AIDAbella
Former name: MS Seetours
Cruise line
AIDA Cruises
AIDAbella current position
AIDAbella current location is at North Sea (coordinates 51.11586 N / 1.32207 E) cruising en route to GBDOV. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of AIDAbella
AIDAbella current cruise is 20 days, one-way from Kiel to La Romana. The itinerary starts on 27 Oct, 2024 and ends on 16 Nov, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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27 Oct 18:00 | Departing from Kiel, Germany hotels |
28 Oct 09:00 - 18:00 | Goteborg, Gothenburg, Sweden |
30 Oct 07:00 - 20:00 | Dover, England |
31 Oct 09:00 - 18:00 | Isle of Portland, Weymouth, Dorset England |
02 Nov 08:00 - 17:30 | La Coruna, Spain Galicia |
03 Nov 09:00 - 18:30 | Porto-Leixoes, Oporto, Portugal |
04 Nov 08:30 - 19:00 | Lisbon, Portugal |
12 Nov 10:00 - 20:00 | Pointe-a-Pitre, Grande-Terre Island Guadeloupe |
13 Nov 08:00 - 18:00 | Basseterre St Kitts, Port Zante |
14 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 | Tortola Island BVI, Road Town, UK Virgin Islands |
15 Nov 10:30 - 18:00 | Catalina Island, Dominicana |
16 Nov 08:00 | Arriving in La Romana, Dominicana hotels |
Specifications of AIDAbella
Year of build | 2008 / Age: 16 |
Flag state | Italy |
Builder | Meyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany) |
Class | AIDA SPHINX |
Building cost | EUR 315 million (USD 390 million) |
Speed | 22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph |
Length (LOA) | 251 m / 823 ft |
Beam (width) | 32 m / 105 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 69203 gt |
Passengers | 2050 - 2500 |
Crew | 587 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 34 |
Decks | 13 |
Cabins | 1025 |
Decks with cabins | 6 |
Last Refurbishment | 2021-2026 |
Sister-ships | AIDAluna, AIDAdiva |
Former names | MS Seetours |
Christened by | Eva Padberg |
Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |
Operator | AIDA Kreuzfahrten (AIDA Cruises) |
AIDAbella Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Sep 29 | 14 days, round-trip Herbstliche Nordlichter Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2024 Oct 13 | 14 days, round-trip Herbstliche Nordlichter Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2024 Oct 27 | 20 days, one-way from Kiel to La Romana | Kiel | |
2024 Oct 27 | 28 days, one-way from Kiel to Montego Bay | Kiel | |
2024 Nov 16 | 14 days, round-trip Mexiko Karibik Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2024 Nov 24 | 14 days, one-way from Montego Bay to Fort-de-France | Montego Bay | |
2024 Nov 30 | 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2024 Dec 08 | 14 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Montego Bay | Fort-de-France | |
2024 Dec 14 | 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2024 Dec 22 | 14 days, one-way from Montego Bay to Fort-de-France | Montego Bay | |
2024 Dec 28 | 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2025 Jan 05 | 14 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Montego Bay | Fort-de-France | |
2025 Jan 11 | 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2025 Jan 19 | 14 days, one-way from Montego Bay to Fort-de-France | Montego Bay | |
2025 Jan 25 | 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2025 Feb 02 | 14 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Montego Bay | Fort-de-France | |
2025 Feb 08 | 14 days, round-trip Mexiko Karibik Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2025 Feb 16 | 14 days, one-way from Montego Bay to Fort-de-France | Montego Bay | |
2025 Feb 22 | 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2025 Mar 02 | 14 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Montego Bay | Fort-de-France | |
2025 Mar 08 | 14 days, round-trip Karibik Mittelamerika Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2025 Mar 16 | 14 days, one-way from Montego Bay to Fort-de-France | Montego Bay | |
2025 Mar 22 | 14 days, round-trip Karibische Inseln Ab Dominikanische Republik | La Romana | |
2025 Mar 30 | 25 days, one-way from Fort-de-France to Hamburg | Fort-de-France | |
2025 Apr 05 | 10 days, one-way from La Romana to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | La Romana | |
2025 Apr 05 | 19 days, one-way from La Romana to Hamburg | La Romana | |
2025 Apr 15 | 9 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Hamburg | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Apr 24 | 7 days, one-way from Hamburg to Kiel | Hamburg | |
2025 May 01 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Arhus Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 May 04 | 7 days, round-trip Schweden, Polen Danemark Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 May 11 | 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Norwegen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 May 16 | 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Norwegen Danemark Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 May 21 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 May 25 | 12 days, round-trip England, Schottland Norwegen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 Jun 06 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 Jun 10 | 10 days, round-trip Weise In Der Ostsee | Kiel | |
2025 Jun 22 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Nordkap | Kiel | |
2025 Jul 06 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Vesteralen | Kiel | |
2025 Jul 20 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Nordkap | Kiel | |
2025 Aug 03 | 14 days, round-trip Grosbritannien Irland Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 Aug 17 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Vesteralen | Kiel | |
2025 Aug 31 | 14 days, round-trip Herbstliche Nordlichter Ab Kiel 2 | Kiel | |
2025 Sep 14 | 14 days, round-trip Herbstliche Nordlichter Ab Kiel 2 | Kiel | |
2025 Sep 28 | 14 days, round-trip Herbstliche Nordlichter Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 Oct 12 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegens Fjorde Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 Oct 19 | 7 days, round-trip Schweden, Polen Danemark Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2025 Oct 26 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Kopenhagen | Kiel | |
2025 Oct 30 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Kopenhagen | Kiel | |
2025 Nov 03 | 11 days, one-way from Kiel to Puerto del Rosario | Kiel | |
2025 Nov 03 | 13 days, one-way from Kiel to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Kiel | |
2025 Nov 03 | 18 days, one-way from Kiel to Puerto del Rosario | Kiel | |
2025 Nov 14 | 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Puerto del Rosario | |
2025 Nov 16 | 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Nov 16 | 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Nov 16 | 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Nov 21 | 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Puerto del Rosario | |
