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AIDAnova: Yachtclub Restaurant

Yachtclub Restaurant auf AIDAnova | © Timo Köhler / Timo Köhler Instagram

Yachtclub Restaurant auf AIDAnova:  Das Yachtclub Restaurant auf AIDAnova ist ein komplett neu gestaltetes Restaurant der AIDA Flotte. Das Konzept der Vorgänger-Schiffe AIDAprima und AIDAperla bleibt allerdings bestehen. Das Buffet des Yachtclub Restaurants soll sich also der Destination anpassen und den Gästen jeden Abend eine andere Auswahl bieten.

Wo befindet sich das Yachtclub Restaurant?

Das Yachtclub Restaurant befindet sich am Heck auf Deck 7. Damit liegt das Yachtclub Restaurant an der Lanai Bar. Außerdem bietet das Buffet Restaurant einen Außenbereich und eigene sich somit perfekt für heiße Tage.

AIDAnova Deck 7 | © AIDA Cruises

Was gibt es im Yachtclub Restaurant zu Essen?

Wie bereits gesagt wechselt das Essen im Yachtclub Restaurant täglich. Das heißt, dass ihr je nach Destination ein anderes Buffet habt. Dies bezieht sich meistens auf den Abend, der auch ,,Themen-Abend’’ heißt. Auf den Vorgänger der Hyperion-Klasse ( AIDAprima  und  AIDAperla ) gab es dies im Weite Welt Restaurant.

Bilder des Yachtclub Restaurants

Hier könnt ihr euch euren eigenen Eindruck über das Yachtclub Restaurant verschaffen. Über das Essen können wir hier allerdings nicht reden, da wird das Buffet nicht über die Bilder essen können ;-).

Danke an Timo Köhler für die Bereitstellung der Bilder. Besucht auch seinen Instagram-Account .

© Fotos by  Timo Köhler  /  Timo Köhler Instagram

AIDAnova Restaurants

Mit 16 Restaurants und einer Street-Food-Meile, bietet AIDAnova eine der größten kulinarischen Vielfalt auf See. Ob ''schön deutsch'' im Brauhaus, oder asiatisch im East Restaurant. Buffet-Liebhaber finden hier ihr Restaurant und die Leute, die gerne bedient werden möchten, finden auch ihr passendes Restaurant.

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Zum Frühstück, Mittag- oder Abendessen entdecken Sie ein großzügiges Buffet. Ob Sie im maritimen Innenbereich Platz nehmen oder die frische Meeresbrise auf Deck genießen, stets erwartet Sie ein entspanntes Urlaubsfeeling.

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Embark on a culinary journey aboard the AIDAnova, where each restaurant and dining venue promises a unique gastronomic experience. From tantalizing your taste buds with a vast spectrum of flavors from around the globe to dining settings that range from the casual to the sublime, the AIDAnova ensures that culinary exploration is a central part of your voyage. Let this guide be your compass to navigate the diverse dining options, each with its ambiance, signature dishes, and special experiences. Delve into what makes each venue a must-visit on your cruise to create unforgettable dining memories.

Scharfe Ecke (Sharp Corner) Included

Scharfe Ecke, or 'Sharp Corner,' is the AIDAnova's tribute to German culinary traditions, offering guests a cozy and upbeat atmosphere reminiscent of a bustling German street food market. Specializing in hearty, flavorful dishes, its signature offerings like bratwurst, schnitzel, and pretzels provide a taste of traditional German fare. This venue is perfect for casual dining with friends and family, bringing you an authentic taste of Germany at sea.

Rossini Not Included

Rossini is where cuisine meets art, offering a fine dining experience highlighted by its modern, elegant setting and a menu graced with gourmet specialties. The restaurant's ambiance is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special celebration. Among its accolades are exquisite dishes crafted with precision, with the truffle ravioli being a standout. Although there's a surcharge, Rossini's unparalleled service and delectable cuisine promise an unforgettable culinary journey.

Markt Restaurant Included

Markt Restaurant embodies the diversity and dynamism of a bustling marketplace. This buffet-style venue offers an array of dishes from around the globe, inviting guests to embark on a world tour of flavors. From fresh salads to an impressive dessert station, every meal is an adventure. The open kitchen concept adds a layer of excitement, allowing guests to watch as chefs create culinary masterpieces. Markt Restaurant's lively atmosphere and wide selection make it an ideal spot for families.

Bella Donna Included

Bella Donna celebrates the warmth and heartiness of Italian cuisine in a family-friendly setting that radiates Mediterranean charm. This complimentary dining venue is known for its wide range of pizzas, pasta dishes, and Italian classics that taste like they're straight from an Italian grandmother's kitchen. The restaurant's casual ambiance coupled with its open and inviting design makes it a popular choice among guests looking to enjoy a slice of Italy at sea.

Ristorante Casa Nova Not Included

Ristorante Casa Nova offers a serene and intimate dining experience, its ambiance inspired by the romantic waterways of Venice. Specializing in Mediterranean and Venetian cuisine, the restaurant's menu is a love letter to Italy's rich culinary tradition. Signature dishes, including the seafood risotto and osso buco, highlight the flavors of the region. Ristorante Casa Nova, with a surcharge, is ideal for those seeking a refined meal in an enchanting setting.

Brasserie French Kiss Not Included

Brasserie French Kiss invites passengers to indulge in the art of French dining within a chic Parisian bistro atmosphere. This specialty restaurant, with a surcharge, excels in serving classic French dishes with a modern twist. From the fresh taste of escargots to the indulgence of crepes Suzette, each dish is a celebration of French culinary expertise. It's the attention to detail and the romantic ambiance that make Brasserie French Kiss a cherished spot for an elegant evening.

Brauhaus Not Included

Brauhaus on AIDAnova offers a lively, authentic German beer hall experience, complete with live music and communal seating that encourages camaraderie. As an additional attraction, guests can enjoy freshly brewed beer, a rarity at sea. The menu features German favorites such as sausages, pork knuckle, and sauerkraut, creating a perfect pairing with the craft brews. For a vibrant evening filled with good food, good beer, and good company, Brauhaus is a must-visit venue.

Weite Welt Restaurant Included

The Weite Welt Restaurant, translating to 'Wide World Restaurant,' lives up to its name by offering a buffet that spans global cuisines. This complimentary dining option is all about variety and exploration, making it perfect for adventurers at heart. From Asian to Mexican, every culinary continent is represented, catering to all palates and dietary preferences. The relaxed, open atmosphere of Weite Welt, coupled with its ever-changing menu, ensures a new dining experience with every visit.

Buffalo Steakhouse Not Included

Buffalo Steakhouse is AIDAnova's homage to the classic American steakhouse, featuring a menu that boasts prime cuts of meat and sumptuous seafood. The venue stands out for its refined and comfortable setting, making it an ideal choice for a hearty meal. The signature rib-eye steak, aged to perfection, and the lobster bisque are among the favorites. Although there's a surcharge, the exceptional quality and the attentive service make Buffalo Steakhouse a dining highlight.

Sushi Bar Not Included

The Sushi Bar on AIDAnova offers a sophisticated and serene dining atmosphere where guests can savor expertly prepared sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese delicacies. With its focus on fresh ingredients and artistic presentation, this venue is a haven for seafood lovers. Signature rolls and traditional nigiri accompanied by sake selection make for a memorable gastronomic experience. The attention to detail in both cuisine and ambiance makes the Sushi Bar well worth the additional charge.

Fuego Restaurant Included

Fuego Restaurant is a vibrant and family-friendly venue known for its extensive buffet, which includes a children's buffet area. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Fuego caters to every family's needs with a wide variety of dishes and a laid-back atmosphere. The restaurant also features a baby corner, equipped with everything parents need to feed their little ones. From its friendly, inviting setting to its all-inclusive approach to dining, Fuego is a hit with guests of all ages.

East Restaurant Included

East Restaurant invites guests on a culinary journey to Asia, offering a dazzling array of dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, and beyond. This complimentary dining venue is known for its vibrant flavors and authentic recipes, bringing a taste of Asia to the high seas. The dim sum and the Thai green curry come highly recommended, offering a delightful exploration of Asian cuisine. East's laid-back atmosphere and varied menu make it a popular choice for a casual yet exotic dining experience.

Time Machine Restaurant Not Included

Time Machine Restaurant offers an unconventional dining experience, where guests are transported to different eras through a combination of themed decor, costumes, and cuisine. This restaurant melds dining with entertainment, promising an unforgettable journey through time with each visit. The fusion menu draws inspiration from various historical periods, adding to the immersive experience. Dining at Time Machine, complete with its engaging performances, is like stepping into a culinary time warp.

