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AIDAnova is the first of seven next-generation LNG-powered Helios class cruise ships ordered by Carnival Corp. for its German based brand AIDA Cruises. . This innovative system ensures a reduction in emissions and contributes to AIDA's green cruising concept, as the ship is powered by environmentally friendly liquefied natural gas.  On board AIDAnova, 2,500 staterooms can accommodate up to 5,200 passengers. Guests can choose between 20 different stateroom categories. Whether family or double cabins, new specially designed single cabins, premium, junior or penthouse suites – everyone here can find their personal temporary home away from home.

With 17 restaurants offering wide range of culinary delights and gourmet highlights guests sailing on AIDA nova can enjoy new and innovative gastronomy concepts. There are 5 specialty restaurants, 6 a la carte restaurants, 5 buffet dining areas and a snack bar. The entertainment restaurant Time Machine, combines the dinner experience with a show inviting you to travel back in time and thus combines cuisine and entertainment in an unforgettable experience. The dining experineces in the 5 specialty restaurants as well as full board with a choice of drinks in the 5 buffet restaurants are already included in the cruise price.

In addition, AIDAnova's 23 bars offer a rich selection of drinks. Starbucks fans are in good hands onboard, with over 20 different coffee and tea specialties from the world famous brand served in Café Mare. Entertainment takes center stage with parties, shows and well-known TV formats where guests can join and participate. Studio X is the first TV studio on the high seas to produce real TV shows. Guests can take part as spectators or candidates in quizzes, game or cooking shows.  

Embark on a journey and find out your perfect cruise holyday with this year’s itinerary schedules and the latest offers on board AIDAnova. In order to make most informative decision and decide when is the right time to cruise, we’ve included an additional feature that shows how crowded is each cruise destination.

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About AIDA Cruises

Since 1996, the AIDA fleet has been sailing the world's oceans and has been very successful on the German cruise market with a casual and informal concept. There is no fixed table order and you are welcome to leave your formal attire at home. AIDA Cruises convinces with a variety of buffets, a good sports program and varied entertainment. The age structure on board is mixed and depends on the destination. Young couples and families in particular quickly find a connection here. AIDA Cruises is very popular with cruise newcomers, but many guests who have once traveled on an AIDA ship also return again and again enthusiastically. German is spoken almost exclusively on board.

AIDAnova is the first ship of the new Helios Class and was put into service in December 2018. The 337-metre long cruise ship was built by the Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. There are 2,500 guest staterooms and 20 decks. AIDA Cruises started a Green Cruising Concept. For the first time in the world a cruise ship can be powered with environmentally friendly liquefied natural gas completely. AIDAnova was awarded the "Blue Angel" eco-label for its environmentally friendly ship design. The innovations regarding the entertainment, restaurants and bars are on a higher level in comparison to the other ships of the fleet.

AIDAnova facts

• Ship class:  Helios class
• Inaugural cruise: 2018
• Home port:  Genoa
• Length:  337 metres
• Tonnage: 183.900 GT
• Speed: 17 knots
• Passenger: 5.200
• Crew: 1.500
• Language:  German
• Currency: Euro
• Internet: Starlink from SpaceX; internet café and wi-fi available for an extra fee

Onboard you can select your favourite stateroom out of 20 different categories. For the first time there are interior and balcony staterooms for solo travellers and a two-storey Penthouse Suite. The new Deluxe staterooms with balcony are very suitable for families because these staterooms are available for up to five passengers. All staterooms are furnished very modern, light coloured and equipped with a comfortable sofa. In many staterooms there is a walk-in closet as well. The temperature of the air condition can be changed very easily. Bathrobes, a hairdryer, a TV, a telephone and a safe belong to the basic euipment of the staterooms. In the balcony staterooms there is a hammock in addition.

Atmosphere on Board

Guests of all ages feel comfortable in the informal and relaxed atmosphere. A varied daily programme, sports and entertainment make the time passing fast. Apart from the main attractions you will always find a calm place to read a good book or to enjoy a tasty cocktail.

AIDAnova Restaurants, bars & lounges

The culinary offering on board AIDAnova includes numerous restaurants with something for everyone. The variety is incredibly wide, so there is plenty to discover. There are not only excellent international and modern delicacies, but also traditional dishes.

The following restaurants are included in the price :

• Bella Donna Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : Here you can expect a variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as delicacies from all regions of Italy.
• Market Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : Discover the various "market stalls" and try specialities from all over Europe.
• Fuego Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : A restaurant for the whole family awaits you - enjoy pizza, pasta and burgers.
• East Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : Sample Asian dishes, from Thailand to Japan.
• Yacht Club Restaurant (buffet restaurant) : Enjoy a varied buffet with a maritime flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Best Burger @ Sea (drinks not included) : Enjoy delicious burger creations and customise your favourite burger.
• Brauhaus (drinks not included) : Here you will be served hearty dishes, e.g. spaetzle, pork knuckle or dumplings.
• Street food (drinks not included) : At the street food stalls you can take a tasty snack to go, e.g. kebab, currywurst or baguettes.
• French Kiss - The brasserie (drinks not included) : From savoury classics and delicious croissants to sweet desserts - enjoy the delights of French cuisine here.
• Ocean's - The fish restaurant (drinks not included) : Enjoy fresh fish and delicious seafood.
• Ristorante Casa Nova (drinks not included) : Look forward to Venetian specialities, e.g. beef carpaccio or minestrone.
• Scharfe Ecke (drinks not included) : Try delicious currywurst with the original AIDA curry sauce in three levels of spiciness.

You pay a surcharge in the following restaurants:

• Churrascaria Steakhouse : Sample tasty South American grilled specialities, e.g. meat skewers.
• Rossini gourmet restaurant : Savour new creations from top chefs using fresh ingredients every day.
• Sushi House : Look forward to Japanese specialities such as miso soup and tuna carpaccio.
• Time Machine : Experience a combination of entertainment and culinary delights - enjoy a 3-course menu while multimedia LED screens and actors accompany you.
• Teppanyaki Asia Grill : Watch your favourite dish being prepared live.
• Vegan restaurant : Savour fresh and predominantly plant-based dishes.

In the various lounges and bars (not included) you can use your drinks packages, enjoy drinks and make new contacts. Enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in the Café Mare , savour delicious cocktails in the AIDA Bar or have an aperitif in the Rossini Bar . We also recommend the ice bar , where you can enjoy delicious ice creations, or the Art Bar with colourful works of art and a variety of drinks.

Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation

Like on most of the other ships of the fleet there is the Theatrium where shows are presented in the evenings. There are a new 360-degree stage and some new impressive technical features. In addition to the Theatrium there is the Studio X. The daily Prime Time as well as different gaming shows are produced there. The parties take place in the Beach Club or in the new club The Cube in the evening. The big sports area with fitness equipments, classes and Power Plates is opened 24 hours per day. There are more than 30 different classes offered. After your workout you can relax in one of the five saunas or jacuzzis in the Body & Soul Organic Spa.

Our Summary

Due to many highlights onbaord the ship itself turns into a great attraction. The diverse areas are suitable for guests of all ages and perfect your holiday with the family. Solo travellers and AIDA Cruises experienced travellers feel comfortable as well and appreciate the innovations a lot.

• Destinations: Baltic Sea , Norwegian Fjords , Western Europe , Western Mediterranean

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8.3 Very Good Based on 364 recent customer reviews.

Our rating of the AIDAnova:

Our customers say:, more feedback from our customers about this ship (click for details), cruise in one sentence.

• En posetiv oplevelse.
• Overall good ship. Many entertainments. Long waiting at all bars due to inadequate staffing. Even there are some closed bars.
• It's not for English speaking people
• Very disappointing, it was too crowded, no area for quiet reading or single contact.
• New ship very dirty and bad service
• Zero, wery bad feeling last day. That is my 23 cruising in my life but was the worst because some people cant talk with customers
• Family friendly

Remarks Cabin

• Stor med god indretning.
• Room was good but Balcony is long and narrow, does not have glass wall and nothing view can be seen except sky when sitting the chair.
• Terrible! Too small, no bedside table, tiny wall table for computer, nowhere to stow luggage, limited storage for clothes. TV didn't work. I complained and was moved.
• Dirty with dust and hairs everywhere
• Very far from all the main activities.
• Very good partition of an inside cabin, new furniture with lots of storage space, clean, shower glass door, big TV and comfortable bed.
• Nice decor. Good use of space. Particularly liked the shower room. Plenty of storage space.
• Everything was nice and clean.
• Aida cruise life was very good. I liked. The only thing is im not Germany. Evrrything is not in english. From all announcements to the game show... I watched 2 movies in room and they even replaced english to German language without english text. And i felt the ship just for Germany.

