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AIDAblu

AIDAblu

activeBuilt 2009
AIDA CruisesActive🇮🇹 Italy
AIDA Cruises
GRT
71 304
Guests
2192
Crew
607
Crew:Guest
1:3.6
Length
253m
Space Ratio
32.5
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History
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AIDAblu is a cruise ship operated by AIDA Cruises under the Italian flag through Costa Crociere. Built as the fourth of seven modified Sphinx-class vessels at Meyer Werft, AIDAblu differs from its three predecessors by featuring an additional half deck, making it 1.44 meters longer and resulting in a larger overall tonnage. The ship is notable for having the largest "kiss mouth" (the distinctive red lips logo) of the AIDA fleet at 21 meters wide, with the final brushstrokes completed by seven amateur painters who won a competition.

Vessel Timeline
25 Jul 2007
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
11 Jul 2009
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2009
AIDAblu
AIDA Cruises
 
Ocean Village 2
 
Crown Princess
Today
AIDAblu
Current
At a Glance
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Christened
February 9, 2010
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9398888
MMSI247282500
Call SignIBWX
Flag State🇮🇹 Italy
Port of RegistryGenoa
Former NamesOcean Village 2, Crown Princess
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidJuly 25, 2007
Float OutJuly 11, 2009
DeliveredDecember 31, 2009
Yard NumberS.680
ClassificationDNV
ChristeningFebruary 9, 2010
Est. price (CIN)$420M
Price per berth$191 606
Price per GT$5890
In 2026 dollars$638M
Per berth (2026$)$291 058
Per GT (2026$)$8948
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Dimensions
253m
Length
32m
Beam
7.3m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)71 304
Net Tonnage (NT)45 123
Deadweight (DWT)7889
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Capacity
2192
Guests
607
Crew
1096
Cabins
Guests (max)2500
Space Ratio32.5
Crew:Guest Ratio1:3.6
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Propulsion
25 000kW
Power
Engine TypeMAK-Caterpillar
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
14
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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AIDAblu has a gross tonnage of 71,304 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 2,192, served by a crew of 607. The ship measures 253 metres in length with a beam of 32 metres, spans 14 decks, and offers 1,096 cabins in total. Propulsion is provided by MAK-Caterpillar engines, and the vessel operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

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