Since she was launched on 7.6.96 in Rostock and made her maiden voyage to her base at Palma de Mallorca, the club ship AIDA has provided the most innovative cruising product in the German speaking world. This new form of holiday offers an easy-going existence on 11 decks, on two alternating routes, in the Mediterranean in Summer and the Caribbean in Winter. 1,100 sq. m of health and fitness facilities, 2,950 sq. m of sun decks, four bars, disco under the stars and many other highlights make the AIDA into an extraordinary holiday attraction.

• Shipyard: Kvaerner Masa Yards, Finnland
• Length: 193,534 m
• Draught: 6.2 m
• Speed: 22 knots
• Engines: 4 x MAN 6 cylinder (diesel)
• Capacity: 28,000 hp
• Range: 5,500 nm
• 593 cabins for 1,186 passengers