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AIDAnova Returns from Dry Dock: Winter Magic & "Best Pizza at Sea"

After a successful dry dock at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam, AIDAnova is now en route back to Hamburg. Early this morning, on December 1, 2024, around 4:30 AM, the ship began its departure maneuver from the dry dock, where it had undergone scheduled maintenance and refurbishment over the past two and a half weeks.
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December 1, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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AIDA Advent Calendar 2024: 32 Days of Surprises and Amazing Prizes

AIDA Advent Calendar 2024: 32 Days of Prizes

Today, December 1, 2024, marks the start of the popular AIDA Advent Calendar. This year, participants can look forward to an exciting array of prizes, as there are 32 doors filled with surprises waiting to be opened. Every day, a travel voucher worth €1000 will be up for grabs. But that's not all—anyone who opens all the doors will have the chance to win a grand prize: a travel voucher worth an impressive €3000!
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December 1, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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Mein Schiff 3: Advent Cruises, Winter Voyages, and Seasonal Highlights

After an impressive 35-day Caribbean cruise, Mein Schiff 3 sets sail from Bremerhaven today on the first of three Advent cruises in Northern Europe. These week-long voyages will take the ship to destinations in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Norway – perfect for winter excursions and Christmas shopping in European cities.
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December 1, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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Spy Incident in Hamburg Port: Drone Spotted Over British Aircraft Carrier

A potential security breach occurred in Hamburg Port involving the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. The ship, currently anchored in the port, was reportedly overflown by a drone early Friday morning. The local water police detected the drone entering the military exclusion zone established around the vessel. This zone, as per standard protocol, is under the protection of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr).
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November 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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AIDA Cruises Sets a Record: €100,000 Donation at the RTL Charity Marathon 2024

During the 29th RTL Charity Marathon, held from November 21 to 22, 2024, in Cologne, AIDA Cruises significantly increased its donation amount. Instead of the initially planned €24,000, the company contributed an impressive €100,000. The event raised funds to support children in need and benefit various children’s charity projects.
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November 23, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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AIDAprima Route Change: Shorter Stay in Mauritius, Added Stop in La Reunion

The ongoing cruise of AIDAprima has been modified in the Indian Ocean due to a delay in provision delivery. The ship’s captain informed guests that the planned stay in Port Louis, Mauritius, will be shortened. AIDAprima will now visit Mauritius only on November 26, 2024, while the originally scheduled second day has been canceled.
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November 23, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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Winter Cruises from Hamburg: MSC Poesia Visits Northern Europe's Metropolises

MSC Cruises has announced that the MSC Poesia will be stationed in Hamburg during the winter of 2025/26, offering 7-night cruises to the highlights of Northern Europe. From October 12, 2025, to February 8, 2026, the ship will embark on 18 voyages, visiting Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, and Southampton.
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November 23, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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MSC Euribia: Successful Maiden Calls in Abu Dhabi and Commencement of the Middle East Season

MSC Euribia embarks on its first non-European season, adding new destinations to its collection of maiden call plaques. After being welcomed in ports such as Dubai, Doha, and Manama, the modern cruise ship has now successfully completed its inaugural stop in Abu Dhabi. The next destination for MSC Euribia is Sir Bani Yas Island, marking the conclusion of maiden calls in the Middle East for this season.
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November 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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Hamburg Cruises 2025: More Calls, New Terminal, and Maritime Highlights

Hamburg is set to see an increase in cruise ship calls in 2025. According to Cruise Gate Hamburg (CGH), the city expects a total of 294 calls from 45 different ships and 21 cruise lines – a significant rise compared to 268 calls in 2024. This growth underscores Hamburg’s continued importance as a key destination in maritime tourism.
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November 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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First Arrival in Port Elizabeth with Minor Delay

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, AIDAprima made her first-ever stop at the African port of Port Elizabeth during her repositioning voyage from Europe to the Orient. While this maiden call was significant, the docking process encountered a slight delay due to a blocked berth.
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November 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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Disney Treasure: Spectacular Christening Event in New York City

New York City provided the grand stage for the Disney Treasure's highly anticipated christening ceremony. As a unique gesture, over 200,000 Disney employees worldwide symbolically served as the ship’s godparents. The new cruise liner was officially delivered by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, just a month ago.
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November 19, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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AIDAstella’s Positioning Cruise: Maiden Calls and Challenges on the Way to Asia

AIDAstella is making headlines with numerous maiden calls during its current positioning cruise from Europe to Asia. Today, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the cruise ship made its first-ever stop at Le Port on the island of La Réunion while traveling from Cape Town (South Africa) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Despite a cyclone, the journey will continue to Port Louis, Mauritius.
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November 19, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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Spectacular sight in Hamburg: HMS “Queen Elizabeth” docks

Hamburg will soon witness an impressive maritime event. Next Monday, the British aircraft carrier HMS “Queen Elizabeth” will moor at the Steinwerder cruise terminal as part of NATO exercises. The arrival of this gigantic ship, following the recent visit of the “Gorch Fock”, promises to be a spectacular sight.
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November 16, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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AIDAprima shipyard stay in Northern Europe planned during the winter season 2025/2026

In the course of updating the cruise itineraries and cancelations for the upcoming winter season 2025/2026, AIDA Cruises has also announced a scheduled maintenance stop for the ship AIDAprima in Northern Europe. This planning led to further voyage cancellations. The stop at the shipyard will take place directly after the ship's return to Europe.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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Four decades at sea: MS Artania celebrates its 40th anniversary

The MS Artania, once known as the Royal Princess, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Originally christened by Princess Diana in Southampton on November 15, 1984, the ship's history began back in 1982 when construction began at the Wärtsilä shipyard in Helsinki. The official handover to Princess Cruises took place on October 30, 1984, and just a few weeks later she was christened Royal Princess to great acclaim.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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Extensive trip cancellations and new routes at AIDA Cruises for winter 2025/2026

Due to ongoing concerns in the Red Sea, AIDA Cruises has announced changes for the upcoming cruise seasons. In fall 2025 and spring 2026, the cruise line will avoid the Suez Canal. This decision affects not only the routes that pass directly through the canal, but also those that are scheduled before or after the planned transits, as well as voyages on other ships in the fleet.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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