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August 22, 2024 – The AIDA FESTIVAL Cruise is back! After the successful premiere in 2024, the unique music event on the high seas is entering its second round. Music and cruise fans can now secure their seats for the AIDA FESTIVAL Cruise 2025 and look forward to an incomparable festival experience on board.

July 02, 2024 – AIDA Cruises is continuing to push ahead with the modernization of its fleet: After the AIDAdiva, the shipyard times for the next two ships of the Sphinx class, the AIDAluna and the AIDAbella, have now been set.

June 27, 2024 – Experience the AIDA summer of 2026: From now on you can choose from over 450 exciting cruises and secure your dream trip. Benefit from exclusive early bird bonuses and enjoy unforgettable adventures from Alesund to Zakynthos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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+.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. A  solution to the task is to use 100 percent biofuele.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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..

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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