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title: "AIDAnova: 7 nights from Hamburg, 26 Dec 2026"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/merchant-tide-le-havre-rotterdam~AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7
description: "7-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAnova from Hamburg on 26 Dec 2026, visiting Southampton, Le Havre (Paris), Zeebrugge, Rotterdam. Compare prices on Cruisello."
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# Merchant Tide – Le Havre & Rotterdam

![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Hamburg on AIDAnova](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/893c51ba23f70ff3.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 7-night round trip from Hamburg, sailing on the evening of 26 December. After a day at sea it calls at Southampton, Le Havre (Paris), Zeebrugge and Rotterdam (overnight) on five consecutive port days. The stops are in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, one of them overnight, and the other calls last 9 to 14 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 9°C (48°F) at every stop. You're back in Hamburg on the morning of 2 January. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Rotterdam. On New Year's Day the ship is at Rotterdam. AIDAnova (2018) carries up to 5,252 guests on 20 decks and has 20 restaurants, 14 of them included in the fare. 12 hours in Le Havre is enough for about 3½ hours in Paris by train.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [AIDAnova](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidanova.md)
- **Duration:** 7 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-12-26
- **Return:** 2027-01-02
- **From:** [Hamburg, Germany](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md)
- **Price:** from €1,450 pp

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) | DE | Sat, Dec 26, 2026 |  | 5:00 PM | Embark | 2–6°C |
| 2 | Sea day |  | Sun, Dec 27 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 3 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Mon, Dec 28 | 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM | Port day | 6–9°C |
| 4 | [Le Havre (Paris)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/le-havre-paris.md) | FR | Tue, Dec 29 | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Port day | 6–9°C |
| 5 | [Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/zeebrugge.md) | BE | Wed, Dec 30 | 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 5–8°C |
| 6 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | Thu, Dec 31 | 8:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Overnight | 4–8°C |
| 7 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 |  | 6:00 AM | Overnight | 4–8°C |
| 8 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) | DE | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | 8:00 AM |  | Disembark | 2–6°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 20 restaurants cost extra.

All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges.

**Suite** (2 guests): Currently unavailable

**Oceanview** (2 guests): Currently unavailable

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Innenkabine | €1,600 | €1,600 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=20b08d55-940f-400b-a0bf-8271740920ac) |
| Balcony | Balkonkabine | €2,135 | €2,135 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=dca32df3-4832-4ee4-8e3c-cf23ebd2c3ba) |
| Balcony | Verandakabine Komfort | €2,160 | €2,160 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=a677a3ab-4ebd-4de4-ab62-92e2aef5ea22) |
| Balcony | Verandakabine Deluxe | €2,525 | €2,525 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=42cb97c5-0d6d-484e-bdc9-394a199970e7) |

Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra.

**Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Innenkabine | €2,900 | €1,450 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=7cc04b12-73c1-420e-a990-9abd17dd4047) |
| Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,850 | €1,925 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=1e37c1bb-dc19-48b4-9553-1adc099a77a0) |
| Balcony | Verandakabine Komfort | €3,900 | €1,950 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=f3a582e4-89df-4d41-9058-8d6615fb35a1) |
| Balcony | Verandakabine Deluxe | €4,550 | €2,275 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=f447db92-2d27-4d57-af40-b001eb0af73a) |

Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra.

**Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Verandakabine Komfort | €4,615 | €1,538 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=a7b9c217-e310-4348-b0f7-fee9c99969a6) |
| Balcony | Verandakabine Deluxe | €5,205 | €1,735 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7.md?pid=8c090304-c856-4bd8-bc7e-17bd335d3108) |

Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra.

**Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water.

## View on official site

- [aida.de](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7?via=markdown&site=EUR&guests=2) (EUR)

Tips are already included in this price, and AIDA Cruises adds nothing on board.

## What's included in this price

### In this price

- **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 6 of this ship's 20 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
- **Tips**
- **Alcohol (Partly included):** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra.
- **Soft drinks (Partly included):** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them.
- **Tap water (Partly included):** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water.

### Available on board

Wi-Fi · Excursions

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-10-02 | €2,840 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,840 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,840 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,840 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,840 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-07 | €2,840 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-08 | €2,840 | – | €3,760 | – |
| 2026-10-09 | €2,840 | – | €3,760 | – |
| 2026-10-10 | €2,840 | – | €3,760 | – |
| 2026-10-11 | €2,840 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-12 | €2,700 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-13 | €2,840 | – | – | – |
| 2026-10-14 | €2,840 | – | – | – |
| 2026-10-15 | €2,840 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-16 | €3,040 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-17 | €3,040 | – | – | – |
| 2026-10-18 | €3,040 | – | – | – |
| 2026-10-19 | €3,040 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-10-20 | €3,040 | – | – | – |
| 2026-10-26 | – | €3,400 | – | – |
| 2026-10-31 | – | – | – | €5,640 |
| 2026-11-02 | – | – | €3,710 | – |
| 2026-11-04 | €2,900 | – | – | – |
| 2026-11-05 | – | – | €3,760 | – |
| 2026-11-09 | – | – | €3,760 | – |
| 2026-11-11 | €2,790 | – | – | – |
| 2026-11-14 | €2,900 | – | €3,850 | – |
| 2026-11-15 | €2,900 | – | €3,850 | – |

