AIDAperla 



3300 Passengers (4350 with upper beds)
Über AIDA Cruises
Since 1996, the AIDA fleet has been sailing the world's oceans 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. By October 2023, all ships in the fleet will be equipped with SpaceX's innovative Starlink broadband service.
Über AIDAperla
AIDAperla is the second ship of the Hyperion class and the sister ship of AIDAprima. It was built in Nagasaki/Japan and put into service in 2017. With a length of 300 meters, it offers space for 3,300 passengers on 18 decks. As the 12th member of the AIDA fleet, the ship was christened by godmother Lena Gercke on June 30, 2017 in the port of Palma de Mallorca.
There is hardly anything left unfulfilled on AIDAperla. No matter whether Italian, Spanish, French, Asian, American or good middle-class - there is something for every taste. The on-board activities are aimed particularly at families with children, which is why the cruise ship is particularly popular for Familienkreuzfahrten. The Four Elements offers a wide range of games and sports as well as a family-friendly restaurant. The extensive childcare offer (Mini Club , Kids & Teens Club) ensures a stress-free family vacation. But other age groups are not neglected either, be it with bingo or poker in the casino, with evening entertainment on the large and small stages, with art auctions or with a relaxed whiskey tasting or brewing seminar.
Particularly popular travel destinations are Norway cruises , Western Europe cruises , Caribbean cruises , Mediterranean cruises and Transatlantic cruises . Cruises from Hamburg are also regularly on the schedule. No matter which route you choose, miracles large and small are waiting to be discovered everywhere.
AIDAperla facts
- Ship class: Hyperion Class
- Inaugural cruise: 2017
- Home port: Genoa
- Length: 300 m
- Width: 37.6 m
- Depth: max. 8.1 m
- Tonnage: 125,572 GRT
- Speed: 21.5 knots
- Drive: diesel-electric
- Decks: 18
- Passengers: 3,300
- Crew: 900
- Language: German
- Currency: Euro
- Internet: There is an onboard internet café and wifi (for a fee).
AIDAperla staterooms
Whether alone, as a couple or as a family - with up to 14 comfortable stateroom variations, AIDAperla offers its guests a wide selection. If you choose an inside stateroom, you can expect 16 sqm, which provide space for four people (barrier-free available). Oceanview Staterooms vary between 22 to 23 sqm and also accommodate up to four people (barrier-free available). The popular veranda staterooms (including the veranda) accommodate up to four people on 21 to 27 sqm (barrier-free available). A veranda comfort stateroom promises between 24 and 37 sqm for up to four travelers and an included veranda. Depending on the category, there is a separate shower and toilet, a walk-in closet or extra space for the room. Up to three people can be accommodated in 24 to 27 sqm if a panoramic stateroom is booked. The exposed location on the patio deck at the bow (Deck 16) and an included veranda make this category particularly attractive. Access to the patio deck and a Segafredo coffee machine complete the equipment. If you are traveling with up to five people, a 34 sqm Veranda stateroom Deluxe with six sqm Lounge will make you happy (toilet and shower largely separate). The suites include the categories Junior Suite (44 to 53 sqm, up to four people) including a veranda, Junior Suite with Lounge (34 sqm, up to four people) including lounge and veranda as well as suite (39 to 115 sqm, up to four people) including private sundeck.
Atmosphere on board AIDAperla
Carefree, relaxed and familiar is the motto on AIDA cruises. The atmosphere on board is relaxed and informal. So there is e.g. no strict dress code. For hygienic reasons, the dress code indicates that shoes and shoes are compulsory in the bars and restaurants and that no bathing or sportswear is required. Men are advised to wear long trousers in restaurants in the evening. Whether sporting activity and fitness, spa and wellness, entertainment and culture, culinary highlights or tips and background information on the individual destinations - everyone gets their money's worth.
