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AIDAstella
AIDAstella is a AIDA Cruises cruise ship of the Sphinx class, in service since 2013. She measures 71,304 gross tons and carries 2,192 guests with a crew of 620. She sails Mediterranean, Asia, World cruises itineraries.
About AIDAstella
AIDAstella is the seventh and last Sphinx-class ship, a 71,304-ton vessel delivered by Meyer Werft in March 2013 that began sailing on 17 March that year. It carries 2,192 guests at standard occupancy and up to about 2,700, and several of its public rooms were refurbished during a dry dock in Dubai in March 2018. The ship ranges widely: its 2026-27 season starts with a long voyage from Antalya and Palma around Africa to Bangkok, continues with Southeast and East Asia cruises from Bangkok, Singapore and Japan, and returns to Palma de Mallorca for a summer of Western Mediterranean, Spain and Portugal cruises.
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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
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- AsiaJapan, Southeast Asia and China
- World cruisesvoyages of three months or more, most leaving in January
Home port: Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Flying in for your cruise?
AIDAstella sails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Sala VIP LlevantPMI Module A (Non-Schengen)3.3 ★
- Sala VIP MestralPMI Module B3.1 ★
- Sala VIP MediterráneoPMI Module C2.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AIDAstella?
AIDAstella is operated by AIDA Cruises and belongs to its Sphinx class.
How big is AIDAstella?
AIDAstella measures 71,304 gross tons and 253 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How crowded does AIDAstella feel?
AIDAstella 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 AIDAstella feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does AIDAstella carry?
AIDAstella carries 2,192 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 620 (about 3.5 guests per crew member).
When did AIDAstella enter service?
AIDAstella entered service in 2013 and was last refurbished in 2018.
Where does AIDAstella sail?
AIDAstella sails Mediterranean, Asia and World cruises itineraries. Her home port is Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Which airport should I fly into for AIDAstella?
AIDAstella sails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Fly into Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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