Ship overall

• TOO small pools!
• Ship was badly designed. Nowhere to sit and be quiet away from the crowds and constant to-ing and fro-ing. Couldn't walk totally around the ship. Overcrowded and noisy
• Would be nice the most important information announced in English language to. One day one of the main shows was cancelled, announcement was made only in German. We were left very confused if the show will go ahead or not....
• For people from different counties expect Germany, this Ship is not frendly
• Good schedule for stops. Pretty diverse food options and buffet schedule. Nice to have drinks and ice-cream included with buffet. Entertainment quality was not so engaging. Amazing costumes though. Djamilla from Brauhaus should set the standard, always gave 100% and made people get involved....
• Entertainment of a poor quality. Singers and productions not very good.
• We absolutely loved our trip.
• Very helpful and kind crew. So many interesting things to do - we have played table tennis, darts, climbung garden, water slides. The cuisine was perfect.
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Activities & entertainment

• Waterslides (3)
• Teens Lounge
• Hot Tub (12)
• Dancing Classes
• Cooking Classes *
• Climbing Park
• Game Center *
• Outdoor Fitness Parcours
• The Voice Of The Ocean
• Spirit Tasting *
• Mystery Room *
• Kochstudio *
• Art Gallery
• Theatre Shows
• Bella Donna Restaurant - Buffet *
• Markt Restaurant - Buffet *
• Pool Bar - Bar
• Beach Club - Bar
• Hemingway Lounge - Bar
• Casino Bar - Bar
• Lanai Bar - Bar
• Art Bar - Bar
• Aida Lounge - Bar
• Juicy's - Smoothies *
• Rock Box Bar - Bar
• Loge 7 Bar - Bar
• French Kiss - French *
• Nova Bar - Bar
• Tokyo Bar - Bar
• Rossini Bar - Bar
• Sushi House - Sushi *
• 5. Element - Bar
• Fuego Restaurant - Buffet/family
• Café Mare - Coffeebar *
• Eisbar - Icebar *
• Vinothek - Winery *
• Ristorante Casa Nova - Italian *
• Churrascaria Steakhouse - Churrascaria *
• Brauhaus - Brewery *
• Street Food - Street Food
• Best Burger @ Sea - Burger
• Ocean's - Fish Restaurant *
• Yacht Club Restaurants - Restaurant For Suite Guests Only *
• Rossini Restaurant - Fine Dining *
• Time Machine Restaurant - Show Dining *
• Excellent 6
• Very Good 2
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AIDAnova current routes and offers

Aidanova has grown in size, more cabins and suites, bella donna restaurant - deck 6, east restaurant - deck 6, fuego restaurant - deck 16, market restaurant - deck 5, yacht club restaurant - deck 7, best burger @ seas - deck 7, brewhouse - deck 8, french kiss - the brasserie - deck 7, ocean's - the fish restaurant - deck 7, ristorante casa nova - deck 8, chuarrascaria steakhouse - deck 8, gourmet restaurant rossini - deck 6, cooking studio - deck 7, sushi house - deck 6, teppanyaki asia grill - deck 6, time machine restaurant - deck 6, snack bars – the street food mile – deck 7, remarkable bars and lounges at aidanova, deck 16, 17 and 18, body & soul sport, body & soul organic spa, novel entertainment formats, lanai - another highlight of the aidanova, standards in environmental protection and energy efficiency, design and equipment of the ship, aidanova ship data*, current position aidanova, aidanova review, book aidanova.

With AIDAnova, AIDA Cruises penultimate new build, a new generation of ships was heralded that sets standards both inside and outside the AIDA Cruises fleet. The ship is 37 meters longer than the previously commissioned AIDAprima and AIDAperla. The number of cabins has increased by 983 compared to the AIDAperla to a total of 2.626 cabins. The number of guest beds corresponds to 5.252 with double occupancy.

AIDAnova also has a significantly lower impact on the environment than the other fleet members. By using LNG liquefied natural gas, emissions of particulate matter and sulfur oxides are largely avoided and nitrogen oxides and CO2 emissions are noticeably reduced. The proof: no more dark clouds of exhaust gas leave the ship's funnel.

AIDAnova in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Übersicht der Ostsee Kreuzfahrten ab Kiel mit der AIDAnova in der Saison 2023

Overview of Norway cruises from Kiel with the AIDAnova in the 2024/2025 season

Overview of Scandinavia cruises with the AIDAnova in the 2024/2025 season

The increase in ship length and the two additional decks create space for 983 additional cabins and suites. The size of the ship requires new interior designs. Attractive restaurants and bars were added and the STUDIO X became the first TV studio on the sea.

AIDAnova offers a total of 2.626 cabins and suites. Guests can choose from 21 different cabin variants. From the single inside cabin with an area of ​​10 m² to the five-person suite of 83 m² and a sun deck of up to 38 m², almost every wish is fulfilled.

Cabins wherever you look

The cabins are presented in a homely and clear design. The feel-good factor sets in right away. There is enough storage space and a number of light sources. The cabins are decorated in red or blue tones.

Both color variants look pleasing. The size of the bathrooms within the standard categories is perfectly adequate. In cabins with a portable wardrobe, however, the wet cells are usually smaller.

The suite residents enjoy additional privileges such as priority check-in, priority baggage service on the day of arrival or assistance from a concierge. Guests in the standard cabins are offered a rather limited service compared to competitors. For example, you only see your cabin steward once a day. But that is an AIDA standard that is accepted by customers.

Food and drink on board

A cruise ship with well over 5.000 guests must offer a variety of dining options. In the AIDAnova there are a total of 15 restaurants, three snack bars and 17 cafés and bars. The restaurant concepts differ significantly. As before on the AIDAperla and the AIDAprima, the guests can discover various dining options and, as a side effect, also consume drinks that are subject to a charge. It does not have to be the market restaurant that is unavoidable on AIDA ships where you eat. The shipping company definitely does what it advertises on the AIDAnova: "culinary diversity". A distinction is made between the following restaurant categories.

Buffet restaurants

Food and selected drinks are included - coffee and wine specialties for a surcharge - reservations not possible.

Bella Donna offers Italian specialties. Anyone who eats there makes no mistake.

Bella Donna Restaurant

The East impresses with its clear, almost strict lines. Asian and European cuisine is skilfully mixed. The restaurant can also be recommended to those guests who do not immediately melt away with Asian cuisine.

A family restaurant with an attached children's buffet. The turbulent and loud Fuego is the hip "dining room" for burgers, pizza & Co.

Fuego restaurant

The Markt Restaurant is one of the established institutions on AIDA ships. In the spacious restaurant, the focus is on seasonal freshness.

At the stern of the ship, the yacht club offers "pleasure variety in maritime flair". Multimedia screens create a sea atmosphere. The food offer seems a bit limited compared to the other buffet restaurants. The yacht club has outdoor seating; that makes it particularly attractive.

Yachtclub Restaurant

Specialty restaurants

With service at the seat - drinks are to be paid for - reservations are recommended.

The name is program. The burger station is open until midnight.

Best Burger @ Sea

In the brewery the guest can take the three main meals. The brewery is in top form in the evening. Then hearty meals and beers brewed on board are served. Chicken and pork knuckles are preferred. Depending on the destination, you can also eat outside. After dinner, the brewery turns into a party scene. Karaoke events or Bavarian evenings then determine the action.

The Brasserie French Kiss stands for fine French specialties such as snails or beef fillet and exemplary service. For those who like it stylish: Breakfast is served with étagères at the seat. Visually, the restaurant is an asset to the ship. However, the guests placed in the corridor area experienced a lot of unrest.