AIDAperla restaurants
In culinary terms, the range has increased compared to the older Cara and Sphinx Class. On board AIDAperla, vacationers can enjoy delicious and, above all, varied meals from all over the world. The five buffet restaurants manage entirely without a table order and offer a delicious and, depending on the cruising area, partly changing range of dishes at all meals - from breakfast at lunchtime to coffee time and dinner. Selected beverages such as tea, coffee, wine, beer and some soft drinks are included. The Teppanyaki Grill in the East Restaurant, for example, is highly recommended, where the Asian chefs prepare their own food freshly in a wok. In the specialty restaurants, travelers experience excellent on-site service. Whether it's a home-brewed beer with pretzels and obazda at the Brauhaus, a sweet croissant at French Kiss - Die Brasserie, Spanish tapas and a glass of red wine at Tapas & Bar, or Venetian delicacies at Ristorante Casa Nova, all meals are included. Exquisite feasting of the extra class is possible in the à la carte restaurants (with surcharge). A quiet and upscale ambience with thematically varying dishes can be found in the gourmet restaurant Rossini. If you're in the mood for a juicy tomahawk steak or Wagyu skirt steak, the Steakhouse by Tim Mälzer is a must-visit. Cooking classes and workshops on topics such as "Fish and Seafood" or "Meat and Dips" can be attended at the Kochstudio by Tim Mälzer (fee required). Lovers of Japanese cuisine will experience many a highlight in the Sushi Bar. Whether à la carte or at a workshop - it's healthy and delicious in any case (fee required). And if you're curious and creative, you can also drop by the MAGNUM Pleasure Store and create your own ice cream (for a fee). The gastronomic abundance on AIDAperla is considerable and satisfying. New on board is the vegan restaurant. In this à la carte restaurant, you'll enjoy healthy dishes made primarily from plant-based ingredients.
Entertainment, sports & relaxation
AIDAperla promises a multitude of activities and moments of relaxation, in which no boredom arises. The Body & Soul Organic Spa area impresses with pure wellness offers. Guests can e.g. relax during a Rasul ceremony including body peeling, body mask and foot bath (with surcharge). At the Organic Day Spa, holidaymakers can expect all day experience infusions, five whirlpools, a private sundeck or a tea and fruit bar (with surcharge). To stay fit, sports courses such as Power Plate, TRX, Back Fit, Pilates, private yoga classes or metabolism packages including nutrition tips offer an optimal balance (workshops with surcharge, over 30 free courses per week ). Modern cardio and weight machines are open to everyone in the large fitness area.
If you feel like shopping, you will find it at the 2,200 sqm AIDA Plaza. Sports shops, nail spas, perfumeries, hairdressers, kids shops, AIDA shops, the treasure chest and the sea of flowers line up next to each other. At this point there are also regular promotions for special occasions, such as Valentine's Day or Children's Day.
The Four Elements (activity deck) attracts families with children in particular, because it offers numerous highlights: a climbing garden at lofty heights, the Racer with a double water slide or the lazy river for relaxed drifting in cool water (sometimes with an extra charge). In the Fuego Restaurant there are popular dishes for kids and their parents, which, due to the location, can be taken comfortably between activities and activities.
Other leisure activities on board - aimed at all age groups - include Shuffleboard, mini golf, darts, boccia, dance courses under supervision, skat clubs, chess, backgammon, film evenings, table tennis tournaments or ball sports in a team such as Volleyball, soccer or basketball.
If you want to have the feeling at an airy height of losing your feet and being close to the sea, you should take a tour of the Skywalk. A great view and the feeling of floating are the reward.
The Lanaideck offers an open promenade with relaxation areas, enough seating, infinity pools and a stylish lanai bar.
In the evening, singers and dancers from the AIDA Show Ensemble, guest artists, acrobats or musicians stand on the 360° stage in the Theatrium and delight their audience with spectacular performances. Live music with shows and bar service are offered in the Nightfly Bar (night club, from 18 years, subject to a fee).
The Beach Club hosts musical dance events with a live band and bar service almost every evening. The structural requirements - huge film roofs that can be opened - provide a 365-day fair weather guarantee for all events, such as the Rock Night, Silent Party or other themed parties.
If you want to challenge your luck, try to hit the jackpot in the Casino. Or take part in a casino workshop (with surcharge).
Hidden behind the Nightfly Bar and directly on the bow of the ship is the Spray Bar by Moët & Chandon. It is kept completely in white and invites its guests to a sparkling, luxurious experience with different types of champagne (with surcharge, from 18 years).
Service
AIDAperla also offers guests a wide range of services, such as the MyAIDA board portal, a modern hospital, a reception and laundry service, telephony and surfing options, travel advisors and scouts for booking up-to-date information Shore excursions or the next cruise booking as well as a concierge service for suite guests.
Our summary
In addition to the exciting destinations that AIDAperla heads for, the ship itself is also a single attraction. The relaxed and informal atmosphere, the culinary highlights in the bars and restaurants, the immense abundance of leisure, sport and wellness offers as well as the sophisticated entertainment concept make the cruise vacation wonderful and unforgettable.
- Destinations: Eastern Caribbean, Norwegian Fjords, Transatlantic, Western Europe
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