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Carnival Corp beefs up flagship brand as Aida Cruises is scaled back

Cruise giant’s Carnival Cruise Line poaches ships from sister brands as AIDA sells its oldest ship

Carnival Corp is restructuring the deployment of its fleet across several brands in a move that includes shifting ships from its European brands AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruises across to flagship company Carnival Cruise Lines.

Cruise industry observers said they are taking the redeployments as a sign that the cruise giant expects a stronger revival in the US cruise market rather than in Europe.

German subsidiary AIDA Cruises has also sold its pioneer cruiseship in a move that the parent company gave as an opportunity to optimise its fleet structure.

The company did not disclose the identity of the buyer of the 38,600-gt AIDAcara (built 1996) when the sale was revealed on Wednesday evening.

Two cruise brokers told TradeWinds that the ship had attracted interest from Asian buyers.

At the same time, an LNG-fuelled, 183,200-gt cruiseship being built for AIDA at Meyer Werft in Papenburg will instead join the fleet of Carnival Cruise Line when it is delivered in 2023.

An identical sistership named AIDAcosma is still scheduled to join the fleet in 2021.

Also being shifted across to the Carnival Cruise Line fleet is Costa Cruises’ 102,784-gt Costa Magica (built 2004), which will be drydocked for what the company called a “Carnival-branded conversion” before joining the US brand's fleet by mid-2022.

Carnival Cruise Line cut its capacity during the pandemic shutdown, selling four of its 70,400-gt Fantasy-class cruiseships, three of which went to Turkey for recycling.

The addition of the two ships poached from AIDA and Costa, together with two other LNG-fuelled newbuildings will bring the Carnival fleet strength to 27 vessels by the end of 2023.

Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: "We are excited about these additions to our fleet, which reflect the strong position that Carnival has established in the US, the pent-up demand we continue to see for cruise vacations, and the overall plans by Carnival Corp to optimise capacity and growth in key markets."

Carnival Corp’s various brands have been prolific sellers of tonnage since the outbreak of Covid-19, with 13 ships sold for further trading and another four sold for scrap.

The company has taken delivery of four cruiseship newbuilding during 2020, and has another 14 on order.

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AIDA Cruises Takes Delivery of New Gas-Powered Vessel

The ship will enter service next year. Image Credit: AIDA Cruises

Germany 's AIDA Cruises has taken delivery of its latest gas-powered cruise ship.

The company took delivery of the  AIDAcosma  at Bremerhaven on Tuesday, the company said in a LinkedIn post. The ship is the company's second new vessel capable of running on LNG as a bunker fuel, and will enter service next year.

"Today marks an important milestone on our way to emission-neutral cruising," Felix Eichhorn , president of AIDA Cruises, said in the statement.

"With AIDAcosma and its sister ship AIDAnova, two of the most innovative cruise ships in the world are part of our fleet in terms of sustainable cruising."

The cruise segment has been a significant early adopter of LNG bunkering, although its demand is now outweighed by the large new container ships running on natural gas.

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A giant cruise ship that holds thousands of passengers is sailing around the English Channel looking for a crew member who went overboard

• A crew member on an AIDA cruise ship went overboard in the English Channel on Sunday.
• Trackers show the AIDAperla moving in a "search pattern" through the English Channel.
• The UK Coastguard has joined the search using helicopters, aircraft, and lifeboats.

A massive German cruise ship is sailing back and forth around the English Channel, searching for a crew member the captain believes fell overboard early Sunday morning.

The UK Coastguard said that it is coordinating the search with a helicopter, Coastguard aircraft, and lifeboats.

The German cruise ship, called the AIDAperla, was en route from Hamburg to Rotterdam when the man fell overboard, according to Sky News .

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The company said in a statement to Sky News that the captain "immediately initiated all necessary rescue measures in close coordination with the local authorities." A search of the ship confirmed that the crew member was missing, the company told Sky News.

Cruise Hive 's cruise ship tracker shows that the ship is now moving in a "search pattern," circling in the English Channel.

The AIDAperla is one of 13 ships in the AIDA cruise line, which serves the German-speaking market and is owned by the Carnival Corporation, according to its website .

The AIDAperla is one of the largest vessels in the fleet. The ship weighs 124,100 gross tons and has a passenger capacity of 3,400 and a crew capacity of 900.

The ship is scheduled to arrive in La Coruna, Spain, on October 23, but it's unclear if the arrival will be delayed due to the search, according to Cruise Hive.

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AIDAmar season start 2024 in Warnemünde: Big party at the cruise quay

12 April 2024 - On Sunday, April 14, 2024, the cruise season begins with the AIDAmar in Warnemünde. As the market leader in the German cruise industry, AIDA Cruises uses this location as its home port, making it a central meeting point. 2024 calls are planned for the 69 season, with the AIDAmar docking 40 times alone. These ships offer various itineraries in Northern Europe, lasting from three to twelve days.

835TH HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY - AIDA Cruises transforms the Elbe into a festival stage

09 April 2024 - From May 9th to 12th, 2024 it's that time again: Hamburg will celebrate the 835th port anniversary, one of the largest maritime events in the world. AIDA Cruises, a proud sponsor for the tenth time, is taking the celebrations to a new level with an impressive light and music show.

AIDA Easter Sale 2024: Exciting cruises to dream destinations

March 21, 2024 - Discover irresistible cruise offers to dream destinations in the AIDA Easter Sale 2024, with limited quotas and departures from €529 - a unique chance to discover the world with AIDA.

AIDAcosma “Heart on Board” second season

Discover the latest season of the VOX dating show “Heart on board – freshly in love on the high seas”, which starts on March 19, 2024 with five new episodes on VOX. Fans can look forward to: The episodes are broadcast on Tuesdays at 20:15pm or are available exclusively on RTL+ a week in advance.