French Kiss - the brasserie

The Ocean's spoils with fresh fish and seafoold specialties. The quality of the food is really remarkable. In addition to the service on site, there is a buffet with fish rolls, salads and dessert. Our tip: reserve early or hope for a lucky hit. Our verdict: absolutely great.

Ocean's - the fish restaurant

The restaurant is the right place to enjoy Italian delicacies. The furnishings borrowed from Venetian models. In our opinion, this restaurant presents the best architectural concept on board. Pleasing: the very good service. At Casa Nova it is also said: Please reserve early!

À la carte restaurants

In all à la carte restaurants, the following applies: You have to pay for food and drinks. However, the prices are moderate compared to other shipping companies. The dishes are served at the seat.

The restaurant specializes in South American grill specialties.

Churrascaria Steakhouse

Always a cornerstone of sophisticated cuisine on AIDA ships!

Gourmet restaurant Rossini

The program item “Cooking as an event” is used here. The shipping company promises "creative cooking courses" as a group experience. In the cooking studio, nutritional advice is also offered.

The Sushi House is aimed at fans of Japanese cuisine.

Sushi house 

Another place to enjoy fresh cuisine with an Asian touch.

Teppanyaki Asian Grill

3-course menus are offered in an imaginative setting. Variety is a must!

Passengers can get delicious food on hand at “Brot & Stulle”, “Scharfe Ecke” and at the kebab stand. The food stations satisfy hunger in between; they are very welcome to revelers. The meals are eaten standing or in the seating area opposite.

Street food mile

Sea voyages and lots of free time make you thirsty. We have a total of 17 bars and lounges on board the AIDAnova. We present the bars by deck. Most of it speaks to us; but it is well known that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

There are four bars on the 6th deck. They are

Art bar - a multimedia bar embedded in the Art Gallery;

Nova Bar - the central bar at the theatrium;

Rossini Bar - the annex of the gourmet restaurant of the same name;

Tokyo bar - it attracts with the diversity of Asia.

They're on this deck

Casino Bar - a part of the casino;

French Kiss Bar - French charm next to the French Kiss brasserie;

Lanai Bar - a sheltered outside bar with awnings on the aft deck;

Box 7 bar - another bar in the vicinity of the theatrium;

Rock Box Bar - Pub atmosphere with live music, mostly rock;

The Cube - an exclusive lounge, bar and discotheque. The Cube is the only place on board where you can party late into the night.

This deck is home to the following bars and cafes

Cafe Mare - the coffee bar is the result of a cooperation with Starbucks;

Eisbar - Ice cream from our own production and other items are offered for a fee;

Juicy's - Smoothies & Co. - located in the Body & Soul Sport;

wine shop - the right place for wine connoisseurs and lovers.

The three decks offer

5.   Element - the outdoor bar behind the Four Elements. (Deck 16);

AIDA bar - the tried and tested star-shaped bar in the Beach Club (deck 16);

AIDA lounge - placed between Beach Club and Four Elements (Deck 17).

Even more space for sport and wellness

The large gym on the 8th deck is superbly done. Also the Sports outdoor area is not without. Athletes can choose from more than 30 offers. A small selection: fitness checks, fitness courses, cardiovascular training, muscle building training, private coaching lessons and more. Some of the courses and services are chargeable. There is also indoor cycling and a large mini golf landscape.

The closed area of ​​the activity deck Four Elements families on the 16th deck are especially popular. With the Racer and the Water Slide, AIDAnova has two impressive water slides, a climbing garden and a large LED video wall. The entrance to the water slides is on the 20th deck. The outlets are on the 16th deck. There also have Mini Club , Kids Club and the Wave club of teens their domiciles.

The other day at the Four Elements

In the middle section of the AIDAnova, high above the Theatrium, on the 16th and 17th decks of the AIDA Beach Club . During the day there is a relaxed beach atmosphere.

Beach Club by day

In the evenings, the Beach Club mutates into a party zone with live music as well as LED and laser shows. - The best mood arises at the "Silent Party". Three DJs play different tracks at the same time. The music can only be heard through illuminated headphones. Each DJ is assigned a specific color, and the participants see what the others are hearing based on the colors. This tempts you to switch from one DJ to another. We are familiar with the concept from other ships; it works everywhere ... and it is anything but "silent".

We come to the Sundecks : The sundecks are spacious. Not only loungers, but also cabanas and beach chairs are ideal on days at sea with good weather. Anyone who has got hold of a nice spot defends it for hours without actually using it. Apparently there is a lack of willingness on the part of those responsible to clear away loungers that have not been used for a long time in the interests of other guests. Other cruise companies deal with such grievances more efficiently.

The AIDAnova wellness heaven measures 3.545 square meters. It is located in the forward area of ​​the ship on decks 7 and 8. There are five different saunas, three jacuzzis, a fireplace room, a warm room called a “tepidarium” and two private wellness suites. The more than 80 treatments on offer are as varied as the day is long.

The entertainment program of the AIDAnova is varied and varied. One of the centers of entertainment on board the ship is the three-story Theatrium . It ranges from deck 6 to deck 8. The ship's singers, dancers and artists have five AIDA shows in their program.

Show in the theatrium

On the decks around the theatrium, life goes on during the day and in the evening. The decks are a social meeting point and stage for the "street performers".

That was newly created STUDIO X . AIDA Cruises is the first TV studio to present it at sea. 500 studio guests can attend the production of the shows broadcast on board TV.

A hotspot for night owls is The Cube . During the day the club is a studio for Cocktail and dance workshops.

Before us The Cube

Cruise ships are apparently a suitable place to bring art to lovers. A means to an end is the AIDA art gallery on the 6th deck. 

It's on deck 7 On-board casino . The slot machine casino is well attended on evenings at sea.

In the on-board casino

The Lanaideck (decks 7 and 8) spoils you with views and sea air. Both sides of the stern offer the opportunity to stroll, to see and to be seen. Lanai is similar to classic promenade decks. The Lanai Bar, which is very popular on nice days, is located between the two areas.

Lanai Deck with Lanai Bar

Cruise ships are generally a thorn in the side of environmentalists. Above all, ships of the older generation are rightly classified as environmental pollution. The burning of heavy fuel oil is known to cause serious environmental and health problems. As far as this topic is concerned, experts regard the AIDAnova as a model ship for environmental protection and energy efficiency. The dual-fuel ship engines can be operated 100 percent with LNG liquefied natural gas at sea and in port, if it is available. When using LNG, emissions of particulate matter and sulfur oxides are largely avoided and emissions of nitrogen oxides and CO2 emissions are significantly reduced. Under normal conditions, dark exhaust plumes above the chimney system are a thing of the past.

Not a dark cloud over the chimney

Further technical improvements were also achieved in the hydrodynamics of the underwater hull, heat recovery and water purification.

The AIDAprima and AIDAperla were the inspiration for the external appearance. The AIDAnova has also taken over the new, straight ship's bow and the covered forecastle. The ship's design is consistently straightforward. The interior design was designed tastefully. The choice of colors and the materials used testify to the high stylistic and quality requirements of the shipping company.

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In our opinion, AIDA Cruises is presenting the most successful cruise ship in the 13-ship fleet to date with the new building.

AIDAnova is a further development of the AIDAprima and AIDAperla introduced in 2016 and 2017. Compared to the two predecessor ships, the AIDAnova has grown noticeably in size. Passengers must be able to accept more than 5.000 fellow travelers at any time. But the size of the ship is not only exhausting; it also offers individualists enough retreat opportunities on the generously dimensioned ship. Especially outside the holiday season, it is good to endure on board this huge ship.

The variety of restaurants and bars is remarkable. The entertainment on offer, how could it be otherwise at AIDA Cruises, caters to many tastes. And AIDAnova is a ship for the whole family. Passengers who can live with the once-daily cabin service typical of AIDA Cruises in the standard area will like the new flagship very much.

AIDAnova uses the most modern environmental technology in all areas. As a cruise ship, she definitely sets standards.

Tip: We tested the AIDAnova on a Canary Island cruise. You can find an overview of the offers at AIDAnova Canary Islands on our website kreuzfahrtenkanaren.de .

