Building costEUR 550 million (USD 650 million)
Speed22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph
Length (LOA)300 m / 984 ft
Beam (width)37 m / 121 ft
Gross Tonnage124500 gt
Passengers3286 - 3400
Crew900
Passengers-to-space ratio38
Decks18
Cabins1643
Decks with cabins9
Sister-shipsAIDAperla
Christened byEmma Schweiger
OwnerCarnival Corporation & PLC
OperatorAIDA Kreuzfahrten (AIDA Cruises)

AIDAprima Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Sep 21 14 days, round-trip Metropolen Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2024 Sep 28 7 days, round-trip Metropolen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2024 Sep 28 14 days, round-trip Metropolen Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2024 Oct 05 7 days, round-trip Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2024 Oct 05 14 days, round-trip Metropolen Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2024 Oct 12 7 days, round-trip Metropolen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2024 Oct 19 7 days, round-trip Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2024 Oct 26 8 days, one-way from Hamburg to Santa Cruz de Tenerife Hamburg
2024 Oct 26 22 days, one-way from Hamburg to Cape Town Hamburg
2024 Oct 26 41 days, one-way from Hamburg to Dubai Hamburg
2024 Oct 26 42 days, one-way from Hamburg to Dubai Hamburg
2024 Oct 26 43 days, one-way from Hamburg to Abu Dhabi Hamburg
2024 Oct 26 49 days, one-way from Hamburg to Dubai Hamburg
2024 Nov 03 33 days, one-way from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Dubai Santa Cruz de Tenerife
2024 Nov 03 34 days, one-way from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Dubai Santa Cruz de Tenerife
2024 Nov 17 19 days, one-way from Cape Town to Dubai Cape Town
2024 Nov 18 19 days, one-way from Cape Town to Dubai Cape Town
2024 Dec 06 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2024 Dec 07 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2024 Dec 08 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2024 Dec 13 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2024 Dec 14 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2024 Dec 14 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2024 Dec 15 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2024 Dec 20 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2024 Dec 21 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2024 Dec 22 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2024 Dec 27 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2024 Dec 28 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2024 Dec 28 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2024 Dec 29 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Jan 03 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Jan 04 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Jan 04 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2025 Jan 05 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Jan 10 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Jan 11 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Jan 11 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2025 Jan 12 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Jan 17 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Jan 18 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Jan 18 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2025 Jan 19 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Jan 24 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Jan 25 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Jan 25 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2025 Jan 26 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Jan 31 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Feb 01 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Feb 01 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2025 Feb 02 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Feb 07 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Feb 08 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Feb 08 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2025 Feb 09 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Feb 14 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Feb 15 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Feb 15 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2025 Feb 16 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Feb 21 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Feb 22 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Feb 22 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai Dubai
2025 Feb 23 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Feb 28 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Mar 01 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Mar 01 42 days, one-way from Dubai to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Dubai
2025 Mar 02 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Mar 07 22 days, one-way from Dubai to Cape Town Dubai
2025 Mar 07 36 days, one-way from Dubai to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Dubai
2025 Mar 07 60 days, one-way from Dubai to Hamburg Dubai
2025 Mar 08 20 days, one-way from Dubai to Cape Town Dubai
2025 Mar 08 35 days, one-way from Dubai to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Dubai
2025 Mar 09 19 days, one-way from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town Abu Dhabi
2025 Mar 09 38 days, one-way from Abu Dhabi to Santa Cruz de Tenerife Abu Dhabi
2025 Mar 28 15 days, one-way from Cape Town to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cape Town
2025 Mar 28 19 days, one-way from Cape Town to Santa Cruz de Tenerife Cape Town
2025 Mar 29 14 days, one-way from Cape Town to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cape Town
2025 Apr 12 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira Ab Gran Canaria Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2025 Apr 16 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira Ab Teneriffa Santa Cruz de Tenerife
2025 Apr 19 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira Ab Gran Canaria Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2025 Apr 23 13 days, one-way from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Hamburg Santa Cruz de Tenerife
2025 Apr 26 10 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Hamburg Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2025 May 06 5 days, round-trip Festival Cruise Hamburg
2025 May 11 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Trondheim Hamburg
2025 May 22 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geirangerfjord Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Jun 01 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Trondheim Hamburg
2025 Jun 12 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Jun 22 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2025 Jul 03 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Jul 13 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Trondheim Hamburg
2025 Jul 24 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geirangerfjord Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Aug 03 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Trondheim Hamburg
2025 Aug 14 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geirangerfjord Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Aug 24 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Trondheim Hamburg
2025 Sep 04 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Trondheim Hamburg
2025 Sep 15 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Sep 28 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2025 Oct 03 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Trondheim Hamburg
2025 Oct 14 11 days, one-way from Hamburg to Barcelona Hamburg
2025 Oct 14 12 days, one-way from Hamburg to Palma de Mallorca Hamburg
2025 Oct 14 33 days, one-way from Hamburg to Abu Dhabi Hamburg
2025 Oct 14 39 days, one-way from Hamburg to Dubai Hamburg
2025 Oct 25 21 days, one-way from Barcelona to Dubai Barcelona
2025 Oct 26 19 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Dubai Palma de Mallorca
2025 Oct 26 20 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Dubai Palma de Mallorca
2025 Nov 14 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Nov 15 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Nov 15 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Nov 16 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Nov 21 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Nov 22 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Nov 22 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Nov 23 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Nov 28 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Nov 29 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Nov 29 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Nov 30 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Dec 05 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Dec 06 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Dec 06 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Dec 07 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Dec 12 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Dec 13 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Dec 13 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Dec 14 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Dec 19 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Dec 20 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Dec 20 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Dec 21 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2025 Dec 26 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2025 Dec 27 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Dec 27 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2025 Dec 28 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2026 Jan 02 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2026 Jan 03 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2026 Jan 03 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2026 Jan 04 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2026 Jan 09 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2026 Jan 10 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2026 Jan 10 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2026 Jan 11 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2026 Jan 16 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2026 Jan 17 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2026 Jan 17 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2026 Jan 18 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2026 Jan 23 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2026 Jan 24 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2026 Jan 24 14 days, round-trip Grose Orient-Reise Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2026 Jan 25 7 days, round-trip Orient Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2026 Jan 30 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 2 Dubai
2026 Jan 31 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Dubai 1 Dubai
2026 Feb 01 7 days, round-trip Orient Mit Oman Ab Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
2026 Mar 28 14 days, round-trip Grose Osterreise Durchs Mittelmeer Palma de Mallorca
2026 Mar 28 7 days, round-trip Mediterrane Schatze Mit Gibraltar Ab Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
2026 Apr 03 7 days, round-trip Osterreise Durchs Mittelmeer Ab Barcelona Barcelona
2026 Apr 04 7 days, round-trip Osterreise Durchs Mittelmeer Ab Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
2026 Apr 10 13 days, one-way from Barcelona to Hamburg Barcelona
2026 Apr 11 12 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Hamburg Palma de Mallorca
2026 Apr 23 7 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Mit Geiranger Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Apr 30 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 May 11 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 1 Hamburg
2026 May 21 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 Jun 01 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Stadte Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Jun 01 7 days, round-trip Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Jun 08 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Eidfjord Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Jun 12 9 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Jun 21 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 Jul 02 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 1 Hamburg
2026 Jul 12 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 Jul 23 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 1 Hamburg
2026 Aug 02 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 Aug 13 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 Aug 24 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 Sep 04 10 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 1 Hamburg
2026 Sep 14 11 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjord-Weltnaturerbe Ab Hamburg 2 Hamburg
2026 Sep 25 9 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Oct 04 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Oct 09 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Belgien Niederlande Ab Hamburg Hamburg
2026 Oct 14 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Norwegen Ab Hamburg Hamburg