2025 Nov 23 | 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Marokko | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Nov 23 | 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Nov 23 | 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Nov 28 | 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Puerto del Rosario | |
2025 Nov 30 | 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Nov 30 | 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Nov 30 | 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit La Gomera Madeira | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 05 | 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Puerto del Rosario | |
2025 Dec 07 | 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Mit La Gomera | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 07 | 11 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 07 | 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit La Gomera Madeira | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 12 | 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Puerto del Rosario | |
2025 Dec 14 | 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 14 | 11 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 14 | 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 18 | 10 days, one-way from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | |
2025 Dec 21 | 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Marokko | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 21 | 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 21 | 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit Madeira Marokko | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 25 | 10 days, one-way from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | |
2025 Dec 28 | 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Madeira | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 28 | 12 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Puerto del Rosario | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2025 Dec 28 | 14 days, round-trip Grose Kanaren-Reise Mit La Gomera Madeira | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2026 Jan 02 | 9 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Puerto del Rosario | |
2026 Jan 04 | 7 days, round-trip Kanaren Mit La Gomera | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2026 Jan 09 | 12 days, one-way from Puerto del Rosario to Palma de Mallorca | Puerto del Rosario | |
2026 Jan 11 | 10 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Palma de Mallorca | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2026 Mar 11 | 7 days, round-trip Perlen Am Mittelmeer Ab Mallorca | Palma de Mallorca | |
2026 Mar 18 | 11 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Kiel | Palma de Mallorca | |
2026 Mar 29 | 7 days, round-trip Sudnorwegen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Apr 05 | 7 days, round-trip Skandinavische Highlights Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Apr 12 | 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Norwegen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Apr 17 | 5 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Norwegen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Apr 22 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Skandinavien Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Apr 26 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Kristiansand Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Apr 30 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Danemark Ab Kiel 2 | Kiel | |
2026 May 03 | 7 days, round-trip Schweden, Polen Danemark Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 May 10 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Danemark Ab Kiel 2 | Kiel | |
2026 May 13 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Kristiansand Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 May 17 | 6 days, round-trip Skandinavische Stadte Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 May 23 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Danemark Ab Kiel 2 | Kiel | |
2026 May 26 | 12 days, round-trip Scharengarten Der Ostsee Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Jun 07 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Vesteralen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Jun 21 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Nordkap Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Jul 05 | 14 days, round-trip Grosbritannien Irland Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Jul 19 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Nordkap Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Aug 02 | 14 days, round-trip Schottland Island Mit Sonnenfinsternis Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Aug 16 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegen Mit Lofoten Vesteralen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Aug 30 | 7 days, round-trip Skandinavien Mit Oslo Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Aug 30 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Danemark Ab Kiel 2 | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 02 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Skagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 06 | 7 days, round-trip Skandinavien Mit Goteborg Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 06 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Kristiansand Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 10 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Arhus Goteborg Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 13 | 8 days, round-trip Skandinavien Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 13 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Skagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 17 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Kristiansand Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 21 | 6 days, round-trip Danemark Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 21 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Arhus Goteborg Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 24 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Danemark Ab Kiel 2 | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 27 | 7 days, round-trip Skandinavien Mit Oslo Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 27 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Oslo Skagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Oct 01 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Arhus Goteborg Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Oct 04 | 14 days, round-trip Herbstliche Nordlichter Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Oct 18 | 7 days, round-trip Skandinavien Mit Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel | |
2026 Oct 18 | 3 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Danemark Ab Kiel 2 | Kiel | |
2026 Oct 21 | 4 days, round-trip Kurzreise Nach Kristiansand Kopenhagen Ab Kiel | Kiel |
AIDAbella Review
Review of AIDAbella
The 2008-built AIDAbella cruises ship is the second SPHINX-class AIDA liner, with sisterhips AIDAluna and AIDAdiva.
