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AIDAbella
AIDAbella is a AIDA Cruises cruise ship of the Sphinx class, in service since 2008. She measures 69,203 gross tons and carries 2,050 guests with a crew of 646. She sails Northern Europe, Caribbean, Norwegian Fjords itineraries.
About AIDAbella
AIDAbella is the second Sphinx-class ship, built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg and in service since 2008, with 1,025 cabins for about 2,050 guests. Its name was picked in a naming contest, and like its sisters it is built around a glass-walled Theatrium in the middle of the ship. From January to March 2026 it spent seven weeks in Marseille for its AIDA Evolution refit, which added restaurants and bars, family activity areas, new suites and two new spaces, the Sky Deck and the Rossini Lounge. It sails the Caribbean in winter from La Romana and Bridgetown and spends summer 2027 on Baltic, Norway and North Cape cruises from Kiel.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
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: Kiel, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
AIDAbella 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 AIDAbella?
AIDAbella is operated by AIDA Cruises and belongs to its Sphinx class.
How big is AIDAbella?
AIDAbella measures 69,203 gross tons and 252 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How crowded does AIDAbella feel?
AIDAbella 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 AIDAbella feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAbella carry?
AIDAbella carries 2,050 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 646 (about 3.2 guests per crew member).
When did AIDAbella enter service?
AIDAbella entered service in 2008 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does AIDAbella sail?
AIDAbella sails Northern Europe, Caribbean and Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Her home port is Kiel, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for AIDAbella?
AIDAbella sails from Kiel, Germany. Fly into Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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