AIDAprima Review

Review of AIDAprima

The 2016-built AIDAprima cruise ship is the first of two AIDA Cruises vessels in the Hyperion-Class series, together with the sister-ship AIDAperla (launched 2017). AIDAprima is the fleet's 11th vessel and the 1st of two Japan-built AIDA ships. AIDA's Hyperion-Class was succeeded by the Helios-Class (AIDAnova and AIDAcosma).

The vessel (IMO number 9636955) is currently Italy-flagged (MMSI 247353800) 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.

AIDAprima cruise ship

The 3400-passenger ship AIDAprima is AIDA's ever largest ship and is operated under the Costa Crociere division of the Carnival group. She is also the first of AIDA vessels built in Japan.

AIDAprima's completion at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard was delayed. Instead of entering service in October 2015, the vessel started operations in April 2016 from homeport Hamburg.

AIDAprima is among the most technologically advanced passenger ships. The hull is designed to reduce friction and to minimize fuel consumption. Emissions (NOx, SOx and soot particles) are minimized by 90%.

Decks and Cabins

AIDAprima staterooms (1643 total, in 21 grades) include 32 Suites (in 6 grades), 1101 Balcony (69% of all accommodations, in 10 grades), 198 Oceanviews (in 4 grades), 312 Interior cabins (in 3 grades). The largest accommodations are the Forward-Facing Premium Suites (sized 1345 ft2 / 125 m2, with private sundeck terrace sized 885 ft2 / 82 m2).

