AIDAdiva
Sails from Warnemünde, Germany · Fly into BER
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AIDAdiva in Kiel, 2007 · Photo: VollwertBIT, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
About AIDAdiva
AIDAdiva is an AIDA Cruises cruise ship of the Sphinx class, in service since 2007. She measures 69,203 gross tons and carries 2,050 guests with a crew of 646. She sails Northern Europe, Caribbean, Norwegian Fjords itineraries. We rate her 3.0 out of 5.
AIDAdiva is the first of AIDA's Sphinx-class ships, a 69,203-ton vessel built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg that entered service in 2007 with room for about 2,050 guests. Like its sisters it is arranged around the Theatrium, a glass-roofed, multi-deck lounge and stage in the middle of the ship. From February to March 2025 it was the first ship rebuilt under the AIDA Evolution program at Chantier Naval in Marseille, which added restaurants and bars, renovated every cabin, turned some cabins into suites and gave the Theatrium and outer decks a new look. The ship spends winter 2026-27 in the Caribbean, sailing from La Romana, Montego Bay and Bridgetown, and summer 2027 on Baltic and Norway cruises from Warnemünde.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,050
- Crew 646 · 1:3.2
- Entered service
- 2007
- Refitted 2025
- Length
- 252 m
- Longer than 66% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 14
AIDAdiva is bigger than 53% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 70%. At 33.8 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 70% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.1
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5−0.5, fleet average 3.5
- Service
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5+0.4, fleet average 2.6
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the AIDA Cruises fleet average across 11 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Sphinx class
AIDAdiva is one of 7 Sphinx class ships. AIDAstella (2013), AIDAmar (2012), AIDAsol (2011), AIDAblu (2010), AIDAluna (2009) and AIDAbella (2008) are in service.
Deck plans & cabin locations
Official published plan — no sailing window stated · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Use the operator edition matching the displayed sailing-date window. Confirm exact category, railing material, outlook, connecting doors, accessibility and post-refit changes with AIDA. Cabin cautions describe inferred adjacency rather than verified noise reports.
All decks
Official published plan — no sailing window stated · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.











Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Deck 7 where Decks 6 and 8 also contain cabins
Compare central Deck 7 cabin overlap
Shortlist a room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift/stair lobbies, connecting doors, service access and laundrette entrances. Align the exact room rather than assuming the entire deck is equally quiet.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific edition shows accommodation across these decks. This is a conditional layout preference, not measured noise data or a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Deck 8 below occupied Deck 9 areas
Check Deck 8 beneath public facilities
Match the exact room with restaurants, bars, Theatrium and public circulation above. Ask about opening hours, setup and the actual overhead footprint.
Why we flag this
The selected operator plans and numbered venue key show public facilities on the upper deck above portions of this accommodation level. The caution applies only where the room and facility overlap. Check the source plan.
Deck 11 cabins near public venues and below Deck 12
Check upper accommodation near fitness and Theatrium
Where the plan shows a cabin on Deck 11, compare it with nearby fitness, Theatrium and outdoor circulation and with the exact Deck 12 pool or wellness footprint above. Do not confuse bookable cabins with spa treatment or day-use wellness rooms.
Why we flag this
The operator diagram shows limited Deck 11 accommodation among public facilities, while Deck 12 contains pool, outdoor and wellness areas. This note is conditional on the actual numbered cabin and overlap. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific AIDA PDF linked from the operator deck-plan page. Each diagram is extracted from its labelled deck column; numbered venue and cabin-category keys remain available in the full PDF. Source card: Deckplan für Reisen des Katalogs im Überblick.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Photos

AIDAdiva in Kiel, 2007Photo: VollwertBIT, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Norwegian Fjordsfjords and the North Cape, with midnight sun in summer
Home port: Warnemünde, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
AIDAdiva sails from Warnemünde, Germany. The airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Lufthansa Senator LoungeBER Terminal 13.9 ★
- BER Lounge TempelhofBER Terminal 13.4 ★
- Lufthansa Business LoungeBER Terminal 13.4 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AIDAdiva?
AIDAdiva is operated by AIDA Cruises and belongs to its Sphinx class.
What are AIDAdiva's sister ships?
AIDAdiva is one of 7 Sphinx class ships. AIDAstella (2013), AIDAmar (2012), AIDAsol (2011), AIDAblu (2010), AIDAluna (2009) and AIDAbella (2008) are in service.
How big is AIDAdiva?
AIDAdiva measures 69,203 gross tons and 252 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How does AIDAdiva compare in size with other cruise ships?
AIDAdiva is bigger than 53% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 70%. At 33.8 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 70% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does AIDAdiva feel?
AIDAdiva has a passenger space ratio of 33.8: 69,203 gross tons for 2,050 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so AIDAdiva feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAdiva carry?
AIDAdiva carries 2,050 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 646 (about 3.2 guests per crew member).
When did AIDAdiva enter service?
AIDAdiva entered service in 2007 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does AIDAdiva sail?
AIDAdiva sails Northern Europe, Caribbean and Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Her home port is Warnemünde, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for AIDAdiva?
AIDAdiva sails from Warnemünde, Germany. Fly into Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for AIDAdiva?
AIDA Cruises publishes the deck plans for AIDAdiva; this page links to Official deck plans — select the version for your sailing date.
How is AIDAdiva rated?
Cruises Frog rates AIDAdiva 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores.
Which cabins are good choices on AIDAdiva?
For the “Official published plan — no sailing window stated” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 7 where Decks 6 and 8 also contain cabins: Shortlist a room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift/stair lobbies, connecting doors, service access and laundrette entrances. Align the exact room rather than assuming the entire deck is equally quiet. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on AIDAdiva?
For the “Official published plan — no sailing window stated” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 8 below occupied Deck 9 areas: Match the exact room with restaurants, bars, Theatrium and public circulation above. Ask about opening hours, setup and the actual overhead footprint. Deck 11 cabins near public venues and below Deck 12: Where the plan shows a cabin on Deck 11, compare it with nearby fitness, Theatrium and outdoor circulation and with the exact Deck 12 pool or wellness footprint above. Do not confuse bookable cabins with spa treatment or day-use wellness rooms. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find AIDAdiva deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official published plan — no sailing window stated”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Use the operator edition matching the displayed sailing-date window. Confirm exact category, railing material, outlook, connecting doors, accessibility and post-refit changes with AIDA. Cabin cautions describe inferred adjacency rather than verified noise reports.
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