Aida theme cruises 2024 - an overview

March 07, 2024 - AIDA Cruises will be presenting itself at ITB Berlin 5 from March 7th to 20024th, 2024. The market leader for cruises in Germany will also be presenting its highlights for the current year. One focus, among many other highlights, is theme cruises, with a star line-up that has never existed before. More than 40 top acts are traveling on AIDA cruises this year.

AIDA winter highlights 2024/2025

March 06, 2024 - Discover the exciting AIDA cruise highlights for winter 2024/2025 and be enchanted by a variety of destinations ranging from sunny beaches to icy Nordic landscapes. With AIDA Cruises you can expect a winter full of discoveries, culture and relaxation.

AIDA summer highlights 2024

March 06, 2024 - Summer 2024 is just around the corner and with it comes the anticipation of unforgettable cruise experiences with AIDA. Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Western Mediterranean and even a world tour offer a wide range of itineraries and adventures for cruise lovers. From mystical fjords to exotic destinations, AIDA's summer program promises unforgettable moments at sea.

AIDA Cruises: optimistic for 2024 and subsequent years

March 05, 2024 -   In view of the upcoming International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in Berlin, the German market leader in the cruise segment exudes a lot of optimism .

AIDA Long Northern Europe Travel

February 29, 2024 -   A cruise with AIDA through Northern Europe is not just a break from everyday life, but an invitation to the most breathtaking landscapes and cultural highlights that this region has to offer. From the mystical fjords of Norway to the vibrant metropolises of Denmark, every stage of this journey promises unforgettable experiences and magical views.

AIDA Cruises: Get up to €200 in holiday money!

February 22, 2024 – For May and June 2024, AIDA Cruises is offering up to €200 in vacation money in the form of onboard credit for certain new bookings made by March 11th, to provide travelers with an even more enriching experience on board and on land.

Booking start for AIDA world tour with AIDAdiva 2025/2026

February 20, 2024 – From now on the AIDA world trip 2025/2026 can be booked with the AIDAdiva. Early birders have the full selection of cabins and receive the AIDA Early Bird Plus discount.

AIDA remaining vacation

January 11, 2024 – AIDA remaining vacation – dream trips at the start of 2024

O’zapft is! at the AIDAprima - warm-up for the “Wiesn”

January 09, 2024 – Enjoy the atmosphere on board the AIDAprima O’zapft is! event , which is reminiscent of a traditional festival tent: With well-known entertainers such as Mickie Krause, voXXclub and the Hermes House Band, an exuberant atmosphere is guaranteed. Of course, Bavarian delicacies and freshly tapped beer are also offered. We will announce more exciting details about this special experience soon!

AIDA is dancing

January 09, 2024 – “AIDA dances” returns as a special event trip that features well-known personalities from the international dance scene. The ship is transformed into a huge dance floor, led by Motsi Mabuse and other well-known professional dancers from television.

COMEDY Cruise AIDAnova 2024

January 09, 2024 – The entire family will laugh during the COMEDY Cruise on the AIDAnova! The comedians Mirja Boes, Matze Knop, Markus Krebs, Bastian Bielendorfer and comedy magician Marc Weide ensure that the laughing muscles are trained. And the little ones will be thoroughly entertained by the chamber puppet shows.

AIDA winter routes 2025/2026 can now be booked

December 14, 2023 – Numerous AIDA cruises for the 2025/2026 winter season can now be booked. The sun destinations include the Caribbean, South Africa, the Canary Islands, the Orient, Seychelles and Mauritius. But Northern European cruises are also on the program.

FESTIVAL Cruise 2024 on AIDAprima

November 07, 2023 - The FESTIVAL Cruise 2024 on the AIDAprima, supported by the GLÜCKSGEFÜHLE Festival, offers a four-day cruise with a party atmosphere and a variety of music from hip hop to hits, presented by top acts such as Sido and Alle Farben, on a route from Hamburg via Copenhagen and back.

MOIN Cruise with AIDAperla and Otto Waalkes!

November 25, 2023 - Experience a unique cruise with the most famous East Frisian in the world, Otto Waalkes, on board the AIDAperla from April 23 to 30, 2024. Enjoy humorous entertainment, northern German cuisine and a varied program on this special trip from Hamburg to the most beautiful destinations in Scandinavia.

AIDA Cruises starts the winter season in Hamburg

November 12, 2023 - Season opening with AIDA Special “Sea of ​​Lights” and Wincent Weiss live on board AIDAnova // Hamburg celebrates passenger record thanks to AIDA presence all year round with 45 percent of all cruise calls in 2023

The perfect dinner special on AIDAprima

November 03rd, 2023 – “The Perfect Dinner” special on AIDAprima. November 06.11th at 19:00pm on VOX

AIDAsol world tour starts today in Hamburg

October 27, 2023 - “Cast off” for the fifth AIDA world voyage // Gate of lights projected into the sky // 111th call of an AIDA cruise ship in the port of Hamburg in 2023

AIDA honored with DACH Spa Award

October 25, 2023 – Kissing mouth ships are the first choice for wellness or fitness cruises

AIDA summer winter Caribbean & long-distance travel

October 20, 2023 – Desired destinations in the Caribbean between dream beaches and adventure

Christmas and New Year's Eve on board the AIDA fleet

October 19, 2023 – Christmas wishes come true with AIDA. The holidays on board the AIDA fleet provide unforgettable moments for young and old

AIDAsol ready for the world trip

October 18, 2023 – After a stay at the shipyard, guest areas shine in new beauty

AIDA Cruises is increasing flight quotas for holiday trips in the Caribbean

October 9, 2023 - Good news for everyone who wants to escape the Christmas stress: AIDA has increased the flight quotas for holiday trips in the Caribbean with AIDAperla and AIDAdiva.

