October 30, 2025 – Two AIDA ships will depart from German ports for the first time in a winter season: AIDAprima departs from Kiel, AIDAnova from Hamburg. The routes lead to Scandinavia and European metropolises – accompanied by winter-themed areas and celebrity guests on board.
AIDAprima: Winter magic & themed months from Kiel
From November 2025 to March 2026, AIDAprima will have its own focus each month – from “Showtime & Entertainment” to “Stars, Culture & Winter Sports”. 29. November Is there a sports deck? Ice rinkAlpine huts create a mulled wine atmosphere. For the season opening on 8 November 2025 is Michael Mittermeier on board; readings by Rufus Beck are among others at 29.11. and 4.12. on the program. In March, winter sports highlights will follow, including... Sven Hannawald, Jens Weissflog, Maria Höfl-Riesch, Martin Schmitt, Magdalena Neuner and Kati Wilhelm.
Special tip: the 10-day trip “Winter sports highlights in Oslo from Kiel” ab March 12, 2026 – including a visit to the Holmenkollen Ski Festival and the Biathlon World Cups in Oslo, plus lively après-ski parties (including with Olaf Henning, Tim Toupet, Jürgen Milski).
Holidays at sea: For the first time, AIDAprima is spending Christmas in Stockholm; New Year's Eve is in Kristiansand celebrated. The Christmas trip December 20–27, 2025 leads from Kiel via Helsinki and Tallinn to StockholmThe New Year's trip also starts in Kiel, runs among other things Gothenburg, Oslo, Copenhagen and Aarhus on; Price example: 2.205 € per person im Premium tariff (Veranda cabin, limited availability).
See the AIDAprima offers from Kiel
AIDAnova: Alpine flair & metropolises from Hamburg
transform on board Ski gondolas, huts and many lights the ship into a Winter Wonderland – with saunas offering sea views and a festive atmosphere. The opening event will take place on 8 November 2025 kicks Matthias Reim in the Theatrium.
Route from Hamburg: Wintery Southern Norway and Christmas metropolises along the Atlantic west coast. One example is the journey “Metropolises from Hamburg” (December 20–27, 2025) – among others with London, Rotterdam and Bruges - from €899 p. P. in the CLASSIC tariff.