Soulkitchen Not Included

Soulkitchen is a sanctuary for the health-conscious and the curious, focusing on whole foods and plant-based cuisine. This unique dining venue, with its soothing ambiance and modern, minimalist decor, exemplifies the philosophy that food is medicine. The menu offers an array of nourishing dishes that are as flavorful as they are beneficial. From smoothie bowls to vegan burgers, each item is crafted with care, ensuring a dining experience that is both enriching and enjoyable. Though there's an additional fee, Soulkitchen is a testament to the joy of eating well and living well.

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I tried a ship-within-a-ship cruise experience and it was worth it for the endless perks—here’s why

The MSC Yacht Club affords travelers a totally different cruising experience, but you’ll have to splurge.

I heard tales of luxury from people about the ritzy MSC Yacht Club , the ship-within-a-ship concept where discerning passengers enjoy their own area of the cruise ship that includes a dedicated restaurant, private lounge, separate pool and sundeck as well as private butlers and concierges to take of any whim while cruising. The elevated Yacht Club boasts priority everything while sailing MSC.

I sailed on a four-night cruise on the new MSC Seashore, a glitzy ship with Italian flair intermingled with references to New York City at every turn. Although the ship was well-appointed and had amazing dining, drinking and entertainment venues, and a bountiful Top Sail main buffet, thousands of passengers made the ship feel crowded at times, elevators were slow, and as I strolled through the general pools, they were boisterous and crowded.

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Switch gears to MSC Seashore’s Yacht Club, passkey-protected for lucky guests, and is a 180 from the ship’s general spaces. Once you scan your handy Yacht Club wrist badge, or your room key, you’re instantly given entrance to a breathtaking retreat of 131 staterooms and suites. All this luxury does come at a price. Cruise fares will vary based on destination, time of year, and cabin category, but generally speaking you can expect to pay double for the Yacht Club. And from my experience, it’s worth it. Read more about why you should splurge.

You’re fast-tracked through everything

The Yacht Club’s exclusivity and impeccable service standard started from the moment I got dropped off at the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. There were hundreds of people waiting to board at 1pm on embarkation day. I saw in the distance a canopy that said MSC Yacht Club. My husband and I wheeled our carry-on luggage to the representative under the canopy. I gave her my name and within two seconds, she gave me a sticker to wear and up we ascended on the escalator to check in. Just five minutes later, I was directed to the dedicated check-in area for Yacht Club guests. To my right, I saw about 1,000 people serpentine through ropes to do general check-in. I felt a sense of relief; who wants to wait in that line? Five minutes later, a butler from the Yacht Club insisted on wheeling my luggage to board the ship and I was in my room in a total on 12 minutes from the time I stepped foot out of the car to my stateroom in the Yacht Club.

Relaxing and streamlined

In addition, Yacht Club guests have the freedom to get off the ship first for excursions. Your butler will happily escort you off the ship with a smile. Guests also can disembark on the last morning first, which is a big convenience. Your butler walks you right to the place you disembark, bypassing crowds and hassles. Port Canaveral is about an hour away from Orlando International Airport, and we took a 10 am flight home. We didn’t have to linger around until the afternoon for our flight home.

Another perk is that there’s a special seating area in the theater for shows. All the shows were excellent during my voyage. All other ship passengers have to make reservations in advance for shows but that’s not the case for the privileged Yacht Club passengers. As long as you arrive about 10 minutes before any show you choose, a crew member from the Club will allow you entry into a special roped-off section. Again, no rushing through dinner—you have the flexibility to plan your evenings your way.

Your Yacht Club package is packed with remarkable value

The price tag may sound daunting, but there’s lots of value there. All Yacht Club cabins and suites include a premium drink package that covers beverages up to $15. You can use this perk both in the Yacht Club and throughout the ship. In addition, your package includes a two-device Wi-Fi package, which worked well during my sailing. Finally, you get access to the thermal spa suite, which is a place to indulge after a day in port or a sea day. Commonly, there’s a taboo regarding mini-bars, but not in the Yacht Club. It’s stocked each day with the beverages you want; just tell your butler and consider it done.

You get perks ashore too

If your sailing includes a call to Ocean Cay, MSC’s private island, Yacht Club guests get an elevated experience there too. Yacht Club guests enjoy a private area, and a dedicated restaurant called the Ocean House. While other ship guests were hosted to a buffet of predictable fare, I enjoyed a lobster roll, and my husband chose carne asada. In my opinion, one thing that could be improved was the tram service to the Yacht Club’s private area. We were told the last tram back was 3:30pm if we didn’t want to trek a 15-minute walk in the heat. Since we were docked in Ocean Cay for the evening and weren’t sailing, I was a bit dismayed by this logistical quirk. I felt like I was keeping an eye on my phone to make sure I didn’t miss the last tram.

You have private areas with curated food and drink and outdoor spaces

Within the Yacht Club complex, there’s the Yacht Club Restaurant, Top Sail Lounge and the One Pool Buffet, which are all exclusive to Yacht Club guests. Obviously, the food and service are steps above other dining venues of the ship, I can vouch for that. Although the food is delicious, if you don’t want to pay extra to dine at the specialty restaurants or fuss in the main buffet, eating three meals a day in the Yacht Club restaurant can get a bit monotonous. The breakfast is the same daily, and lunch and dinner offer a menu with daily specials plus a few standby selections like a hamburger or pasta each day. Although the Yacht Club Restaurant concept is desirable, I would strongly suggest dining in other venues on board, especially for dinner. I thoroughly enjoyed specialty dining in Ocean Cay Restaurant, Butcher’s Cut, and Kaito Teppanyaki. I also want to mention that late afternoon high tea is offered daily at the Yacht Club Restaurant. It was one of the nicest I have experienced at sea.

Also available exclusively to Yacht Club passengers is the Top Sail Lounge, which offers panoramic water views and has chef-curated selections from morning through late night. We enjoyed popping into the lounge at all hours to try finger foods and sweets. The One Pool Buffet offers a more casual option for breakfast and lunch by the pool. The buffet has grilled fish, sandwiches and lots of delicious options if you want to dine outside.

There’s also an exclusive area with a private pool and two whirlpools for Yacht Club guests only. The sun deck loungers are very comfortable and I never had to worry about finding a lounger, there are ample. One issue I had was that there was almost no shade on the sun deck; there were shaded day beds for Royal Suite and Owners Suite guests, but beyond those, I couldn’t find any shade, which was disappointing.

You can justify the price at the end of your cruise

Overall, the best way to explain my enthusiasm for my MSC Yacht Club experience is this: it’s better to book an interior stateroom in the Yacht Club than a luxe cabin outside the Yacht Club. It’s worth the splurge and you return home feeling truly pampered and it’s money well-spent. And I make this prediction: Once you try a ship-within-a-ship concept like the MSC Yacht Club, you won’t want cruise any other way. Bon Voyage!

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My Aidanova Cruise Review - November 2019

By FirstTimeFreddy , November 24, 2019 in AIDA Cruises

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FirstTimeFreddy

This is my cruise review for my recent Aidanova Canaries cruise. Cruisecritic doesn't currently have this ship listed in its review section, so I'm posting it here.

This cruise was a 7 night Canaries cruise on 16th November 2019.

• Interior Design
• Plenty of Bars & Restaurants 
• Balcony Comfort Cabin
• Plenty of Friendly Crew
• The removal of the Theatre. 
• Poor Structural Design.
• The Buffets
• Small Swimming Pools
• Smoking Allowed on Balcony Cabins

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10 hours ago, FirstTimeFreddy said:         Plenty of Friendly Crew   Indeed there seemed to be an above average ratio of crew to passengers throughout the cruise.   Things I didn't like about the Aidanova   The removal of the Theatre.                   

First of all thank you for your detailed report.

Just sme information regarding the above two points.

Crew/passenger ratio: Usually this ratio is worse than on RCCL,NCL or MSC. SO either you got the wrong impression or the ship was by far not sold out. Cause usually AIDA has a rather poor ration.

Regarding the Theatrium: This is a signature element of all of their ships since 2007.(only the three small older ship do have a real theater). I personally think this is the worst idea someone ever had when designing a cruise ship. It is way to small for the number of passengers and from many places you just can`t see much of the stage. But as this is one of their signature elements of their ships they will not remove it and will have it on all of their future ships as well.

coldweather

Thank you for your review.  There is not much action on this board.  Nice to see a review.  Thank you!

• 3 weeks later...

Interesting review from another perspective, thank you! 

Please note that AIDA, as you experienced, is really quite different on many levels. For some reason (i believe cleverly placed tv "documentaries" and other PR) they have managed to occupy the term cruising = AIDA in the german market, despite many other interesting choices... In reality, german, or rather german speaking (which includes austria, switzerland and reaches even further into italy, netherlands, luxemburg and so on) cruising is maybe 50% AIDA at most... 

