AIDA Announces Six Themed Winter Cruises for 2026-27 Season

The AIDA Prima cruise ship docked in a Norwegian harbor
Cruise Industry Europe
by Eve Church

AIDA Cruises has revealed six themed voyages for the 2026-27 winter season, featuring music, comedy, wellness, darts, winter sports, and family-focused entertainment.

Taking part on *AIDAnova *and AIDAprima, the sailings will depart from Hamburg and visit destinations across Europe, the Norwegian coast, the Canary Islands, and Madeira. The cruise are:

**Spanish Nights (November 21 to 28, 2026) **

Sailing aboard AIDAprima, this Canary Islands and Madeira itinerary celebrates Spanish culture with live music, dance, Latin pop, flamenco guitar, and authentic cuisine. Featured guests include Loona, Melissa Ortiz-Gomez, Rafael de Alcala, and Tatiana Perez.

**Comedy Special (December 12 to 19, 2026) **

Just ahead of Christmas, *AIDAnova *will depart from Hamburg with a lineup led by magician Marc Weide and comedian Atze Schröder. Guests can enjoy a mix of magic, stand-up comedy, and live stage performances throughout the voyage.

**Body & Soul Week (January 9 to 17, 2027) **

Kicking off the new year, this *AIDAnova *cruise is dedicated to health and wellbeing, with a program featuring fitness sessions, yoga, mental wellness, and holistic lifestyle activities. Special guests include AIDA Feelgood Ambassador Petra Havelkova and IFAA Master Trainer Stephanie Rebentisch.

**Darts Cruise (February 20 to 27, 2027) **

Darts enthusiasts can sail with some of the sport’s best-known names, including Raymond van Barneveld, Max Hopp, Paul Lim, Roland Scholten, and Gordon Shumway. The itinerary includes live shows in the Theatrium, tournaments, exclusive workshops, and opportunities for personal meet-and-greets.

**Norway’s World Heritage With Ski Festival in Oslo (March 7 to 16, 2027) **

*AIDAprima *will combine a Norwegian cruise with winter sports experiences ashore and an après-ski atmosphere onboard. Guests will be joined by ski jumping legend Martin Schmitt, biathlon star Magdalena Neuner, and entertainers Jürgen Milski, Markus Becker, and Almklausi.

**Family Special (March 20 to 27, 2027) **

Designed for families, this *AIDAnova *sailing will feature performances and interactive activities from the Dwarf Orchestra, TanzAlarm with Singa Gätgens, and Markus Becker, offering entertainment for both children and parents.

In addition to the themed cruises, AIDA is introducing seasonal attractions on both vessels.

From late November through mid-February, *AIDAnova *will become a Winter Wonderland featuring a Christmas market atmosphere, festive huts, Karl’s Gondola, curling, and seasonal decorations.

Meanwhile, *AIDAprima *will offer its own winter experience from the end of December through March, complete with an ice rink and cozy winter huts to create a festive holiday setting.