Signature highlights
Key spaces include the foil-covered Beach Club, Infinity Pools, the three-storey Theatrium, AIDA Plaza and the Four Elements activity deck. The ship also has 12 restaurants, 18 bars and an onboard brewery.
AIDAperla
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Heading to: NLRTMCurrently on: Metropolen ab Hamburg (7 nights) — Currently at Zeebrügge
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About AIDAperla
AIDAperla is a 2017-built Hyperion-class ship designed for resort-style cruising with a strong family and activity focus. The 300-metre vessel pairs a covered Beach Club and outdoor pools with the central Theatrium performance space, extensive dining, and a two-deck shopping plaza. Accommodation spans 14 cabin categories, including inside, ocean-view, veranda, Lanai, panorama and suite options. Its German-language AIDA experience suits guests seeking an informal, lively ship with plentiful indoor and outdoor venues.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- AIDA Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works, Nagasaki, Japan
- Registry / flag
- Genoa, Italy
- Call sign
- IBRL
- IMO number
- 9636967
- MMSI
- 247385300
- Draft
- 8.1 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes buffet venues such as Markt, Bella Donna, East and Fuego, plus specialty and à-la-carte options including Brauhaus, French Kiss, Casa Nova, Sushi Bar, Rossini and Buffalo Steak House. A vegan à-la-carte restaurant is also listed on the current ship page.
Entertainment
The central Theatrium is a three-level venue with a 360-degree stage for onboard productions. Other leisure venues include the casino, Nightfly nightclub, Beach Club events and the sports deck.
Staterooms & suites
AIDAperla has 1,643 guest cabins across 14 accommodation categories. Choices include inside, ocean-view, veranda, Lanai and panorama cabins, along with suites; veranda, Lanai and panorama cabins and suites have hammocks.
For families
Four Elements combines the Racer waterslide, Lazy River, climbing garden and mini-golf, with the family-oriented Fuego restaurant nearby. The ship also has a Kids Club, teens' Wave Club and a Mini Club for children aged six months to three years.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Body & Soul Organic Spa has five saunas, a relaxation room, sun decks and indoor and outdoor whirlpools. Fitness facilities include a gym, classes, jogging track and sports court.
Environmental features
At delivery, AIDAperla was fitted with Mitsubishi's air-lubrication system, pod propulsion and an air-conditioning system designed to reuse waste heat. The builder also stated that the vessel could use LNG while alongside where shore-side supply was available.
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