AIDAprima is the flagship of AIDA Cruises, built by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding at their shipyard in Nagasaki, Japan. AIDAPrima is operated by AIDA Cruises. AIDAPrima entered service in 2016. AIDAPrima is a Hyperion-class cruise ship operated by AIDA Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare AIDAPrima with other AIDA Cruises ships before booking.
AIDAPrima Cruise Ship Guide
AIDA Cruises · Hyperion-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- AIDA Cruises
- Ship class
- Hyperion
- Entered service
- 2016
- Gross tonnage
- 125,572 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 3,290 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 900
- Length
- 300 m
- Beam
- 37 m
What makes this ship notable
AIDAprima is the flagship of AIDA Cruises, built by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding at their shipyard in Nagasaki, Japan. AIDAPrima is operated by AIDA Cruises. AIDAPrima is a AIDA Cruises ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- AIDAPrima is a Hyperion-class cruise ship in the AIDA Cruises fleet.
- Entered service in 2016.
- Lower-berth capacity about 3,290 (lower berth / double occupancy).
Practical planning
Use AIDAPrima’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 AIDAPrima in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates AIDAPrima?
AIDAPrima is operated by AIDA Cruises.
When did AIDAPrima enter service?
AIDAPrima entered service in 2016.
What class is AIDAPrima?
AIDAPrima is a Hyperion-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does AIDAPrima carry?
Catalog capacity is 3,290 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is AIDAPrima?
Verified catalog specs list AIDAPrima at 125,572 GT, 300 m long, 37 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for AIDAPrima?
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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