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
AIDAperla is a 3,286-guest AIDA Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2017. This page lists 183 upcoming departures across 56 itineraries in Northern Europe, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting substantial children’s facilities
✓ Travelers who enjoy water attractions and active outdoor spaces
✓ Guests seeking many included buffet dining options
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AIDAperla at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 83%
A large ship at 125,572 gross tons — #93 of 566 ships we track. 38 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting substantial children’s facilities
- Travelers who enjoy water attractions and active outdoor spaces
- Guests seeking many included buffet dining options
- Passengers who prefer a large ship with varied public venues
- Couples interested in specialty dining and evening entertainment
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a small-ship atmosphere
- Guests wanting mostly quiet, low-activity public spaces
- Passengers who prefer traditional formal dining
- Travelers needing extensive solo-cabin choice
- Guests avoiding extra-charge specialty venues
Live Position ● 34 minutes ago
Heading to: BEZEE WANDELAARCurrently on: Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg (14 nights) — En route to Rotterdam — last stop Zeebrügge
Hamburg
→ Southampton
→ Paris/Le Havre
→ Zeebrügge
→ Rotterdam
→ Hamburg
→ Kopenhagen
→ Oslo
→ Oslo
→ Kristiansand
→ Hamburg
Coming up
- Rotterdam arrives 08:00
- Hamburg arrives 08:00
- Copenhagen arrives 09:00
16.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
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
- Italy (formerly Genoa, Italy; confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- IBRL
- IMO number
- 9636967
- MMSI
- 247385300
- Draft
- 8.1 m
Onboard Experience
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.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 18
FKK-Bereich Start RacerDeck 17
Außendeck / SonnendeckDeck 16
Beach Club Klettergarten Sportaußendeck Patio Bar Patiodeck Panorama-Verandakabine Panorama-SuiteDeck 15
Four Elements Beach Club TV-Studio AIDA Bar Pool Bar Game Center Wave Club Teens Lounge Skywalk Joggingparcours Außendeck / Sonnendeck Ziel Racer Deluxe-SuiteDeck 14
Four Elements Mini Club Fuego Restaurant Kids Club 5. ElementDeck 8
Theatrium Gourmet-Restaurant Rossini Vinothek Sushi Bar Sunset Bar AIDA Lounge Body & Soul Organic Spa Infinity-Pools Wellness Suiten Wellness Oase Buffalo Steak House Außendeck / Raucherbereich Ausflug Counter Innenkabine Meerblickkabine Verandakabine Verandakabine Komfort Verandakabine Deluxe Junior-Suite SuiteDeck 7
Theatrium Spray Bar AIDA Plaza Lanai Bar Weite Welt Restaurant Brauhaus French Kiss – Die Brasserie Veganes Restaurant Café Mare Hemingway Lounge Body & Soul Sport Zen Lounge LEGO® Store Nail Spa Parfümerie Friseur Eisbar Accessoires Shop AIDA Shoppingwelt Schatzkiste pixels Fotowelt Kunstgalerie Ausflug Counter Lanaideck Fernwehexperten TV-Regie Innenkabine Meerblickkabine Verandakabine Verandakabine KomfortDeck 6
Theatrium Spray Bar AIDA Plaza Diskothek D6 Nachtclub Nightfly Tapas & Bar Scharfe Ecke Perla Bar Casino Bar Casino East Restaurant Ristorante Casa Nova Bella Donna Restaurant Markt Restaurant pixels Fotowelt Juwelier Travel Shop Außendeck / Raucherbereich Innenkabine Meerblickkabine Verandakabine Verandakabine KomfortDeck 4
Ausflug Counter Rezeption Waschsalon Innenkabine MeerblickkabineDeck 3
Pier 3 Market Gangway / Tenderpforten Konferenzraum HospitalCabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InnenkabineBooking codes IA and IB. | Inside | — | 4 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| MeerblickkabineBooking codes MA, MB, MC and MD. | Oceanview | — | 4 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| VerandakabineBooking codes VG and VH. | Balcony | — | 4 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Verandakabine KomfortBooking codes VA, VB, VC, VD, VE and VF. | Balcony | — | 4 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Dining, bars & venues
19 included 16 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Pier 3 Market
Varies
A casual market venue that includes a We Proudly Serve Starbucks counter.
Tapas & Bar
Extra cost
A tapas venue with bar service.
Scharfe Ecke
Extra cost
A casual snack venue.
East Restaurant
Included
An included restaurant serving Asian-inspired food.
Ristorante Casa Nova
Extra cost
An Italian specialty restaurant.
Bella Donna Restaurant
Included
An included Italian buffet restaurant.
Markt Restaurant
Included
An included buffet restaurant.
Weite Welt Restaurant
Included
An included buffet restaurant with international food.
Brauhaus
Extra cost
A brewery-style specialty restaurant serving ship-brewed beer and food.
French Kiss – Die Brasserie
Extra cost
A French-style specialty restaurant.
Veganes Restaurant
Extra cost
An à-la-carte restaurant focused on predominantly plant-based food.
