Signature highlights
The ship has a central Theatrium for shows and concerts, a 6,400 m² sun deck, seven pools, and a 2,300 m² spa area. Its 2026 modernization refreshed interior spaces and added further family-oriented activity areas.
AIDAbella
AIDAbella is a 2,050-guest AIDA Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2008. This page lists 119 upcoming departures across 39 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting a dedicated Kids Club and Fun Park
✓ Travelers who prefer buffet dining and casual venues
✓ Guests seeking extensive spa and wellness facilities
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AIDAbella at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 65%
A mid-size ship at 69,203 gross tons — #194 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting a dedicated Kids Club and Fun Park
- Travelers who prefer buffet dining and casual venues
- Guests seeking extensive spa and wellness facilities
- Suite guests using exclusive outdoor areas
- Cruisers who enjoy varied bars and entertainment spaces
Think twice if you want
- Travelers wanting a large number of quiet intimate venues
- Guests seeking extensive balcony cabin availability on lower decks
- Passengers who prefer only complimentary specialty dining
- Travelers needing completely step-free access to every outdoor area
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: St John's AntiguaCurrently on: Von Kiel in die Dominikanischen Republik (27 nights) — En route to St.Johns — last stop Ponta Delgada
Kiel
→ Göteborg
→ Dover/London
→ La Coruna
→ Porto/Leixoes
→ Ponta Delgada
→ St.Johns
→ Basseterre
→ Rouseau
→ Fort De France
→ Castries
→ Bridgetown/Barbados
→ Kralendijk
→ Willemstad
→ Oranjestad
→ La Romana/Dom. Republik
Coming up
- St. John’s arrives 08:00
- Basseterre arrives 08:00
- Roseau arrives 08:00
15.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About AIDAbella
AIDAbella is a 2008-built AIDA Cruises ship from MEYER WERFT’s original Sphinx Class. The 2,050-guest vessel combines an open central Theatrium with a substantial sun-deck and spa focus. It underwent a seven-week AIDA Evolution modernization in Marseille in early 2026, adding refreshed accommodations, expanded dining and bar options, revised public spaces, and new family activity areas. It is a mid-sized choice for travelers seeking a German-market cruise experience with numerous onboard venues without the scale of AIDA’s newest ships.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- AIDA Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Italy (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- ICGS
- IMO number
- 9362542
- MMSI
- 247229700
- Draft
- 7.3 m
Onboard Experience
For families
AIDAbella has a Fun Park on Deck 14 with a climbing tower, slide, and play caves. The 2026 modernization also introduced new activity spaces for families with children.
Pools, spa & wellness
The ship’s Body & Soul Organic Spa is part of a 2,300 m² spa area. A Hair & Nail Spa provides salon and treatment services.
Environmental features
AIDAbella uses diesel-electric propulsion.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 14
Wellness Oase Sky Deck Fun Park Sportaußendeck Außendeck / Sonnendeck FKK-Bereich VideowandDeck 12
Body & Soul Organic Spa Wellness Oase Wellness Suiten Hair & Nail Spa Body & Soul Bar Pool Bar Ocean Bar Joggingparcours Game Center Ocean Club Außendeck / Sonnendeck Body & Soul RezeptionDeck 11
Theatrium Body & Soul Sport Zen Lounge Time Out Bar Eisbar Beach Bar Best Pizza @ Sea East Fusion Tokyo Bar Rossini Restaurant & Lounge French Kiss Mini Spielecke Außendeck / Sonnendeck Ausflug Counter FernwehexpertenDeck 10
Theatrium AIDA Bar Vinothek Café Mare We Proudly Serve Starbucks Buffalo Steak House Almhütte Panorama Lounge & Bar French Kiss – Bar & Bistro Casino pixels Fotowelt Yachtclub Restaurant Lanai BarDeck 9
Theatrium Bella Bar TV-Studio Kunstgalerie Tapas & Bar AIDA Shoppingwelt Markt Restaurant Ausflug Counter BalkonkabineDeck 7
Waschsalon Innenkabine Balkonkabine Premium-Suite mit privatem SonnendeckDeck 5
Kids Club Ausflug Counter Servicestation Bordkonto Rezeption InnenkabineDeck 3
Gangway / Tenderpforten HospitalCabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InnenkabineCategories IB and IA are consolidated. | Inside | 151–172 sq ft | — | 4 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Meerblickkabine mit eingeschränkter SichtCategory CA; the view may be partly or fully obstructed. | Oceanview | 151–183 sq ft | — | 4 | 6 |
| MeerblickkabineCategories MB and MA are consolidated. | Oceanview | 151–183 sq ft | — | 4 | 4 |
| BalkonkabineCategories BB and BA are consolidated. | Balcony | 151–183 sq ft | 32–70 sq ft | 4 | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Dining, bars & venues
9 included 11 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Sushi Bar
Extra cost
A sushi venue serving Japanese-style dishes.