Overview Overview of all AIDAnova cruises on the AIDA Cruises website. on the AIDA Cruises website.

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Cleaner energy on the high seas: AIDAnova is the largest and cleanest cruise ship ever built in Germany. It’s the world’s first ever ocean liner with an LNG drive system, which fully prevents the release of particulate matter and sulphur oxides and significantly reduces the emission of nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide. Thanks to this technology, AIDAnova is the first cruise ship to be awarded the “Blauer Engel” environmental seal by the German government. MEYER WERFT spent ten years developing the impressive vessel. It’s the first gas-powered ship in the Helios Class – two structurally identical sister ships are set to follow in 2021 and 2023.

Three tanks in the belly of the ship can hold around 3,500 cubic metres of liquefied natural gas, which is enough to fuel a two-week cruise. The gas is cooled to -162°C to turn it into a liquid. AIDAnova has 2,626 staterooms on 20 decks, which also house spacious restaurants and entertainment areas – including a climbing wall, sports deck and waterslides. It’s also the first AIDA vessel with cabins for single travellers. The ship joined the AIDA fleet at the end of 2018.

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Carnival Corporation's AIDA Cruises Introduces AIDAnova, the World's First Cruise Ship Powered by LNG at Sea and in Port

MIAMI , Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, and its AIDA Cruises brand, the leading cruise line in Germany , held a naming ceremony to welcome AIDAnova into their fleet – which will debut with innovative guest experience features and as the world's first cruise vessel to be powered at sea and in port by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the world's cleanest burning fossil fuel.

AIDAnova was named on Friday by Sonja (31) and Asad (33) Mirza and their children Sophia (2) and Adrian (3) of Hanau, Germany , who were selected from hundreds of applicants from all over Germany . Held at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg – the first naming of a cruise ship at the shipyard in more than 20 years – the celebration included a first-of-its-kind AIDA Open Air concert featuring a light show, fireworks display and live musical performance with superstar and two-time Grammy winner DJ David Guetta before a sold-out crowd of more than 25,000 with additional viewers tuning in via livestream.   

"We are excited to introduce AIDAnova, the first ship of a new generation of vessels for AIDA Cruises that will help us further establish our position as a leader and pioneer in the cruise industry," said Roger Frizzell , chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation. "AIDAnova will provide our guests with among the best in culture, entertainment, sports, wellness and culinary delights, while helping maintain the popularity and growth of AIDA Cruises as the most popular cruise line in Germany ."

AIDAnova marks an exciting new generation of ships for AIDA Cruises that combine innovative design with state-of-the-art technology to provide even greater onboard comfort and further enhance the guest experience. Expected to launch in November 2018 , AIDAnova will have more than 40 different restaurants and bars on board to provide guests with an opportunity to enjoy a new level of world-class dining experiences and culinary trends.

AIDAnova will also make history as the world's first cruise ship to be powered in port and at sea by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the world's cleanest burning fossil fuel – an innovation that will reduce exhaust emissions to help protect the environment and support Carnival Corporation's aggressive sustainability goals. It is the first of 11 next-generation cruise ships from Carnival Corporation between 2018 and 2025 able to generate their power at sea and in port from LNG.

The LNG ships are part of Carnival Corporation's ongoing fleet enhancement strategy with 20 new vessels scheduled for delivery between 2018 and 2025 – creating excitement in the vacation market and helping the company's brands continue to exceed guest expectations while accelerating demand for cruising, the fastest growing segment in the vacation industry.

Additional Exciting AIDAnova Features Guests can also enjoy versatile entertainment offerings, including the Beach Club and Four Elements adventure deck, complete with three water slides and a climbing garden under the dome of a retractable glass roof, in addition to a new escape room for thrill seekers, a 360-degree Theatrium and Studio X, the brand's first TV studio at sea. Additional highlights include 20 different stateroom types, ranging from a two-deck penthouse suite to spacious family and patio cabins to comfortable single options with a balcony. The ship will also feature the Body & Soul Spa, spanning two decks and offering 80 treatments from around the world. AIDAnova will embark on its first voyage at the end of September and will head for Eemshaven in the Netherlands . Once the ship has received its final fittings and has completed various sea trials, AIDAnova will be delivered to AIDA Cruises in an official handover ceremony from the Meyer Werft shipyard on November 15, 2018 , in Bremerhaven, Germany . AIDAnova will begin its maiden voyage from Hamburg to the Canary Islands on December 2, 2018 . With its three new LNG ships on the horizon, AIDA Cruises continues to pursue its commitment to "green cruising" and sustainable operations. As of 2023, more than half of AIDA Cruises' guests will be spending their vacation on a cruise ship that runs on LNG. The use of LNG for ship power has a smaller carbon footprint and is the cleanest burning fossil fuel. In addition to pioneering the use of LNG for cruise ships, Carnival Corporation's world's leading cruise lines, including AIDA Cruises, have been industry leaders in utilizing exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) in the small confines of a cruise ship. This is another environmental breakthrough that addresses concerns with sulfur compounds and particulate matter from exhaust. Carnival Corporation has nearly 70 of its over 100 ships outfitted with the systems. Earlier this year, Carnival Corporation launched Carnival Horizon for its Carnival Cruise Line brand, America's most trusted and popular cruise line, and Seabourn Ovation for its ultra-luxury Seabourn brand. In December, the company's Holland America Line, a leader in premium cruising, will launch ms Nieuw Statendam, the line's second Pinnacle Class ship following ms Koningsdam in 2016.

About Carnival Corporation & plc Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's largest leisure travel company and among the most profitable and financially strong in the cruise and vacation industries, with a portfolio of 10 dynamic brands that include nine of the world's leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia , its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises ( Australia ), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard, as well as Fathom, the corporation's immersion and enrichment experience brand.

Together, the corporation's cruise lines operate 103 ships with 234,000 lower berths visiting over 700 ports around the world, with 22 new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2018 and 2025. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.

In 2017, Fast Company recognized Carnival Corporation as being among the "Top 10 Most Innovative Companies" in both the design and travel categories. Fast Company specifically recognized Carnival Corporation for its work in developing Ocean Medallion™, a high-tech wearable device that enables the world's first interactive guest experience platform capable of transforming vacation travel into a highly personalized and elevated level of customized service.

Additional information can be found on  www.carnival.com ,  www.princess.com ,  www.hollandamerica.com ,  www.seabourn.com ,  www.pocruises.com.au ,  www.costacruise.com ,  www.aida.de ,  www.pocruises.com ,  www.cunard.com , and  www.fathom.org .

SOURCE Carnival Corporation & plc

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AIDA Cruises (aida.de) is a German cruise line brand, British-American owned and based in Rostock Germany . Founded originally as Deutsche Seereederei, in the 1960s the company entered the cruise industry.

Note: In January 2022 was sold AIDAmira to Ambassador Cruise Line . In June 2022 was sold AIDAvita . In January 2023 was sold AIDAaura (left the fleet in October 2023).

Company History and Changes

In 2000, AIDA Kreuzfahrten was purchased by "P&O Princess Cruises". After 2003's merger of Carnival Corporation and P&O Princess (forming Carnival Corporation ), AIDA's executive control was transferred to Costa Group (responsible for Carnival Group's European brands). On June 7, 2015 ( AIDAcara 's birthday), AIDA celebrated the company's 20th anniversary. AIDA was the first to offer year-round cruises leaving from Germany.

The company's current President is Felix Eichhorn.

Until 2023, Costa Group's and Carnival Asia's CEO was Michael Thamm. As his position was not filled, AIDA's and Costa's presidents now report directly to Josh Weinstein (Carnival Corporation's CEO).

AIDA continued its long-standing partnership with the shipbuilder Meyer Werft ( Papenburg Germany ) and ordered two new large-sized vessels (AIDAnova 2019, AIDAcosma 2021), each with 2500 staterooms and max pax capacity 5200.

As a pioneer in the ship cruising industry, AIDA also sets an example for environmental protection through its technology upgrades and innovations. By initiating the "Green Cruising" concept, AIDA became the world's first cruise company to operate a new generation of LNG-powered ships using 100% LNG (liquefied natural gas), thus eliminating emissions of sulfur oxides and soot particles.

