AIDA Cruises
AIDAstella
AIDAstella is an AIDA Cruises club ship (Sphinx-Klasse). Around 2,194 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
- Sphinx-Klasse
- In service 2013
- IMO 9601132
- German-speaking
Why AIDAstella? 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
- Sphinx-Klasse
- In service
- 2013
- Passengers (approx.)
- 2,194
- Cabins (approx.)
- 1,097
- Crew (approx.)
- 620
- Decks
- 15
- Length
- 253.3 m
- Beam
- 32.2 m
- Shipyard
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg
- Flag
- Italien
- Home port
- Genua
- IMO
- 9601132
- MMSI
- 247322800
- Sister ships
- AIDAmar, AIDAsol, AIDAblu
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
- Summer7 nights
Baltic capitals
incl. Kiel oder Warnemünde, Kopenhagen, Stockholm, Tallinn
City-rich week, often without a flight from Germany.
Guide price from about €600–900 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. 13–15 m²
- Occupancy:
- 1–4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 450 €
Ocean-view cabin
- Size:
- ca. 14–17 m²
- Occupancy:
- 1–4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 580 €
Balcony cabin
- Size:
- ca. 16–20 m² inkl. Balkon
- Occupancy:
- 1–4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 720 €
Suite
- Size:
- ab ca. 35 m²
- Occupancy:
- up to 4 guests
- Price:
- ab ca. 1.500 €
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
- Asiatisches Restaurant
- Weitere Inklusivrestaurants je Schiff
Specialty restaurants (extra charge)
- Spezialitätenrestaurants
- Gourmet-Outlet (je nach Schiff)
Bars & lounges
- AIDA Bar
- Pool Bar
- Café / Lounge
- Weitere Bars rund ums Theatrium
Entertainment
- Theatrium & Shows
- Live-Musik
- Casino (je Schiff)
- Pool- und Abendprogramm
Sports & activity
- Fitnesscenter
- Sportaußendeck
- Fitnesskurse
Wellness & spa
- Spa & Sauna
- Massagen
- Friseur / Beauty
Tip: Sphinx-Klasse: bewährtes AIDA-Konzept mit kürzeren Wegen – ideal für Erstfahrer und Kurzreisen.
Deck plans
Browse the ship decks – plus a link to the cruise line’s current plans to view or print.
AIDAstella · deck plan
Deck 3–4
1 / 6
Deck 3–4: Service- und Kabinenbereiche.
Deck 5–6: Hauptpromenade: Theatrium, Restaurants, Bars, Shopping.
Deck 7: Wellness, Spa, Außendeck, Bars.
Deck 8: Sonnendeck, Sport, Lounges.
Deck 9–12: Kabinendecks.
Deck 13–15: Pool- und Sonnendecks, Kids-Bereich, Außenbars (je nach Schiff).
Tip: Sphinx-Klasse: kürzere Wege. Öffentliche Highlights liegen typisch auf Deck 5–8, Pool oben. Aktuelle Grundrisse immer über AIDA laden.
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 AIDAstella?
Around 2,194 passengers sail on board in about 1,097 cabins (Sphinx-Klasse) at a length of about 253.3 m and 15 decks. Figures are approximate and may vary by configuration.
Where does AIDAstella sail?
Typical cruising areas include Mediterranean, Baltic Sea. Exact sailings and ports change by season – see the sample routes on this page.
Which cabin on AIDAstella suits whom?
Families: balcony or verandah. Budget: midship inside. Couples: junior suite as a retreat.
Where can I book trips on AIDAstella?
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 AIDAstella?
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 AIDAstella?
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 |
| AIDAperla | 9636967 | Hyperion-Klasse | 3,286 | 900 | 18 | 2017 |
| AIDAprima | 9636955 | Hyperion-Klasse | 3,286 | 900 | 18 | 2016 |
| AIDAstellacurrent | 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.