AIDAperla deck plans

AIDAperla (2017-built, last refurbished in 2022 May) is the second of two AIDA cruise ships in the Hyperion-Class series – with sistership AIDAprima (2016). The most popular fun fact about these AIDA newbuilds is that they were constructed in Japan. Both liners were built by MHI-Mitsubishi at Nagasaki shipyard. The shipowner is Costa Cruises (Carnival Corporation-owned company), and ship's operator is the German company AIDA Cruises.

AIDAperla cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1643 cabins for 3286 passengers (max occupancy is 3400) served by 900 crew-staff. The boat has 18 decks (15 passenger-accessible, 9 with cabins), 12 restaurants (total size 5840 m2 / 62860 ft2), 18 bars and lounges, 3 swimming pools (plus 4 small infinity pools), 4 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), Water Park (with 2 waterslides), 10 elevators, large wellness area (sized 33400 ft2 / 3100 m2), extensive sundeck areas (total size 8050 m2 / 86650 ft2).

A new feature is the Skywalk - two glass elevators at the stern, each leading to a glass-floored platform located 45 m / 148 ft above sea level. Also new for a Germany-based cruise ship is the ice rink facility. Sized 2150 ft2 (200 m2), the Ice Rink is located on Deck 16 and operated only during winter months.

• Complimentary dining options (included in AIDAperla cruise prices) are Markt, East, Bella Donna, Fuego, Scharfe Ecke, Weite Welt.
• Additional charge restaurants are Rossini, Buffalo, Sushi Bar, Brauhaus, French Kiss, Cooking Studio.
• On the AIDA Perla ship, drinks are included in the buffet restaurants (Markt, East, Bella Donna, Fuego, Weite Welt, all with complimentary soft drinks, plus wine and beer for lunch and dinner), and also at the French Kiss and Scharfe Ecke.

Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA 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.

AIDAperla deckplan changes/refurbishments review

The ship's first drydock refurbishment was in 2022 (April-May) done at Lloyd Werft's shipyard in Bremerhaven Germany. The project included mainly technical updates and regular/scheduled maintenance works, including hull cleaning and painting.

Part of the wellness complex, the Body & Soul Organic Spa was upgraded with a new Hypoxi Studio (for figure-shaping classes) while the Gym was upgraded with cyberobics workouts (led by professional trainers).

Other changes following the drydocking in 2022 included adding a new ice cream bar (with a wide selection of cakes) and Fashion Accessories (shopping area for sunglasses, leather goods, handbags).