The boat has 18 decks, of which 15 are passenger-accessible and 9 with cabins.

All staterooms offer as standard (complimentary) amenities electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), spacious wardrobe (some with walk-in closet), low table with lounge chairs, double bed (most convertible to twins), Pullman beds (in most quads), bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lamps, direct dial phone (baby monitoring option), smart HDTV (infotainment system - satellite reception, Internet, movies-on-demand, ship info channel, real-time camera views), LED lighting, mirrored dressing table (writing desk) with chair, en-suite bathroom (toilet, shower cabin, single-sink vanity, hairdryer), individually controlled air-conditioning.

new AIDA cruise ship design (AIDAprima, AIDAperla)

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The new AIDAprima has a variety of dining options, featuring 13 restaurants and 18 bars. Prima has some classical dining options, including Bella Donna, Markt Restaurant and Fuego buffet family restaurant. Service restaurants such as Casa Nova and French Kiss offer Mediterranean and French cuisines respectively. Guests onboard can visit the AIDA cooking school and try the interactive cooking classes. The ship also features an exclusive Spray Bar which is spread across two decks and operated via a partnership with Moet & Chandon. The stern side features the Lanai Bar on Deck 8, and guests of Patio Bar on Deck 16 can enjoy the same view as the ship's Captain. Other bars include AIDAprima's nightclub Nightfly, M Bar, Tapas & Bar, and club D6.

new AIDA cruise ship design (AIDAprima, AIDAperla)

AIDAprima was the line's first cruise ship serving the premium Starbucks drinks onboard. Since mid-January 2017, onboard can be purchased branded Starbucks products (specialty coffees/teas, 26 different menu items, 3 different sizes - Espresso, Tall, Grande). The new offer is a result of the company's partnership "We Proudly Serve Starbucks" and was gradually introduced to other AIDA ships over 2017.

Follows the complete list of AIDAprima restaurants and food bars.

  • Scharfe Ecke (Sharp Corner, complimentary fast-food dining venue)
  • Rossini (a specialty, 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 Donna (Italian cuisine restaurant, complimentary, buffet-style dining, open 24 hours)
  • Ristorante Casa Nova (Mediterranean cuisine restaurant at a surcharge)
  • Brasserie French Kiss (French cuisine restaurant, reservations-only, at a surcharge)
  • Weite Welt Restaurant (Wide World complimentary buffet-style restaurant)
  • Buffalo Steakhouse (American fare restaurant with a la carte menu; reservations required; at a surcharge)
  • Sushi Bar (Japanese restaurant at surcharge, reservations are required)
  • Fuego Restaurant (new family restaurant, complimentary, with a kids buffet)
  • East Restaurant (Asian cuisine, buffet-style complimentary restaurant)

On June 24, 2023, on the ships AIDAprima , AIDAperla and AIDAnova was introduced the new specialty restaurant Soulkitchen. The a-la-carte-priced venue has a 3-course menu with plant-based vegan dishes (including meat and seafood alternatives) and organic beverages (coffee, tea, fresh juices) as well as non-alcoholic wines and spirits.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Passengers can unwind by the pool in the AIDA Prima's Beach Club. At night, this area turns into a magnificent party scene. The Beach Club is housed beneath the expandable membrane roof. It features the activity area "Four Elements" (based on water, air, fire, and earth). Guests can have their best "AIDA fun" on the two water slides, or to try rock climbing, or any other activities on the Prima ship's sports deck. This deck also has a giant LED wall for movies and other outdoor video entertainment. In addition to the Teens and Kids Clubs on board, for the first time, there is a "Mini Club" for infants from 6 months.

new AIDA cruise ship design (AIDAprima, AIDAperla)

The panoramic glass elevators which connect the outdoor areas, as well as the glass 45-meter above water level skywalk are among the other highlights. Organic treatments pamper at the Body & Soul Organic Spa. AIDA plaza offers a wealth of bars and shops and functions as a meeting place and a stage for street performers. The enhanced Theatrium is the heart of the entertainment - its round stage is the trademark of AIDA Cruises.

AIDAprima cruise ship

On September 25, 2021, was officially opened AIDAprima's LEGO Store. The ceremony was attended by Annette Rosendahl (LEGO Group's Sales Director). The LEGO shop (sized 75 m2 / 810 ft2) includes the brand's popular toy collections LEGO Duplo, LEGO City, LEGO Harry Potter, LEGO Cars.