The vessel (IMO number 9362542) is currently Italy-flagged (MMSI 247229700) and registered in Genova.
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 2500-passenger ship AIDAbella was originally named "MS Seetours" and is currently managed by Costa Crociere and operated by AIDA Kreutzfahrten.
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
AIDAbella staterooms (1025 total, in 18 grades) include 16 Suites, 480 Balconies, 186 Oceanviews, and 359 Inside cabins. The largest accommodations are the Aft-Facing Deluxe Suites (sized 400-470 ft2 / 37-44 m2, with private sundecks/wraparound terraces sized 270-540 ft2 / 25-50 m2).
The boat has 13 decks, of which 11 are passenger-accessible and 6 with cabins.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
AIDAbella restaurants are open seating. Both of the buffets give passengers the chance to try food from several countries. Good wines are available to try. The Markt buffet Restaurant is located on deck 9. It is self-service and has a diverse and rich buffet. There are no strict dress codes or fixed dining times. Basic beverages, including house wines and beer, are free of charge at the buffet restaurants. In addition, several beverage packages are available to buy at reduced rates. A coffee bar is a calm place where you can try good coffee, meet a lot of new people, read your newspaper or magazine and have a good time.
Follows the complete list of AIDAbella restaurants and food bars.
- Rossini (a speciality, 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 Vista (Italian cuisine restaurant, complimentary, buffet-style dining, open 24 hours)
- Buffalo Steakhouse (American fare restaurant with a la carte menu; reservations required; at a surcharge)
- Weite Welt (Wide World complimentary buffet-style restaurant; has indoor/outdoor seating)
- Sushi Bar (Japanese restaurant at surcharge, reservations are required)
- Pizzeria Mare (Italian pizza restaurant; complimentary, self-service/buffet dining).
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
AIDAbella offers first-class entertainment facilities including a glass-walled theatre and 4D cinema. Guests may prefer the casino, try some table games and new sports, or just relax. A big swimming pool is there for those who enjoy swimming. Have a rest in the large sunbathing area. Try the modern fitness centre to stay in good shape or practice golf. Pamper in the SPA with relaxing massages and beauty treatments (spa treatments have extra fees).
