AIDAsol
Sails from Hamburg, Germany · Fly into HAM
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AIDAsol at anchor in Trondheim, 2018 · Photo: Spike, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About AIDAsol
AIDAsol is an AIDA Cruises cruise ship of the Sphinx class, in service since 2011. She measures 71,304 gross tons and carries 2,192 guests. She sails Northern Europe, World cruises, Norwegian Fjords itineraries. We rate her 2.8 out of 5.
AIDAsol is a 71,304-ton Sphinx-class ship built by Meyer Werft and christened in Kiel on 9 April 2011, with room for 2,192 guests. Like AIDAblu it has an extra deck compared with the first three ships of the class, an onboard brewery and a spa of about 2,300 square meters. Its 2026-27 season opens with a 127-day world voyage from Hamburg by way of South America, the South Pacific, Mauritius and southern Africa, followed in 2027 by Norway, Iceland, Greenland and British Isles cruises from Hamburg.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,192
- More guests than 74% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2011
- Length
- 253 m
- Longer than 66% of 575 ships
AIDAsol is bigger than 55% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 74%. At 32.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 74% 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
- 2/5−0.6, 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
AIDAsol is one of 7 Sphinx class ships. AIDAstella (2013), AIDAmar (2012), AIDAblu (2010), AIDAluna (2009), AIDAbella (2008) and AIDAdiva (2007) are in service.
Deck plans & cabin locations
Official plan through 2027-10-24 · Published edition · Through 2027-10-24. 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. The linked editions leave a gap after 2027-10-24 and before 2027-12-12; ask AIDA which plan applies to a sailing in that interval.
All decks
Official plan through 2027-10-24 · 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 gültig bis 24.10.2027 für Reisen des Katalogs im Überblick.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Photos

AIDAsol at anchor in Trondheim, 2018Photo: Spike, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- World cruisesvoyages of three months or more, most leaving in January
- Norwegian Fjordsfjords and the North Cape, with midnight sun in summer
Home port: Hamburg, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
AIDAsol 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 AIDAsol?
AIDAsol is operated by AIDA Cruises and belongs to its Sphinx class.
What are AIDAsol's sister ships?
AIDAsol is one of 7 Sphinx class ships. AIDAstella (2013), AIDAmar (2012), AIDAblu (2010), AIDAluna (2009), AIDAbella (2008) and AIDAdiva (2007) are in service.
How big is AIDAsol?
AIDAsol measures 71,304 gross tons and 253 metres in length.
How does AIDAsol compare in size with other cruise ships?
AIDAsol is bigger than 55% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 74%. At 32.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 74% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does AIDAsol feel?
AIDAsol has a passenger space ratio of 32.5: 71,304 gross tons for 2,192 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so AIDAsol feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAsol carry?
AIDAsol carries 2,192 guests at double occupancy.
When did AIDAsol enter service?
AIDAsol entered service in 2011.
Where does AIDAsol sail?
AIDAsol sails Northern Europe, World cruises and Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Her home port is Hamburg, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for AIDAsol?
AIDAsol 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 AIDAsol?
AIDA Cruises publishes the deck plans for AIDAsol; this page links to Official deck plans — select the version for your sailing date.
How is AIDAsol rated?
Cruises Frog rates AIDAsol 2.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (3/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
Which cabins are good choices on AIDAsol?
For the “Official plan through 2027-10-24” 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 AIDAsol?
For the “Official plan through 2027-10-24” 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 AIDAsol 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 plan through 2027-10-24”, 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. The linked editions leave a gap after 2027-10-24 and before 2027-12-12; ask AIDA which plan applies to a sailing in that interval.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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