Sections of the AIDAsol world cruise 2026 are now bookable

Sections of the AIDAsol world cruise 2026/2027 are now bookable.

Author Christopher Plau

November 20, 2025 – AIDA Cruises opens bookings for travelers who dream of a world cruise but cannot spend the full 126 days on board: The grand AIDAsol world cruise 2026/2027 will be divided into seven long segments of between 33 and 93 days, which can now be booked individually or in combination.

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Aidasol in the port of La Gomera

Seven stages instead of once around the world

The AIDAsol's eighth world cruise departs from Hamburg on October 18, 2026, and concludes back in the Hanseatic city on February 21, 2027. The 126-day voyage takes the ship from South America to the Amazon, through the South Pacific to Australia, across the Indian Ocean to South Africa, and back to Europe via the Canary Islands. The itinerary includes four continents, 20 countries, 43 ports of call, two equator crossings, and passages around Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope.

Overview of all AIDAsol world cruises

What's new is that this route is now divided into seven "mini world tours":

Some of the stages can be combined – for example, to create long passages through South America and the South Pacific, or return routes from Australia or Mauritius.

South Pacific, Easter Island and New Year's Eve in Sydney

A particular highlight of the program is the 49-day route of San Antonio (near Santiago de Chile) to Mauritius, which will run from December 1, 2026 to January 19, 2027.

This leg of the journey will feature some dream destinations that are more commonly associated with classic world tours than with "normal" cruises:

  • the mysterious Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
  • the turquoise lagoons French Polynesia
  • six stops in Australia
  • New Year's Eve with a big fireworks display in Sydney on December 31nd

According to the shipping company, the starting price for this section of the route is... from 7.790 euros per person in the inside cabin (PREMIUM fare, 2-person occupancy, category IB), including €900 early bird plus discount on a limited quota.

From Mauritius to Hamburg: Africa in depth

The Final stage of the world tour takes place from January 19th to February 21st, 2027 in 33 days from Mauritius to Hamburg.

Planned highlights along the way:

  • Réunion in the Indian Ocean
  • Cape Town with the possibility of climbing Table Mountain
  • Coastal landscapes and desert in Namibia
  • Safari excursions from Port Elizabeth
  • sunny stopovers on the Canary Islands

This route starts at [price]. from 4.455 euros per person (Inside cabin IB, PREMIUM fare, 2-person occupancy), including €675 early bird plus discount on a limited quota.

New Year's Eve in Sydney and 52 days until Hamburg

Those looking for a long return trip focusing on Australia, the Indian Ocean and South Africa will find it in the 52-day leg from Sydney to Hamburg an interesting offer:

  • Start: December 31, 2026 in Sydney – including a spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display
  • Route via Mauritius, South Africa, Namibia and other goals
  • Arrivals: February 21, 2027 in Hamburg

According to AIDA, this section of the route from 7.230 euros per person bookable, again in the PREMIUM fare (inside cabin IB, 2-person occupancy) with €900 early bird plus discount on a limited quota.

A complete circumnavigation of the globe with AIDAsol

For true long-term travelers, the complete world trip The highlight continues:

  • Period: 18.10.2026-21.02.2027
  • Duration: 126 days
  • Route: Hamburg – South America – Amazon – South Pacific – Australia – Indian Ocean – South Africa – Canary Islands – Hamburg
  • Basic information: 4 continents, 20 countries, 43 ports, 2 equator crossings, Cape Horn & Cape of Good Hope

According to AIDA, the starting price for the full trip is... from 18.495 euros per person (PREMIUM fare, inside cabin IB, 2-person occupancy), including €2.000 early bird plus discount on a limited quota.

Ship profile: AIDAsol at a glance

The AIDAsol It belongs to the modified Sphinx class (also called the Icarus class) and was built in 2011 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. It sails under the Italian flag with its home port in Genoa.

Some technical specifications:

  • Year of construction: 2011
  • Length: round 253 Meters, width approximately 32 Meters
  • Measurement: approx. 71.300 GT
  • Passengers: approximately 2.200 guests in 1.097 cabins
  • Decks: 14, including 12 passenger decks

Characteristic of the ship are the open Theatrium as the heart of onboard life, a generous Spa Area with spa cabins and several restaurants, including buffet restaurants and a brewery with its own beer production.

It is particularly noteworthy that the AIDAsol is the first ship in the AIDA fleet to be consistently designed for the Shore power operation equipped and able to switch off a large proportion of the generators during layover time in ports like Hamburg – a plus in terms of emissions in the port.

Conclusion of Cruise Turtle

By dividing the AIDAsol world cruise 2026/2027 into long but clearly defined segments, AIDA is appealing to several target groups:

  • Travelers with sufficient time who not 126 days want to travel continuously.
  • South Seas and Australia fans who specifically Highlight sections like choosing the San Antonio – Mauritius leg or the New Year's trip from Sydney.
  • Cruisers who are traveling on a classic Return journey by ship They prefer to fly from Africa or Australia to Europe rather than back.

Early booking discounts are limited to certain quotas, so an early decision is advisable – especially since exotic destinations like Easter Island or French Polynesia traditionally book up quickly. According to AIDA, bookings are now open.

All information regarding prices, dates and routes is based on information from AIDA Cruises at the time of publication and is subject to change at any time. 

Overview of all AIDAsol world cruises