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

  • Pier 3 Bar (coffee bar)
  • Spray Bar (adults-only 2-level luxury lounge & Champagne bar via a partnership with French winery "Moet & Chandon")
  • Diskothek (Disco D6, with a DJ program, light shows, and themed dance parties)
  • Nachtclub Nightfly (adult-only nightclub lounge with grand piano, live band music, and its own bar)
  • Tapas & Bar
  • AIDA Plaza (2-deck high, open-floor Atrium lounge with bars and live entertainment; luxury boutique shopping arcade)
  • Jewelry Shop; Travel Shop; PhotoShop; Sports Shop; Parfumerie; Kids Shop; Treasure Chest Shop
  • 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)
  • AIDA Bar (cocktail bar with live music)
  • 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)
  • Casino (served by Casino Bar)
  • Theatrium (3-deck high, big-capacity show lounge with large stage with a dynamic platform; this is a combined Atrium-Theater-Lounge for daily entertainment, large-scale productions, cabaret, and magician shows; served by Theatrium Bar)
  • Eiscafe (ice cream parlor Ice cafe Erste Sahne)
  • Cafe Mare (patisserie & specialty coffee bar)
  • Vinotek (fine wines shop; offers sommelier service and wine tasting events)
  • Brauhaus (beerhouse; onboard brewery, purified seawater is used for brewing beer; the Beer House sells its own draft beers)
  • Destille (Distillery; fruit spirits bar)
  • 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)
  • 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 jewelry, luxury watches, perfumes, brand fashion clothing, AIDA logo goods)
  • Beauty Salon (Friseur; provides hairdresser, barber services, professional manicure/pedicure Nail Spa)
  • Body & Soul Sports Fitness Centre (with a modern Gym and separate area for classes)
  • Zen Lounge (relaxation room; hosts indoor classes)
  • Blutenmeer (Blooming Sea flower shop)
  • Kochstudio (Cooking Studio for culinary classes, workshops, master chefs presentations; reservations are required)
  • Lanai Bar (with outdoor seating area)
  • Sundeck area (with 4 infinity pools)
  • Wave Club (water playground and teens club with supervised activities in two age groups - Orcas for 12 -13 yo and Teens 14 -17 yo; complimentary)
  • Body & Soul Organic SPA complex (3100 m2, with indoor/outdoor pools, big whirlpools and retractable glass roof; offers Japanese Tea Ceremony, body scrubs, and wraps; facilities include 5 saunas, treatment rooms, Rasul bath, relaxation room, shower room, conservatory, luxury Spa Suites, SPA Bar)
  • AIDA Lounge (with 270-degree panorama views, comfortable couches, and tables); Sunset Bar
  • Mini Club (childcare/babysitting services for toddlers and little kids 6 months to 3yo)
  • Four Elements (Water Park with rock climbing walls, pools, and whirlpools, splash pool and fountains for children, a stage for live shows, huge LED Video screen and 2 water slides; the activity deck is covered with a sliding glass roof)
  • Bar 5 Elements (serving the Aqua Park complex)
  • AIDA Beach Club (2-deck high relaxation oasis, covered with a glass dome for tropical beach-like experience with live plants and palm trees; in the evenings, the club is transformed into a party zone)
  • 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)
  • Patio deck (exclusive, covered deck area for Panorama cabin guests only, adult-only)
  • Sports Deck area (Sportaussendeck with a combined sports court volleyball/basketball, Golf Cage, putting green area, golf simulator)
  • Rock Climbing Walls; High Ropes Course; Power Walking/Jogging Track.

Itineraries

AIDAprima itinerary program is based on round-trip cruises in Asia from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and Western European sailings out of Hamburg and Rotterdam. From April 30, 2016, Hamburg is AIDAprima's homeport for 7-day round-trips to top cities in Western Europe.

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AIDAprima is the company's 11th liner and also the fleet's first Japan-built ship. The vessel's construction started on June 30, 2013. The launch was in April 2016. The second "Japanese ship" (AIDAperla) joined the fleet in 2017. In August 2011, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) was awarded the contract for building two new generation AIDA ships - Prima and Perla. Prima's construction began with the keel-laying ceremony at the company's Tategami Plant (Nagasaki Shipyard) in June 2013.

AIDAprima cruise ship construction (Japan)

The ship was launched (floated out from drydock) on May 4, 2015. The christening ceremony was scheduled for March 2015 and the inaugural cruise first for October, then for December 2015. The ship's delivery was on March 14, 2016. Finally, the 86-day long World Cruise (inaugural itinerary from Hamburg) was re-scheduled for April 30, 2016.