AIDA ships cater to German-speaking cruisers and are renowned for their casual service and youthful style. German is the language that is the primary spoken on all AIDA boats, because most pf the company's customers are German-speaking (germans, Swiss, Austrians). They tend to be young and active, as AIDA's seagoing "club resorts" offer many amenities and facilities attracting younger vacationers.

On all AIDA vessels. dining is entirely open-seating and takes place in two or three complementary self-service restaurants. Being without MDRs (main dining rooms), the ship's buffet is the conceptual substitute. Passengers tired of the buffet meals can alternatively try the a-la-carte-priced restaurants pampering with high-quality gourmet cuisine and an elegant atmosphere.

On June 24, 2023, on three ships (Nova, Perla, Prima) AIDA introduced the Soulkitchen. The a-la-carte-priced restaurant has a 3-course menu with plant-based vegan dishes (including meat and seafood alternatives) and organic beverages (coffee, tea, fresh juices) as well as non-alcoholic wines and spirits.

AIDA emphasizes the ultra-casual travel experience. AIDA aims also on fitness and wellness activities in the popular AIDA Fit & Fun and Spa, and on the expansive decks. There is lively entertainment at night in the theatre. The well-patronized lounges and bars create an easygoing, festive atmosphere.

All AIDA liners have on their top-deck Freikorperkultur (FKK Bereich) - a fore-located Nudist Deck. This is a generously-sized outdoor area where naked passengers can enjoy sunbathing protected from the gaze of curious suitors. The special FKK deck area is located forward on the ship's top-deck. In most cruise ports, and especially in countries where the local culture doesn't allow nudism in public spaces (for example, Muslim countries), the ship's FKK deck can be accessed only in swimwear. On most AIDA liners, the FKK deck has 1 (or 2) whirlpools / hot tubs.

HELIOS-Class ships (newest)

AIDA's newest class of cruise vessels (succeeding the Hyperion-Class ships AIDAprima and AIDAperla) is called "Helios-class".

These are LNG-powered ships produced by Meyer Turku , with GT-tonnage 183,900 tons and passenger capacity 5200 (lower berths / 6600 max). The first of the newbuilds ( AIDAnova ) was delivered in December 2018, the second ( AIDAcosma ) in April 2022.

On February 27, 2018, Carnival Corporation signed a shipbuilding contract for a 3rd unit for AIDA (delivery in 2023). This was the 98th cruise ship order for the industry's global fleet (order book 2018-2026). However, in June 2021 was announced that the newbuild ( Carnival Jubilee ) will be assigned to the CCL-Carnival fleet .

Each vessel has 21 cabin categories (including Penthouse Suite, Family and Single-occupancy staterooms), 17 restaurants (including self-serve, a-la-carte priced, 5x specialty), sports deck / deck 16 (water park with 1 slide, mini-golf course, ropes course), pool deck (will retractable glass roof and beach-club complex), 2-deck / 2-level Promenade Deck (connected via stairs).

In July 2015, Carnival Corporation signed a shipbuilding agreement with Meyer Werft for the construction of all 4 new class vessels. Of these 4 new cruise liners , 2 are for Costa Cruises and the other 2 for AIDA. The 4-vessel contract was part of a previously announced larger shipbuilding order with Fincantieri (Italy) and Meyer Werft for all 9 new vessels with scheduled deliveries between 2019 and 2022. Costa ships were built in Turku Finland , AIDA ships - in Papenburg Germany .

Managed by Costa Group, the combined Costa-AIDA fleet became Europe's largest. In 2014, one out of every two cruise ship tourists in Europe sailed on either AIDA or Costa ship. In 2015, Costa Group had 20 offices in 14 countries, around 27,000 shipboard employees and total passenger capacity of 68000+ berths (fleetwide).

AIDA Evolution (fleet modernization program 2025-2026)

In February 2024 was announced the company's largest fleet modernization) drydock upgrade and refurbishment program "AIDA Evolution".

The project was for the 3x SPHINX-class units (Diva, Bella, Luna) with each drydocking taking ~6 weeks. AIDAdiva is scheduled for drydocking in 2025-Q2, AIDAbella - in 2025-Q3, and AIDAluna - in 2026-Q2.

By this project, the three vessels will be completely overhauled, refitted and upgraded with new technologies and equipment and systems. Interior upgrades include refurbishment (complete redecoration) of all passenger staterooms, new Suites, revamped public spaces (carpeting, walling, artworks) more dining options/new restaurants and bars, new fun-themed activity and lounge zones catering to families with children, exclusive areas and services catering to Suite guests. The Theatrium will be enhanced with new seating arrangements and a color scheme.

AIDA cruise ship robots

An innovative AIDA and Costa program implemented the latest cyborg technology in both fleets. Humanoid robots (named Pepper) greet and guide passengers upon embarkation. They also assist them throughout the voyage by providing information and tips on shipboard dining, entertainment, pre-scheduled daily events, shore excursions/tours.

Peper robots communicate in 3 different languages (English, German, Italian), to move fluidly and even to interpret human emotions by analyzing voice tones and facial expressions.

The new technology was first tested on AIDAstella where Pepper learned to engage with passengers and crew. The first set of robots were introduced on Costa Diadema and AIDAprima in April 2016. By the end of summer 2016, Pepper robots were added on all AIDA and Costa liners.

Unlike other ships, AIDA's off-duty (human) crew are allowed to mingle with passengers. 

AIDA's LNG-powered liners

The AIDAprima ship's first successful test run for LNG supply was in Hamburg Germany on May 7, 2016. While berthed, the ship was successfully provided with LNG at all the itinerary's ports of call (Hamburg, Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton, Zeebrugge).

The company's statistics show that an AIDA vessel spends ~40% of its operating time in ports. Compared to using conventional marine diesel (0,1% sulfur content), by using LNG the vessel's emissions are considerably reduced even further - Sulfur oxides (SOx) and soot particles are eliminated (while in port), nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions were reduced by up to 80%, carbon (CO2) emissions were lowered by 20%.

The AIDA ships (produced by Meyer Papenburg ) are 100% LNG-powered. AIDA invested in research and testing of LNG technologies since 2015.

In 2013, AIDA collaborated on LNG hybrid barges with Becker Marine Systems. The innovative and flexible solution is used on ships moored in Port Hamburg. Since May 30, 2015, AIDA's ships (starting with AIDAsol) have been regularly bunkered/supplied with LNG at Hamburg's Hafencity Terminal.

AIDA ships use just 3 liters (0,8 US gallons) of fuel on average per person on board for a 100 km (62 ml) trip. This was confirmed by an independent expert study in 2012. Thanks to the use of new technologies and the economical handling of resources, additional progress was made.

The company's statistics for 2016 (over 2012) showed 9% less energy used per person on board, reduced water consumption per person on board (by 7,2%) and reduced CO2 emissions (by 7,7%).

In August 2019, AIDA contracted the Candian stock-listed company Corvus Energy for delivery and installation fleetwide of the world's largest ship battery-package ESS (Energy Storage System / air-cooled system with patented single-cell thermal isolation). Orca ESS (Corvus Energy's biggest battery pack) has capacity 6100 kW per hour - or double the capacity of currently largest battery-packed ( electric ) ferries . Battery power is combined with the vessel's powerplant and propulsion. AIDA's other partners for this project are ABB Marine & Ports (producer of Azipods/electric propulsion units) and Siemens AG (Europe's largest industrial manufacturing company).

AIDA fleet's Captains

These are the names of all the AIDA's Captains (ship Masters) by vessel as of 2020:

• AIDAaura - Thomas Mey
• AIDAbella - Erik Kirchner
• AIDAblu- Tonnies Kohrs
• AIDAcara - Sven Gartner
• AIDAdiva - Panagiotis Mantzavinos
• AIDAluna - Sven Laudan
• AIDAmar - Martin Rittig
• AIDAnova - Marc-Dominique Tidow
• AIDAmira - Nikola Dolfi
• AIDAperla - Tommy Moller
• AIDAprima - Przemyslaw Kurc
• AIDAsol - Jorg Miklitza
• AIDAstella - Nikos Nitschai
• AIDAvita - Carsten Watge

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, AIDA suspended its entire fleet's passenger shipping operations (all liners) canceling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 14, 2020, through late-April 2021. Operations temporarily resumed on October 17 with AIDAblu (7-day Mediterranean from Civitavecchia-Rome, through Nov 28) and fleetwide on November 1. However, on Oct 29, due to Germany's imposed public life and travel restrictions, AIDA canceled all voyages through Nov 30. AIDAperla and AIDAmar were scheduled for 7-day ex-Gran Canaria roundtrips (in the Canaries) starting December 5, but the program was canceled. AIDAprima's Dubai 2021 winter program was canceled.

