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AIDAperla
AIDAperla is a AIDA Cruises cruise ship of the Hyperion class, in service since 2017. She measures 125,572 gross tons and carries 3,286 guests with a crew of 900. She sails Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Caribbean itineraries.
About AIDAperla
AIDAperla is AIDAprima's sister, a 125,572-ton Hyperion-class ship built by Mitsubishi in Nagasaki and delivered in spring 2017. It has 1,643 cabins for 3,286 guests at double occupancy and 18 decks, 16 of them for passengers. The ship is based mainly in Hamburg for week-long Western Europe and Norway cruises, and it spends winter 2026-27 in the Caribbean, sailing from La Romana and Bridgetown. AIDA plans its AIDA Evolution refit in Marseille for April and May 2027.
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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
- Norwegian Fjordsfjords and the North Cape, with midnight sun in summer
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Hamburg, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
AIDAperla 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 AIDAperla?
AIDAperla is operated by AIDA Cruises and belongs to its Hyperion class.
How big is AIDAperla?
AIDAperla measures 125,572 gross tons and 300 metres in length, with 18 decks.
How crowded does AIDAperla feel?
AIDAperla 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 AIDAperla feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAperla carry?
AIDAperla carries 3,286 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 900 (about 3.7 guests per crew member).
When did AIDAperla enter service?
AIDAperla entered service in 2017.
Where does AIDAperla sail?
AIDAperla sails Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Hamburg, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for AIDAperla?
AIDAperla sails from Hamburg, Germany. Fly into Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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