For instance their buffet-heavy dining concept is absolutely not every germans' cup of tea. And there is also a slight tendency away from buffet-only on their newer ships compared to the older ones. 

As commented above by @CruiseMH  the passenger to space, as well as the crew to passenger ratio is notoriously on the poor side. (Admittedly, they also seem to have somewhat more "german" staff and crew with likely corresponding salaries) compared to other lines. 

Combined with discount marketing through sometimes weird sales channels like ALDI supermarkets, they seem to attract somewhat less affluent and obnoxiously pennywise folks, too... 

When looking for more traditional service like waited tables for dinner etc... please give TUI "Mein Schiff" a good lookin'... 

AIDA does have some positive reputations as well: Interesting routes, younger demographics, more party / fun factor, very family friendly with uncomplicated baby/kids services including babysitting for example... 

and each ship has one of the few, if not last, nude sunbathing areas at sea... 

p.s. not taken an aida cruise myself yet... this is the essence from a lot of research and quite a few firsthand accounts... the buffet thing mostly ended up steering us other ways, whenever we had considered AIDA... 

they are just now going through somewhat of a train wreck with the intro of a refurbished costa ship (former costa neo riviera) under the name of AIDAmira, but that's a whole separate story... 

• 4 weeks later...

Thanks so much for your review!  I really enjoyed it.  I applaud you for doing something that was probably out of your comfort zone and experiencing something different.  Not speaking German on a German ship probably has it challenges, but sounds like you handled it like a pro.  

I've been watching the progress of Carnival Corp's XL class ever since it was introduced.  The fact they are LNG powered is of interest to me, but even more so how high density they are.  Smaller than Royal's Oasis Class but more people.  AIDA NOVA was the first and now we have COSTA SMERALDA just making her debut.  The reviews have been horrific for the new Costa ship.  I've studied the deck plans for all 4 ships (AIDA, Costa, P&O, and Carnival) and for me personally P&O's IONA looks to be best in class.  She is the only one with a forward facing observation lounge which is awesome.  Also there are a lot of great swimming pools which both the AIDA and Costa versions seem to lack (or their pools are very small).  Second for me would be Carnival's MARDI GRAS.  Lots of pool options, and as you mentioned a true theater added (although a small one compared to most ships). The Theatrium will be used as a central gathering area of the ship, with some bars, casino, restaurant, lounges depending on the level.  I think I prefer that concept especially after your description of the Theatrium.  Regarding a true Theater, the new Costa ship added it as well, but reviews indicate it's way too small for the ship and sightlines are poor.  I'm not sure if this will be the case on the Carnival and P&O ships.  

The buffet concept on AIDA would be a big turn off for me, especially on a ship as big as NOVA.   Personally I think TUI and their new MEIN SCHIFF's would be more my style in German cruising.  Those ships are have the Royal Caribbean designers behind them and they are stunning.  Kind of like a German version of Celebrity Cruises.  Not as high density either.  

I do have a question regarding your experience.  It's about the cabins.  Do they have daily servicing like on other ships?  I recall reading something where they don't, or maybe it's just the twice daily servicing they don't have so no turndown?  Also is room service offered?  If assume there is a charge if it is.  

Thanks again! 

15 hours ago, eroller said:   Smaller than Royal's Oasis Class but more people.   The buffet concept on AIDA would be a big turn off for me, especially on a ship as big as NOVA.    Thanks again! 

Just some minor corrections:

1. They are smaller,but they also have less passengers then the oasis class ships.

      Oasis = 5484(double) / 6780(max.)

     AIDANova = 5252(double) /6654(max.)

Ratio between gross tonnage and assenger is still better at Oasis class.

2. Especially on their newer bigger ships(Nova,Perla and Prima) they do also have several included dining options with table service.

The older smaller ships do only have buffet included(they do have upcharge restaurants as well)

13 minutes ago, CruiseMH said:   Just some minor corrections:   1. They are smaller,but they also have less passengers then the oasis class ships.       Oasis = 5484(double) / 6780(max.)      AIDANova = 5252(double) /6654(max.)   Ratio between gross tonnage and assenger is still better at Oasis class.   2. Especially on their newer bigger ships(Nova,Perla and Prima) they do also have several included dining options with table service. The older smaller ships do only have buffet included(they do have upcharge restaurants as well)      

Thanks for the info.  At some point I had read a higher double occupancy capacity than the Oasis Class but perhaps that has since been revised.  In any case I'll take the Oasis Class with a couple hundred more pax but around 44,000 gt larger.  I like those odds and having sailed on 3 of the class I know they rarely feel crowded.  The XL class is pretty high density for certain, and somehow I doubt as beautifully and thoughtfully designed as the Oasis Class.  In any case I would like to try one, probably MARDI GRAS.

Glad AIDA does include some sit down table service options.  Eating at an over crowded buffet for a week is not my idea of a vacation.   

Animalgirl27

I enjoyed this review as well! Did we get an answer as to how many times the cabin is serviced a day?

The cabin was serviced twice a day like most other cruise lines I've been on. I've also cruised on the Allure of the Seas and I would choose that ship over the Aidanova every time.

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About 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.

AIDAnova is the first ship of the new Helios Class and was put into service in December 2018. The 337-metre long cruise ship was built by the Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. There are 2,500 guest staterooms and 20 decks. AIDA Cruises started a Green Cruising Concept. For the first time in the world a cruise ship can be powered with environmentally friendly liquefied natural gas completely. AIDAnova was awarded the "Blue Angel" eco-label for its environmentally friendly ship design. The innovations regarding the entertainment, restaurants and bars are on a higher level in comparison to the other ships of the fleet.

AIDAnova facts

• Ship class:  Helios class
• Inaugural cruise: 2018
• Home port:  Genoa
• Length:  337 metres
• Tonnage: 183.900 GT
• Speed: 17 knots
• Passenger: 5.200
• Crew: 1.500
• Language:  German
• Currency: Euro
• Internet: Starlink from SpaceX; internet café and wi-fi available for an extra fee

Onboard you can select your favourite stateroom out of 20 different categories. For the first time there are interior and balcony staterooms for solo travellers and a two-storey Penthouse Suite. The new Deluxe staterooms with balcony are very suitable for families because these staterooms are available for up to five passengers. All staterooms are furnished very modern, light coloured and equipped with a comfortable sofa. In many staterooms there is a walk-in closet as well. The temperature of the air condition can be changed very easily. Bathrobes, a hairdryer, a TV, a telephone and a safe belong to the basic euipment of the staterooms. In the balcony staterooms there is a hammock in addition.

Atmosphere on Board

Guests of all ages feel comfortable in the informal and relaxed atmosphere. A varied daily programme, sports and entertainment make the time passing fast. Apart from the main attractions you will always find a calm place to read a good book or to enjoy a tasty cocktail.

AIDAnova Restaurants, bars & lounges

The culinary offering on board AIDAnova includes numerous restaurants with something for everyone. The variety is incredibly wide, so there is plenty to discover. There are not only excellent international and modern delicacies, but also traditional dishes.

The following restaurants are included in the price :

• Bella Donna Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : Here you can expect a variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as delicacies from all regions of Italy.
• Market Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : Discover the various "market stalls" and try specialities from all over Europe.
• Fuego Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : A restaurant for the whole family awaits you - enjoy pizza, pasta and burgers.
• East Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : Sample Asian dishes, from Thailand to Japan.
• Yacht Club Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : Enjoy a varied buffet with a maritime flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Best Burger @ Sea (drinks not included) : Enjoy delicious burger creations and customise your favourite burger.
• Brauhaus (drinks not included) : Here you will be served hearty dishes, e.g. spaetzle, pork knuckle or dumplings.
• Street food (drinks not included) : At the street food stalls you can take a tasty snack to go, e.g. kebab, currywurst or baguettes.
• French Kiss - The brasserie (drinks not included) : From savoury classics and delicious croissants to sweet desserts - enjoy the delights of French cuisine here.
• Ocean's - The fish restaurant (drinks not included) : Enjoy fresh fish and delicious seafood.
• Ristorante Casa Nova (drinks not included) : Look forward to Venetian specialities, e.g. beef carpaccio or minestrone.
• Scharfe Ecke (drinks not included) : Try delicious currywurst with the original AIDA curry sauce in three levels of spiciness.

You pay a surcharge in the following restaurants:

• Churrascaria Steakhouse : Sample tasty South American grilled specialities, e.g. meat skewers.
• Rossini gourmet restaurant : Savour new creations from top chefs using fresh ingredients every day.
• Sushi House : Look forward to Japanese specialities such as miso soup and tuna carpaccio.
• Time Machine : Experience a combination of entertainment and culinary delights - enjoy a 3-course menu while multimedia LED screens and actors accompany you.
• Teppanyaki Asia Grill : Watch your favourite dish being prepared live.
• Vegan restaurant : Savour fresh and predominantly plant-based dishes.