Initially, as exceptions were announced the ships Perla (Aug 12, from Hamburg), Diva (Aug 15, from Warnemunde-Rostock) and Prima (Aug 15, from Kiel). However, these departures were canceled as the flag-state (Italy) delayed its approval for the restart. Eventually, AIDA extended its passenger shipping pause through August 2021 (fleetwide thru August).

Next are listed all AIDA shps and their first departure dates/regions - AIDAperla (Mar 20, 2021/Canaries), AIDAnova (Aug 7, 2021/Baltic from Kiel), AIDAsol (May 22, 2021/ cruises to nowhere from Kiel), AIDAmar (July 31, 2021/Baltic from Hamburg), AIDAblu (May 30, 2021/Greece from Corfu), AIDAluna (Sept 4, 2021/Iceland-Norway from Kiel), AIDAstella (July 29, 2021/Mediterranean from Palma de Majorca), AIDAprima (July 31, 2021/Baltic from Kiel), AIDAbella (Sept 5, 2021/Baltic from Kiel), AIDAdiva (Oct 16, 2021/Baltic from Warnemunde), AIDAaura (May 7, 2022/UK from Hamburg), AIDAvita (Mar 31, 2022/Norway from Hamburg), AIDAmira (April 15, 2022/Eastern Mediterranean from Heraklion Crete/ canceled ), AIDAcosma (February 26, 2022/ Maiden Voyage from Hamburg).

• On July 9, 2020, AIDA announced that will restart operations with three liners and cruises to nowhere (portless itineraries with roundtrips from Germany). AIDA's "nowhere ships" were AIDAperla (August 12 / 3-nights from Hamburg), AIDAmar (August 12, from Warnemunde) and AIDAblu (August 16 / 4-nights from Kiel). Bookings were opened on July 9.
• In June 2021 was canceled AIDAcosma's 2021 program (Arabian season from Dubai and Abu Dhabi) and the Canary Islands deployment (7-day roundtrips from Tenerife and Gran Canaria).
• In July 2021 were canceled the winter 2021-2022 programs of AIDAaura (South Africa from Cape Town), AIDAvita (including 2x 43-day roundtrips from Hamburg to the Caribbean and Bermuda), AIDAmira (Aegean Islands from Heraklion Crete).
• IMPORTANT: On June 23, 2021, Carnival Corporation (shipowner) announced that AIDAcara has been sold (to a Russian buyer). The 1996-built (as Clubschiff) boat left the fleet after 25 years of service. Cara was AIDA's first-ever vessel.
• IMPORTANT: On June 14, 2022, was announced that the 20-year-old AIDAvita (2002-built) will not resume operations, being sold (to an undisclosed buyer) and leaving the fleet.

All affected bookings received full refunds, including on prepurchased through AIDA packages and services. For the period, all the company's employees had the options to either remain onboard or leave the vessel and return home (without terminating the job contract with AIDA Kreuzfahrten). All affected bookings received 110% refund in FCC (future cruise credit). The FCC can be used for rebooking on any cruise ship/itinerary (fleetwide) with departure through December 31, 2021. The FCC is redeemable for MyAIDA (pre-purchasing shore excursions, onboard specialty dining and wellness services) or can be transferred to OBC (onboard credit).

Itinerary of AIDA Cruises

Following the deliveries of the "Japanese" ships AIDAprima (2016) and AIDAperla (2017), for the first time in its history, the company had booked 2+ million Germans.

AIDA operates the German vacation cruising market with modern vessels and 140+ different itineraries visiting 250+ ports worldwide.

Signature destinations include Bermuda, the Caribbean-Bahamas, Eastern and Western Mediterranean (including Greece, Turkey, Egypt), North Africa and Spain's Canary Islands, Northern Europe (UK, Iceland, Baltic, Norwegian Fjords), North America (USA-Canada), Transatlantic crossings (RepositionCruises.com), Red Sea, Southeast Asia, 

Mediterranean voyages usually depart from Palma de Mallorca (fly-cruise packages). Most Northern European voyages depart from Germany (Hamburg and Kiel).

As of 2023, AIDA offers 5750 shore excursions globally, of which ~780 emphasize sustainable tourism.

Summer 2023 Northern European deployment

For the summer 2023 season, AIDA launched new itineraries for the ships AIDAnova, AIDAmar, and AIDAdiva.

AIDAnova (from  Kiel ) operates the 7-day “Baltic Sea from Kiel” or the 14-day “Norway and Baltic Sea” voyages with departure dates between May 6-October 21, 2023. Call ports include Norway's Oslo and Kristiansand , and Denmark’s Copenhagen and Skagen .

AIDAmar (from  Warnemunde-Rostock ) operates 9- and 10-day roundtrips to Scandinavia and Norway, visiting 3 Nordic capitals ( Stockholm , Oslo, Copenhagen), along with Aarhus ,  Gothenburg/Goteborg , and  Visby . The new Norwegian voyages visit 3 different fjords - Eidfjord ,  Olden , Vik/Vikoyri , as well as Bergen , Gothenburg, Kristiansand, Skagen.

AIDAdiva's schedule (from Warnemunde-Rostock) runs from May 6 to October 14, 2023. On 4 departure dates (May 6, July 8, August 5, September 2), the boat sails around Norway visiting Vik/Vikoyri (Sognefjord), as well as 4- and 5-day roundtrips in the Baltic Sea. Along with the popular Copenhagen, Gothenburg, and Stockholm, tourists can visit Poland's Gdansk-Gdynia , Denmark's Fredericia or Bornholm (maiden ports for AIDA. The four 7-day “Sweden, Poland & Denmark” voyages (departures July 1, July 29, Aug 26, Sept 23, 2023) remain unchanged. Both the 7-days and the new 4- and 5-days itineraries can be combined into B2Bs/back-to-back cruises .

Winter 2024-2025-2026 fleet deployment

AIDA's winter 2023-2024 season groups 250+ call ports in 80+ countries, and the popular travel tourism regions of the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Seychelles, Spain's Canaries, Baltic/Northern Europe.

AIDAnova is homeported in Kiel (October-November 2023) and in Hamburg (November 2023 thru May 2024) visiting ports in Norway and Denmark.

Following the summer Mediterranean season, AIDAcosma starts voyages around Spain's Canary Islands and Portugal's Madeira from November 2023 thru April 2024. The 7-day roundtrips are from Gran Canaria / Tenerife .

AIDAprima is homeported in Dubai / Abu Dhabi to visit Muscat (Oman)  and  Doha (Qatar) or Bahrain and Sir Bani Yas . The 7-day itineraries can be booked combined (as 14-day B2Bs).

AIDAbella and AIDAblu are deployed in Asia. AIDAblu visits the Indian Ocean islands Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles, La Reunion. AIDAbella from Singapore visits Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines. Three new 21-day "Selection Voyages" (from Laem Chabang/Bangkok ) visit Vietnam's Halong Bay /Mekong Delta (on shore excursions) and Hue (Da Nang) .

AIDAbella visits Indonesia’s Lombok, Bali, Java, and Surabaya, along with destinations in Vietnam and Cambodia in January 2024. In March 2024, AIDAbella's Easter Voyage (21 days) visits Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, and Japan (5 ports are maiden for the ship and 3 are new for AIDA / Kochi ,  Nagasaki , Tokyo ).

In the Caribbean, 3 ships ( AIDAdiva ,  AIDAluna ,  AIDAperla ) visit the Netherlands A-B-C islands (Aruba-Bonaire-Curacao), Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama. AIDAdiva alternates on a route to Mexico, Belize, and the Lesser Antilles. An embarkation is possible in 4 ports (Barbados, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Martinique).