Buffalo Steak House
Extra cost
A specialty restaurant focused on steak dishes.
Almhütte
Extra cost
A specialty dining venue with Alpine-style food and drinks.
Weite Welt Restaurant
Included
A buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Best Pizza @ Sea
Varies
A casual venue serving pizza and drinks.
East Fusion
Extra cost
An Asian-inspired specialty restaurant.
Rossini Restaurant & Lounge
Extra cost
A specialty restaurant that also functions as an exclusive lounge at other times.
French Kiss
Varies
A French-style restaurant and snack venue with selected included food and chargeable drinks.
Markt Restaurant
Yachtclub Restaurant
Bars & lounges
Bella Bar
Varies
A bar located beside the Theatrium.
AIDA Bar
Varies
A bar serving drinks beside the Theatrium.
Vinothek
Extra cost
A wine-focused bar and tasting venue.
Café Mare We Proudly Serve Starbucks
Extra cost
A café serving specialty coffee and other drinks.
Time Out Bar
Varies
A bar located in the sports and activity area.
Eisbar
Varies
An onboard bar serving drinks in the entertainment area.
Beach Bar
Varies
An outdoor-style bar near the sun deck.
Tokyo Bar
Varies
A Japanese-themed bar.
Body & Soul Bar
Varies
A bar within the wellness area.
Pool Bar
Varies
A bar beside the outdoor pool area.
Anytime Bar
Varies
A bar for evening and late-night drinks.
Ocean Bar
Varies
An outdoor bar with sea views.
Tapas & Bar
Panorama Lounge & Bar
French Kiss – Bar & Bistro
Lanai Bar
History & sister ships
- 2008Entered service, built by MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, Germany.
- 2026A seven-week Evolution dry-dock in Marseille comprehensively modernized the ship, including public areas, dining and bars, wellness facilities, the Kids Club and technical systems.
Other Sphinx Class ships
Where AIDAbella sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 7 |
| Caribbean | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 9, 2028
4 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 21, 2026
10 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 16, 2028
2 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 15, 2026
6 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 19, 2026
10 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 10, 2028
2 upcoming departures
All 39 itineraries and their departure dates
- Feiertagsreise auf der Ostsee ab Kiel 10 Oct 2027
- Großbritannien & Irland ab Kiel 27 Jun 2027, 25 Jul 2027
- Island-Rundreise ab Hamburg 9 Apr 2028, 4 Jun 2028, 16 Jul 2028, 27 Aug 2028
- Karibik & Mittelamerika ab Dominikanische Republik 21 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 2 Jan 2027, 16 Jan 2027, 13 Feb 2027, 27 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 5 Feb 2028, 11 Nov 2028, 12 Nov 2028
- Karibik mit Kleinen Antillen ab Jamaika 16 Jan 2028, 27 Feb 2028
- Karibische Inseln ab Barbados 15 Nov 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 7 Feb 2027, 21 Nov 2027, 19 Dec 2027, 30 Jan 2028
- Karibische Inseln ab Dominikanische Republik 19 Dec 2026, 30 Jan 2027, 27 Feb 2027, 6 Mar 2027, 13 Mar 2027, 20 Mar 2027, 11 Dec 2027, 22 Jan 2028, 9 Dec 2028, 20 Jan 2029
- Kleine Antillen ab Dom. Republik 2 10 Dec 2028, 21 Jan 2029
- Kurzreise Metropolen ab Hamburg 10 Oct 2028
- Kurzreise nach Südnorwegen ab Kiel 9 May 2027
- Kurzreise Schweden & Dänemark ab Kiel 25 Apr 2027, 2 May 2027, 14 May 2027, 1 Sep 2027, 5 Sep 2027, 12 Sep 2027, 16 Sep 2027, 26 Sep 2027, 3 Oct 2027, 24 Oct 2027, 28 Oct 2027
- Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg 17 Sep 2028
- Mexiko & Karibik ab Dominikanische Republik 8 Jan 2028, 19 Feb 2028, 25 Nov 2028, 23 Dec 2028, 6 Jan 2029, 3 Feb 2029
