Travel by AIDAaura
See exciting cities and landscapes, enjoy pleasant relaxation aboard a luxury liner in between, be pampered with excellent food and drinks at nice restaurants and bars, and recharge your batteries with entertainment in the theater or at sports and games ... AIDAaura is the place where these dreams come true.
The AIDAaura exudes elegance in a family atmosphere. Meanwhile AIDA Cruises attaches importance to a varied stay of its guests. The large spa area alone offers numerous different applications by trained personnel. Relax with a massage or Thallasso treatment, enjoy a crystal steam bath and regenerate with a drink at the fitness bar.
Since its launch in 2002, the AIDAaura has been pampering its guests and since its extensive renovation and expansion in 2013, teens now have their own areas where, like their parents, they enjoy relaxed and exciting sea travel.
AIDA Cruises: AIDAaura
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Pool deck

Pool deck

Pool deck

Pool deck

Beach Lounge

Pool Grill

Markt Restaurant

Markt Restaurant

Markt Restaurant

Markt Restaurant

Markt Restaurant

Markt Restaurant

Calypso Restaurant

Selection Restaurant

Hemingway Lounge

Art gallery

Calypso Restaurant

AIDA Bar

AIDA Bar

AIDA Bar

AIDA Bar

Anytime Bar

Anytime Bar

Golf

Excursion counter

Kids Club Pool

Kids Club

Body & Soul Spa

Body & Soul Spa cosmetics

Calypso Restaurant

Calypso Restaurant

Fitness center

Fitness center

Hairdresser

Laundromaut

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AIDAaura - golden holiday on oceans
See exciting cities and landscapes, enjoy pleasant relaxation aboard a luxury liner in between, be pampered with excellent food and drinks at nice restaurants and bars, and recharge your batteries with entertainment in the theater or at sports and games ... AIDAaura is the place where these dreams come true.
The AIDAaura exudes elegance in a family atmosphere. Meanwhile AIDA Cruises attaches importance to a varied stay of its guests. The large spa area alone offers numerous different applications by trained personnel. Relax with a massage or Thallasso treatment, enjoy a crystal steam bath and regenerate with a drink at the fitness bar.
Since its launch in 2002, the AIDAaura has been pampering its guests and since its extensive renovation and expansion in 2013, teens now have their own areas where, like their parents, they enjoy relaxed and exciting sea travel.
Facilities and services
Medical care | Hospital |
Bars & Lounges | 8 / Anytime Bar, Pool Bar, Nightfly Bar, AIDA Bar, Ocean Bar, Hemingway Lounge, Seaside Lounge, Beach Lounge |
Decks/Lifts | 10 / 6 / |
Children |
Kids Club - Seepferdchen 3-6 Years Kids Club - Delphine 7-9 Years Kids Club - Skarks 10-11 Years Teens Club 12-17 Years ( only in the German school holidays ) Kids & teens wellness/spa, Teens shore excursions, Play area inside and outside, Teenager Lounge , Children's pool, |
Credit cards | EC-Karte, VISA, MasterCard, |
Shops/Shopping | Kiosk / Souvenirshop / AIDA Shop / Jeweler / Photo-shop / Perfumery / Duty Free-Shops |
Restaurants |
Calypso Restaurant (Buffet Restaurant) Included Markt Restaurant (Buffet Restaurant) Included Selection Restaurant (Specialty Restaurant) Not included Pool Grill (Snacks) Included |
Other | Internet station / Conference room / W-LAN / Promenade / Biking & diving equipment / Nudist area / Photo gallery / Art gallery / Art auctions / Laundry / Laundromat / Library / |
Sports | E-Bike-trips / E-scooter trips / Fitness-check / Strength training / Cricket / Personal trainer / Pilates / Snorkeling trips / Snorkeling / Stand-Up-Paddling / Metabolic packages / TRX-fitness training / Fitness center / Fitness lessons / Cardio area / Power plate / Putting green / Golf simulator / Jogging trail / Yoga / Nordic Walking / Biking tours / Golf tours / Segway tours / Stand-Up-Paddling trips / Diving tours / Hiking trips |
