Spitsbergen Cruise with AIDAluna

The AIDA fleet has been sailing the world's oceans since 1996 and has been very successful on the German cruise market with a casual and informal concept. There is no fixed table order and you are welcome to leave your formal attire at home. AIDA Cruises convinces with a variety of buffets, a good sports program and varied entertainment. The age structure on board is mixed and depends on the destination. Young couples and families in particular quickly find a connection here. AIDA Cruises is very popular with cruise newcomers, but many guests who have once traveled on an AIDA ship also return again and again enthusiastically. German is spoken almost exclusively on board.

• Ship class: Sphinx class, AIDAselection
• Built in: 2009
• Home port: Genoa
• Length: 252 metres
• Tonnage: 69.,203 GT
• Speed: 22.5 knots
• Decks: 13
• Passenger: 2,050
• Crew: 607
• Language: German
• Currency: Euro
• Internet: Starlink from SpaceX; internet café and wi-fi available for an extra fee

The comfortable and cozy furnished staterooms are equipped with an individual air condition, tv, radio, telephone, safe, hair dryer, bathrobes and life jackets regardless of the cabin category. Nearly all categories are available for four travellers as well. Some staterooms are equipped with connecting doors and highly recommended for families. The interior staterooms are apprx. 13.5 sqm in size. The largest stateroom is the deluxe suite with a size of approx. 87 sqm incl. balcony. To meet special needs as well there are eleven wheelchair accessible interior and oceanview staterooms of the categories IB, MA and MB available.

According to the onboard facilities of AIDAluna guests of all ages and especially families feel comfortable. The travellers appreciate the relaxed and informal atmosphere. The language aboard is German but the crew members and many guests understand English as well. The daily program with sports and entertainment highlights cause a pleasant variety for the guests. At any hour of the night or day there will be a calm place to enjoy the silence and watch the ocean as well.

The culinary offering on board AIDAdiva includes numerous restaurants where every guest will find something to suit them. You can expect a culinary variety ranging from traditional to modern dishes.

The following restaurants are already included in the price:

• Bella Vista Restaurant (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as delicacies from the Mediterranean cuisine await you here.
• Market Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Discover the various "market stalls" and try specialities from all over Europe.
• Weite Welt Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Enjoy dishes from all over the world, e.g. Thai curry or burritos.
• Almhütte (drinks not included): Sample specialities from the Alpine region.
• Best Pizza @ Sea (drinks not included): Enjoy new pizza creations every day as well as Italian starters and desserts.

You pay a surcharge in the following restaurants:

• Buffalo Steak House: Sample tasty grilled specialities, e.g. American beef.
• Rossini gourmet restaurant: Enjoy new creations from top chefs with fresh ingredients every day.
• Sushi Bar: Look forward to Japanese specialities such as miso soup and tuna carpaccio.

In the numerous bars and lounges (not included) you can enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in the Café Mare, savour delicious cocktails in the AIDA Bar or have an aperitif in the Vinothek. We also recommend the Sunset Bar, where you can enjoy the sunset with a cool drink.

If the ship is in a port different shore excursions including the most beautiful places of the area take place. Especially the shore excursions by bicycle, segway, canoe or stand up paddle enjoy increasing popularity because one gets to know the places in a very different and unique way. The program aboard is varied. In the Theatrium art auctions, readings and lectures take place. The shows which are presented in the evening are produced exclusively at AIDA Entertainment in Hamburg, Germany. There is live music in the AIDA Bar and theme parties take place at the pool deck or in the Anytime Bar. During a 7-day cruise approximately 30 sports classes are offered and one can participate in most of them for free. At the outside sports area football, volleyball and basketball matches and tournaments take place. The best place to relax after coming back to the ship or after doing sports is the Body & Soul Spa. Book a wellness treatment e.g. a massage or visit one of the three saunas which are free of cost.

We recommend a holiday aboard AIDAluna for families, couples as well as for solo travellers due to the variety of the ship's facilities and the sporty and entertaining program. A welcoming andf familiar atmosphere is caused by the size of AIDAluna.