In the various lounges and bars (not included) you can use your drinks packages, enjoy drinks and make new contacts. Enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in the Café Mare , savour delicious cocktails in the AIDA Bar or have an aperitif in the Rossini Bar . We also recommend the ice bar , where you can enjoy delicious ice creations, or the Art Bar with colourful works of art and a variety of drinks.

Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation

Like on most of the other ships of the fleet there is the Theatrium where shows are presented in the evenings. There are a new 360-degree stage and some new impressive technical features. In addition to the Theatrium there is the Studio X. The daily Prime Time as well as different gaming shows are produced there. The parties take place in the Beach Club or in the new club The Cube in the evening. The big sports area with fitness equipments, classes and Power Plates is opened 24 hours per day. There are more than 30 different classes offered. After your workout you can relax in one of the five saunas or jacuzzis in the Body & Soul Organic Spa.

Our Summary

Due to many highlights onbaord the ship itself turns into a great attraction. The diverse areas are suitable for guests of all ages and perfect your holiday with the family. Solo travellers and AIDA Cruises experienced travellers feel comfortable as well and appreciate the innovations a lot.

• Destinations: Baltic Sea , Norwegian Fjords , Western Europe , Western Mediterranean

Overall rating

8.3 Very Good Based on 362 recent customer reviews.

Our rating of the AIDAnova:

Our customers say:, more feedback from our customers about this ship (click for details), cruise in one sentence.

• En posetiv oplevelse.
• Overall good ship. Many entertainments. Long waiting at all bars due to inadequate staffing. Even there are some closed bars.
• It's not for English speaking people
• Very disappointing, it was too crowded, no area for quiet reading or single contact.
• New ship very dirty and bad service
• Zero, wery bad feeling last day. That is my 23 cruising in my life but was the worst because some people cant talk with customers
• Family friendly

Remarks Cabin

• Stor med god indretning.
• Room was good but Balcony is long and narrow, does not have glass wall and nothing view can be seen except sky when sitting the chair.
• Terrible! Too small, no bedside table, tiny wall table for computer, nowhere to stow luggage, limited storage for clothes. TV didn't work. I complained and was moved.
• Dirty with dust and hairs everywhere
• Very far from all the main activities.
• Very good partition of an inside cabin, new furniture with lots of storage space, clean, shower glass door, big TV and comfortable bed.
• Nice decor. Good use of space. Particularly liked the shower room. Plenty of storage space.
• Everything was nice and clean.
• Aida cruise life was very good. I liked. The only thing is im not Germany. Evrrything is not in english. From all announcements to the game show... I watched 2 movies in room and they even replaced english to German language without english text. And i felt the ship just for Germany.

Ship overall

• TOO small pools!
• Ship was badly designed. Nowhere to sit and be quiet away from the crowds and constant to-ing and fro-ing. Couldn't walk totally around the ship. Overcrowded and noisy
• Would be nice the most important information announced in English language to. One day one of the main shows was cancelled, announcement was made only in German. We were left very confused if the show will go ahead or not....
• For people from different counties expect Germany, this Ship is not frendly
• Good schedule for stops. Pretty diverse food options and buffet schedule. Nice to have drinks and ice-cream included with buffet. Entertainment quality was not so engaging. Amazing costumes though. Djamilla from Brauhaus should set the standard, always gave 100% and made people get involved....
• Entertainment of a poor quality. Singers and productions not very good.
• We absolutely loved our trip.
• Very helpful and kind crew. So many interesting things to do - we have played table tennis, darts, climbung garden, water slides. The cuisine was perfect.
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AIDAnova current position

AIDAnova current location is at North Sea (coordinates 58.97543 N / 5.72542 E) cruising en route to Hamburg. The AIS position was reported 5 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of AIDAnova

AIDAnova current cruise is 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Metropolen Ab Hamburg . The itinerary starts on 13 Apr, 2024 and ends on 27 Apr, 2024 .

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AIDAnova Itineraries

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The 2018-built AIDAnova cruise ship was constructed by Meyer Werft in Papenburg Germany . This is the first of two Helios-class AIDA liners, with sistership AIDAcosma (2021). Excellence/Helios-Class was preceded by Hyperion-Class ( AIDAprima and AIDAperla ).

The vessel (IMO number 9781865) is currently Italy- flagged (MMSI 247389200) and registered in Genova .

AIDAnova is the company's 8th vessel built in Papenburg. Other Excellence-Class liners (AIDAnova sisterships) are P&O Iona (2020), P&O Arvia (2022), Costa Smeralda (2019), Costa Toscana (2021), Carnival Mardi Gras (2021), Carnival Celebration (2022), Carnival Jubilee (2023).

History - construction and ownership

AIDA Cruises is a Rostock -headquartered subsidiary company owned by Carnival Corporation . AIDA is Europe's largest German cruise line (followed by TUI ) targeting younger and more active travelers. AIDA was founded in 1960 (as "Deutsche Seereederei") and in 2000 was acquired by P&O Princess Cruises, which merged with Carnival Corporation (shipowner) in 2003. AIDA's first World Cruise (AIDAcara) was in 2017-2018 (October-February) with 116-day roundtrip itinerary from Hamburg Germany .

The 5400-passenger ship AIDAnova (IMO number 9781865) is among the world's most technologically advanced vessels. The newbuild was handed over to the company in autumn 2018.

Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation. They also assist them throughout the cruise by providing information and tips on onboard dining, entertainment, enrichment program (workshops, pre-scheduled events), casino and shopping promotions, shore excursions and tours. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). They can also interpret human emotions by analyzing voice tones and facial expressions.

Decks and Cabins

AIDAnova has a total of 2600 passenger staterooms in 21 categories and on 11 cabin decks. A new type is the Einzelkabine (Single Cabin), which is planned to be introduced fleetwide during AIDA's next scheduled drydock refurbishments . A new suite-type is the Duplex Suite (aft on Deck 12), which is a 2-deck accommodation sized 73 m2 (with 20-m2 private sundeck).

Suites' amenities include private sundeck areas (large outdoor terrace), separate bedroom, sofabeds, 2 bathrooms (bathrobes, slippers, luxury bath products), queen beds, pillow menu (5 different pillows) plus bonus perks (amenities and services).

Standard cabin balconies are equipped with padded deckchairs and coffee tables. Junior Suites are with separate "conservatory" (lounge room, sized 7 m2) plus step-out balcony (4 m2). The lounge room's glass door can be opened to double the balcony's size. The conservatory is temperature-controlled (via the Suite's heater).

Deluxe Balconies have a large-sized veranda (5-13 m2). Comfort Balconies are the ship's main "family cabin" type. They are larger than the standard Balkonkabine and also have double sofabed for quad occupancy. Category DL (Verandakabine Deluxe with Lounge) is for 5 passengers. Oceanview and Interior cabins are with twin-beds (convertible to double / Queen-size).

All staterooms offer as standard (complimentary) amenities electronic safe box (in the closet), spacious wardrobe (some with walk-in closet), low table with lounge chairs, double bed (most convertible to twins), Pullman beds (in most quads), bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lamps, direct dial phone (baby monitoring option), smart HDTV (infotainment system - satellite reception, Internet, movies-on-demand, ship info channel, real-time camera views), LED lighting, mirrored dressing table (writing desk) with chair, en-suite bathroom (toilet, shower cabin, single-sink vanity, hairdryer), individually controlled air-conditioning.

The boat has 20 decks , of which 17 are passenger-accessible and 11 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The new AIDAnova has a variety of dining options. Among its 17 dining venues are the specialty restaurants Casa Nova, French Kiss, and Brauhaus, as well as 5 buffet restaurants (including the family-themed Fuego), the classic Bella Donna and Markt Restaurant. Guests onboard can visit the AIDA cooking school and try interactive cooking classes.

The ship features an exclusive Spray Bar which is spread across 2 decks and operated via a partnership with Moet & Chandon (1869-established French champagne producer). At the ship's stern is the Lanai Bar (Deck 8). At Patio Bar (Deck 16 aft) passengers can enjoy the same view as the Captain. Other bars are the nightclub Nightfly, M Bar, Tapas & Bar, club D6.

Follows the complete list of AIDAnova restaurants and food bars.

