On 31 March 2011 MEYER WERFT delivered the 71,000-gt club ship AIDAsol to the owner AIDA Cruises.
The AIDAsol is the fifth ship out of a series of seven ships the Papenburg shipbuilders are building for the German cruise operator. With more than 65% of the cabins being balcony cabins, featuring a 2,600 sqm spa area and an onboard brewery, to name but a few highlights, the AIDAsol is the next vessel to join the “kissing lips” fleet that will enthuse the AIDA club ship fans.
Main Particulars AIDAsol
Tonnage 71,300 gt
Length overall 252 m
Breadth moulded 32.2 m
Number of decks 15
Draught 7.30 m
Deadweight 6,100 t
Engine output totally 36,000 kW (approx. 48,960 hp)
Propulsive power 25,000 kW (approx. 36,000 hp)
Speed 22 kts
Passengers 2,192
Number of passenger cabins 1.097
Number of outside cabins 666
Number of inside cabins 359
Crew approx. 600
Number of seats in Theatrium approx.1,100
Number of restaurants 7
Number of bars/lounges 13
Flag Italy
Classification Germanischer Lloyd
Total weight of applied paint approx. 200 t
Total length of cables laid 1,700 km
Diameter of propeller 5.2 m
Unit weight of propellers (2 pcs) 13.2 t
Steel 20.000 to
Fuel tanks approx. 2,500 t
Fuel consumption per day at 85% MCR approx 140 t
Carpet 27,500 m²
Parquet floor 2,500 m²
PVC floor 4,500 m²
Tiles 4,100 m²
Outside glass surfaces 4,200 m²
Glass wall (Theatrium) approx. 400 m²
Size of “AIDA eye” 150 m²
Length of “AIDA mouth” 16 m
Length of “AIDA trail” 140 m
Lighting fittings 36,263 pcs
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Source: MeyerWerft, April 8, 2011.