AIDAnova: Family cruise from Hamburg – Discover Northern Europe!
Discover the AIDAnova: modern cruise ship for families with extensive offers in Northern Europe. Travel from Kiel and Hamburg.

AIDAnova: Family cruise from Hamburg – Discover Northern Europe!
As one of the largest and most modern cruise ships in the AIDA fleet, the “AIDAnova” enjoys great popularity, especially among families with children. Built in 2018 by the Meyer Werft in Papenburg, the ship offers an extensive range of entertainment and numerous amenities on board. With space for over 6,600 passengers on 20 decks and a crew of 1,500, guests are ensured to be well looked after in every respect. Abendblatt reports that The “AIDAnova” is also considered environmentally friendly because it has a dual-fuel engine that uses both diesel and LNG (liquefied natural gas).
The cruise ship is equipped with 2,626 cabins and suites in 21 different categories, making it appealing to different budgets and travel groups. Single cabins are available from around 10 square meters, while PREMIUM veranda cabins deluxe are up to 32.5 square meters in size. Families find enough space in suitably designed cabins for up to five people. Cruises.de highlights that The language on board is German and the currency is Euro, which makes your stay on board uncomplicated.
Entertainment and dining options
The “AIDAnova” offers a spectacular gastronomic offering with a total of 18 restaurants as well as 17 cafés, lounges and bars. Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines, including vegan breakfast and dinner at the new Soulkitchen, available since June 2023. Entertainment is also not neglected: shows with professional guest artists take place regularly in the theater.
The ship also offers various family-friendly facilities. These include a water park, special clubs for children and teenagers and an extensive spa area. The Body & Soul Organic Spa covers 3,545 square meters and offers numerous treatments for an additional charge. Fitness enthusiasts can look forward to a modern fitness area with a gym, jogging course and weekly fitness courses.
Cruise routes and prices
The “AIDAnova” specializes in routes in Northern and Western Europe, with well-known destinations such as Norway, Sweden and France. Departure points are Hamburg and Kiel, which often eliminates the need for travelers to travel by air and thus saves costs. According to the evening paper Four-day short trips from Kiel to Oslo and Skagen can be booked for prices starting at 595 euros per person.
Several seven-day cruises are planned for fall 2025. The “Norway from Kiel” route starts on October 25, 2025 from 1030 euros per person and takes you via Ålesund, Stavanger, Bergen and the Geirangerfjord. Another attractive option is the “Southern Norway from Hamburg” cruise, which starts on November 29, 2025 from 695 euros per person. Also available is the Scandinavian Highlights route, which calls at ports such as Copenhagen, Oslo, Kristiansand and Skagen, with prices starting from 799 euros per person.
The “AIDAnova” regularly supplements its offering with last-minute offers and remaining seats, which makes traveling even more attractive for many families and cruise lovers.