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AIDAnova

AIDAnova

AIDA Cruises·Helios
activeBuilt 2017
AIDA CruisesHeliosActive🇮🇹 Italy
AIDA Cruises
GRT
183 900
Guests
5400
Crew
1500
Crew:Guest
1:3.6
Length
337m
Space Ratio
34.1
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History
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AIDAnova is the first ship of the Helios-class and the first cruise ship capable of operating entirely on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The ship became the first cruise ship to receive the Blue Angel environmental certification for eco-friendly ship design. AIDAnova was equipped with fuel cells by AIDA Cruises, and work began to install shore power connection capability at its homeport.

Vessel Timeline
1 Sept 2017
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
21 Aug 2018
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2017
AIDAnova
AIDA Cruises
At a Glance
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Christened
August 31, 2018
Maiden Voyage
December 19, 2018
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
RINA
🌿 LNG Powered
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Identity
IMO Number9781865
MMSI247389200
Call SignIBUK
Flag State🇮🇹 Italy
Port of RegistryGenoa
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidSeptember 1, 2017
Float OutAugust 21, 2018
DeliveredDecember 31, 2017
Yard NumberS. 696
ClassificationRINA
ChristeningAugust 31, 2018
Maiden VoyageDecember 19, 2018
Est. price (CIN)$950M
Est. price (Seatrade)$1000M
Price per berth$175 926
Price per GT$5166
In 2026 dollars$1264M
Per berth (2026$)$234 074
Per GT (2026$)$6873
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Dimensions
337m
Length
42m
Beam
8.6m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)183 900
Net Tonnage (NT)183 858
Length BP324.95 m
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Capacity
5400
Guests
1500
Crew
2600
Cabins
Guests (max)6600
Space Ratio34.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:3.6
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Propulsion
23kts
Max Speed
37 000kW
Power
Engine TypeMAK-Caterpillar
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeLNG
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Onboard
20
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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AIDAnova carries up to 5,400 passengers on a lower berth basis and is supported by a crew of 1,500. She has 20 decks and 2,600 cabins in total. Her propulsion is provided by MAK-Caterpillar engines, and she operates at a service speed of 23 knots.

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Sister Ships — Helios