AIDA summer trips 2025 can now be booked

October 5, 2023 - Bookings for the AIDA summer season 5 start on October 2023, 2025. With the new program and around 500 new travel dates, the cruise company is whetting the appetite for long-term vacation planning and has the right offer for a wide variety of travel trends.

AIDA Cruises and the City of Hamburg are strengthening the cruise location

September 1, 2023 - AIDA Cruises and the Hanseatic City of Hamburg agreed today, Friday, to continue working together in the future. The Rostock cruise line guarantees the port of Hamburg ship and passenger volumes for a further five years as part of the agreement concluded .

Aida last minute autumn trips

August 23, 2023 - The best thing about fall? Last minute vacation with AIDA! On trips along the Adriatic coast, in the Mediterranean, through the North Sea or the Baltic Sea, swap the prospect of gray in gray for a sea view and a colorful variety of experiences. Let yourself be pampered on board or gather new impressions on discovery tours on land - everything is possible, nothing is mandatory.

The new AIDA Starlink Internet tariffs

August 11, 2023 - AIDA fleet fully equipped with Starlink from October 2023 / Four flat rates for (carefree) surfing on the high seas / (Best) Wi-Fi experience on board

AIDAsol booking start for sections around the world trip 2024/2025

August 04, 2023 - From now on, sections of the world trip 2024/2025 can also be booked with AIDAsol. The duration of the trips varies between 33 and 84 days - a good opportunity to enjoy the trip around the world even in shorter sections and to discover very special places.

AIDA all-inclusive package for free

July 28, 2023 - We present you with an exclusive promotion that you should not miss - the "AIDA all-inclusive package for free".

AIDA ships: Starlink expansion completed by October 2023

July 6, 2023 – The Starlink expansion on AIDA ships is progressing faster than originally estimated. Starlink offers ship passengers and crew members more bandwidth and faster Internet connections .

Port of Aarhus: AIDAmar uses shore power for the first time

June 20, 2023 – As a German subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, AIDA Cruises is committed to promoting the climate-neutral ship operation of its fleet by 2050. A message from today fits this statement. The cruise ship AIDAmar was successfully supplied with energy from land in regular operation for the first time in the Danish port of Aarhus .

AIDA Super Summer Sale - The sun is calling!

May 17, 2023 - AIDA Cruises is attracting visitors with its current special, the Super Summer Sale. You can book AIDA summer cruises at bargain prices until May 31, 2023 – from €399 per person!

AIDA winter routes 2024 / 2025 - bookable now

April 20, 2023 - There are many good reasons to plan your 2024/2025 winter vacation with AIDA now. 380 to be exact, because that's how many new travel dates can be booked immediately. 

New holiday program on board the AIDA ships

March 31, 2023 - Holiday season is on Family time on the AIDA ships : At Easter and Whitsun, in the summer and autumn holidays 2023, AIDA Cruises now offers even more good reasons for a family break on board the kissing mouth fleet.

Discover Northern Europe with AIDA cruises in summer 2023

March 24, 2023 – Three AIDA Cruises ships invite you to discover Northern Europe in the 2023 summer season. AIDAbella follows in the footsteps of the trolls. AIDAluna visits the highlights of the Arctic Circle and AIDAaura travels to the land of the Qaqortoq, the natives of Greenland .

AIDA - Wiesn Warm-up - Highlight the Höhner

March 23, 2023 - Whether it's "Viva Colonia", "Give me your heart" or "If not now, then when?" - almost everyone knows a HÖHNER classic. The Cologne cult band has been keeping everyone in a good mood for 51 years and is therefore an indispensable part of the Wiesn Warm-up 2023 as a top live act.

Heart on board the AIDAcosma

February 14, 2023 - Just in time for Valentine's Day, VOX is showing the first episode of the new four-part dating format "Herz on Board", which can be seen on VOX every Tuesday from 14:2023pm from February 20, 15 or seven days before the TV broadcast can be streamed on RTL+.

AIDA Pink Valentine

February 10, 2023 – For a whole week, AIDA is celebrating the day of love with tempting Pink Valentine offers.

AIDA Heartbeat - February Cruises dedicated to love

February 01, 2023 - February 14th is Valentine's Day. Millions of people around the world celebrate this day of love. At AIDA Cruises, there is even a whole month of celebrations: February is the motto of the cruise company with the kissing lips “Beating Heart” with stories and activities on the subject of love and appreciation. There are also many highlights on the program.

AIDA starts the 2023 trade fair season

January 13, 2023 - In the coming weeks and months, visitors can be inspired by the AIDA holiday feeling at various holiday fairs within the DACH region.

"Across all seas" AIDA travel guide

January 12, 2023 – In July 2023 the will be released AIDA travel guide "Across all seas - at home in the world with AIDA - seven travel diaries" in MAIRDUMONT Verlag

AIDAaura will leave the AIDA fleet in September 2023

January 5, 2023 - After more than 20 years of service, AIDA Cruises is retiring the aging AIDAaura. On this occasion, AIDA Cruises is starting a nine-month farewell season for the ship.

AIDA Cruises start marketing campaign and change Corona rules

December 28, 2022 – AIDA Cruises start today into the new year with a wide-ranging marketing campaign. The cruise company is attracting visitors with attractive offers especially for the travel period from April to October 2023. The campaign focuses primarily on families. Not to forget: from January 13, 2023, new test requirements for AIDA cruises will apply .

AIDAmar: changed routing due to supply bottlenecks

December 14, 2022 – AIDAmar circumnavigates the world this winter season. The ship was in Papeete on Tahiti for the last two days. It is expected in Moorea today at 8:00am – an eleven-hour time difference must be taken into account. Tomorrow Bora Bora is on the route list .

AIDAprima refueled with 100 percent biofuel for the first time

December 9, 2022 - As a Carnival Corporation & plc company, AIDA Cruises is committed to reducing the carbon intensity of its fleet to be reduced by 2030 percent by 20. The value applies in comparison to 2019 . The objective can be achieved by combining various technical options . An  solution to the task is to use  100 percent biofuel e .

