Who says crew areas are always off-limits, hidden from public eyes, and forbiden to share? AIDA Cruises has taken a step forward in transparency by offering 3D and 360° virtual tours of its crew areas across the fleet giving seafarers, future employees, and cruise enthusiasts a rare behind-the-scenes look at life onboard.

Through an interactive platform created by Liquid Ambient, crew members and those considering a career with AIDA can now explore the common crew facilities and cabins in detail, online, from any device. This includes a realistic look at everything from the crew mess to personal cabins, a unique opportunity for future hires to know exactly what to expect before signing on.

Fleets Covered

The virtual tours span multiple classes of AIDA ships, including:

• Helios Class (AIDAnova & AIDAcosma)
• Hyperion Class (AIDAprima & AIDAperla)
• Sphinx Class (AIDAdiva, AIDAbella, AIDAblu, AIDAluna, AIDAsol, AIDAmar, AIDAstella)

This wide coverage ensures almost every crew environment in the AIDA fleet can be previewed virtually.

What’s Inside the Virtual Tours?

The 360° experiences highlight the range of onboard spaces designed exclusively for crew comfort, dining, work, and relaxation:

• Crew Restaurant
• Crew Bar (Inside)
• Crew Bar (Outside / Smoking Area)
• Crew Training Center
• Crew Relaxation Area
• Crew Gym
• Crew Sauna
• Crew Hairdresser
• Single Cabins (with private or shared bathrooms)
• Double Cabins

Each area is captured in high-definition 3D, allowing users to pan, zoom, and navigate as if they were walking through the ship in person.

Insights from Crew Center

Over the past years Crew-Center has documented crew facilities across AIDA’s fleet, and the verdict is that they look amazing. On the Hyperion Class ships (AIDAprima & AIDAperla), crew enjoy exceptional amenities including a sauna, a barber shop, and even multipurpose wristbands that double as room access and payment methods. Free internet access (500 MB/month in port) is provided, while the crew mess serves everything from salads and hot dishes to waffles, pancakes, smoothies, and even a Nutella dispenser. Dedicated crew gyms are complemented by guest-facility access on special evenings, and a private sun deck with jacuzzi provides outdoor relaxation. Facilities also include a barber shop, a modern laundry system, and spa access with vibrating chairs.

A Transparent Step for Crew Life

By opening up crew spaces in such detail, AIDA Cruises is setting a new industry standard. These virtual tours not only help new recruits visualize their living and working conditions but also provide a valuable resource for crew families and partners curious about what life looks like onboard.

To experience it firsthand, you can explore the tour here: AIDA Crew Virtual Tour.