• Scharfe Ecke (Sharp Corner, complimentary fast-food dining venue)
• Rossini (a specialty, dinner-only restaurant at surcharge, reservations required; offers waiter service and 6-course a-la-carte menu)
• Markt Restaurant (complimentary main dining room; self-service buffet restaurant with a variety of food stations and a small terrace)
• Bella Donna (Italian cuisine restaurant, complimentary, buffet-style dining, open 24 hours)
• Ristorante Casa Nova (Mediterranean cuisine restaurant at a surcharge)
• Brasserie French Kiss (French cuisine restaurant, reservations-only, at a surcharge)
• Brauhaus (specialty restaurant, reservations-only, at a surcharge)
• Weite Welt Restaurant (Wide World complimentary buffet-style restaurant)
• Buffalo Steakhouse (American fare restaurant with a la carte menu; reservations required; at a surcharge)
• Sushi Bar (Japanese restaurant at surcharge, reservations are required)
• Fuego Restaurant (new family restaurant, complimentary, with a kids buffet)
• East Restaurant (Asian cuisine, buffet-style complimentary restaurant)

Time Machine Restaurant is a new dinner-only restaurant with fantasy-themed entertainment.

On June 24, 2023, on the ships AIDAnova, AIDAperla and AIDAprima was introduced the new specialty restaurant Soulkitchen. The a-la-carte-priced venue has a 3-course menu with plant-based vegan dishes (including meat and seafood alternatives) and organic beverages (coffee, tea, fresh juices) as well as non-alcoholic wines and spirits.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Deck 16 features an activity deck with water park, slides, high rope garden, and mini golf. The beach club (introduced with the Hyperion-class) is also available on the Helios-class ships. The pool deck is covered via an openable roof in lightweight construction.

Passengers can unwind by Beach Club's swimming pool. At night, this area turns into a deck party zone. The Cube dance club and the Casino also offer night-time live entertainment. The Beach Club is beneath the expandable membrane roof. It features a dedicated for family activities area "Four Elements" (based on water, air, fire, and earth). Four Elements is an outdoor playground on Sports Deck fitted with 2 waterslides (3-decks high), rock climbing walls, rope course. This deck also has a giant LED screen for movies and other outdoor video entertainment. In addition to the Teens and Kids Clubs on board, for the first time, there is a "Mini Club" for infants from 6 months.

The panoramic glass elevators which connect the outdoor areas, as well as the glass 45-meter above water level skywalk are among the other highlights. Organic treatments pamper at the Body & Soul Organic Spa. AIDA plaza offers a wealth of bars and shops and functions as a meeting place and a stage for street performers.

AIDAnova offers different and innovative entertainment experiences for all ages in a total of thirteen venues. Apart from popular shows of the cruise line, such as "Wer wird Millionar" (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire), "The Voice of the Ocean" and "AIDA Stars" vacationers benefit from new entertainment formats which are exclusively available onboard AIDAnova. The enhanced Theatrium is the heart of onboard entertainment - its round stage is the trademark of AIDA Cruises. The Theatrium is great to enjoy entertainment as well as relax during the day. However, in the evenings it's the spot for shows on the 360-degree stage, with technical highlights like 11 LED walls, 7 laser shows and LED Tube inclusive of "artistes elevator".

Some of the shows premiered on AIDAnova include:

• "AIDA LOVE" is an adventure-packed show celebrating birthdays, weddings, honeymoons. The audience may become part of the show via a special phone app.
• "Avona Dia" is a family show with imaginative choreography created by Cirque du Soleil star Benjamin Pring.
• "Nashville - Just Good Music: It rocks!" is a live concert with American rock's greatest hits.
• "Show me! YELLO!" combines music and videos of Swiss electronic duo band YELLO with a pyrotechnical display, acrobatics, dance, and extravagant scenery.
• "Steampunk Circus" show is fantasy-themed (magical world), featuring special effects, original costumes, and specially created music by Stefan Richter.

The list of new facilities introduced first on AIDAnova includes:

• Studio X makes AIDAnova fleet's first boat with TV studio at sea and its own station - "Prime Time One". Passengers can observe live AIDA Cruises TV shows, how are produced, and also to experience the new AIDA TV guessing show for kids "1, 2 or 3".
• "The Pyramid Kids' entertainment program offers new games and quizzes. "Keep Your Light On" (modern version of hangman) is played in teams wearing LED suits. Kids and Teens Workshops offer interactive games and video making and editing.
• "The Mystery Room" serves treasure hunt players searching for the Holy Grail.
• "The Rock Box" music room/karaoke bar has a jukebox and also hosts live performances.
• Mysterious elevator access the new "Time Machine Restaurant" - the realm of Professor Tempus who welcomes passengers for a 3-course dinner and takes them on a voyage through time.

Follows the complete list of AIDAnova lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Pier 3 Bar (coffee bar)
• Spray Bar (adults-only 2-level luxury lounge & Champagne bar via a partnership with French winery "Moet & Chandon")
• Diskothek (The Cube) is a nightclub with DJ program, light shows, themed dance parties.
• Nachtclub Nightfly (adult-only nightclub lounge with grand piano, live band music, and its own bar)
• Tapas & Bar
• AIDA Plaza (2-deck high, open-floor Atrium lounge with bars and live entertainment; luxury boutique shopping arcade)
• Jewelry Shop; Travel Shop; PhotoShop; Sports Shop; Parfumerie; Kids Shop; Treasure Chest Shop
• Kids Club (AIDA Cruises kids program is complimentary, with supervised, age-appropriate activities: the 3 age groups include Seahorses for 3-6 yo, Dolphins for 7-9 yo and Sharks 10-11 yo; the Kids Club has an outdoor area with a paddling pool)
• AIDA Bar (cocktail bar with live music)
• Art Gallery (Kunstgalerie; sells original artworks of renowned art schools and German artists; hosts art auctions)
• AIDA Lounge (with 270-degree panoramic views and comfortable seating)
• The Library (Bibliotek; offers card and board games)
• Casino (served by Casino Bar)
• Theatrium is a 3-deck high, big-capacity show lounge with large round-shaped central stage with a dynamic platform and 11x LED screen covered walls. This is a combined Atrium-Theater-Lounge for daily entertainment, large-scale evening productions, cabaret, and magician shows. Here are presented 7 differently themed laser shows. The theater lounge is served by Theatrium Bar.
• Eiscafe (ice cream parlor Ice cafe Erste Sahne)
• Cafe Mare (patisserie & specialty coffee bar)
• Vinotek (fine wines shop; offers sommelier service and wine tasting events)
• Brauhaus (beerhouse; onboard brewery, purified seawater is used for brewing beer; the Beer House sells its own draft beers)
• Destille (Distillery; fruit spirits bar)
• AIDA Bar (big-capacity lounge with panoramic windows)
• Photo Gallery & Shop (professional photo & video services, duty-free accessories and equipment; new feature are the photo kiosks with touch-screens /face-recognition system)
• AIDA Shop (duty-free merchandise at discount prices; the shopping arcade has a general store selling liquor and tobaccos, as well as small boutiques for jewelry, luxury watches, perfumes, brand fashion clothing, AIDA logo goods)
• Beauty Salon (Friseur; provides hairdresser, barber services, professional manicure/pedicure Nail Spa)
• Body & Soul Sports Fitness Centre (with a modern Gym and separate area for classes)
• Zen Lounge (relaxation room; hosts indoor classes)
• Blutenmeer (Blooming Sea flower shop)
• Kochstudio (Cooking Studio for culinary classes, workshops, master chefs presentations; reservations are required)
• "The Mystery Room" is a new venue dedicated to onboard treasure hunt games.
• "Rock Box" is a music room/karaoke bar with a jukebox and also hosting live performances.
• "Studio X" is the ship's TV Room producing live AIDA Cruises themed shows.
• Lanai Bar (with outdoor seating area)
• Sundeck area (with 4 infinity pools)
• Wave Club (water playground and teens club with supervised activities in two age groups - Orcas for 12 -13 yo and Teens 14 -17 yo; complimentary)
• Body & Soul Organic SPA complex (3100 m2, with indoor/outdoor pools, big whirlpools and retractable glass roof; offers Japanese Tea Ceremony, body scrubs, and wraps; facilities include 5 saunas, treatment rooms, Rasul bath, relaxation room, shower room, conservatory, luxury Spa Suites, SPA Bar)
• AIDA Lounge (with 270-degree panorama views, comfortable couches, and tables); Sunset Bar
• Mini Club (childcare/babysitting services for toddlers and little kids 6 months to 3yo)
• "Four Elements" (Water Park with rock climbing walls, pools and whirlpools, splash pool and fountains for children, a stage for live shows, huge LED screen, 2 water slides, rope course. This activity/sports deck is covered with a sliding glass roof. In the evenings, Four Elements transforms into a deck party/dancing zone with live music.
• Bar 5 Elements (serving the Aqua Park complex)
• AIDA Beach Club (2-deck high relaxation oasis, covered with a glass dome for tropical beach-like experience with live plants and palm trees; in the evenings, the club is transformed into a party zone)
• Sundeck / sunbathing area (Freibereich, located above the swimming pool; with loungers, served by the Pool Bar); the liner's Top Deck is dedicated to Freikorperkultur / FKK Bereich nudist area with sun loungers)
• Sun Deck games area (Sonnendeck - Freibereich, with shuffleboard, giant chess, Boccia, backgammon, darts, table tennis)
• Patio deck (exclusive, covered deck area for Panorama cabin guests only, adult-only)
• Sports Deck area (Sportaussendeck with a combined sports court volleyball/basketball, Golf Cage, putting green area, golf simulator)
• Rock Climbing Walls; High Ropes Course; Power Walking/Jogging Track.

