Spontaneous cruises in January: AIDA tempts with last-minute offers!

Spontaneous cruises in January: AIDA tempts with last-minute offers!

The anticipation of the New Year not only brings fresh energy, but also exciting travel opportunities! AIDA Cruises is offering a series of last-minute cruises in January and February 2026 for all spontaneous and travel-loving travelers. So if you can pack your luggage quickly, you have the chance to explore the most beautiful corners of the world.

AIDA’s new offerings lead to the Atlantic, Northern Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. The Canary Islands cruises from Gran Canaria as well as various northern routes from German ports are particularly popular. A real highlight is the “AIDAnova”, which offers several routes in the Caribbean in January. It's worth keeping a close eye on your own travel destination and when to book, as requests for last-minute cruises are high abendblatt.de reported.

Cruise routes and offers

The last minute offers available are diverse and attractive. Here is an excerpt of the booking options:

• „Norwegen & Dänemark ab Hamburg“: 10. bis 17. Januar 2026, ab 549 Euro pro Person.
• „Karibische Inseln ab Barbados“ mit „AIDAperla“: 22. Januar bis 5. Februar 2026, ab 2399 Euro pro Person.
• „Mexiko & Karibik ab Dominikanische Republik“ mit „AIDAsol“: 3. bis 17. Januar 2026, ab 1199 Euro pro Person.
• „AIDA tanzt auf den Kanaren“ ab Gran Canaria: 17. bis 24. Januar 2026, ab 1145 Euro.
• „Metropolen ab Hamburg“: 17. bis 24. Januar 2026, ab 499 Euro.
• „Kanaren & Marokko“ ab Gran Canaria: 18. bis 25. Januar 2026, ab 1129 Euro.
• „Karibik mit Kleinen Antillen ab Jamaika“: 11. bis 25. Januar 2026, ab 1149 Euro.
• „Große Winterpause Kanaren ab Kiel“: 9. Januar bis 1. Februar 2026, ab 2549 Euro.

Last-minute cruise prices can turn out to be real bargains, with discounts of up to 50% or more possible. This depends on factors such as the departure date, the cabin category and general demand. Cheaper remaining places are often available, especially in low seasons and outside holiday periods, such as kreuzfahrtwelle.de communicates.

Tips and booking information

If you want to book a last-minute cruise, there are a few points you should keep in mind. A valid passport and any required visas are important. In addition, the ship's manifest must be completed three days before departure. You should also keep an eye on the deadlines when checking in for northern German ports - bookings can be made here up to three days before departure. Shore excursions can be easily booked on board.

The AIDA fleet has also introduced new tariffs: the “Comfort All In” tariff with higher demands, the “Premium tariff” for desired cabins and the “Classic” tariff, where the location is determined by AIDA. For the more flexible travelers there is the “Light” tariff with fewer included services, reported statista.com.

Cruises are more in demand in Germany than ever and the industry is well on the way to recovering from the crises of recent years. In 2023, around 3.7 million cruises were taken by German vacationers. The popularity of this type of holiday is also reflected in the comfortable offerings on board and the numerous travel destinations. The high level of comfort, convenience and the ability to visit many destinations in a short time make cruises a popular choice for many Germans.

So, let's go! Pack your bags and enjoy the variety of all the wonderful travel destinations that AIDA has in store for you!