AIDAprima
Sails from Kiel, Germany · Fly into HAM
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AIDAprima in Rotterdam, 2016 · Photo: Frans Berkelaar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About AIDAprima
AIDAprima is an AIDA Cruises cruise ship of the Hyperion class, in service since 2016. She measures 125,572 gross tons and carries 3,286 guests with a crew of 900. She sails Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands, Caribbean itineraries. We rate her 3.2 out of 5.
AIDAprima is AIDA's flagship, a 125,572-ton Hyperion-class ship built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki, the first AIDA ship since 2003 not built by Meyer Werft. Construction delays pushed its debut to 2016, and it was christened in Hamburg in May that year. It carries about 3,300 guests and features the Beach Club, a pool area under a transparent dome, and the Four Elements area with an indoor water slide, climbing wall and lazy river. After its planned Middle East winter was cancelled, it spends autumn 2026 in the Canary Islands and winter on Baltic and Norway cruises from Kiel, then moves to Hamburg in May 2027 for a summer of Norwegian fjord voyages.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 3,286
- Crew 900 · 1:3.7
- Entered service
- 2016
- Length
- 300 m
- Longer than 82% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 18
AIDAprima is bigger than 78% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 87%. At 38.2 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 56% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.1
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5+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: Hyperion class
AIDAprima is one of 2 Hyperion class ships. AIDAperla (2017) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIDAprima this ship | 2016 | 3.2/5 | |||
| AIDAperla | 2017 | 3.2/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos
AIDAprima in Rotterdam, 2016Photo: Frans Berkelaar, CC BY 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
- Canary Islandswinter sun off North Africa, often with Madeira and Morocco
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Kiel, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
AIDAprima sails from Kiel, 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 AIDAprima?
AIDAprima is operated by AIDA Cruises and belongs to its Hyperion class.
What are AIDAprima's sister ships?
AIDAprima is one of 2 Hyperion class ships. AIDAperla (2017) is in service.
How big is AIDAprima?
AIDAprima measures 125,572 gross tons and 300 metres in length, with 18 decks.
How does AIDAprima compare in size with other cruise ships?
AIDAprima is bigger than 78% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 87%. At 38.2 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 56% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does AIDAprima feel?
AIDAprima has a passenger space ratio of 38.2: 125,572 gross tons for 3,286 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so AIDAprima feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAprima carry?
AIDAprima carries 3,286 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 900 (about 3.7 guests per crew member).
When did AIDAprima enter service?
AIDAprima entered service in 2016.
Where does AIDAprima sail?
AIDAprima sails Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Kiel, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for AIDAprima?
AIDAprima sails from Kiel, 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 AIDAprima?
AIDA Cruises publishes the deck plans for AIDAprima; this page links to Official deck plans — select the version for your sailing date.
How is AIDAprima rated?
Cruise Frog rates AIDAprima 3.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on entertainment (4/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
Traveller reviews
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Cruise lines
- AIDA extends Evolution refits to AIDAperla in April 2027 and AIDAprima in April 2028
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