Itineraries

AIDAnova itinerary program is based on 7-night roundtrip Canary Islands cruises with Madeira island (Portugal). The "Inaugural Cruise" from Tenerife was scheduled for December 12, 2018. The roundtrip Canaries itinerary visits the ports Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura), Arrecife (Lanzarote) , Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) , and Funchal (Madeira Island) .

For winter 2021-2022, the boat was originally scheduled for homeporting in Kiel Germany , to operate two alternating 7-day roundtrip Norwegian Fjord itineraries. However, in May 2021 AIDA canceled the deployment and substituted this program with AIDAcosma 's Red Sea program based on homeporting in the UAE ( Dubai and Abu Dhabi ) and 7-day roundtrips to Doha Qatar and Mina Salman-Manama Bahrain .

Serving mainly the German-speaking market, AIDA operates the Nova ship with fly-cruise deals from Germany and also from the UK.

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In July 2015, Carnival Corporation signed a shipbuilding agreement with Meyer Werft for the construction of all 4 new-class (Excellence, aka Helios) vessels. Of these, 2 liners were for Costa Cruises ( Smeralda /2019 and Toscana /2021 ) and the other 2 for AIDA (AIDAnova /2018 and AIDAcosma /2021 ). On February 27, 2018, Carnival Corporation signed a shipbuilding contract for a 3rd AIDA ship (delivery in 2023) but in June 2021 decided the vessel ( Carnival Jubilee ) to be assigned to CCL-Carnival . This was the 98th ship order for the cruise industry's global fleet (vessels in the order book 2018-2026).

On February 21, 2017, was vessel's steel-cutting ceremony held at Meyer Werft shipyard (Papenburg Germany) . With this special event officially started the vessel's construction works. On September 6 (2017) was the keel-laying ceremony for the first hull block, held at the Papenburg shipyard's building dock. The first steel block (of all 90 blocks) has a weight of 120 tons, width 5 m (16 ft), height 8 m (26 ft) and length 21 m (69 ft). A traditional lucky coin was placed under the first block. The ship's powerplant was constructed at NEPTUN WERFT ( Warnemunde Germany ). It consists of all 4x low-emission LNG engines that supply all the power needed for the vessel's shipping and hotel operations.

Like most large -sized newbuilds , the AIDA ship Nova is LNG-powered , with 4x Caterpillar Marine LNG engines (model MaK 16M-46DF) generating combined output 57,2 MW. The propulsion system is based on two Azimuting thrusters (combined power output 37 MW). The ship has 3x LNG tanks (cryogenic steel) with total capacity ~3200 m3. Two of the tanks are larger (length 35 m, diameter 8 m, LNG capacity 1525 m3), while the 3rd tank has length 28 m, diameter 5 m and capacity 520 m3.

On September 21, 2017, Neptun shipyard (Rostock) completed vessel's 3-decks high first (out of 2) engine room block (length 120 m / 394 ft, width 42 m / 138 ft). The block was next shipped on a cargo barge via Kiel Canal from Rostock to Papenburg. The complex carries the 4 dual-fuel engines by Caterpillar and hence AIDAnova's heart. The 2nd block (length 120 m / 394 ft, width 42 m / 138 ft) was completed on December 1. Both blocks were shipped (barged) to Papenburg shipyard on December 2. With AIDAnova engine room construction at Neptun shipyard, were engaged over 500 shipyard workers plus 500 external employees (service providers) and 120 Caterpillar (diesel engine manufacturer) employees.

On December 11, 2017, the vessel's stern (aft) section was delivered to the Papenburg yard. The section (1st of 2 equally sized, prefabricated modules) has length 120 m (394 ft), width 42 m (138 ft) and height 19 decks.

The ship's launch (float-out ceremony) was at 7 pm on August 21, 2018. The vessel was floated out from MEYER WERFT's covered building (drydock 2) and was berthed at yard’s pier for outfitting. Sea trials included passage along Ems River to the North Sea. Sea trials started on November 16, 2018. Due to construction issues, vessel's delivery was delayed and the inaugural cruise rescheduled for December 19 (originally planned for December 2).

The ship's delivery was initially scheduled for November 15, 2018, but the liner was actually delivered on December 12, in Bremerhaven . Fan fact is, that to enable AIDAnova to berth at the shipyard's pier, the floating part of Spectrum of the Seas (RCI ship) was moved to another berth in the harbor.

The christening ceremony was on August 31, 2018, held at Meyer Werft's Papenburg shipyard. The show included a live, open-air solo concert by DJ David Guetta. Advance ticket sales for the "AIDA Open Air" show started on March 9, 2018, with ticket price EUR 35 pp.

The event was unique as it was the first shipyard christening ceremony in over 20 years. The decision was made to express AIDA's gratitude to all the workers who contributed to the liner's construction. The naming ceremony was attended by around 25,000 spectators. "AIDA Open Air" show featured laser and lighting effects (produced by 20 laser projectors, over 300 stroboscopic lamps, over 100 floodlights-spotlights) and two acrobats gliding over the water. Instead of a Godmother, the liner has a "god family" (Mirza, from Hanau / Hesse, Germany) - Asad (33 yo) and Sonja (31), and their kids Adrian (3 yo) and Sophia (2 yo).

The cruise ship's tugboats-assisted conveyance on Ems River to North Sea (Papenburg to Eemshaven Holland ) was conducted on October 8-9, 2018. The conveyance schedule included for October 8th : departure from Papenburg (~7 am), passing sea lock Papenburg (~8 am), passing Friesenbridge/Weener (~2:30 pm), passing Jann Berghaus Bridge/ Leer (~7 pm), arrival at Ems River barrier/Gandersum (~11:15 pm), and for October 9th : passing Ems River barrier (~1 am), passing Emden (~2:30 am) and arrival at Eemshaven (~9 am).

Followed sea trials. The 183,900 GT-ton vessel is by far the largest Germany-built liner, as well as the world's biggest cruise ship that has ever sailed on such a narrow inland waterway. AIDAnova's Captain is Boris Becker.

The German manufacturer Wanzl Metallwarenfabrik GmbH supplied AIDAnova's 1000+ trolleys used by the ship's housekeeping and room service staff. Of all units, 150 were customized Mundus chambermaid trolleys. The custom design features fold-out push handle, locking brake (for better maneuverability and stability), 3 flexible shelves (for clean laundry), push and pull drawer (above the shelves), separate enclosed container (for dirty laundry), 2 removable-washable plastic bags (secured on both sides, for towels and cloths), bucket, storage tray, waste separation baskets (each accessed separately), as well as ability to lock the trolley via RFID chip.

The AIDA ship's namesake is the 2023-built Silver Nova ( Silversea ).

In 2022, AIDAnova's powerplant was retrofitted to be able to use electricity generated by the methanol-powered fuel cell system developed by Freudenberg e-Power Systems (Freudenberg Fuel Cell e-Power Systems GmbH), which is part of Freudenberg Group (1849-founded, Weinheim-based, family-owned group of technology and production companies specializing in household products, textiles, building materials, auto parts, telecommunications).

Inaugural itineraries 2018

In February 2018 was announced that AIDAnova will offer new ("premier cruise") itineraries scheduled prior to the maiden voyage on Dec 2nd.

All premiere voyages ("mini-cruises") were open for booking on February 1, 2018.

The first 4-day itinerary was scheduled to depart on November 15th (right after the ship's delivery) from Oslo to Hamburg (arriving on November 19th).

Next short cruises were planned to depart from Hamburg to either Oslo Norway or Rotterdam Holland .

The following table shows the "Inaugural Cruise" (maiden voyage, itinerary 2018) 7-day "Kanaren und Madeira". Prices started from USD 625 pp (double-occupancy inside cabin rates).

Next tables show the inaugural cruises updated in November 2018 (following the delay).