Swimming Pool(s) | 1 |
Entertainment | Shows / Live music / Discotheque/night club / Theater |
Wellness |
AIDA Body & Soul Hairdresser / Cosmetic treatments / Thalasso / Shiatsu / Manicure/pedicure / Lomi Lomi / Caribbean wellness treatment / Ice wall / Massage / Ayurvedic massage / Foot reflex massage / La Stone massage / Resting area / Aroma sauna / Steam bath / Finnish sauna / |
Whirlpool(s) | 2 / |
Please note | Some services or facilities are extra charge! |
Features of: Inside Cabin => to the deck plans - Twin bed or 2 single beds - Partially 3rd/4th Pullman / upper bed - Bath towels - Care products - Bathroom with shower and WC - Bathrobes - Hairdryer - TV with infotainment program (video- and audio library, sending and receiving of e-mails) - Radio - Telephone - Selection of different pillows - Possible allocation in cabin category IA and IB - Air conditioning - Safe Categories VARIO Inside Cabin (Limited) (Deck 7, Deck 6, Deck 5, Deck 4) IV VARIO Inside Cabin (Deck 7, Deck 6, Deck 5, Deck 4) |
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Features of: PREMIUM Inside Cabin => to the deck plans Total cabin size: about 14,5 sqm - Twin bed or 2 single beds - Partially 3rd/4th Pullman / upper bed - Bath towels - Care products - Bathroom with shower and WC - Bathrobes - Hairdryer - TV with infotainment program (video- and audio library, sending and receiving of e-mails) - Radio - Telephone - Selection of different pillows - Internet usage 250 MB data volume per cabin per journey are included (only valid for VARIO cabins) - Daily 2 bottles of mineral water (only valid for VARIO cabins) - Air conditioning - Safe Categories IB PREMIUM Inside Cabin (Deck 5, Deck 4) IA PREMIUM Inside Cabin (Deck 7, Deck 6, Deck 5, Deck 4) |
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Features of: Cabin with sea view => to the deck plans - Porthole(s) or window - Twin bed or 2 single beds - Partially 3rd/4th Pullman / upper bed - Bath towels - Care products - Bathroom with shower and WC - Bathrobes - Hairdryer - TV with infotainment program (video- and audio library, sending and receiving of e-mails) - Radio - Telephone - Selection of different pillows - Possible allocation in the cabin category CA / MA / MB - Safe Categories MV VARIO Cabin with sea view (Deck 7, Deck 6, Deck 5, Deck 4) |
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Features of: PREMIUM Cabin with sea view => to the deck plans Total cabin size: about 13,5-17 sqm - Porthole(s) or window - Twin bed or 2 single beds - Partially 3rd/4th Pullman / upper bed - Bath towels - Care products - Bathroom with shower and WC - Bathrobes - Hairdryer - TV with infotainment program (video- and audio library, sending and receiving of e-mails) - Radio - Telephone - Selection of different pillows - Internet usage 250 MB data volume per cabin per journey are included (only valid for VARIO cabins) - Daily 2 bottles of mineral water (only valid for VARIO cabins) - Air conditioning - Safe Categories CA PREMIUM Cabin with sea view Obstructed view (Deck 7, Deck 6) MB PREMIUM Cabin with sea view (Deck 7, Deck 6, Deck 5, Deck 4, Deck 3) MA PREMIUM Cabin with sea view (Deck 7, Deck 6, Deck 5, Deck 4) |
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Features of: Balcony Cabin => to the deck plans - Balcony with chairs - Twin bed - Bath towels - Care products - Bathroom with shower and WC - Bathrobes - Hairdryer - Sitting area - TV with infotainment program (video- and audio library, sending and receiving of e-mails) - Radio - Telephone - Selection of different pillows - Possible allocation in cabin category BA Categories BV VARIO Balcony Cabin (Deck 7) |
