AIDAnova
Sails from Hamburg, Germany · Fly into HAM
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AIDAnova near Hook of Holland, 2024 · Photo: kees torn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About AIDAnova
AIDAnova is an AIDA Cruises cruise ship of the Excellence class, in service since 2018. She measures 183,858 gross tons and carries 5,252 guests with a crew of 1,646. She sails Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords itineraries. We rate her 3.3 out of 5.
AIDAnova was the first cruise ship able to run entirely on liquefied natural gas when Meyer Werft delivered it in December 2018. The 183,858-ton Excellence-class ship, AIDA's largest along with its sister AIDAcosma, carries about 5,250 guests at double occupancy and a crew of about 1,650. Its maiden voyage on 19 December 2018 was a week around the Canary Islands and Madeira from Tenerife, and in 2019 it became the first cruise ship to receive Germany's Blue Angel eco-label for its design. It now sails Western Europe and Norway cruises from Hamburg in winter and Norwegian fjord voyages from Kiel in summer.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 5,252
- Crew 1,646 · 1:3.2
- Entered service
- 2018
- Maiden voyage December 2018
- Length
- 337 m
- Longer than 94% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 16
AIDAnova is bigger than 95% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 97%. At 35.0 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 68% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.1
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 5/5+1.5, 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: Excellence class
AIDAnova is one of 2 Excellence class ships. AIDAcosma (2022) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIDAnova this ship | 2018 | 3.3/5 | |||
| AIDAcosma | 2022 | 3.5/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos
AIDAnova near Hook of Holland, 2024Photo: kees torn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- Norwegian Fjordsfjords and the North Cape, with midnight sun in summer
Home port: Hamburg, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
AIDAnova sails from Hamburg, Germany. The airport is Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeHAM Non-Schengen Area4.0 ★
- Lufthansa Senator LoungeHAM Schengen Area3.8 ★
- Airport LoungeHAM Schengen Area3.1 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AIDAnova?
AIDAnova is operated by AIDA Cruises and belongs to its Excellence class.
What are AIDAnova's sister ships?
AIDAnova is one of 2 Excellence class ships. AIDAcosma (2022) is in service.
How big is AIDAnova?
AIDAnova measures 183,858 gross tons and 337 metres in length, with 16 decks.
How does AIDAnova compare in size with other cruise ships?
AIDAnova is bigger than 95% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 97%. At 35.0 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 68% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does AIDAnova feel?
AIDAnova has a passenger space ratio of 35.0: 183,858 gross tons for 5,252 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so AIDAnova feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAnova carry?
AIDAnova carries 5,252 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,646 (about 3.2 guests per crew member).
When did AIDAnova enter service?
AIDAnova entered service in 2018.
Where does AIDAnova sail?
AIDAnova sails Northern Europe and Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Her home port is Hamburg, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for AIDAnova?
AIDAnova sails from Hamburg, Germany. Fly into Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for AIDAnova?
AIDA Cruises publishes the deck plans for AIDAnova; this page links to Official deck plans — select the version for your sailing date.
How is AIDAnova rated?
Cruise Frog rates AIDAnova 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on entertainment (5/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
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