AIDA Cruises Honored Twice at ESG Shipping Awards 2025 for Sustainability and Technology

Athens, Greece – AIDA Cruises, a leading company in the German cruise industry, received double honors at the ESG Shipping Awards ceremony in Athens on Friday, May 23, 2025. The cruise line secured two Silver awards: one in the "Technology Leader" category for its progressive use of biofuels, and another in the "Community Leader" category for the remarkable commitment of its AIDA Cruise & Help initiative.

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Dirk Inger, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability at AIDA Cruises, expressed his delight at the recognition: "We are extremely proud to have received these awards, which highlight our social commitment and our technological innovations. It confirms that our ongoing efforts are being recognized and appreciated."

The ESG Shipping Awards, presented annually across ten distinct categories, pay tribute to shipping companies and maritime businesses worldwide for their achievements in sustainability and responsible corporate conduct. AIDA Cruises had previously been honored in 2024 with a Gold Award for the installation of the largest battery storage system in passenger shipping, with a capacity of 10 megawatt-hours, aboard the AIDAprima.

Silver Award as "Community Leader" for AIDA Cruise & Help

Launched in 2019, the AIDA Cruise & Help initiative is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children and young people in developing and emerging countries. A particular focus is placed on the crew's home countries and the regions visited by AIDA ships. To date, the initiative has funded the construction of 80 schools worldwide, providing 12,000 children with access to education and thus, prospects for a better future.

Silver Award as "Technology Leader" for Biofuel Utilization

As part of Carnival Corporation & plc, AIDA Cruises is pursuing the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions in its ship operations by 2050. In close collaboration with various partners from science and industry, AIDA Cruises has been working for many years to develop new propulsion technologies and explore the potential applications of biofuels and e-fuels. In the summer of 2022, AIDAprima was the first large cruise ship to be powered by a blend of marine biofuel. According to the manufacturer, the most recently tested type of biofuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by at least 85 percent.