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Features of: PREMIUM Balcony Cabin => to the deck plans Total cabin size: about 20,5 sqm of which balcony: about 3 sqm - Balcony with chairs - Twin bed - Bath towels - Care products - Bathroom with shower and WC - Bathrobes - Hairdryer - Sitting area - TV with infotainment program (video- and audio library, sending and receiving of e-mails) - Radio - Telephone - Selection of different pillows - Internet usage 250 MB data volume per cabin per journey are included (only valid for VARIO cabins) - Daily 2 bottles of mineral water (only valid for VARIO cabins) - Air conditioning - Safe Categories BA PREMIUM Balcony Cabin (Deck 7) |
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Features of: PREMIUM Suite with private sundeck => to the deck plans Total cabin size: about 57 sqm of which balcony: about 25 sqm - Late check-out on the day of departure (until 11:00 am) - Privileged check-in - Privileged embarkation and disembarkation - Sun deck with outdoor furniture - Twin bed - Separate living area with sofa bed - Bath towels - Care products - Bathroom with bathtub/WC or shower/WC - Bathrobes - Slippers - Hairdryer - Walk-in closet - Sitting area - TV with infotainment program (video- and audio library, sending and receiving of e-mails) - Radio - Telephone - Selection of different pillows - Preferred luggage service - Champagne, fresh fruit and chocolates upon arrival - Breakfast at the a-la-carte or the specialty restaurant (upon request) - Internet usage 250 MB data volume per cabin per journey are included (only valid for VARIO cabins) - Laundry Express (laundry service) - Use of the wellness oasis on arrival or departure day until 16:00 - Daily 2 bottles of mineral water (only valid for VARIO cabins) - Turndown-Service - Fruit basket - Comfortable extras (luggage scale, shoehorn, clothes brush, stick umbrella) - Minibar (extra cost) - Segafredo coffee machine - Welcome Ddnner: menu (excluding drinks) on the welcome evening at one of the a la carte restaurants - Air conditioning - Safe Categories SB PREMIUM Suite with private sundeck (Deck 7) |
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Specialty Restaurants
Art / Kitchen
Price in EUR **
Rossini
Italian
from 24,50
Buffalo
Steak house
from 14,50
Sushi Bar
Sushi
À la carte
Sushi satt
@ Sushi Bar
19,90
Spare ribs/Shrimp Satay
@ Buffalo
from 16,00
Fruit Carving
@ Buffalo
12,00
Gourmet Safari
46,50
Breakfast at Rossini's
18,00
Please note: the restaurants are not available on all ships!
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Quantity
Price in EUR **
Water
0,33 l
2,40
Soft drinks
0,25 l
from 2,20
Fruit juice
0,20 l
2,00
Iced tea
0,33 l
3,10
Lemonade
0,33 l
3,10
Tonic water
0,2 l
from 2,40
Ginger Ale
0,2 l
from 2,40
Bitter Lemon
0,2 l
from 2,40
Bionade
0,33 l
2,60
Froozies
Glass
4,50
Milkshake
Glass
3,90
Non-alcoholic cocktails
Glass
4,90
Non-alcoholic beer
0,33 l
3,30
Hot Beverages
Quantity
Price in EUR **
Coffee
Cup
2,20
Latte
Cup
2,80
Decaffeinated coffee
Cup
2,20
Cappuccino
Cup
2,60
Latte Macchiato
Glass
2,80
Espresso
Cup
2,00
Espresso Macchiato
Cup
2,20
Hot chocolate
Cup
2,50
Tea
Cup
2,60
Alcoholic Drinks
Quantity
Price in EUR **
Appetizers
from 4 cl
from 3,90
Shots
4 cl
3,90
Long drinks
Glass
from 5,90
Cocktails
Glass
from 6,90
Champagne cocktails
Glass
6,50
Sparkling Wine
0,1 l
from 3,90
Champagne
0,1 l
from 7,50
White wine
0,2 l
from 5,10
Red wine
0,2 l
from 5,10
Rosé wine
0,2 l
5,40
Draft beer
from 0,3 l
from 2,90
Beer (different varieties)
from 0,33 l
3,30
Wheat beer
0,5 l
4,10
Corona
0,355 l
3,40
Liqueurs
4 cl
3,90
Liquors
2 cl
from 3,60
Fruit brandy
2 cl
from 6,20
Cognac
4 cl
from 6,80
Rum
4 cl
from 4,70
Whisky
4 cl
from 4,40
Gin
4 cl
from 4,90
Vodka
4 cl
from 4,40
Gin Tonic
Glass
from 6,50
Beverage Packages
Price in EUR **
AIDA Kids & Teens Light: this package includes fruit juices, draft soft drinks (water, Mirinda, 7Up, Cola), cocoa, fruit and herbal tea (for guests from 4 to 17 years).
pro Kind und Tag
6,50
AIDA Kids & Teens Comfort: this package includes the benefits of the package AIDA Kids & Teens Light and additionally non-alcoholic cocktails and mixed drinks, Kids & Teens drinks and milkshakes & Froozies (for guests from 4 to 17 years).