Das Steakhouse bei Tim Mälzer
Extra cost
A specialty steakhouse.
Gourmet-Restaurant Rossini
Extra cost
An à-la-carte gourmet restaurant.
Sushi Bar
Extra cost
A specialty venue serving sushi.
Fuego Restaurant
Included
A family restaurant with a children’s buffet.
Buffalo Steak House
Bars & lounges
Spray Bar
Extra cost
A champagne bar with an adjoining outdoor area at the bow.
Nachtclub Nightfly
Varies
A late-night club with bar service.
Perla Bar
Varies
A bar serving drinks beside the main public areas.
Casino Bar
Varies
A bar serving the casino area.
Lanai Bar
Varies
A bar on the Lanai Deck with outward-facing sea views.
Café Mare
Varies
A café serving drinks and coffee.
Hemingway Lounge
Varies
A quiet lounge with a library.
Vinothek
Extra cost
A wine-focused bar and tasting venue.
Sunset Bar
Varies
A bar beside the aft-facing public areas.
AIDA Lounge
Varies
A lounge for seating and drinks.
AIDA Bar
Varies
A bar in the Beach Club area.
Pool Bar
Varies
A bar serving the pool area.
Patio Bar
Varies
A bar beside the forward Patio Deck.
Eisbar
History & sister ships
- 2017Entered service, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works, Nagasaki, Japan.
- 2022A three-week shipyard stay added an ice cream bar, refreshed the Body & Soul Organic Spa, installed a Hypoxi studio and new fitness equipment, and updated shopping areas alongside technical maintenance.
Where AIDAperla sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 23, 2027
3 upcoming departures
All 56 itineraries and their departure dates
- Dänemark & Norwegen ab Kiel 23 Dec 2027, 1 Feb 2028, 11 Mar 2028
- Europas Atlantikküste ab Kiel 8 Jan 2028
- Europas Atlantikküste ab Teneriffa 20 Jan 2028
- Feiertagsreise auf der Ostsee ab Kiel 27 Nov 2027, 5 Feb 2028, 12 Feb 2028, 19 Feb 2028, 26 Feb 2028
- Große Norwegen- & Dänemark-Reise ab Kiel 15 Apr 2028
- Große Norwegen-Reise ab Hamburg 3 28 May 2028, 4 Jun 2028
- Große Ostsee- & Norwegen-Reise ab Kiel 23 Dec 2027, 16 Mar 2028, 21 Mar 2028
- Große Ostsee-Reise ab Kiel 6 May 2028
- Große Skandinavien-Reise ab Kiel 2 1 Apr 2028
- Große Skandinavien-Reise von Hamburg nach Kiel 1 30 Oct 2027
- Große Winterpause Kanaren ab Kiel 8 Jan 2028
- Highlights der Nord- & Ostseeküste ab Kiel 13 Nov 2027, 14 Dec 2027, 8 Apr 2028, 22 Apr 2028
- Highlights der Nord- & Ostseeküste ab Kiel 2 30 Apr 2028
- Karibische Insel-Rundreise 10 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 21 Jan 2027, 4 Feb 2027, 18 Feb 2027
- Karibische Insel-Rundreise ab Barbados 17 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026, 14 Jan 2027, 28 Jan 2027, 11 Feb 2027
- Karibische Inseln ab Barbados 3 Dec 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026, 14 Jan 2027, 28 Jan 2027, 11 Feb 2027, 25 Feb 2027
- Karibische Inseln ab Dominikanische Republik 26 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 7 Jan 2027, 21 Jan 2027, 4 Feb 2027, 18 Feb 2027
- Kurzreise nach Norwegen ab Hamburg 24 May 2027
- Kurzreise nach Südnorwegen ab Kiel 23 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027, 11 Mar 2028, 16 Mar 2028
- Kurzreise Schweden & Dänemark ab Kiel 1 Feb 2028
- Mediterrane Highlights ab Mallorca 2 2 May 2027
- Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg 17 Jun 2028, 24 Jun 2028, 23 Sep 2028, 30 Sep 2028
- Metropolen & Südnorwegen ab Hamburg 29 May 2027, 5 Jun 2027, 12 Jun 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 10 Jul 2027, 17 Jul 2027, 24 Jul 2027, 31 Jul 2027, 7 Aug 2027, 14 Aug 2027, 21 Aug 2027, 28 Aug 2027, 4 Sep 2027, 11 Sep 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 2 Oct 2027, 9 Oct 2027, 16 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027, 10 Jun 2028, 1 Jul 2028, 8 Jul 2028, 15 Jul 2028, 22 Jul 2028, 29 Jul 2028, 5 Aug 2028, 12 Aug 2028, 19 Aug 2028, 26 Aug 2028, 2 Sep 2028, 9 Sep 2028, 16 Sep 2028, 7 Oct 2028, 14 Oct 2028
- Metropolen ab Hamburg 29 May 2027, 12 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 10 Jul 2027, 24 Jul 2027, 7 Aug 2027, 21 Aug 2027, 4 Sep 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 2 Oct 2027, 16 Oct 2027, 30 Oct 2027, 10 Jun 2028, 8 Jul 2028, 22 Jul 2028, 5 Aug 2028, 19 Aug 2028, 2 Sep 2028, 16 Sep 2028, 14 Oct 2028