10-day repositioning from Hamburg to Tenerife

7-day repositioning from Lisbon to Las Palmas

7-day Inaugural Canaries Cruise (itinerary "Kanaren und Madeira 4") from homeport Tenerife

7-day Inaugural Canaries Cruise (itinerary "Kanaren und Madeira 3") from homeport Las Palmas

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AIDAcosma - the second ship of the Helios class

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AIDAcosma is the second cruise ship in the Helios class after the AIDAnova. Like its sister ship, the new building, which was laid down in October 2019, sets standards within the AIDA Cruises fleet. AIDAnova and AIDAcosma are 37 meters longer than their previously commissioned sister ships AIDAprima and AIDAperla. The bed capacity has increased to 5.464 guest beds with double occupancy. Compared to the AIDAperla, this is an increase of 2.178 beds.

AIDAcosma - at the pier in Zeebrugge

AIDAnova 

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AIDAcosma offers 2.732 cabins and suites. Guests can choose from 21 cabin variants. The offer ranges from the single inside cabin with ten square meters to the five-person penthouse suite with a size of 73 square meters and a 20 square meter veranda.

The cabins are tastefully decorated and homely; there is enough storage space. Red or blue tones are the dominant color tones. The size of the bathrooms within the standard categories is sufficient. In cabins with a walk-in closet, which we used, the wet cells are smaller due to the design.

AIDAcosma - Veranda cabin comfort 12219

Standard cabin guests, on the other hand, only see their cabin steward once a day. This service, which is limited compared to well-known competitors, does not appear to cause any problems for loyal AIDA customers.

Gastronomy – Food on board the AIDAcosma

A cruise ship with more than 5.000 guests inevitably offers a variety of dining options. The AIDAcosma has a total of 17 restaurants and snack bars. On the ship, the shipping company definitely practices what it advertises: "enjoyment for advanced users". Compared to the older AIDA ships, the extended range of restaurants on the AIDAcosma is a significant step forward. And the quality of the food is to be commended.

There are three restaurant categories: 

Buffet restaurants

The following generally applies to AIDA buffet restaurants: food and some drinks are included in the cruise price. Coffee, beer and wine specialties are served at an additional cost. Seat reservations are not possible.

The Bella Donna is Italian. If you use the spacious restaurant, which seats around 800 people, you won't make a mistake.

The Fuego is a family restaurant with an attached children's buffet and baby bistro. The Fuego, turbulent at certain times of the day, is the hip “dining room” for burgers, pizza & Co. Opening times: 12:00pm to 18:00pm

AIDAcosma - Fuego Restaurant

AIDAcosma - Fuego Restaurant 

The Market Restaurant is a proven institution on AIDA ships. In the restaurant, which currently seats 600 people, seasonal freshness is the focus.

AIDAcosma - Market Restaurant

AIDAcosma - Market Restaurant 

At the stern of the ship, the yacht club offers “diversity for connoisseurs with maritime flair”. Multimedia screens decorate the room. The food on offer varies between seasonal cuisine and international specialities. The yacht club offers outdoor tables.

AIDAcosma - Yacht Club Restaurant

AIDAcosma - Yacht Club Restaurant 

Specialty restaurants

The meals are served at the seat. Drinks require co-payments. The restaurants are significantly smaller than those previously mentioned. Reservation is advised.

That up AIDAcosma The restaurant introduced for the first time advertises its light, summery cuisine. The Beach House can accommodate a maximum of 110 guests. The show kitchen delivers dishes named after well-known international port cities. At the Beach House we were reminded of restaurants in Florida. In fact, AIDA Cruises locates the restaurant in coastal regions of California.

The name is program. The burger restaurant is open until midnight. Restaurant patrons create their favorite burgers from a variety of ingredients and homemade sauces.

AIDAcosma - Best Burger @ Sea

The brewery crew serves hearty meals and beers brewed on board. The newly created outdoor areas of the restaurant are attractive. After dinner, the brewery turns into a party scene.

AIDAcosma - brewery

The stylish brasserie French Kiss, which seats 110, presents selected French specialties. For guests who like it stylish: Breakfast is served on etageres at the table. Visually, the restaurant is an asset to the ship. Unfortunately, the restaurant is in a transit area. Especially the guests placed in the aisle area have to put up with a lot of unrest. Incidentally, this also applies to other, smaller restaurants placed in passageways.

AIDAcosma - French Kiss - the brasserie - delicious baguette

AIDAcosma - French Kiss - the brasserie 

The remarkable Ocean's spoils its guests with fresh fish and seafood specialties. In addition to being served at your seat, there is a varied buffet with fish rolls, salads and dessert. Ocean's seats just over 400 guests.

The restaurant is the right place to enjoy Italian dishes.

Passengers can get treats to hand at “Brot & Stulle”, “Scharfe Ecke” and at the kebab stand. The street food mile satisfies hunger between meals. The "Sharp Corner" promises the "best currywurst in the oceans" with AIDA curry sauce in three degrees of spiciness. Meals are taken standing or in the opposite, simply designed seating area.

AIDAcosma - street food

À la carte restaurants

The following applies to all à la carte restaurants: food and drinks cost. The prices are rather moderate compared to competitors. The meals are served at the seat.

The restaurant offers South American grill specialties.

AIDAcosma - Chuarrascaria Steakhouse

The Rossini restaurants are the cornerstones of fine dining on AIDA ships.

AIDAcosma - Gourmet Restaurant Rossini

AIDAcosma - Gourmet Restaurant Rossini 

The Sushi House woos friends of Japanese cuisine.

AIDAcosma - Sushi House

AIDAcosma - Sushi House 

Another place to enjoy Asian-influenced fresh cuisine.

AIDAcosma - Teppanyaki Asian Grill

The Time Machine is a show restaurant. 3-course menus are offered twice a day in an imaginative setting. Accompanied by guides in imaginative clothing, guests experience a journey through time.

Notable bars and lounges on AIDAcosma

Sea voyages and a lot of free time promote thirst. The shipping company speaks of 17 bars and lounges on board the AIDAcosma. We didn't count them. Some speak to us; others less. But as we all know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We present some of the bars divided by deck.

There are four bars on the 6th deck. It's them

• Art Bar – a bar establishment embedded in the Art Gallery. We prefer the Art Bar for its mostly quiet atmosphere;
• Cosma Bar – the central bar at the Theatrium. Cheers and hustle and bustle are guaranteed;
• Rossini Bar – the appendage of the gourmet restaurant of the same name;
• Tokyo Bar - It is located at the Sushi House.

They're on this deck

• French Kiss Bar – French charm next to the French Kiss brasserie;
• Lanai Bar - an attractive, wind-protected outdoor bar with awnings on the aft deck;
• Loge 7 Bar – another bar in the vicinity of the Theatrium;
• Rock Box Bar - Pub atmosphere with live music, mostly rock.

This deck is home to the following bars and cafes:

• Café Mare - the coffee bar originates from a cooperation with Starbucks;
• Ice bar – home-made ice cream and other items are available for a fee;
• Vinothek - the elegant, somewhat chilled place for wine connoisseurs and lovers. 

The three decks provide the

• Ocean Bar - the outdoor bar on the Ocean Deck; (deck 16);
• AIDA Bar - the proven star-shaped bar in the Beach Club (deck 17);
• Pool Bar - facing the sun (deck 18).

Sport and wellness

Ships, whose number of passengers corresponds to the population of a small town, offer their guests a wide range of sports and wellness offers. There is not nearly enough space to present all the content in detail. We limit ourselves to the essentials.

The large gym on the 8th deck is excellently designed. Athletes can choose from more than 30 offers. A small selection: fitness checks, fitness courses, cardiovascular training, muscle building training, private training sessions, indoor cycling. Some of the courses and services are chargeable. The outdoor sports area with the fitness track, a large miniature golf course and a bouldering wall is also attractive. Around 120 bamboo bicycles are used on AIDAcosma for cycling excursions.

With the Racer and the Water Slide, AIDAnova has two remarkable water slides. The entrance to the water slides is on the 20th deck. The outlets are on the 17th deck.

AIDAcosma - slides

The spacious sun decks deserve an appreciation. In addition to many loungers, there are cabanas for daydreaming and lounging on sea days with good weather.

The wellness area of ​​the AIDAcosma measures more than 3.500 square meters. It is located forward on decks 7 and 8. Five different types of saunas, three jacuzzis, a fireplace room, a warming room called "tepidarium" and two private wellness suites are available. The more than 80 treatments offered are as diverse as the day is long. Remarkable are the limitation of the number of guests and the minimum age from 16 years. Which doesn't mean anything: During our visit to the spa, we met children in the spa.

AIDAcosma - Spa reception

The shipping company promises world-class entertainment in 360° format. This means above all the three-storey theatrium between decks 6 to 8. Other event areas are the Studio X, the Beach Club and the stage of the brewery. Entertainment formats specially developed for AIDA are the TV shows "Who knows something like that?" and "Who wants to be a millionaire?". The various entertainment options range from AIDA boccia all day to whiskey tasting.

