With the AIDAprima from the German cruise line AIDA, you can embark on a long repositioning cruise around Africa in October 2026. The journey takes you from Hamburg to Dubai and includes numerous stops in the UK, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Namibia, and Oman. The current price of €72 per night is a true bargain for an inside cabin on such a spectacular route.
You can currently book this 46-night cruise in an inside cabin from just €3,290 per person. However, the oceanview cabins from €3,950 and balcony cabins from €4,935 are significantly more appealing (prices per person based on double occupancy). Unfortunately, this offer is not valid for solo travellers at the moment, but single occupancy cabins may be released at a later date.
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The PREMIUM fare includes the ability to select your desired cabin from the currently available options at the time of booking, as well as two bottles of mineral water delivered to your cabin daily.
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What’s Included with AIDA
With AIDA, the following services are already included in the price:
- Full board with all meals in the main dining and buffet restaurants (speciality restaurants for an additional charge)
- At breakfast, filter coffee, tea, and juices are included, along with table wine, draft beer, and soft drinks from the vending machines during main meals in the buffet restaurants
- Tips
- Access to various sports offerings (fitness centre, jogging track, selected free courses)
- Participation in onboard events and use of most ship facilities
When booking the PREMIUM rate, the following additional inclusions apply:
- 2 bottles of mineral water per cabin per day
- Onboard chat package
- Free choice of cabin number (from current availability)
In addition to the full 46-night route from Hamburg to Dubai, you can also book shorter segments:
- 34 nights from Las Palmas to Dubai (November 1 to December 5, 2026):
- Inside cabin from €2,220 per person
- Balcony cabin from €3,745 per person
- 28 nights from Hamburg to Cape Town (October 19 to November 16, 2026):
- Inside cabin from €2,245 per person
- Oceanview cabin from €2,675 per person
- Balcony cabin from €3,325 per person
- 35 nights from Las Palmas to Abu Dhabi (November 1 to December 6, 2026):
- Inside cabin from €2,285 per person
- Oceanview cabin from €2,830 per person
- Balcony cabin from €3,380 per person
- 54 nights from Hamburg to Dubai incl. one-week Orient extension (October 19 to December 12, 2026):
- Inside cabin from €4,135 per person
- Oceanview cabin from €4,930 per person
- Balcony cabin from €6,120 per person
On AIDA cruises, gratuities for the crew are already included in the cruise price. You can, of course, give an extra tip for particularly good service if you wish.
Route
The journey begins conveniently in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, allowing for easy travel to the port. After navigating the Elbe River and reaching the North Sea, the ship first heads to Southampton on the southern coast of England, the most important cruise port in the UK. From there, it continues to Gijón and La Coruña in northern Spain. In Portugal, stops are planned in Leixões (near Porto) and the capital, Lisbon, before the AIDAprima leaves the European mainland and sets course for Madeira.
Before heading towards Africa, you will visit three Canary Islands: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Gran Canaria. The islands boast a pleasant climate even in autumn, making them ideal for shore excursions. In Gran Canaria, a walk through the historic old town of Las Palmas is highly recommended, where you can find landmarks such as the Cathedral of Santa Ana. Alternatively, you can opt for a relaxing day at the beach, for instance, at Playa de las Canteras.
On its way south, the AIDAprima then makes a stop in Cape Verde, where you can explore the island of Sao Tiago and its capital, Praia. This is followed by seven days at sea, during which you will cross the equator. The ship will then reach Walvis Bay in Namibia for an overnight stay. The next major stop is Cape Town. This popular tourist metropolis offers numerous highlights, and to ensure you have enough time to see Table Mountain and other attractions, the AIDAprima will also stay here overnight.
After a stop in Port Elizabeth, the journey continues to two exotic dream destinations in the Indian Ocean: La Réunion and Mauritius. Both islands are scenically beautiful and offer several stunning beaches. Six sea days will then take you to Muscat, the capital of Oman. Sights there include the Sultan’s Palace and the old town district of Muttrah with its waterfront promenade. The cruise concludes on the afternoon of day 46 in Dubai, with disembarkation scheduled for the following day.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Hamburg, Germany | 18:00 | |
| Oct 20, 2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Oct 21, 2026 | Southampton, England | 08:30 | 20:30 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Oct 23, 2026 | Gijón, Spain | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | La Coruña, Spain | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Leixões / Porto, Portugal | 09:00 | 19:00 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal | 09:00 | 19:00 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Oct 28, 2026 | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Oct 30, 2026 | Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 08:00 | 21:00 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 01:00 | 18:00 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 05:00 | 22:00 |
| Nov 2-3, 2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 4, 2026 | Praia, Sao Tiago, Cape Verde | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| Nov 5-11, 2026 | At sea (including crossing the Equator 🌊) | ||
| Nov 12, 2026 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | 10:00 | |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | 20:00 | |
| Nov 14-15, 2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 16, 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa | 08:00 | |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa | 21:00 | |
| Nov 18, 2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 19, 2026 | Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha, South Africa | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Nov 20-23, 2026 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 24, 2026 | Le Port, Réunion | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Port Louis, Mauritius | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Nov 26-Dec 1, 2026 | At sea (including crossing the Equator 🌊) | ||
| Dec 2, 2026 | Muscat, Oman | 07:00 | 17:00 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Dubai, UAE | 14:00 | |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Dubai, UAE (Disembarkation) |
The Ship
The AIDAprima was completed in 2016 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki. It is 300 meters long and 38 meters wide. The ship reaches a maximum speed of 21.5 knots and has capacity for up to 4,350 passengers (approx. 3,300 with double occupancy) and over 900 crew members.
Onboard, you will find a variety of leisure, sports, and wellness facilities. There are 18 bars located in the lounges and on the open decks. The main pool area consists of two connected pools (one indoor, one outdoor), supplemented by pools at the end of the water slides, two small infinity pools, and a Lazy River for relaxed floating. A wide range of cultural and recreational activities are available, including a spa, casino, climbing garden, a LEGO world, and a cinema. The wellness area, which requires an additional fee, spans an impressive 3,100 square meters.
The AIDAprima features a total of 12 restaurants, including Asian and Italian options. While meals and some beverages are included in the buffet restaurants, the specialty restaurants offer complimentary food but charge for drinks. Other dining venues are available for a full surcharge.
The onboard language is German, and the currency is the Euro.
A glimpse into the cabins:
Getting Back from Dubai
For your return flight from Dubai in December 2026, bookings are not yet available. You should plan for a one-way flight, with an estimated cost of around €150 (plus fees for checked baggage).
Cover Picture: © AIDA Cruises