## About the ship

- **Year Built:** 2018
- **Passengers:** 5,252
- **Crew:** 1,500
- **Gross Tonnage:** 183,900 GT
- **Decks:** 20
- **Length:** 337 m
- **Beam:** 42m
- **Dining (total):** 20
- **Dining (included):** 14
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md)

*Germany*

> Germany's gateway to the world on the Elbe

Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 2–6°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: German
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin

### [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md)

*United Kingdom*

> England's gateway to the world

Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 6–9°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: English
- Timezone: Europe/London

### [Le Havre (Paris)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/le-havre-paris.md)

*France*

> Normandy's port, Paris's gateway to the sea

Avg dock time: 12.1h · Weather: 6–9°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: French
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/zeebrugge.md)

*Belgium*

> Belgium's gateway to Bruges and Belgian chocolate

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 5–8°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Dutch, French, German
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels

### [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md)

*Netherlands*

> Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port

Avg dock time: 10.4h · Weather: 4–8°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Dutch
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

## Entry requirements

Status per passport. For another passport, add ?passport= with its two-letter country code.

| Country | Where | Passport: United States | Passport: United Kingdom | Passport: Germany |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Germany | Embarkation, Disembarkation | No visa, up to 90 days | No visa, up to 90 days | Your country |
| United Kingdom | Port of call | Travel authorisation (ETA) | Your country | Travel authorisation (ETA) |
| France | Port of call | No visa, up to 90 days | No visa, up to 90 days | No visa needed |
| Belgium | Port of call | No visa, up to 90 days | No visa, up to 90 days | No visa needed |
| Netherlands | Port of call | No visa, up to 90 days | No visa, up to 90 days | No visa needed |

Many cruise lines require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months after the cruise ends.

- [German Federal Foreign Office](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service)
- [U.S. Department of State travel advisory](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/germany.html)
- [UK Home Office](https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa)
- [U.S. Department of State travel advisory](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-kingdom.html)
- [French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs](https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/services-to-foreigners/visiting-france)
- [U.S. Department of State travel advisory](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/france.html)
- [Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs](https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium)
- [U.S. Department of State travel advisory](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/belgium.html)
- [NetherlandsWorldwide, Dutch government](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands)
- [U.S. Department of State travel advisory](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/netherlands.html)
- [UK Foreign Office travel advice (FCDO)](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany/entry-requirements)
- [UK Foreign Office travel advice (FCDO)](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements)
- [UK Foreign Office travel advice (FCDO)](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belgium/entry-requirements)
- [UK Foreign Office travel advice (FCDO)](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands/entry-requirements)
- [German Federal Foreign Office travel and safety advice](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/grossbritannien-node/grossbritanniensicherheit-206408)
- [German Federal Foreign Office travel and safety advice](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/frankreich-node/frankreichsicherheit-209524)
- [German Federal Foreign Office travel and safety advice](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/belgien-node/belgiensicherheit-200382)
- [German Federal Foreign Office travel and safety advice](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/niederlande-node/niederlandesicherheit-211084)

Entry rules change. Before you book, confirm them with the official sources above and with your cruise line.

[19 more departures on this route](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidanova/7-nights-from-hamburg-le-havre-paris-rotterdam-southampton.md)

## Adjacent sailings on AIDAnova

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Salt & Timber – Oslo, Copenhagen & Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salt-timber-oslo-copenhagen-rotterdam~AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261212-14.md) | Dec 12 – 26, 2026 | 14 nights | Hamburg | from €1,449 pp (€1,449) |
| Next sailing | [North Sea Tapestry – Oslo, Paris & Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/cruises/north-sea-tapestry-oslo-paris-zeebrugge~AIDA-AIDANOVA-20270102-14.md) | Jan 2 – 16, 2027 | 14 nights | Hamburg | from €1,345 pp (€1,345) |

## Make it a longer trip

### Stay aboard AIDAnova

- [Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7,AIDA-AIDANOVA-20270102-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Hamburg → Hamburg · from €3,145 pp · €18 more per night

### Switch ships

- [Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=AIDA-AIDANOVA-20261226-7,TUI-MEINSF-20270103-19&guests=2) · 26 nights (+19) · Hamburg → Hamburg · 1 day in Hamburg, then Mein Schiff Flow · from €4,449 pp · €36 less per night

[See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises)

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