- Mexiko & Mittelamerika ab Dom. Republik 2 26 Nov 2028, 24 Dec 2028, 7 Jan 2029
- Minikreuzfahrt nach Dänemark ab Kiel 1 29 Apr 2027, 6 May 2027, 29 Aug 2027, 9 Sep 2027, 20 Sep 2027, 23 Sep 2027, 7 Oct 2027
- Mittelamerika & Karibik ab Jamaika 29 Nov 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 10 Jan 2027, 24 Jan 2027, 5 Dec 2027
- Mittelamerika & Karibische Inseln ab Jamaika 21 Feb 2027
- Mittelamerika & Mexiko ab Jamaika 2 Jan 2028, 13 Feb 2028
- Mittelamerika-Rundreise mit Mexiko 1 11 Nov 2028, 25 Nov 2028, 9 Dec 2028, 23 Dec 2028, 6 Jan 2029, 20 Jan 2029
- Norwegen & Dänemark ab Kiel 1 12 Sep 2027, 24 Oct 2027
- Norwegen mit Lofoten & Nordkap ab Kiel 30 May 2027, 13 Jun 2027, 11 Jul 2027, 8 Aug 2027
- Schottische Highlights ab Hamburg 21 Apr 2028, 28 Apr 2028, 15 Oct 2028
- Schottlands Küsten & Inselwelten ab Hamburg 1 Apr 2028, 5 May 2028, 26 May 2028, 16 Jun 2028, 7 Jul 2028, 28 Jul 2028, 18 Aug 2028, 8 Sep 2028, 1 Oct 2028
- Schweden, Polen & Dänemark ab Kiel 22 Aug 2027
- Schärengärten der Ostsee ab Kiel 18 May 2027
- Silvesterreise nach Norwegen & Dänemark ab Kiel 29 Aug 2027, 5 Sep 2027, 3 Oct 2027
- Skandinavische Highlights ab Kiel 1 20 Sep 2027
- Von Barbados über die Azoren nach Hamburg 12 Mar 2028
- Von der Dom. Republik über die Azoren nach Hamburg 4 Mar 2028
- Von der Dominikanischen Republik nach Kiel 2 27 Mar 2027
- Von der Dominikanischen Republik nach Kiel 3 3 Apr 2027
- Von der Dominikanischen Republik nach Lissabon 1 27 Mar 2027
- Von der Dominikanischen Republik nach Lissabon 2 3 Apr 2027
- Von Hamburg über Portugal nach Teneriffa 22 Oct 2028
- Von Kiel über die Azoren in die Dom. Republik 1 Nov 2027
- Von Kiel über die Azoren nach Barbados 1 Nov 2027
- Von Teneriffa über Antigua in die Dom. Republik 31 Oct 2028
- Westeuropa-Highlights von Lissabon nach Kiel 17 Apr 2027
- Ärmelkanal & Golf von Biskaya ab Hamburg 14 May 2028, 25 Jun 2028, 6 Aug 2028
All Upcoming Departures
AIDAbella FAQ
What flag does AIDAbella sail under?
AIDAbella is registered in Italy.
How many passengers does AIDAbella hold?
AIDAbella carries about 2,050 guests.
How old is AIDAbella?
AIDAbella entered service in 2008 and was last refurbished in 2026.
How big is AIDAbella?
At 69,203 gross tons and 252 m long, AIDAbella is a mid-size ship — larger than 65% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on AIDAbella?
The dress code is generally casual. Swimwear, sportswear and bare feet are not permitted in restaurants and bars, and men are asked to wear long trousers in the evening.
Which dining is included on AIDAbella?
The buffet restaurants include meals and selected drinks in the fare. Specialty venues and additional drinks may cost extra, while some newer casual venues combine included food with chargeable drinks.
Is tipping included on AIDAbella?
Yes. AIDA includes gratuities in the cruise fare; guests may give additional personal tips if they wish.
Is Wi-Fi available on AIDAbella?
Wi-Fi access is available onboard through AIDA's internet options. Internet use is handled through available onboard packages rather than being universally included in the standard fare.
How accessible is AIDAbella?
Nearly all public areas, restaurants, bars, lifts, outside decks, public toilets and cabins are designed to be accessible. Some pool, wellness and upper outdoor areas may require assistance because of the ship's construction.
What children's facilities are available?
The Kids Club is on Deck 5, the HYPE Teens Lounge is on Deck 12 and the Fun Park is on Deck 14. Children's and teens' programs are available for different age groups, with Kids Club programming generally aimed at children aged 3 to 12.