AIDAnova starts successfully in Canary Islands season

November 30, 2022 -   AIDA Cruises draws a positive balance after the official series of dialogues with local partners

AIDAcosma maiden call in Dubai

November 21, 2022 -  On November 17, 2022, the cruise ship AIDAcosma called at the new Dubai Harbor Cruise Terminal for the first time.

Christmas and New Year's Eve on board the AIDA ships

November 15st, 2022 - In winter 2022/2023, the 12 ships of the AIDA fleet will travel to the most beautiful winter destinations in summer as well as to winter and Christmas in Europe.

The new AIDA promise for travel in winter 2022/23

November 01st, 2022 - In winter 2022/2023, the 12 ships of the AIDA fleet will travel to the most beautiful winter destinations in summer as well as to winter and Christmas in Europe.

Experience World Cup football live on AIDA ships

October 28, 2022 - "Get to the ball" will soon be the motto worldwide and AIDA guests can be there live on board. Games from this year's World Cup will be shown on all twelve AIDA ships.

Start of booking AIDA world trip with AIDAsol 2024/2025

October 27, 2022 - UPDATE. From now on the AIDA World Cruise 2024/2025 bookable with the AIDAsol. Early bookers have the full range of cabins and receive the AIDA Early Bird Plus discount.

AIDAmar starts world cruise in Hamburg

October 27, 2022 – Yesterday evening, at 20:00pm sharp, AIDAmar set off from Hamburg on its first world voyage.

AIDAcosma - kick-off event for the Orient season with DJ ALLE FARBEN

October 20, 2022 – On the 7-day premiere cruise with AIDAcosma from/to Dubai starting November 18, 2022, guests can expect a special program from 1001 Nights

AIDA Cruises are simplifying COVID-19 regulations

September 9, 2022 - For more than two years, the COVID-19 virus has caused massive strains on travel. The easing of the COVID-19 situation that has been to be achieved in the past few weeks and months has made travel significantly easier in large parts of the world. Governments are lifting restrictions and cruise lines are responding with gradual adjustments to their protocols. From September 17, 2022, AIDA Cruises will no longer require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 .

Canary routes AIDAmar in winter 2022/2023

August 31, 2022 - New Canary Islands program for AIDAmar in winter 2022/2023 offers guests even more variety and flexibility

AIDAprima Oktoberfest special with Die HÖHNER, Tim Toupet and Gletscherfezzer

August 17, 2022 – During the Oktoberfest this year, the top acts Die HÖHNER, Gletscherfezzer and Tim Toupet will ensure great fun on board AIDA.

AIDA Cruises invests heavily in digital outdoor advertising

August 15, 2022 – With the assistance of advertising specialist Ströer, AIDA Cruises is jumping on the new trend of three-dimensional advertising campaigns. The sales promotion campaign launched today in Hamburg is not least in connection with the "Hamburg Cruise Days pur" beginning on Friday of this week. .

Hanse Sail 2022: AIDAmar and AIDAdiva are there

August 11, 2022 - AIDA Cruises is bringing two ships from the fleet to the Hanse Sail this year. AIDAmar will be visiting Warnemünde on August 12, 2022 and AIDAdiva on August 13, 2022.

AIDA new summer routes 2023 in the north

August 03, 2022 - For the 2023 summer season, AIDA Cruises is launching new routes for the cruise ships AIDAdiva, AIDAmar and AIDAnova. A variety of attractive travel options in the north are now on the agenda. The new cruises can be booked from August 3, 2022.

AIDAcosma brings VR attraction YULLBE GO on board

July 29, 2022 – AIDA Cruises is bringing YULLBE GO on board in cooperation with Europa-Park

AIDA Cruises starts using biofuels

July 20, 2022 - Cruise line achieves major milestone in decarbonization strategy

AIDA Cruises advertises jobs on board

July 20, 2022 - All AIDA ships are sailing again. For adventurous, cosmopolitan job seekers, there are once again excellent opportunities for a varied job in an international working environment, combined with the opportunity to pursue a career with AIDA and to discover the world.

AIDAcosma soon to start filming the dating show "Herz on board"

July 07, 2022 - On board AIDAcosma: Start of shooting for the new highlight format at VOX. Apply now for the new dating show and experience a cruise to happiness in the Mediterranean

833rd Port Birthday Hamburg with a sea of ​​lights for AIDAprima

July 06, 2022 – For the ninth time, AIDA Cruises has been a strong partner for the HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY

Kiel Week final production: AIDAbella at the center of the star magic

June 28, 2022 – The most beautiful impressions in the Video : AIDA Cruises thrilled visitors for nine days with unmistakable holiday flair on the Kiellinie and goosebump moments on the water.

Holiday program on the AIDA ships

June 21, 2022 - AIDA ships offer music, dance and soccer workshops. A vacation full of action and adventure with care for kids and teens as well as relaxation and recreation for the parents - that's what makes a family vacation on the AIDA ships so extraordinary.

AIDA winter program 2022 / 2023

June 15, 2022 – The cruise company AIDA Cruises offers its guests a variety of holiday options with a total of twelve ships in winter 2022/2023. The variety of routes ranges from dream trips to the Caribbean to fascinating South Africa and Northern Europe cruises to unforgettable breaks in the Orient, the Mediterranean and around the Canary Islands.

Three AIDA ships at Kiel Week

June 10, 2022 - Strong partnership for Kiel Week: AIDA Cruises with three ships and a large holiday world on land

AIDA Cruises: Expert Council "Accessible Travel" begins work

May 24, 2022 – The credo of AIDA Cruises is: A cruise with AIDA should be possible for every guest. Based on this motivation, the cruise company has for many years adjusted to the special needs of people with individual and health impairments.