AIDAmar 's 43-day roundtrip from Hamburg to the Caribbean features a New Year’s Eve visit to Bermuda.

AIDAsol starts a world voyage from Hamburg in October 2023. From February 2024, 3 “Winter in the far north” itineraries are included in the program.

AIDA's winter 2024-2025 schedule has 380 departure dates and popular destinations like the Caribbean, the Canary Islands, Far East Asia, as well as Europe's most traveled regions - the Mediterranean and the Baltic.

AIDA has 3 ships deployed in the Caribbean. AIDAbella and AIDAluna are homeported in La Romana Dominicana ,  Montego Bay Jamaica and Fort-de-France Martinique , and deployed on different routes to ports in the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico.

AIDAluna stops in Santa Marta Colombia (new port for AIDA) on every second Central American voyage.

AIDAperla visits the Dutch Antilles (ABC Islands) departing from La Romana or Bridgetown Barbados .

AIDAmar 's the "Great Winter Break Caribbean" (Transatlantic crossing from Europe/Germany) departs from Hamburg and ends in Willemstad Curacao.

In Asia, AIDAstella offers 4 different itineraries visiting Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong China , the Philippines, and Vietnam.

AIDAprima 's Red Sea program is based on two different routes (roundtrips from the UAE/ Dubai  or  Abu Dhabi ) stopping at Muscat Oman ,  Doha Qatar , Salman Bahrain , and Sir Bani Yas UAE . The 7-day ex-UAE roundtrips can be combined into 14-day B2Bs .

In winter 2024-25 (November thru April) AIDAcosma operates 7-day Canary Islands and Madeira voyages out of Gran Canaria  or  Tenerife . Also deployed in Spain's Canaries,  AIDAblu offers 7-day roundtrips from Gran Canaria, with the option of visiting La Gomera or Funchal Madeira . Longer itineraries (9-12-14-days) are also available.

In the Med,  AIDAdiva offers 9- or 12-day roundtrips from Palma to Spain, Portugal, and the Canaries, or 7-day roundtrips from Civitavecchia-Rome to Italy and Valletta Malta .

AIDAstella 's 14-day Eastern Mediterranean itinerary visits the Greek islands, Cyprus, and Egypt.

From Antalya Turkey , AIDAblu has two 7-day roundtrips to Rhodes ,  Mykonos ,  Izmir ,  Istanbul ,  Port Said Egypt , Cyprus,  Haifa Israel .

AIDAprima provides Easter 2025 voyages from Palma or  Barcelona  to  Malaga ,  Cadiz  and  Cartagena , allowing passengers to witness the famous Semana Santa.

AIDAnova 's Baltic 2024-2025 winter program is based on homeporting in Hamburg and call ports in Norway and Denmark.

AIDAsol 's World Cruise (starting in October 2024) visits 41 ports in 17 countries (on 4 continents) including 6 in New Zealand. From February 2025, AIDAsol provides three "Winter in the far north" voyages from Hamburg to the Norwegian Fjords.

Itineraries 2025-2026 winter

AIDA's winter 2025-2026 season groups voyages visiting destinations in the Caribbean, South Africa, Spain's Canary Islands, the Orient/Red Sea, the Indian Ocean islands (Seychelles, Mauritius, La Reunion, Madagascar) and Northern Europe.

African voyages offer safari tours in the Table Mountain ( Cape Town ), the Cape of Good Hope, deserts, and beaches. Cape Town's tours feature street food events, microbreweries, foodie tours, and affordable Michelin-starred restaurants.

AIDA's winter 2025-2026 Caribbean voyages are scheduled for a 3-ship fleet ( AIDAperla ,  AIDAblu , AIDAsol ).

In the Arabian Gulf/Red Sea is deployed AIDAprima (homeported in Dubai USA ). Destinations include the UAE/United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.

In the Canary Islands and Madeira are deployed AIDAcosma  and  AIDAmar .

In Northern Europe/Baltic Sea, AIDAnova ship from  Hamburg visits Norwegian and Western European metropolises (November 2025 through April 2026) including Arctic Norway's Northern Lights experience. 

(animal cruelty) The Faroe Islands cruise boycott

In mid-July 2016, AIDA became one of the three cruise ship companies (together with Disney and Hapag-Lloyd ) that banned Faroe Islands (a Danish territory) as a destination part of their North European itineraries.

The boycott is due to the island nation's traditional mass slaughter of pilot whales each year. The protected by Denmark gruesome practice of killing whales is called “Grindadrap Grind". Locals use motorboats to drive a pod of whales into a harbor. The defenseless animals are dragged to the shallow water and brutally slaughtered by locals armed with knives (16-19 cm / 6-8 inch long) while their families cheer them on. The killing party even rip out baby whales from their mothers.

The Faroe Islands have a population of about 50,000 and kill each year over 1,000 pilot whales. You can see the cruise ship schedule of Torshavn - Faroes most visited port. All cruise lines with scheduled visits to the Faroes are accused of supporting the brutal whaling practices. Whaling is still officially approved and carried out by the "civilized" countries Japan, Norway, and Iceland, killing over 2000 whales each year and trading in whale products.

AIDA's response was to the new "Faroese Pilot Whaling Act" by the local government, which continues to allow pilot whales to be culled or massacred. It also empowers local authorities to imprison (for up to 2 years) people found guilty of impeding these whaling activities - despite all the international condemnations.

Sea Shepherd and Greenpeace are among the largest organizations taking direct actions against the "Faroese Pilot Whaling Act". Most of the available online haunting images of slaughtered whales lying in a sea of blood are released by these organizations.

AIDA was the first of the major cruise companies to ban the Faroe Islands as a cruise destination. The move was a serious blow to the local tourism industry.

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The 10 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

Where to float on the biggest boats.

E very vessel that's once held the title of "biggest cruise ship" has one thing in common: It is a destination in and of itself. Of course, these enormous passenger cruise ships also transport guests to thrilling ports, exotic islands and remote locations too. It's almost as if you could live on a cruise ship !

These massive ships each have so much going on: theater and music on a multitude of stages, water slides, roller coasters and go-kart tracks, zip lines, ice skating rinks, laser tag arenas—you name it. There are also hidden cruise features waiting to be discovered and more restaurants than you will ever need to feed yourself. They are, simply put, awe-inspiring creations. Have you ever thought about how cruise ships float ?

One of the most important cruise tips for vacationing on one of these big boats is to accept that you won't be able to do it all on your first visit. Thankfully, with many itineraries to choose from, you can sail on the largest cruise ship again and again, learn cruise ship code words and have new experiences every single time you're on board one of these massive ships.

What is largest cruise ship in the world?

The current reigning champion is Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. But next year, there will be a brand-new biggest cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas . Planned with 20 decks, 2,805 staterooms, seven pools and nine hot tubs, the future largest ship in the world is currently being built in Finland. Here are the details about the biggest and grandest ships to sail on.

Wonder of the Seas

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean

Length: 1,188 feet

Width: 215 feet

Guest capacity: 7,084

A true wonder, the current biggest ship in the world delights guests every week with a feast of activities, shows, meals and memories. Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas , an Oasis-class ship that is a city at sea, has 16 guest decks, 2,204 crew members from every corner of the planet and more than 10 bars and 20 dining destinations—nine of which are complimentary. Curiously, even though the Icon of the Seas will eventually take the mantle as the largest cruise ship, Wonder will still have more staterooms than its new big sister, a whopping 2,867 of them.

It also features a carousel on a real boardwalk, a dry slide that twists down 10 decks, surfing simulators, a laser tag arena, an ice skating rink and a zip line that spans the interior width of the ship. It also has interior rooms with balconies that look out over the restaurant and a tree-lined neighborhood that looks like Central Park. Wonder of the Seas will soon lose its crown as the biggest cruise ship in the world, but it'll never lose its ability to provide unique vacations thanks to affordable cruises for every kind of traveler.

World Europa

Cruise line: MSC

Length: 1,093 feet

Width: 154 feet

Guest capacity: 6,762

MSC is not only a privately held shipping company, the largest in the world, they are also the maker of some of the largest cruise ships in the world. The World Europa , which took to the sea for the first time in 2022, is currently escorting passengers all over the Mediterranean, using one of the cleanest marine fuels to do so.