- Minikreuzfahrt nach Dänemark ab Kiel 1 11 Dec 2027
- Norwegen & Ostsee mit Lichterfest in Riga 6 Nov 2027
- Norwegen ab Hamburg 3 4 Jun 2028
- Norwegen ab Kiel 2 4 Mar 2028
- Norwegens Welterbe mit Schweden & Dänemark ab Kiel 28 Dec 2027
- Norwegens Welterbe von Kiel nach Hamburg 27 Nov 2027, 5 Feb 2028, 19 Feb 2028
- Osterreise auf der Ostsee ab Kiel 13 Nov 2027, 22 Apr 2028, 16 May 2028
- Osterreise Kanaren & Andalusien ab Gran Canaria 1 22 Mar 2027
- Osterreise Kanaren & Andalusien ab Teneriffa 23 Mar 2027
- Polen & Dänemark ab Kiel 21 Nov 2027, 2 Jan 2028
- Schlager @ AIDA 31 Oct 2026
- Schweden, Polen & Dänemark ab Kiel 12 Feb 2028, 26 Feb 2028
- Schärengärten der Ostsee ab Kiel 11 Dec 2027
- Silvesterreise nach Norwegen & Dänemark ab Kiel 4 Mar 2028, 1 Apr 2028
- Skandinavische Highlights ab Kiel 1 15 Apr 2028, 30 Apr 2028
- Skandinavische Highlights ab Kiel 2 21 Nov 2027
- Skandinavische Highlights im Advent ab Kiel 2 4 Dec 2027, 6 May 2028
- Skandinavische Highlights von Hamburg nach Kiel 6 Nov 2027
- Südnorwegen ab Hamburg 24 Oct 2026, 5 Jun 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 17 Jul 2027, 31 Jul 2027, 14 Aug 2027, 28 Aug 2027, 11 Sep 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 9 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027, 28 May 2028, 17 Jun 2028, 24 Jun 2028, 1 Jul 2028, 15 Jul 2028, 29 Jul 2028, 12 Aug 2028, 26 Aug 2028, 9 Sep 2028, 23 Sep 2028, 30 Sep 2028, 7 Oct 2028, 21 Oct 2028
- Von Barbados nach Teneriffa 11 Mar 2027
- Von der Dominikanischen Republik nach Gran Canaria 4 Mar 2027
- Von Gran Canaria in die Dominikanische Republik 14 Nov 2026
- Von Gran Canaria nach Barbados 14 Nov 2026
- Von Hamburg in die Dominikanische Republik 5 Nov 2026
- Von Hamburg nach Barbados 5 Nov 2026
- Von Hamburg über Portugal nach Gran Canaria 5 Nov 2026
- Von Mallorca über Portugal nach Hamburg 12 May 2027
- Weihnachtsmärkte in der Ostsee ab Kiel 2 14 Dec 2027
- Weihnachtsreise auf der Ostsee ab Kiel 1 4 Dec 2027, 8 Apr 2028
- Weihnachtsreise auf der Ostsee ab Kiel 2 21 Mar 2028
- Weltenbummler Karibische Inseln ab Barbados 25 Feb 2027
- Weltenbummler Karibische Inseln ab Hamburg 5 Nov 2026
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AIDAperla FAQ
What flag does AIDAperla sail under?
AIDAperla is registered in Italy. Some older references still list Genoa, Italy.
How many passengers does AIDAperla hold?
AIDAperla carries about 3,286 guests with roughly 900 crew.
How old is AIDAperla?
AIDAperla entered service in 2017.
How big is AIDAperla?
At 125,572 gross tons and 300 m long, AIDAperla is a large ship — larger than 83% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on AIDAperla?
AIDAperla uses a generally casual dress style rather than formal gala nights. Swimwear is intended for pool areas, and appropriate clothing is expected in restaurants and public indoor spaces.
Which dining venues are included?
The Markt, Bella Donna, East, Weite Welt and Fuego restaurants are listed as included dining venues. Specialty restaurants and several snack or à-la-carte venues require an additional charge.
Is tipping included?
Yes. AIDA states that gratuities are included in the cruise fare; guests may give additional personal tips voluntarily.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Internet access is not universally included in every fare. AIDA provides onboard internet packages, while selected newer fare types may include specified internet benefits.
Does AIDAperla have accessible cabins?
Yes. AIDAperla has accessible inside, oceanview and veranda cabin options, which are reserved and booked through AIDA’s customer service channels.
What facilities are available for children?
AIDAperla has the Mini Club, Kids Club, Wave Club Teens Lounge, Game Center, Four Elements and Fuego Restaurant. The Mini Club serves children from six months to three years, while the Kids Club serves children roughly three to twelve years old.