AIDA Cruises reduces hygiene rules on board the ships

May 21, 2022 - After the complete standstill of cruise ships caused by the corona pandemic, the market has been recovering for some time. Even if the booking figures are still not satisfying the cruise companies, the situation on board the ships is gradually approaching the situation before the outbreak of the corona pandemic. This applies in particular to the ships of AIDA Cruises. The company has just lifted the mask requirement on board for the coming summer .

AIDAdiva and AIDAperla innovations after shipyard stay

May 13, 2022 - After the stay in the shipyard: AIDAdiva and AIDAperla with numerous new products on board

Start of booking AIDA winter routes 2023/2024

May 12, 2022 – Today, May 12, 2022, bookings start for cruises with the AIDA ships from October 2023 to April 2024. On the AIDA cruises in winter 2023/2024, guests will discover the world in all colors and always have the sea in view

AIDAaura summer season - voyages to Great Britain, Greenland and Northern France

May 08, 2022 – On Saturday, May 7, 2022, the time had come: The cruise ship AIDAaura started as the 12th ship in the AIDA fleet from Hamburg on a 14-day journey to Scotland and Ireland. In addition to the impressive nature adventures of the Scottish islands, two-day stays in Killybegs (Ireland) and Dublin await the guests.

AIDA Cruises: World cruise 2023 with AIDAsol can be booked immediately

April 21, 2022 – On October 26, 2022, AIDAsol will embark on a 117-day trip around the world. From today on, the second world cruise of the AIDAsol planned for October 2023 can be booked. The journey takes in 43 ports, 20 countries and four continents. Attractive early bird discounts will be granted for travel bookings made by April 30, 2023.

AIDA Cruises: AIDAmar starts cruises from Warnemünde

April 14, 2022 - Starting today, AIDAmar will operate nine- and ten-day cruises from Rostock-Warnemünde to Scandinavian destinations .

AIDAcosma christened in Hamburg

April 09, 2022 - Under the motto "The world is becoming more colorful", AIDAcosma was christened on April 9, 2022 as part of a colorful music and light show in the port of Hamburg.

AIDA Cruises opens cruise season in Warnemünde

April 08, 2022 – On April 11, 2022, AIDAdiva opens the cruise season in Warnemünde. With AIDAmar and AIDAvita, two more AIDA ships set sail from Warnemünde.

AIDAcosma has to stay one day longer in Zeebrugge

April 06, 2022 - The cruise ship AIDAcosma has to stay one day longer in Zeebrugge due to a storm.

AIDAcosma will be christened on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Hamburg

April 05, 2022 – On Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 21:30pm the time has come: The exceptional athlete Kristina Vogel will christen the cruise ship AIDAcosma accompanied by AIDA Captain Vincent Cofalka in the port of Hamburg

AIDAprima back in action after class and maintenance work

March 23, 2022 - Launched five days ago the cruise ship AIDAprima into the summer season. Prior to this, routine classing and maintenance work was carried out on the 300-metre-long ship in Rotterdam, and the stay in the dockyard was used to install a battery storage system. In addition, AIDAprima was given a makeover in the public areas .

AIDA Cruises: Adjustments to the itineraries in the Baltic Sea

March 3, 2022 - The war in Ukraine is causing AIDA Cruises to adjust the itineraries in the Baltic Sea. St. Petersburg in Russia will be removed from the list of destination ports in summer 2022. The following ships are affected by the route changes in the 2022 summer season: AIDAdiva, AIDAmar, AIDAnova and AIDAvita .

AIDAcosma embarks on her first cruise

February 27, 2022 – On Saturday evening, February 26, 2022, AIDA Cruises welcomed the first guests to AIDAcosma’s premiere cruise in Hamburg. The seven-day cruise runs from Hamburg to Southampton and on to Cherbourg in France.

The new ship AIDAcosma is expected in Hamburg tomorrow

February 24, 2022 – The AIDAcosma, AIDA Cruises' new flagship, will call into Hamburg for the first time tomorrow, Friday. The  cruise ship will call at the Hanseatic city a total of seven times. Before mooring at the Steinwerder cruise terminal, the AIDAcosma will probably meet the AIDAprima before Teufelsbrück .

AIDAcosma competition at AIDAradio

January 31, 2022 - Today the big AIDAcosma competition starts at AIDAradio

AIDA Cruises expands Selection program

January 26, 2022 - AIDA Cruises will continue to expand its Selection program.

AIDA once again recognized as a top employer

January 21, 2022 - The cruise company AIDA Cruises is again one of the best employers in Germany this year, awarded by the Top Employers Institute.

AIDA Summer Promise 2022 - PCR test remains included

January 20, 2022 - In the summer of 2022, AIDA Cruises will take its guests to the most beautiful European destinations. Sun-seekers can look forward to trips to the western and eastern Mediterranean and the Adriatic, for example.

AIDAnova travel interruption in Lisbon. New start on January 15th from Gran Canaria.

January 02, 2022 - The cruise ship AIDAnova ends its current cruise unplanned in Lisbon. The ship will be completely disinfected and will continue its cruises from Gran Canaria on January 15th.

AIDA Cruises took over the AIDACosma from MEYER WERFT today

December 21, 2021 | The MEYER WERFT in Papenburg in Lower Saxony today handed over the AIDAcosma, the sister ship of AIDAnova, to AIDA Cruises in Rostock. The cruise ship measured at around 183.900 GT has a low-emission propulsion system with liquefied natural gas (LNG) . According to the shipyard, the AIDAnova, launched in 2018, was the world's first cruise ship with this innovative propulsion system.

AIDA booking start summer 2023 - secure early booking benefits & cabins

December 16, 2021 - The AIDA vacation for summer 2023 can now be planned: On December 16, 2021, bookings for the most beautiful AIDA cruises from April to October 2023 and an eventful summer in the most exciting places in Europe will start.

