AIDA Cruises
AIDAperla
AIDAperla is an AIDA Cruises club ship (Hyperion-Klasse). Around 3,286 passengers. Fully German-speaking onboard life focused on entertainment, sports and families.
Ideal for: Families, first-timers and guests looking for entertainment and a club-ship feel
- Hyperion-Klasse
- In service 2017
- IMO 9636967
- German-speaking
Why AIDAperla? German-speaking club ship with clear entertainment and a family focus – track live by position and bow cam, then compare cruises. Ideal for: Families, first-timers and guests looking for entertainment and a club-ship feel.
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Ship facts
Technical specs and capacity – approximate figures, editorial snapshot.
- Class
- Hyperion-Klasse
- In service
- 2017
- Passengers (approx.)
- 3,286
- Cabins (approx.)
- 1,643
- Crew (approx.)
- 900
- Decks
- 18
- Length
- 300 m
- Beam
- 37.6 m
- Draft
- max. 8.2 m
- Speed
- approx. 17 kn
- Propulsion
- Dual-Fuel / MGO
- Shipyard
- Mitsubishi, Nagasaki
- Flag
- Italien
- Home port
- Genua
- IMO
- 9636967
- MMSI
- 247385300
- Sister ships
- AIDAprima
Typical routes & regions
Editorial sample profiles – not live prices. Binding sailings will follow later via the offers API.
- Summer7 nights
Western Mediterranean
incl. Barcelona oder Palma, Rom / Civitavecchia, Marseille, Genua
Dense port schedule, Mediterranean climate.
Guide price from about €700–1,100 pp
- Winter7 nights
Canaries & Madeira
incl. Teneriffa, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madeira
Classic island-hopping week with mild weather.
Guide price from about €700–900 pp
Cabins
Typical categories on board – size, occupancy and from-prices are guide values and can vary by location, date and fare.
Inside cabin
- Size:
- ca. 14–17 m²
- Occupancy:
- 1–4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 500 €
Ocean-view cabin
- Size:
- ca. 16–19 m²
- Occupancy:
- 1–4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 650 €
Balcony cabin
- Size:
- ca. 17–22 m² inkl. Balkon
- Occupancy:
- 1–4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 800 €
Verandah cabin
- Size:
- ca. 22–30 m² inkl. Balkon
- Occupancy:
- 1–4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 1.000 €
Suite
- Size:
- ab ca. 45 m²
- Occupancy:
- up to 4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 1.800 €
From-prices: guide per person for double occupancy, typically about 7 nights, without flights or drinks package – as of Aug 2026, day-to-day and fare-dependent (no warranty).
Amenities: Typically: bathroom with shower/WC, air conditioning, TV, safe, telephone, seating area; bathrobe and water depending on fare.
Tip: Families: balcony or verandah. Budget: midship inside. Couples: junior suite as a retreat.
Onboard offer
Restaurants, bars, kids, sports and wellness – editorial overview of typical facilities. Exact offer and inclusion status depend on ship, refit and fare.
Included restaurants
- Buffetrestaurants (u. a. Bella Donna, Markt, Fuego)
- East Restaurant
- Brauhaus
- Burger / Street-Food-Angebote
- Weitere Buffet- und Themenrestaurants
Specialty restaurants (extra charge)
- Gourmet- / Spezialitätenrestaurants (z. B. Rossini)
- Sushi / Teppanyaki
- Weitere Speciality-Outlets je Schiff
Bars & lounges
- AIDA Bar / Theatrium-Bar
- Pool Bar
- Café Mare
- Vinothek
- Weitere Lounges und Themenbars
Kids & teens
- Mini Club
- Kids Club
- Teens Club / Wave Club
- Kinderprogramme ganztags
Entertainment
- Theatrium & Shows
- Casino
- Disco / Nachtclub
- Pool-Entertainment
- Live-Musik & Bordprogramm
Sports & activity
- Fitnesscenter
- Sportaußendeck
- Jogging-Parcours
- Gruppenkurse (Yoga, Aerobic u. a.)