AIDAprima cruise ship construction (Japan)

Ship's maiden voyage was scheduled for October 1, 2015 (departing from Yokohama-Tokyo). However, due to construction problems, vessel's delivery was re-scheduled for December 2015, then for April 2016. The cruise ship is commanded by Captain Detlef Harms.

On March 14, 2016, the vessel was officially delivered to AIDA Cruises. The traditional Japanese ceremony was attended by Michael Thamm (Costa Group's CEO), Felix Eichhorn (AIDA's President), Shunichi Miyanaga (shipbuilder MHI's CEO) and Yoichi Kujirai (shipbuilder MHI's Senior Executive VP). Followed the repositioning to Europe via Suez Canal. On March 20, 2016, the ship stopped in its first ever port of call - Singapore, en-route from Nagasaki to Hamburg. The new ship was berthed for 2 days at the Sembawang Shipyard, where some 40 containers with equipment were loaded. She sailed away with all the 900+ crew.

On April 19, 2016, in Rotterdam AIDA Cruises signed an agreement with Royal Dutch Shell as exclusive LNG provider for AIDA's port engine operations. On April 27, 2016, the new ship made its maiden call at Southampton during the 4-day cruise roundtrip from Hamburg (Apr 25-29).

On May 7, 2016, was the vessel's christening ceremony in Port Hamburg, where was joined by the fleet mate AIDAaura. The ship's naming ceremony coincided with Hamburg port's 827th anniversary marked by a fireworks show. Ship's godmother is Emma Schweiger - a 13-year-old German actress. The ship's Captain is Detlef Harms. The naming ceremony was also attended by AIDA's president Felix Eichhorn.

On April 30, 2016, was the Inaugural Cruise (itinerary April 30 - May 7). The 7-day roundtrip itinerary from Hamburg visited Southampton, Le Havre-Paris, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam. Maiden voyage's prices started at GBP 500 pp. Followed regular roundtrip departures (year-round) from Hamburg and also from Rotterdam.

On January 26, 2017, 80 leading politicians, scientists and businessmen boarded the ship (docked in Rotterdam Holland). The special event was part of the international trade conference “Making LNG Happen: Combining Forces for Sustainable Shipping". Prima was chosen as being the world's first cruise ship with dual-fuel marine engines, producing energy from LNG (liquefied natural gas) while the vessel is docked in port. The LNG fuel is supplied by truck. Ship's diesel engines are shut off in port, resulting in approx 80% reduction of NOX emissions and about 20% of CO2.

Ship technology

AIDAprima is one of the most technologically advanced cruise vessels on the market. The ship rides on a cushion of air, thus reducing frictions and fuel consumption, The new technology is called MALS ("Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System"), allowing the liner to glide on an air bubbles carpet.

Zeppelin Power Systems was contracted to provide engine-maintenance and support services. The deal included the company's "Cat Asset Intelligence" (engine data analysis) system providing real-time monitoring and reporting.

  • The powerplant consists of 3x diesel engines (Caterpillar MaK, model 12V M43C, total output 28,35 MV) plus 1x dual-fuel (LNG/oil, model MaK M46DF, output 8,6 MV).
  • Dual-fuel engines use heavy oil and LNG, thus reducing fuel consumption. The ship has an advanced filtering system that reduces stack emissions (greenhouse gases).
  • The propulsion system includes 2x stabilizers, 2x ABB Azipod drives (new XO-Pod thrusters, power output 3 MW per unit) plus 3x Brunvoll thrusters (model FU-115-3000).
  • The vessel's total power output is 48 MW.

Next YouTube video shows the AIDAprima cruise ship construction (time-lapse, Nagasaki Shipyard).

 

AIDAprima is the world's first-ever "LNG cruise ship" as it uses LNG fuel supply while berthed in ports. This is also the first German-market dedicated cruise ship with an ice rink. The facility was inaugurated by the skating duo Peter Turner and Salome Casabona Studer, best known from their "Believe" ice show. With the ice rink, AIDA Cruises announced the company's partnership with "Holiday on Ice". The ice rink is opened only during the winter season (until mid-March).

Among the ship's signature facilities are also Beach Club (adults-only complex, dome-covered), climbing garden, Four Elements (water park with 2 slides), Mini Club (nursery / babysitting), patio deck (panorama cabins), promenade deck (lanai with infinity pools), huge Spa complex (sized 3100 m2 / 33400 ft2), glass-walled elevators, skywalk (glass-bottomed platform).

The AIDA ship's namesakes are the AmaWaterways' riverboat AmaPrima (2013-built) and the NCL's liner Norwegian Prima (2022-built).