AIDAnova is a cruise ship built by Meyer Werft GmbH in Papenburg, Germany under contract from Carnival Corporation for AIDA Cruises. AIDANova is operated by AIDA Cruises. AIDANova entered service in 2018. AIDANova is a Helios-class cruise ship operated by AIDA Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare AIDANova with other AIDA Cruises ships before booking.
AIDANova Cruise Ship Guide
AIDA Cruises · Helios-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- AIDA Cruises
- Ship class
- Helios
- Entered service
- 2018
- Gross tonnage
- 183,858 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 5,230 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,500
- Length
- 362 m
- Beam
- 47 m
What makes this ship notable
AIDAnova is a cruise ship built by Meyer Werft GmbH in Papenburg, Germany under contract from Carnival Corporation for AIDA Cruises. AIDANova is operated by AIDA Cruises. AIDANova is a AIDA Cruises ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- AIDANova is a Helios-class cruise ship in the AIDA Cruises fleet.
- Entered service in 2018.
- Lower-berth capacity about 5,230 (lower berth / double occupancy).
Practical planning
Use AIDANova’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by AIDA Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for AIDANova in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates AIDANova?
AIDANova is operated by AIDA Cruises.
When did AIDANova enter service?
AIDANova entered service in 2018.
What class is AIDANova?
AIDANova is a Helios-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does AIDANova carry?
Catalog capacity is 5,230 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is AIDANova?
Verified catalog specs list AIDANova at 183,858 GT, 362 m long, 47 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for AIDANova?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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