AIDAnova is the 10th ship in the AIDA fleet to leave the port

December 13, 2021 - This morning AIDAnova entered the port of Hamburg for the first time. Upon arrival, the crew and ship sent a loving light message "We ❤ HH" to the people in Hamburg along the Elbe.

AIDA winter promise

December 9, 2021 - Since December 09.12.2021, 31.03.2022, AIDA has been offering the following for your flexible vacation planning: When booking a new trip with a departure by March 40, XNUMX, you can rebook free of charge up to XNUMX days before the start of the trip - in all tariffs, both the travel date and the route.

AIDAbella Dubai - first call of the cruise ship

November 29, 2021 | On November 25, 2021, the cruise ship AIDAbella visited the new Dubai Harbor Cruise Terminal for the first time.

AIDA opens the season in the Canaries

November 9, 2021 -  In the winter of 2021/2022, no fewer than three AIDA ships will set course for the "blissful islands" off the coast of West Africa and Madeira, the flower among the islands in the Atlantic.

AIDA Cruises will expand use of shore power in German ports in 2021

November 8, 2021 -  With the restart of its cruises from Germany, AIDA Cruises has expanded the use of green shore power with ships in its fleet to two other German ports in the 2021 summer season.

AIDAcosma - Ems transfer after midnight today

After a construction period of more than two years, the AIDAcosma is leaving the shipyard in Papenburg tonight and starting the Ems transfer to Eemshaven (NL). With the AIDAcosma, MEYER WERFT is delivering the third cruise ship equipped with a low-emission LNG drive.

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Arrival and departure of ships in palma for tuesday 21 may.

The Marella Discovery 2 is one of the ships in Palma today

These are today's ships scheduled to dock at Palma's port.

Take a look here where they are positioned in the port.

Vessel: GNV Bridge Origin: Barcelona Destination: Valencia Arrival: May 21 at 4am Departure: May 21 at 11.30am Gross tonnage: 32,581 Flag: Italy Length: 203

Vessel: Aidastella Origin: Barcelona Destination: Le Spezia Arrival: May 21 at 4.30am Departure: May 21 at 10pm Gross tonnage: 71,304 Flag: Italy Length: 253

Vessel: GNV Sealand Origin: Valencia Destination: Barcelona Arrival: May 21 at 4.55am Departure: May 21 at 10am Gross tonnage: 26,904 Flag: Italy Length: 186

Vessel: Hedy Lamarr Origin: Valencia Destination: Valencia Arrival: May 21 at 5am Departure: May 21 at 10.15am Gross tonnage: 26,375 Flag: Cyprus Length: 186

Vessel: Marella Discovery 2 Origin: Palamos Destination: Ajaccio Arrival: May 21 at 5.30am Departure: May 21 at 10pm Gross tonnage: 69,472 Flag: Bahamas Length: 264

Vessel: Kerry Origin: Barcelona Destination: Valencia Arrival: May 21 at 5.30am Departure: May 21 at 11.30am Gross tonnage: 24,418 Flag: Cyprus Length: 187

Vessel: Ciudad de Palma Origin: Barcelona Destination: Valencia Arrival: May 21 at 6am Departure: May 21 at 11am Gross tonnage: 27,105 Flag: Spain Length: 186

Vessel: Hypatia de Alejandria Origin: Valencia Destination: Barcelona Arrival: May 21 at 6am Departure: May 21 at 11.40am Gross tonnage: 28,658 Flag: Cyprus Length: 187

Vessel: Igoumenitsa Origin:Valencia Destination: Barcelona Arrival: May 21 at 6.30am Departure: May 21 at 11.30am Gross tonnage: 33,950 Flag: Italy Length: 188

Vessel: Slotergracht Origin: Gandia Destination: Genoa Arrival: May 21 at 7am Departure: May 21 at 8pm Gross tonnage: 16,641 Flag: Netherlands Length: 168

Vessel: Gubal Trader Origin: Barcelona Destination: Mahon, Minorca Arrival: May 21 at 7am Departure: May 21 at 8pm Gross tonnage: 7,616 Flag: Cyprus Length: 139

Vessel: Eleanor Roosevelt Origin: Ibiza Destination: Ibiza Arrival: May 21 at 10.15pm Depature: May 22 at 8am Gross tonnage: 12,262 Flag: Cyprus Length: 123

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11 of the world’s most sustainable cruise lines

Our cruise editor takes a look at the greenest ships on the planet – and what exactly makes them more eco-friendly than others.

A nybody who cruises regularly will have seen the more obvious steps towards sustainable travel at sea, as cruise lines ban single-use plastics and introduce high-profile recycling campaigns or collaborations with conservation charities. All admirable moves, of course, but the real business of making cruising more sustainable is far less sexy, as it’s to do with unglamorous matters such as fuel, wastewater treatment and hull design.

We’re really still at the beginning of a new era of greener cruising, which is only going to get better as technology improves. It’s only over the past couple of years that the first hybrid-powered cruise ships have launched, for example.

Cruise operators are now building ships that run on liquefied natural gas (LNG), producing 25 per cent less carbon dioxide, zero sulphur emissions and up to 95 per cent less nitrogen oxide than conventional fuel. More than half the new ships on order from members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents 90 per cent of the world’s cruise ships, will use LNG as their main fuel. But LNG is still only a stepping stone to the next generation of even greener fuel, with cruise lines investing millions into the development of synthetic LNG, biofuels and hydrogen fuel cells.

Cruising is becoming more sustainable in other ways, too. Wastewater management systems on new ships are more advanced than many ashore. Marine engineers are coming up with high-tech hull designs that reduce drag, allowing ships to slice through the waves with more efficiency. Ports and cruise lines are investing in shore power, so that ships can connect to the local grid in port and stop running their engines.

Collectively, some of the biggest companies in the cruising industry have announced that they’re aiming for zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Here’s how some of them are going about it.

