AIDAstella Cruise Ship Guide

AIDA Cruises · Sphinx-class cruise ship

AIDAstella at a glance

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AIDAstella at a glance
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Overview

AIDAstella is a Sphinx-class cruise ship, built at Meyer Werft for AIDA Cruises. AIDAstella was delivered to the shipping company by Meyer Werft on 11 March 2013. AIDAstella entered service in 2013. AIDAstella is a Sphinx-class cruise ship operated by AIDA Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare AIDAstella with other AIDA Cruises ships before booking.

Key facts

Cruise line
AIDA Cruises
Ship class
Sphinx-class cruise ship
Entered service
2013
Gross tonnage
71,304 GT
Passenger capacity
2,200 (lower berth / double occupancy)
Crew
609
Length
253 m
Beam
32 m

What makes this ship notable

AIDAstella is a Sphinx-class cruise ship, built at Meyer Werft for AIDA Cruises. AIDAstella was delivered to the shipping company by Meyer Werft on 11 March 2013.

Highlights

Practical planning

Use AIDAstella’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 AIDAstella in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.

Frequently asked questions

What cruise line operates AIDAstella?

AIDAstella is operated by AIDA Cruises.

When did AIDAstella enter service?

AIDAstella entered service in 2013.

What class is AIDAstella?

AIDAstella is a Sphinx-class cruise ship.

How many passengers does AIDAstella carry?

Catalog capacity is 2,200 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.

How large is AIDAstella?

Verified catalog specs list AIDAstella at 71,304 GT, 253 m long, 32 m beam.

Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for AIDAstella?

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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