pro Kind und Tag
10,90
AIDA Light: this package includes fruit juices, draft soft drinks (water, Mirinda, 7Up, Coke), non-alcoholic cocktails and mixed drinks, Kids & Teens drinks, milk shakes & froozies and coffee, tea and cocoa specialties without alcohol (for guests over 16 years).
pro Person und Tag
11,90
AIDA Comfort: this package includes fruit juices, draft soft drinks (water, Mirinda, 7Up, Cola), non-alcoholic cocktails and mixed drinks, Kids & Teens drinks, milk shakes & Froozies, coffee, tea and cocoa specialties, wine by rhe glass and sparkling wine, fresh draft beer and selected bottled beers (for guests as of 18 years).
pro Person und Tag
22,90-24,90
AIDA Comfort Deluxe: this package includes the benefits of the AIDA Comfort package and additionally spritz drinks (such as Aperol Sprizz, Hugo), cocktails and mixed drinks with alcohol (for guests over 18).
pro Person und Tag
29,90-34,90
Wellness
Duration
Price in EUR **
Day pass for the spa area (only Diva, Bella, Luna)
1 day
20,00
Day pass for spa area (only AIDAblu, AIDAmar, AIDAsol, AIDAstella)
1 day
25,00
Shoulder and neck massage
20 minutes
39,00
Full body massage
40 minutes
69,00
Ayurveda
80 minutes
119,00
Lomi Lomi Nui Massage (Hawaiian temple massage)
80 minutes
119,00
Thai massage
80 minutes
119,00
Shiatsu massage
80 minutes
119,00
Reflexology massage
from 25 minutes
from 49,00
Lymphatic drainage
25 minutes
49,00
Body treatments
from 40 minutes
from 55,00
Wellness packages
from 50 minutes
from 89,00
Partner massage
90 minutes
199,00
Cosmetics
Duration
Price in EUR **
Facial treatment
from 50 minutes
from 89,00
Facial treatment for him
from 50 minutes
from 89,00
Make-Up
from 15 minutes
from 15,00
Manicure with varnish
from 25 minutes
from 49,00
Pedicure with lacquer
from 25 minutes
from 49,00
Manicure
from 25 minutes
from 39,00
Pedicure
from 25 minutes
from 39,00
Hairdresser
Price in EUR **
Dyeing
kurz
40,00
Dyeing
mittel
45,00
Dyeing
lang
55,00
Dye
kurz
35,00
Dye
mittel
40,00
Dye
lang
45,00
Foil strands
from 45,00
Conditioner
from 10,00
New hairstyle (women)
from 55,00
New hairstyle (men)
35,00
Children's haircut
from 15,00
Pinned up hairstyle
from 39,00
Sports
Duration
Price in EUR **
Yoga
60 Minuten
55,00
Pilates
60 Minuten
20,00
Nutrition coaching
60 Minuten
20,00
BackFit Workshop
60 Minuten
20,00
Indoor Cycling
60 Minuten
20,00
Personal Training
60 Minuten
55,00
Power Plate
Einzelpaket (30 Minuten)
35,00
Power Plate
3er-Paket (3 x 30 Minuten)
85,00
Power Plate
7er-Paket (7 x 30 Minuten)
170,00
TRX - training with slings against your own body weight
Einführung (30 Minuten)
35,00
TRX - training with slings against your own body weight
1er-Paket (1 x 30 Minuten)
35,00
TRX - training with slings against your own body weight
3er-Paket (3 x 30 Minuten)
85,00
Complete Vital Check: body composition analysis, cardiac stress test, lifestyle, blood pressure, metabolic rate
75 Minuten
149,00
Metabolism check: metabolic measurement with analysis of body composition and individual nutrition plan
60 Minuten
99,00
Healthy and fit check: cardiac stress test, lifestyle, blood pressure, including analysis of body composition
60 Minuten
99,00
Quick-Fit-Check: analysis of body composition
20 Minuten
29,00
Brewery
(AIDA Blu)
(AIDA Blu)
Quantity
Price in EUR **
Hövels Original
0,3 l
3,30
Hövels unfiltered
from 0,3 l
from 3,00
Action beer (for example AIDA Zwickel)
from 0,2 l
from 2,10
Plateau
3 x 0,1 l
3,60
Party keg
from 5,0 l
from 39,50
Brewing creations
from 0,33 l
from 6,70
Liquor
4 cl
from 3,20
from the brandy shop
from 2 cl
from 3,60
Other
Price in EUR **
Memorable Moments (DVD)
59,00
Cutlery holder
229,90
Key chains
4,95
See the latest movies in the cabin
from 4,00
Cookbook
19,90
Chocolates (12 pieces)
from 2,40
Laundry
Quantity
Price in EUR **
Self laundry per load
1,00
Self ironing
free of charge
Washing
1 piece
Around 1,50-6,50
Ironing
1 piece
Around 2,50-6,00
Courses on board
