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AIDAcara
AIDAcara is a former AIDA Cruises cruise ship, which sailed 1996 to 2021. She measured 38,557 gross tons and carried 1,186 guests with a crew of 360. She sailed World cruises itineraries.
AIDAcara no longer sails for AIDA Cruises: she left AIDA Cruises' fleet in August 2021. AIDA Cruises' fleet today · Retired and departing ships
About AIDAcara
AIDAcara was AIDA's first ship, built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Turku and introduced in June 1996 as AIDA, the 'club ship' that brought the casual style of Carnival's fun ships to the German market. It took the name AIDAcara in 2001, and a 2005 refit added cabins; at 38,557 tons it carried about 1,186 guests. In later years it sailed AIDA's Selection itineraries and, in 2017-18, the company's first world cruise, 116 days from Hamburg. After the pandemic AIDA sold the ship in 2021 to Russian buyers, and it now sails as Astoria Grande, including Black Sea cruises from Sochi.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sailed
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AIDAcara?
AIDAcara sailed for AIDA Cruises.
Is AIDAcara still sailing for AIDA Cruises?
AIDAcara no longer sails for AIDA Cruises: she left AIDA Cruises' fleet in August 2021.
How big is AIDAcara?
AIDAcara measures 38,557 gross tons and 193 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How crowded does AIDAcara feel?
AIDAcara has a passenger space ratio of 32.5: 38,557 gross tons for 1,186 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so AIDAcara feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAcara carry?
AIDAcara carried 1,186 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 360 (about 3.3 guests per crew member).
When did AIDAcara enter service?
AIDAcara entered service in 1996 and was last refurbished in 2005.
Where does AIDAcara sail?
AIDAcara sailed World cruises itineraries.
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