AIDA — ship health record
Updated 29 July 2026 · 7 ships tracked
Cancer Immunology Researcher
AIDA is Germany's biggest cruise brand, running club-style ships for a German-speaking market out of Hamburg, Kiel and the Canaries, under Carnival Corporation's umbrella. Its ships live almost entirely in European and Atlantic waters, making SHIPSAN the operative inspection regime — recent grades run A with occasional B. Note AIDAdiva's late-2025 norovirus outbreak in the log below: a reminder that even well-run fleets meet the virus in winter season.
Sailing healthy with AIDA
AIDA's club concept keeps guests active — bike excursions, sport decks, long self-service hours — so its health pattern is exertion in holiday disguise. Book activity levels honestly: the e-bike tour in Canarian hills is a workout regardless of the brochure photo. Onboard medical care operates in German and English, which simplifies things for most AIDA guests; what it cannot do is replace a home prescription mid-cruise, so bring the full course plus spares.
Fleet inspection record
| Ship | Line | CDC score | Inspected | EU grade | Outbreaks since 2025 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIDAblu | AIDA | — | — | A 2026-05-05 | 0 | Excellent |
| AIDAcosma | AIDA | — | — | A 2024-09-17 | 0 | Excellent |
| AIDAdiva | AIDA | — | — | — | 1 | Good |
| AIDAluna | AIDA | — | — | A 2025-05-25 | 0 | Excellent |
| AIDAmar | AIDA | — | — | A 2024-11-22 | 0 | Excellent |
| AIDAperla | AIDA | — | — | A 2026-06-04 | 0 | Excellent |
| AIDAsol | AIDA | — | — | A 2025-06-04 | 0 | Excellent |
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Outbreak log, 2024–2026
| Year | Ship | Dates | Agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | AIDAdiva | Nov 10 – Dec 16 | Norovirus |
Before you sail with AIDA
Two things are worth doing in the fortnight before boarding: check the pre-cruise health guidance — especially if you are pregnant, manage a chronic condition, or the line's terms ask for a fit-to-travel confirmation — and check the live conditions in your ports. Talk to a doctor before you sail →
Frequently asked questions
Which AIDA ship has the best health inspection score?
AIDA's ships in this index are inspected under the EU SHIPSAN framework: 6 currently grade A. CDC scores exist only for ships calling at US ports.
Has AIDA had norovirus outbreaks recently?
The CDC log shows 1 gastrointestinal outbreak on AIDA ships in 2024–2026: AIDAdiva (2025, Norovirus). Outbreak counts reflect itinerary length and passenger profile as much as ship standards — see the full log for context.
Do I need medical clearance to sail with AIDA?
Like most major lines, AIDA requires a doctor's confirmation for defined situations — typically pregnancy (not carried when entering the 24th week by voyage end), oxygen or dialysis use, and recent major surgery or cardiac events; exact rules are in the line's terms. A Mobi Doctor physician can assess you online and provide documentation where clinically appropriate.