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 124 upcoming departures across 41 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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AIDAbella at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 62%
A mid-size ship at 69,203 gross tons — #194 of 520 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 18 minutes ago
Heading to: AltaCurrently on: Feiertagsreise auf der Ostsee ab Kiel (14 nights)
The live position is about 1,094 km from this itinerary’s ports, so the scheduled voyage above may be out of date. The map shows where the ship actually is.
Kiel
→ Riga
→ Riga
→ Tallinn
→ Helsinki
→ Kiel
→ Kopenhagen
→ Kopenhagen
→ Oslo
→ Kristiansand
→ Göteborg
→ Arhus
→ Kiel
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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
Dining
AIDA lists 10 restaurants and 13 bars/cafés. Named venues include the French Kiss Restaurant, the buffet-style Yachtclub Restaurant, and Rossini Restaurant & Lounge.
Entertainment
The open central Theatrium is used for onboard shows and concerts. The modernization program also renewed its seating and interior design.
Staterooms & suites
AIDA currently lists 1,039 guest cabins. MEYER WERFT recorded 1,025 passenger cabins at delivery, so the present figure reflects post-modernization inventory.
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.
History & sister ships
Other Sphinx Class ships
Where AIDAbella sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| Caribbean | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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Next: May 14, 2028
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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 62% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.