AIDAperla: Route Swap on the Metropolis Tour

The safety of passengers and crew is the top priority for the cruise line. Route changes are not uncommon in shipping, especially in the North Sea and the English Channel. They are usually made due to weather conditions or nautical necessities. A probable reason for the swap of the two ports is that the AIDAperla's captaincy decided to call at Southampton at a later time due to sea conditions in the English Channel. Zeebrugge, which is located directly on the North Sea and does not require a complex approach, was the safer and easier option for the first port of call.

For passengers, only the order of the ports of call changes. Instead of calling at the historic British port city of Southampton first, the shore excursion now begins in the Belgian Zeebrugge, the gateway to the popular cities of Bruges and Brussels. Even though the timing of the travel plans changes, passengers still have the opportunity to visit all the planned ports. Since the overall trip is not impaired, a reduction in the travel price under German travel law is unlikely.