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1. Carnival Corporation

More sustainable fuel Carnival Corporation, the world’s biggest cruise company, says that it is “aspiring” to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations and zero-emissions ships by 2050. Greener fuel is one of the ways this will be achieved.

At the moment, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line and, most recently, P&O Cruises, all owned by Carnival Corporation, have ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), with more due to be launched. Rivals Disney Cruise Line and MSC Cruises are doing the same. But this cleaner fuel as a concept is only as good as the supply chain and there are still very few ports in which these ships can refuel. P&O Cruises’ 5,200-passenger Iona, for example, will only sail to Norway , Spain , Portugal and the Canary Islands initially. Being able to offer a sustainable cruise depends on ports as well as shipping lines themselves.

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2. Hurtigruten

Hybrid power and plastic-free Hurtigruten Expeditions was a pioneer with its hybrid-powered expedition ships, Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen, the first of which launched in 2019. Now, the line is converting the rest of its expedition fleet to hybrid power, reducing carbon emissions by some 20 per cent.

Meanwhile, the seven ships in Hurtigruten’s Norwegian Coastal Express fleet, which sails up and down the Norwegian coast, are being converted either to run on hybrid power or, even more excitingly, biofuel, made in part from the offcuts of dead fish.

Hurtigruten is also a leader in the reduction of single-use plastic. It has been completely scrapped from all the company’s operations, while suppliers are also selected on the merits of their sustainability. Some of the crew uniforms are made from recycled fishing nets, while food served on board is sustainably and locally sourced. Sail with Hurtigruten to Norway’s Lofoten Islands and you can visit the family-run farm that supplies all the goat’s cheese for the fleet.

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3. Havila Voyages

Battery power in the fjords Havila Voyages, which operates Norway’s coastal voyage route alongside Hurtigruten, has launched the first of four hybrid-powered ships combining LNG fuel with even bigger batteries. These ships are future-proofed for when hydrogen power or synthetic LNG becomes an option. Recharging the batteries is sustainable, too, as the charging stations along the Norwegian coast are fuelled by hydropower.

Havila Capella, the first of the four ships, can glide into pristine fjords on battery power alone, for up to four hours at a time, with no noise and no emissions. Others will soon have to follow suit; the Norwegian government has announced that both Geirangerfjord and Naeroyfjord will be zero-emission locations from 2026 at the latest — so even LNG-powered vessels won’t be able to sail these pristine waters.

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Sustainable expeditions French-owned Ponant’s newest expedition ship, the 245-passenger Le Commandant Charcot, is one of the greenest at sea, exploring remote destinations, including Antarctica, on LNG and battery power. Ponant offsets 150 per cent of its carbon emissions and is the first cruise line to achieve Green Marine certification, awarded to companies that commit to measuring and reducing their environmental impact.

The line also takes sustainable tourism seriously, planning all its itineraries in collaboration with local communities to avoid overwhelming small, remote populations. Food is sourced locally wherever possible without depleting resources needed by local people.

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5. Virgin Voyages

Carbon neutral emissions Virgin Voyages made its direct emissions carbon neutral from its launch by buying carbon offsets in wind and solar projects. Its first ship, Scarlet Lady, is also one of the first to incorporate a high-tech system, created by Swedish company Climeon, that uses otherwise wasted heat from engine cooling water to generate electricity. Six Climeon units on board power the equivalent, Virgin says, of 750 average American households.

Virgin also bans single-use plastics on board and has no buffet, which cuts down on food waste — 225 tons per ship per year, according to the line’s Sea Change report. Seafood and coffee served on board, among other items, are sustainably sourced. Water bottles are provided for all guests, with filling stations throughout each ship, saving two million plastic bottles per ship per year. The hammocks hanging on every balcony come from a social enterprise that fosters women’s empowerment in rural Thailand.

Rechargeable riverboats A-ROSA is one of the most ambitious river cruise lines when it comes to sustainable sailing. All the ships in the fleet are equipped with shore power connectivity to avoid having engines running in port. The company recently launched a 280-passenger ship on the Rhine, A-ROSA Sena, with hybrid propulsion so the ship can glide silently into port on its battery-powered engine, hook up to shore power and recharge overnight. Its streamlined hull design reduces drag, creating even more impressive fuel efficiency.

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7. Aurora Expeditions

Futuristic design Aurora Expeditions is one of the first cruise lines to build ships with the futuristic-looking Ulstein X-BOW, a Norwegian invention of an inverted bow that’s broad at the top and pointed at the bottom. This energy-efficient design slices quietly through the waves with minimal vibration, cutting fuel consumption by up to 60 per cent.

Australian-owned Aurora is already certified 100 per cent carbon neutral. Greenhouse gas emissions across the company are offset by buying carbon credits in, for example, a wind farm in Taiwan.

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8. MSC Cruises

Future fuels and coral reef protection MSC Cruises is a member of the Hydrogen Council, a global initiative of more than 100 companies working towards the large-scale use of hydrogen as fuel. As part of that, the company is investing in LNG-powered ships.

MSC has also converted an abandoned industrial facility in the Bahamas into Ocean Cay, a thriving nature reserve for its Caribbean cruise passengers to visit. Invasive species have been removed and indigenous vegetation returned to the island, and there’s a sea turtle protection plan in place. The area has been designated a Marine Protected Area by the Bahamian government. Migrating birds have come back and the coral reefs around the island, according to MSC’s 2020 Sustainability Report , are thriving and growing.

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9. Royal Caribbean

Net zero commitment Royal Caribbean Group, which includes Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises, has announced a decarbonisation strategy called Destination Net Zero, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. How? By developing more efficient ship hulls, improving energy efficiency on board, investing in a wind farm in Kansas, developing alternative fuels and reviewing the supply chain. The group also works with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce its environmental impact, increase sustainable tourism, respect coastal communities and support WWF’s ocean conservation work.