Duration
Price in EUR **
Cocktail-Workshop
24,00
Flower-Workshop
from 8.50 plus material
Cooking class in Buffalo Steak House
29,50
Wine tasting
18,00
Cooking class at Rossini's
29,50
Internet
Duration
Price in EUR **
Social Media package: applies to Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threema, Tumblr, Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp (not for video calls), Xing, Telegram
für 24 Stunden
6,99
Social Media package: applies to Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threema, Tumblr, Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp (not for video calls), Xing, Telegram
ab 2-10 Tage, pro Tag
3,49
Social Media package: applies to Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threema, Tumblr, Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp (not for video calls), Xing, Telegram
ab 11-33 Tage, pro Tag
2,99
Social Media package: applies to Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threema, Tumblr, Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp (not for video calls), Xing, Telegram
ab 34 Tage, pro Tag
1,99
Internet package Europa
Paket S Europa (150 MB)
19,90
Internet package Europa
Paket M Europa (250 MB)
24,90
Internet package Europa
Paket L Europa (500 MB)
39,90
Internet package Europa
Paket XL Europa (3 GB)
99,90
Internet package Europa
Paket XXL Europa (6 GB)
119,90
Internet package world
Paket S Welt (100 MB)
19,90
Internet package world
Paket M Welt (200 MB)
24,90
Internet package world
Paket L Welt (300 MB)
39,90
Internet package world
Paket XL Welt (2 GB)
99,90
Internet package world
Paket XXL Welt (4 GB)
119,00
Internet flat
ab 10-21 Tagen Reiselänge, pro Tag
14,99
Internet flat
ab 22 Tagen Reiselänge, pro Tag
12,99
** Prices are subject to change at any time. 
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All dates of the AIDA Cruises: AIDAaura
24 Routes:
- 11 nights Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Norway
- Hamburg - Hamburg
- 28.04.2021 - 09.05.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 180, - until 01.31.2021!
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- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 14 nights Netherlands, Spain, France
- Hamburg - Hamburg
- 09.05.2021 - 23.05.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 225, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 12 nights Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland
- Hamburg - Hamburg
- 23.05.2021 - 04.06.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 180, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 14 nights England, Ireland, Wales
- Hamburg - Hamburg
- 04.06.2021 - 18.06.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 225, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 11 nights Norway, Germany
- Hamburg - Hamburg
- 18.06.2021 - 29.06.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 180, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 11 nights Orkney Islands, Scotland, Shetland Islands
- Hamburg - Bremerhaven
- 29.06.2021 - 10.07.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 180, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 21 nights Scotland, Iceland, Greenland
- Bremerhaven - Bremerhaven
- 10.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 250, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 21 nights Scotland, Iceland, Greenland
- Bremerhaven - Bremerhaven
- 31.07.2021 - 21.08.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 250, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 14 nights Norway
- Bremerhaven - Bremerhaven
- 11.09.2021 - 25.09.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 225, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
- 14 nights England, France, Belgium
- Bremerhaven - Bremerhaven
- 25.09.2021 - 09.10.2021
- Early booking Plus discount € 225, - until 01.31.2021!
- or
- AIDA PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE