Cruise news (AIDA Cruises-tagged)
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Cruise lines cancel Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean ports amid security concerns
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has reported a significant reduction in port calls in the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean for the...
August 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri in talks for 6 new cruise ships for Carnival Corporation
Following the announcement of 3 new mega ships for CCL/Carnival Cruise Line, it appears that Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises returns as main sponsor for Hanse Sail 2024
Germany’s leading cruise travel company AIDA Cruises will once again serve as the primary sponsor of one of the world’s largest maritime...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Tallinn (Estonia) expects 100 cruise calls in 2024 amid rising trends in sustainable tourism
Port Tallinn (Estonia) anticipates 100 cruise ship calls this year, up from last year’s 90, although the vessels are smaller, resulting in...
July 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva ship inaugurates shore power in Stockholm (Sweden)
AIDA Cruises' ship AIDAdiva has inaugurated Sweden's shore power as the first vessel to connect at Port Stockholm. The shore power/cold ironing...
July 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAluna and AIDAbella ships scheduled for major drydock refurbishments in 2025-2026
AIDA Cruises is advancing with its fleet modernization initiative AIDA Evolution. Following the AIDAdiva ship, the next two Sphinx-class vessels now...
July 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises unveils ~450 new voyages for Summer 2026
From Alesund (Norway) to Zakynthos (Greece), ~450 cruises from AIDA Cruises' Summer Program 2026 are now open for booking. Planning ahead is...
June 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises returns to Riga (Latvia) after 5-year hiatus
This season, AIDA Cruises returns to Riga (Latvia) with 9 scheduled calls across 3 ships, marking the end of a 5-year hiatus. An AIDA spokesperson...
June 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva leads the way in Stockholm’s shore-power milestone
Port Stockholm is on the verge of completing Sweden's first shore power supply facilities for cruise vessels, marking a significant milestone in its...
June 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Blue Dream Melody resumes sailings after extensive COSCO Shipyard refit
A cruise ship operated by China’s Blue Dream Cruises has resumed service after undergoing a refit at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry's Zhoushan...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva to undergo major renovation as part of AIDA Evolution
AIDA Cruises has announced its most extensive fleet modernization program to date - AIDA Evolution. The initiative starts with AIDAdiva ship...
May 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation's fleet achieves 100% Starlink satellite connectivity
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, has announced that its entire fleet is now equipped with Starlink's high-speed...
May 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAprima showcased in stunning light display at Hamburg Port Anniversary
The 835th edition of the Hamburg Port Anniversary concluded on Sunday, May 12th, having attracted ~1.5 million visitors. One standout event was the...
May 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's ship MS Rotterdam tests biofuel for reduced emissions
HAL-Holland America Line has initiated a long-term biofuel trial on its flagship, ms Rotterdam, employing 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while...
May 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises launches 2024 season from Warnemunde (ship AIDAmar)
On Sunday, April 14th, AIDAmar ship marked the start of 2024’s cruise season in Port Warnemunde serving as the homeport for AIDA Cruises...
April 15, 2024