10. Silversea Cruises

Fuel cells Luxury line Silversea, better known for its elegant ships and all-inclusive service, has launched “Project Evolution”, a series of ships using ambitious hydrogen fuel cell technology to provide 100 per cent of power while in port — a first in the cruise industry.

The ships will use three power sources: dual fuel engines with LNG as the main fuel; batteries; and fuel cells. Waste processing systems will be super-efficient, reducing the volume of onboard waste. The line will also work with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany towards making the actual process of shipbuilding carbon-neutral.

11. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Carbon offsets Rather than going down the LNG or hybrid power route, the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises has committed to a massive offsetting programme while it invests in research into new fuels and works on achieving energy efficiency in its operation.

Over three years, starting in 2021, the company will offset the equivalent of three million tons of carbon dioxide. This, the line says, is the equivalent of 7.5 billion miles driven by an average passenger car or the amount of carbon sequestered in 3.6 million acres of forest in one year. A sobering thought.

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Carnival Cruise Line Ship Rescues 25 People Stranded at Sea Off Pacific Coast

• May 26, 2024

The Carnival Radiance’s team responded to a call from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and rescued 25 people who were stranded aboard a small boat off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Saturday.

According to a statement, the Carnival Radiance was sailing toward Ensenada, Mexico on Saturday afternoon when the Coast Guard informed the officers on board about a distress call involving a small vessel.

The ship was immediately routed toward the location provided by the USCG and the rescue was quickly completed, with all 25 people, including three children, stranded on the boat safely welcomed onto Carnival Radiance.

The team onboard offered to meet any immediate needs among the rescued group, including food, water and medical assistance, and coordinated a rendezvous with Coast Guard officials.

The Carnival Radiance left its homeport of Long Beach, Calif. on Friday for a three-day cruise, and its sailing remains on schedule.

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Officials begin investigation after cruise ship arrives at harbor with endangered whale corpse across bow: 'We are deeply saddened'

The arrival of a cruise ship in New York led to an investigation after authorities spotted an endangered whale across its bow. 

What happened?

The Associated Press reported that the Meraviglia, a ship owned by Swiss-Italian line MSC Cruises, pulled into the Port of Brooklyn on May 5 with a dead 44-foot sei whale across its bow, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries spokesperson Andrea Gomez.

"We immediately notified the relevant authorities, who are now conducting an examination of the whale," cruise line officials said in a statement. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of any marine life." 

Gomez told the AP that officials transferred the whale to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and performed an autopsy on May 7. The results have not yet been revealed.  

Why is this concerning?

According to NOAA Fisheries , vessel strikes and net entanglement are now the biggest threats to sei whales after the International Whaling Commission issued an edict to halt commercial whaling practices in the 1980s. 

Rising global temperatures may be playing an interconnected part. The organization notes that sea traffic is expected to increase as new routes open because of melting sea ice . Additional noise pollution can also impact the ability of certain marine species to navigate their habitats. 

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As for the nets, "hundreds of millions of marine animals" are killed or hurt every year by these nonbiodegradable entities, as detailed by Plastic Soup Foundation. 

Many modern fishing nets contain plastic, a material overwhelmingly made from dirty fuels, like motor oil and gasoline . These nets then leach toxins into our environment. 

One investigation found that a group of stranded marine mammals had high levels of PCBs, a now-banned harmful chemical that used to be used in many plastics . 

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That's not to mention the 12.1 million tons of plastics that enter our oceans, per the Ocean Conservancy. Other animals have starved from the inside out after ingesting the material . 

While it's unclear if the whale was alive before ending up on the ship's bow, its death is an unfortunate reminder of how our activities can negatively impact other creatures — and ultimately contribute to a less healthy planet for everyone who calls Earth home. 

What can be done about this? 

The AP notes that sei whales are an internationally protected species, and officials with MSC Cruises indicated that they adhere to all regulations intended to protect whales, including altering routes as needed to avoid collisions. 

If a collision was indeed a factor in the whale's death, authorities will likely study the data and formulate a plan to limit the possibility of this happening again. 

As far as plastic nets are concerned, some governments have already banned bottom trawling , a practice that can result in broken and abandoned gear.

You can help keep our planet and oceans healthy by participating in local cleanup efforts and swapping single-use plastic products, like grocery bags and razors , for reusable items made from less toxic and more durable materials.  

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AIDAvita ship leaving AIDA Cruises' fleet after 20 years in service

The AIDAvita ship is leaving AIDA fleet after 20 years in the service of the Rostock Germany -based passenger shipping company.

In 2022, the fleet left AIDAmira (now Ambassador Ambition) and the newbuild scheduled for 2023 ( Carnival Jubilee ) was transferred to CCL-Carnival Cruise Line . 

After AIDAcara (now Astoria Grande) , AIDAvita was the fleet's oldest vessel - built for AIDA in 2002. However, as the fleet's oldest, AIDAvita hasn't completed a single voyage since the start of the COVID crisis as the restart was rescheduled again and again and eventually canceled. Finally, the Russia-Ukraine crisis also played a role in the cancellations.

AIDA's fleet is now reduced to 12 liners, which will be in service in the winter of 2022-2023.

It is not known when the company will receive a newbuild.

Affected passengers with AIDAvita bookings made for the period October 2022-April 2023 will be contacted and informed about alternative travel and rebooking options.

AIDAbella is expected to take over AIDAvita's "Big Winter Break" routes.

The sailings take 43 or 44 days from Hamburg (Germany) to the Caribbean and back. For 21 or 26 days, the ship sails to the Canaries and back to Hamburg.

Three "Autumn Northern Lights" voyages out of Hamburg will be also assigned to AIDAbella.

During the COVID crisis, the vessel ( satellite AIS position ) spent most of the time docked at Port Tallin Estonia .