Signature highlights
Notable fixed features include the onboard Brauhaus brewery, Theatrium performance venue, six pools, and a 2,600-square-meter spa area.
AIDAblu
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: MTMLA
14.6 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About AIDAblu
AIDAblu is a Sphinx-class cruise ship built by MEYER WERFT in Papenburg and delivered to AIDA Cruises on February 4, 2010. Designed for the German-speaking market, it combines a casual, activity-oriented onboard style with 1,100 guest cabins across 14 decks. Its distinguishing venues include an onboard brewery, a multi-level Theatrium for stage entertainment, and a 2,600-square-meter spa and fitness area. The ship carries 2,192 guests at standard double occupancy.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- AIDA Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Italy
- Call sign
- IBWX
- IMO number
- 9398888
- MMSI
- 247282500
- Draft
- 7.3 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
AIDA currently lists eight restaurants, including Bella Donna, East, Markt Restaurant, Best Burger @ Sea, Brauhaus, Buffalo Steak House, Rossini, and a Sushi Bar.
Entertainment
The Theatrium hosts music, dance, acrobatics, participatory shows, and other AIDA-produced evening programming. The ship also has casino, art-auction, quiz, and family-game activities.
Staterooms & suites
AIDA lists 1,100 guest cabins. The original builder documented 1,096 passenger cabins, including 722 outside and 374 inside cabins; the difference appears to reflect the cruise line’s current inventory presentation.
For families
AIDA lists family games and activities among the onboard program. Availability and programming vary by sailing.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Body & Soul Spa and fitness area covers 2,600 square meters; the builder also documented 34 spa cabins and five spa suites at delivery.
Accessibility
AIDA identifies AIDAblu as offering reduced-barrier ocean-view and inside cabin categories. These cabins are bookable through AIDA’s customer service channel.
Environmental features
AIDAblu uses diesel-electric propulsion. No ship-specific alternative-fuel conversion or emissions-technology retrofit was verified in the reviewed primary sources.
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