The one that offers space for 1.100 guests Theatrium plays a key role in entertainment. The shipping company offers its guests a total of five shows over the course of the season.

AIDAcosma - Theatrium

AIDAcosma - Theatrium 

This was the first time on the AIDAnova  STUDIO X launched as a TV studio at sea. The AIDAcosma cannot do without this studio either. It offers space for 500 studio guests. The productions are broadcast on board TV. From time to time the STUDIO X serves as a film stage.

AIDAcosma - screen in STUDIO X

AIDAcosma - spectator tiers in STUDIO X 

High above the Theatrium, in the middle part of the AIDAcosma, on the 17th deck are the  AIDA Beach Club and on the 18th deck its gallery. During the day there is a relaxed beach atmosphere. In the evenings, the Beach Club turns into a party zone with live music, silent party and LED and laser shows.

The Cube , the exclusive lounge, bar and nightclub, is the only place on board where the partying goes on well into the night; a hotspot for night owls. During the day the club is a studio for cocktail and dance workshops. We cannot see The Cube as the club is still closed due to the Corona Pandemic in early April 2022.

Cruise ships are a suitable place to bring art to art lovers. A suitable means to an end is the  AIDA art gallery  on the 6th deck. For copyright reasons, we refrain from depicting the art objects.

It's on deck 7  On-board casino . The relatively small slot machine casino is moderately frequented on sea days and in the evenings. The size and visitor frequency cannot be compared to US ships by far.

AIDAcosma - Casino

AIDAcosma - Casino 

AIDA cruise ships are family ships. On the AIDAcosma, children and young people are offered enough entertainment and activities. On deck 16 are the Mini Club, the Kids Club, the Fun Park Kids and the Teens' Wave Club.

This is next to the Wave Club Game Center . The "Daddelbude" shines with various electronic games and finds fans among young and old.

Cruise ships are generally a thorn in the side of environmentalists. Above all, ships of the older generation are rightly classified as environmental pollution, since the burning of heavy fuel oil causes serious damage to the environment and health.

As far as this topic is concerned, the AIDAcosma and her sister ship AIDAnova are considered to be flagship ships for environmental protection and energy efficiency. The dual-fuel ship engines are operated 100 percent with LNG liquefied natural gas at sea and in port; provided it is available. When using LNG, emissions of particulate matter and sulfur oxides are largely avoided. The emission of nitrogen oxides and CO2 emissions are measurably reduced. The device for receiving shore power is also to be commended. Dark exhaust plumes above the chimney system are therefore not visible on AIDAcosma. Further technical improvements were made in the hydrodynamics of the underwater hull, heat recovery and water purification.

AIDAcosma tested cruise practice at the beginning of April 2022 on one of the 7-day “Metropolises from Hamburg” cruise scheduled before the ship’s christening. Port of departure and destination: Hamburg. The ship was steering Southampton , Le Havre and Zeebrugge at. The destination Rotterdam was cancelled. The trip was supported by AIDA Cruises. Our thanks go to the shipping company. With regard to our journalistic independence, we refer to the chapter “We are independent”.

With the last two new buildings AIDAnova and AIDAcosma, AIDA Cruises present what we believe to be the most successful cruise ships in the current fleet of 13 ships.

Like the AIDAnova, AIDAcosma is a further development of the AIDAprima and AIDAperla introduced in 2016 and 2017. Compared to the two predecessor ships, the ships of the Helios class have increased noticeably in size. Passengers should be able to accept more than 5.000 accompanying adults and many accompanying children during seasonal periods. And they should recognize that AIDA cruise ships are family ships by the shipping company's definition. We "cruised" together with 4.141 passengers, including around 1.300 children of all ages. The time on board gave us the opportunity to get to know AIDAcosma in detail. Our main impressions are:

The brand new ship is in excellent condition.

The cabin service, which is only offered once a day, should meet the needs of AIDA's regular customers. However, we would like to see our cabin steward twice a day.

The variety of restaurants and bars is remarkable and to be commended. There is nothing wrong with the quality and the taste of the food. The service in general also leaves nothing to be desired.

AIDAcosma - culinary delights

The range of entertainment, how could it be otherwise with AIDA Cruises, satisfies many tastes. From our point of view, there is a lack of qualitative musical entertainment. These may be late effects of the corona epidemic. We're used to better content from international ships, and we're happy to do without quiz shows.

AIDAcosma - Environment Theatrium

AIDA Cruises advertises AIDAcosma as a family ship. And in fact, families with small children, parents and grandparents are not uncommon. We observe strange behavior from the parents. We cannot explain why unaccompanied small children are running around in the theater or other public areas at 23:30pm Unaccompanied small children in elevators or on bar stools are no exception. Children's screams fill the restaurants and bars. – When it comes to such behavior, we recommend that the shipping company follow the example of its English sister brand P&O Cruises. Children are also welcome there. After 18:00pm they only appear when accompanied by adults.

On the generously dimensioned ship there are no suitable retreats outside of your own cabin to escape the noise.

In times of the rampant omicron variant of the corona virus, we miss compliance with strict rules of conduct. It is true that masks are compulsory in public areas, and the capacities for maintaining distance are reduced in the restaurants. Self-service is standard at the buffets. Those responsible at AIDAcosma are of the opinion that there would only be brief meetings at the self-service buffets. We think that AIDA Cruises - as far as this is concerned - overestimates the consideration of fellow passengers.

Despite the negative points of criticism, we enjoyed our stay on the AIDAcosma. As a cruise ship, it sets standards in every respect.

Overview of all AIDAcosma trips on the AIDA Cruises website.

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Yacht Club Marina di Loano

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Yacht Club Marina di Loano is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Loano, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.

Rooms at Yacht Club Marina di Loano offer air conditioning and a minibar providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi.

A concierge, room service, and baggage storage are some of the conveniences offered at this small hotel. A rooftop pool and a lounge will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Yacht Club Marina di Loano, free parking is available.

For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Loano, Yacht Club Marina di Loano is located a short distance from Chiesa dei Frati Cappuccini (0.1 mi) and Aromika Store (0.2 mi).

When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Vittorino, Wine Bar L'Uva e Mezza, and Shaka CocktailBar, which are some wine bars that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.

During your visit, be sure to check out Marina di Loano (0.9 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the small hotel.

Enjoy your stay in Loano!

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Activities & entertainment

• Waterslides (3)
• Teens Lounge
• Hot Tub (12)
• Dancing Classes
• Cooking Classes *
• Climbing Park
• Game Center *
• Outdoor Fitness Parcours
• The Voice Of The Ocean
• Spirit Tasting *
• Mystery Room *
• Kochstudio *
• Art Gallery
• Theatre Shows
• Bella Donna Restaurant - Buffet *
• Markt Restaurant - Buffet *
• Pool Bar - Bar
• Beach Club - Bar
• Hemingway Lounge - Bar
• Casino Bar - Bar
• Lanai Bar - Bar
• Art Bar - Bar
• Aida Lounge - Bar
• Juicy's - Smoothies *
• Rock Box Bar - Bar
• Loge 7 Bar - Bar
• French Kiss - French *
• Nova Bar - Bar
• Tokyo Bar - Bar
• Rossini Bar - Bar
• Sushi House - Sushi *
• 5. Element - Bar
• Fuego Restaurant - Buffet/family
• Café Mare - Coffeebar *
• Eisbar - Icebar *
• Vinothek - Winery *
• Ristorante Casa Nova - Italian *
• Churrascaria Steakhouse - Churrascaria *
• Brauhaus - Brewery *
• Street Food - Street Food
• Best Burger @ Sea - Burger
• Ocean's - Fish Restaurant *
• Yacht Club Restaurants - Restaurant For Suite Guests Only *
• Rossini Restaurant - Fine Dining *
• Time Machine Restaurant - Show Dining *

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Yacht Club Marina di Loano

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Yacht Club Marina di Loano is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Loano, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.

Rooms at Yacht Club Marina di Loano offer air conditioning and a minibar providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi.

A concierge, room service, and baggage storage are some of the conveniences offered at this small hotel. A rooftop pool and a lounge will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Yacht Club Marina di Loano, free parking is available.

For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Loano, Yacht Club Marina di Loano is located a short distance from Chiesa dei Frati Cappuccini (0.1 mi) and Aromika Store (0.2 mi).

When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Il Portichetto, La Plancha, and Gein, which are some Mediterranean restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.

During your visit, be sure to check out Marina di Loano (0.9 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the small hotel.

Enjoy your stay in Loano!

• Excellent 113
• Very Good 48
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• Italian ( 147 )
• French ( 19 )
• English ( 17 )

" The rooms towards the dock are just as good as the seaview. "

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