Follows the complete list of AIDAbella lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
- Pier 3 Bar (coffee bar)
- 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)
- Internet stations with printers (located in the Reception/Lobby area; Wi-Fi coverage is available shipwide, including in all guests rooms)
- Studio AIDA (TV studio, producing films related to ship's itinerary and activities, plus a radio program)
- AIDA Bella Bar (cocktail bar with live music)
- Theatrium (948-seat, 3-deck high; a combination of an Atrium and a theatre, with glass walls, a stage with dynamic platforms, and glass dome; hosts large-scale productions)
- 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)
- AIDAbella casino
- Cafe Mare (patisserie & speciality coffee bar)
- Vinotek (fine wines shop; offers sommelier service and wine tasting events)
- 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 jewellery, luxury watches, perfumes, brand fashion clothing, AIDA logo goods)
- Beauty Salon (Friseur; provides hairdresser, barber services, professional manicure/pedicure)
- Body & Soul Sports Fitness Centre (with a modern Gym and separate area for classes)
- Zen Lounge (relaxation room; hosts indoor classes)
- 4D Kino Cinemare (4D Cinema room)
- Time Out Bar (sports bar); Ocean Bar (outdoor cocktail bar)
- Blutenmeer (Blooming Sea flower shop)
- Sundeck area (served by the Beach Bar)
- Anytime Bar (Diskothek; ship’s disco & nightclub with DJ program and themed dance parties; during the day hosts organized dance classes)
- HYPE (teens club with supervised activities in two age groups – Orcas for 12 -13 yo and Teens 14 -17 yo; complimentary)
- Body & Soul SPA complex (Africa-themed, with Beauty Salon & Spa Reception, massages /treatments rooms, Wellness Suite, Wellness Oase, Aroma Sauna, Finish Sauna, Steam Room, relaxation room)
- Wellness Oase (Oasis, with a large whirlpool, hammocks, relaxation beds, decorated with palm trees and live plants)
- Wellness Suite (max 4 guests, rented for 4 hours; with its own veranda, Sauna, Whirlpool, luxury bath amenities)
- SPA Bar (complimentary fresh fruits, tea, wellness drinks)
- Sundeck / sunbathing area (Freibereich, located above the swimming pool; with loungers, served by the Pool Bar); the ship’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)
- Videowand (outdoor theatre, with a big-size LED screen)
- Sports Deck area (Sportaussendeck with a combined sports court volleyball/basketball, Golf Cage, putting green area, golf simulator)
- Power Walking/Jogging Track.
Itineraries
AIDAbella itinerary program is based on Northern European/Baltic Sea voyages departing out of Kiel (Germany), Asian deployment with homeporting in Laem Chabang-Bangkok (Thailand), and Middle East/Arabian cruises from Dubai (UAE).
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AIDAbella Wiki
AIDAbella is the 5th liner of AIDA Kreutzfahrten. Ship's name was chosen via an online competition. In terms of construction and size, the vessel matches the sistership AIDAdiva, consisting of 55 steel blocks (450 tons each). The hull itself weighed 25000 tons. Ship's four diesel engines provide 50,000 hp (37,3 MW).
Ship's Godmother was Eva Padbergwas (German fashion model). The name "Bella" was chosen after a competition. The vessel was christened on April 23, 2008, in Rostock-Warnemunde, Germany. Approximately 1400 guests attended the naming ceremony which included scenes from the musical "Avalon" performed by the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, as well as a specially written song performed by Volkan Baydar (from the Orange-Blue pop duo).
AIDA Bella ship has a biking station and carries its own fleet of complimentary bicycles used by passengers on shore excursions in ports of call. A significant amount of space inside the ship is devoted to sports. Fun fact is that the liner has a nude sunbathing area (located top-deck / towards the rear). Midship is positioned the circular and glass-walled Theatrium (also used as nightclub).
Onboard language is German, as the majority of AIDA cruise passengers are Germans and German-speaking Europeans (Austrians, Swiss). AIDA customers are young and active, so older Germans prefer more traditional brands on the German-speaking market.
AIDA Bella was scheduled for deployment to Asia (in spring 2017) for roundtrips from China on a year-round basis with departures from homeport Shanghai. However, in late September 2016, the company changed these plans and instead the ship will stay in the Western Mediterranean - due to the region's "strong demand". Starting May 2017, AIDAbella's itinerary program in Europe includes 7-day Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca round-trips. There are also new 10- and 11-day (Adriatic Sea) itineraries between Palma and Venice to port destinations in Italy, Malta, Greece and Croatia.
Due to 2 months earlier launch of AIDAperla, passengers booked on AIDAbella (itineraries between June 30 - August 26, 2017) were offered a chance to re-book to AIDAperla.
AIDAbella refurbishments review
In May 2024 was announced the fleet modernization program "AIDA Evolution".
Starting in 2025 with AIDAdiva, these drydocking projects are scheduled for AIDA's three SPHINX-class ships (diva/2025, luna/2025, bella/2026) and include extensive renovations in all public areas, redesign and complete redecoration of all passenger staterooms, increasing the number of suites, machinery updates (technical equipment and systems), increasing suites number, adding exclusive areas and venues (restaurants, bars, services) currently available on newer ships.
Each 7-week overhaul will focus on technological upgrades and enhancing the onboard experience, services, and comfort. The Theatrium (main show lounge) will receive redesigned seating and a new color scheme. For families with children will be added new activity zones.
AIDAbella's refurbishment is scheduled for 2026 (January 21-March 11), to be conducted at Chantier Naval de Marseille.