Wellness & spa
- Body & Soul Spa
- Sauna & Dampfbad
- Massagen & Beauty
- Friseur
Tip: Hyperion-Schiffe sind etwas kompakter als Helios – kürzere Wege zwischen Restaurant, Theater und Pool.
Deck plans
Browse the ship decks – plus a link to the cruise line’s current plans to view or print.
AIDAperla · deck plan
Deck 3
1 / 9
Deck 3: Service- und Crewbereiche.
Deck 4: Kabinendeck.
Deck 5: Restaurants, Bars, Kabinen.
Deck 6: Theatrium, Shopping, Restaurants & Bars, Unterhaltung.
Deck 7: Wellness & Spa, Außendeck, Bars, Casino, Theatrium-Galerie.
Deck 8: Sonnendeck, Sport, Lounges, Friseur.
Deck 9–14: Überwiegend Kabinendecks.
Deck 15–16: Poolbereich, Kids & Teens, Restaurants und Bars.
Deck 17–18: Sonnendecks, Sport und Außenentertainment.
Tip: Hyperion-Schiffe sind kompakter als Helios: zentrale Decks für Entertainment, oben Pool und Sonne. Offiziellen PDF-Plan vor der Kabinenwahl prüfen.
Editorial overview – binding layouts and cabin numbers are in the cruise line’s current plans (subject to change).
Video tour
A look at the public areas on board – curated YouTube video. Facilities and layout can change after refits and by season.
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Watch on YouTube ↗Live bow camera
Current view from the bow camera – especially interesting during port manoeuvres and coastal passages.
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Frequently asked questions
How large is AIDAperla?
Around 3,286 passengers sail on board in about 1,643 cabins (Hyperion-Klasse) at a length of about 300 m and 18 decks. Figures are approximate and may vary by configuration.
Where does AIDAperla sail?
Typical cruising areas include Mediterranean, Canary Islands. Exact sailings and ports change by season – see the sample routes on this page.
Which cabin on AIDAperla suits whom?
Families: balcony or verandah. Budget: midship inside. Couples: junior suite as a retreat.
Where can I book trips on AIDAperla?
Bookings are available via travel agencies and online portals. On schiffsverfolgung.de you’ll find entry points via “Find a cruise” and affiliate partners – binding prices and availability come from the provider or AIDA Cruises.
Is there internet on board AIDAperla?
Yes. There is Wi‑Fi on board; a limited data allowance is often included in the fare, with extra packages available. At sea the connection runs via satellite – speed and stability are not comparable to land networks.
Is smoking allowed on AIDAperla?
Smoking is generally not allowed in cabins and restaurants. Designated outdoor smoking areas are signed – details are in the cruise line’s onboard rules.
AIDA Cruises fleet
All ships of the cruise line at a glance – jump straight to the detail page you want.
| Ship | IMO | Class | Passengers | Crew | Decks | In service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIDAcosma | 9781877 | Helios-Klasse | 5,228 | 1,500 | 20 | 2021 |
| AIDAnova | 9781865 | Helios-Klasse | 5,228 | 1,500 | 20 | 2018 |
| AIDAperlacurrent | 9636967 | Hyperion-Klasse | 3,286 | 900 | 18 | 2017 |
| AIDAprima | 9636955 | Hyperion-Klasse | 3,286 | 900 | 18 | 2016 |
| AIDAstella | 9601132 | Sphinx-Klasse | 2,194 | 620 | 15 | 2013 |
| AIDAmar | 9490052 | Sphinx-Klasse | 2,194 | 611 | 15 | 2012 |
| AIDAsol | 9490040 | Sphinx-Klasse | 2,194 | 611 | 15 | 2011 |
| AIDAblu | 9398888 | Sphinx-Klasse | 2,194 | 607 | 15 | 2010 |
| AIDAluna | 9334868 | Sphinx-Klasse | 2,050 | 607 | 14 | 2009 |
| AIDAbella | 9362542 | Sphinx-Klasse | 2,050 | 607 | 13 | 2008 |
| AIDAdiva | 9334856 | Sphinx-Klasse | 2,050 | 607 | 14 | 2007 |
Editorial overview. Passenger counts, dimensions and class details are approximate and can vary by configuration. Maps and webcams rely on third-party data.