The World Europa features some of the best rooms on a cruise ship, thanks to having the most cabins with a balcony. It also has the world's longest dry slide at sea, taking adventurous cruisers down 12 decks in a shiny, twisting stainless steel tube, and bumper cars in a SportsPlex arena that also hosts rollerblading—not at the same time, however. People looking for something a little less dramatic will enjoy six pools, some surrounded by tropical greenery, 14 whirlpools and MSC's first-ever department store at sea. Finally, you'll never go hungry on this ship , given its 10 restaurants, including four main dining rooms and three buffets.

Cruise line: P&O Cruises

Length: 1,130 feet

Width: 138 feet

Guest capacity: 6,685

Whether you want the sunshine of the Caribbean or the culture found in and around Mediterranean ports, Arvia is P&O's largest cruise ship and one of the biggest cruise ships in the world, with 1,800 crew members, a three-screen cinema complex, a wide range of staterooms to choose from and four pools, including an infinity pool with a swim-up bar. There are also nearly two dozen whirlpool spas, a sauna, steam room and a hydrotherapy pool.

This means that whether you're taking a singles cruise or have children in tow—the Arvia is a family-friendly ship with age-specific kids clubs on board—serious rest and relaxation are definitely on the agenda. Then, when you're feeling spry and ready for some adventure during your vacation at sea, you can try an escape room or ropes course, play in the sports arena or strut your stuff in a dance class.

Costa Toscana

Cruise line: Costa Cruises

Length: 1,105 feet

Width: 137 feet

Guest capacity: 6,600

A sister to the Smeralda , the Costa Toscana became the fleet's largest cruise ship when it took to the water in March 2022. The ship uses LNG propulsion engines to make sea travel more sustainable, both while cruising and in ports of call around the world. An international crew of 1,678 works to deliver dream vacations for up to 6,600 passengers who will love to discover all there is to do, see and experience on board.

The ship has 1,550 staterooms ranging from interior cabins to elaborate suites, a baker's dozen pools and whirlpools, and a total of 20 restaurants, bars and lounges. Costa's new flagship vessel is a smart city at sea, offering subtly high-tech sailings that provide fun for the whole family, thanks to Peppa Pig character parties, an aqua park with water slides and a mind-bending skywalk 213 feet above the ocean! So book a vacation on one of the largest cruise ships in the world, then pack your cruise ducks and your appetite for learning how to cook at Toscana 's Food LAB cooking school, among other adventures at sea.

Celebration

Cruise line: Carnival

Guest capacity: 6,631

As cruise lines jockey for position at the top of the biggest cruise ship in the world leaderboard, the original family-fun ships are also getting larger. A total of 1,735 international crew, famously considered the best in the business, will ensure that every family's cruise on the Celebration not only maximizes the fun but also the memories, and all at some of the most affordable prices in the cruise industry.

This ship has BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, Dr. Seuss children's themed cruises with character appearances, and incredible water parks with multiple slides. Delicious food is made fast-and-fresh at Guy's Burger Joint, Shaq's Big Chicken and the Seafood Shack, as well as tasty street-food carts located near the pools. Plus, with all the extra space on the largest cruise ship in their fleet, Carnival's Playlist Productions has more stages to dazzle you and your kids with famously fantastic live music and musical theater.

Cruise line: Norwegian

Length: 1,094 feet

Width: 136 feet

Guest capacity: 3,998

With 1,700 crew members and more than 2,000 staterooms, including suites in The Haven—Norwegian's luxurious, private and tranquil ship-within-a-ship concept high atop the ship, which comes with 24-hour butler service and its own lavish sundeck—the Encore ranks among the largest cruise ships in the world. Curiously, this vessel from 2019 is still the largest in the Norwegian fleet! Both Prima  and the forthcoming Viva were built after Encore but are considerably smaller in size, bucking the cruise industry trend of "bigger is better."

Encore shines as a superior and super big ship, the fourth in the Breakaway Plus class, and features a multi-deck go-kart track, the Cavern Club music venue, fashioned after the famous Liverpool room where The Beatles became big, a virtual-reality gaming room, an outdoor laser-tag arena and some of the best food at sea. No doubt, this will become one of every passenger's favorite cruises.

Symphony of the Seas

Width: 216 feet

Guest capacity: 6,680

None of the many all-inclusive cruises take place on the largest cruise ships, but you may be forgiven for thinking you're enjoying an all-inclusive experience on Symphony of the Seas . The ship's many spectacular activities include a zip line that soars above the boardwalk many decks below, an old-fashioned carousel, Broadway-style theater shows, surfing simulators and the 10-story Abyss dry slide. There's also delicious food all over the ship that is 100% complimentary. And while you may fly on the zip line over and over again, you'll probably still wonder, Why do cruise ships have wings ?

After its maiden voyage in April 2018, Symphony was the biggest cruise ship in the world. But because of its ingenious neighborhood concept, guests rarely feel overcrowded. Seven distinct areas carve up the ship into unique spaces to play, eat, stroll, sleep and enjoy live entertainment, and the traffic flows brilliantly to make passengers feel as though they're on a more intimate ship and not cruising with upward of 6,680 other people in more than 2,700 staterooms, some of which are interior cabins with balconies that boast views of the Central Park neighborhood's greenery and eateries.

Cruise line: AIDA

Guest capacity: 6,654

While American travelers looking to cruise the Caribbean may not encounter her, the AIDAnova is not only the largest cruise ship in the AIDA fleet, she's also a revolutionary lady. The ship's Four Elements adventure deck, with its three water slides and climbing garden under the dome of a retractable glass roof, drops jaws on every sailing. The ship's more than 2,600 staterooms with 20 different types, ranging from a glorious two-deck penthouse to budget-friendly interior cabins, allow guests to sleep well and arrive in port well rested, and the two-deck spa offering 80 different treatments provides even more healing and luxury.

But AIDAnova is also impressive because it made history as the world's first cruise ship to be powered in port and at sea by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the world's cleanest burning fossil fuel. It's important that big ships can be more sustainable, but did you ever wonder why there are big balls on cruise ships ?

Sun Princess

Cruise line: Princess

Length: 1,133 feet

Guest capacity: 4,300

The Love Boat is getting much, much bigger! Yes, this is the namesake ship from the beloved '70s TV show. With 2,150 cabins, the Sun Princess is close to carrying 4,300 passengers to Europe for its inaugural season later this year. And then all around the world, people will be asking, "Why do cruise ships have to stop in Canada?"

The third ship in the history of the fleet to be graced with the iconic name, the S un Princess is poised to be a fan favorite. There are more than 29 bars, lounges and restaurants on board, with the Sea View Terrace and Bar ensconced in glass at the top and front of the ship, book-ended by the Wake View Terrace at the back, which has a stunning infinity pool hanging off the edge. Drawing inspiration from the tiered terraces of Santorini, Greece, this evocative area will have an indoor/outdoor pool to enjoy supreme relaxation during the day. But once the sun says goodbye, the pool becomes a stage and the dome above transforms into an entertainment venue with eye-popping lighting effects.

Length: 1,085 feet

Width: 141 feet

Guest capacity: 6,334

Come June 2023, one of the newest and biggest cruise ships at sea will be carrying eager pasengers, and more than 1,700 dedicated crew members, to world-class destinations in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. While on board the Euribia , cruisers will enjoy a massive amount of personal space (100-plus square feet per person) at any one of five unique pools, including one of the most intricate waterparks at sea, covering more than 10,000 square feet.

These watery areas of rest, relaxation and revelry will comfortably accommodate more than 1,000 guests at a time. Indoors, a 360-foot-long Mediterranean-style promenade is lined with myriad shops, along with some of the 20 bars and 10 restaurants found on the ship. It also features a domed LED screen that magically displays the sky and other animations throughout the day and night. MSC continues to be a favorite cruise line of environmentalist travelers looking to ease their mind and minimize their footprint, as the Euribia has an advanced onboard wastewater treatment system that doesn't allow any water to leave the ship without being treated and cleaned.

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