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In 2015, Costa Group had 20 offices in 14 countries, around 27,000 shipboard employees and total passenger capacity of 68000+ berths (fleetwide). 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.
Nacht Von Gran Canaria Nach Kiel
On February 21, 2017, was vessel's steel-cutting ceremony held at Meyer Werft shipyard (Papenburg Germany). With this special event officially started the vessel's construction works. On September 6 (2017) was the keel-laying ceremony for the first hull block, held at the Papenburg shipyard's building dock. The first steel block (of all 90 blocks) has a weight of 120 tons, width 5 m (16 ft), height 8 m (26 ft) and length 21 m (69 ft). The ship's powerplant was constructed at NEPTUN WERFT (Warnemunde Germany). It consists of all 4x low-emission LNG engines that supply all the power needed for the vessel's shipping and hotel operations.
Guests can now Work & Travel aboard AIDA Cruises' ships
A face recognition system was installed at AIDA Photo Shop (reducing printing chemicals and paper consumption by 50%). Next tables show the inaugural cruises updated in November 2018 (following the delay). In February 2018 was announced that AIDAnova will offer new ("premier cruise") itineraries scheduled prior to the maiden voyage on Dec 2nd.
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AIDAnova guests can choose between seven-day “Baltic Sea from Kiel” or 14-day “Norway and Baltic Sea” itineraries with departure dates from May 6 to October 21, 2023. Programming onboard includes activities like bingo, spa, flower design and art workshops, and sessions on cocktail making and winetasting. The ship also has some snack spots, like a curry wurst "food truck" and a build-your-own Magnum ice cream bar shop. AIDAmar's 43-day roundtrip from Hamburg to the Caribbean features a New Year’s Eve visit to Bermuda.
During the 7-day Inaugural cruise (June 24 - July 1), on June 30 was the vessel's christening ceremony held in Palma de Mallorca. The naming ceremony was also live-transmitted on the internet and various social media channels. Follows the complete list of AIDAperla lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults. Zeppelin Power Systems was contracted to provide engine-maintenance and support services.
AIDA Cruises announces winter 2024-2025 itineraries (380 departure dates)
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 aims also on fitness and wellness activities in the popular AIDA Fit & Fun and Spa, and on the expansive decks. The well-patronized lounges and bars create an easygoing, festive atmosphere. On June 24, 2023, on three ships (Nova, Perla, Prima) AIDA introduced the Soulkitchen.
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Other changes following the drydocking in 2022 included adding a new ice cream bar (with a wide selection of cakes) and Fashion Accessories (shopping area for sunglasses, leather goods, handbags). On April 27, 2017, the vessel was officially delivered to AIDA Cruises. On April 19, 2016, in Rotterdam AIDA Cruises signed an agreement with Royal Dutch Shell as exclusive LNG provider for AIDA's port engine operations. On April 27, 2016, the new ship made its maiden call at Southampton during the 4-day cruise roundtrip from Hamburg (Apr 25-29). AIDAmar will now sail on attractive routes to Scandinavia or to Norway on nine- and ten-day cruises for the upcoming summer season. AIDA Cruises has developed new itineraries to Norway and Denmark onboard AIDAnova for seven- to 14-day voyages.
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The bar has a stage, and it will host events like karaoke and dancing. It's not unusual for passengers to stand on benches and sing along, a la Oktoberfest-style celebrations. The bar has an excellent selection of beers, including three brewed onboard. Spaces tend to be quiet during the day and heat up late into the evening. Passengers at all AIDAperla venues must be 16 years old to drink beer, 18 to drink wine and 21 to drink spirits. The biggest buffet is Markt, which features the most variety of food and seating, with options indoors and out.
AIDAsol and AIDAmar ships simultaneously shore power-connected in Port Warnemunde-Rostock
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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. The ship's launch (float-out ceremony) was at 7 pm on August 21, 2018. The vessel was floated out from MEYER WERFT's covered building (drydock 2) and was berthed at yard’s pier for outfitting.
Delivered and christened in February 2010 as fourth of six Sphinx-class cruise ships AIDAblu has a 50% larger deck space compared to its sister ships. The design is based on the AIDA Cruises informal club resort concept focused on the German travelers. The ships amenities and facilities are designed to attract younger and active guests. AIDAperla is also among the world's first "LNG cruise ships" - using LNG fuel supply while berthed in ports.
The world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered cruise ship will sail in the summer of 2023 from Kiel, allowing cruisers to explore Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, and Norway’s charming capital Oslo. AIDAvita, in 2002 the second ship to join the rapidly growing AIDA fleet, is an enlarged and improved version of the original Aida (now AIDAcara). Like all AIDA ships, it was specially designed around the line's ultra-casual "club ship" concept. The fitness center also is large and decked-out with the latest cardio and weight equipment. It's also fairly busy throughout the day (except early in the morning). Fitness classes, like spinning and yoga, are offered throughout the day.
The ship's naming ceremony coincided with Hamburg port's 827th anniversary marked by a fireworks show. The naming ceremony was also attended by AIDA's president Felix Eichhorn. Ship's maiden voyage was scheduled for October 1, 2015 (departing from Yokohama-Tokyo). However, due to construction problems, vessel's delivery was re-scheduled for December 2015, then for April 2016. Follows the complete list of AIDAprima lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.
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