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4 Years of AIDAcosma: The LNG Mega-Ship Celebrates Its Anniversary in the Mediterranean

On April 9, 2026, the AIDAcosma celebrates its fourth christening anniversary. Exactly four years ago, the mega-ship was officially named in the Port of Hamburg by former track cyclist Kristina Vogel, accompanied by a spectacular drone light show. Today, the ship is appropriately spending its birthday at sea. As part of a 14-day Easter cruise, the AIDAcosma is currently on a transit route between Corsica and Barcelona. Over the past few years, the Mediterranean has proven to be the ideal and most profitable operating area for this ship.

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April 9, 2026 at 9:31 AM

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On April 9, 2026, the AIDAcosma celebrates its fourth christening anniversary. Exactly four years ago, the mega-ship was officially named in the Port of Hamburg by former track cyclist Kristina Vogel, accompanied by a spectacular drone light show. Today, the ship is appropriately spending its birthday at sea. As part of a 14-day Easter cruise, the AIDAcosma is currently on a transit route between Corsica and Barcelona. Over the past few years, the Mediterranean has proven to be the ideal and most profitable operating area for this ship.

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4 Years of AIDAcosma: The LNG Mega-Ship Celebrates Its Anniversary in the Mediterranean

On April 9, 2026, the AIDAcosma celebrates its fourth christening anniversary. Exactly four years ago, the mega-ship was officially named in the Port of Hamburg by former track cyclist Kristina Vogel, accompanied by a spectacular drone light show. Today, the ship is appropriately spending its birthday at sea. As part of a 14-day Easter cruise, the AIDAcosma is currently on a transit route between Corsica and Barcelona. Over the past few years, the Mediterranean has proven to be the ideal and most profitable operating area for this ship.

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April 9, 2026 at 9:31 AM

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Am 9. April 2026 feiert die AIDAcosma ihren vierten Tauftag. Exakt vier Jahre zuvor wurde der Mega-Liner im Hamburger Hafen von der ehemaligen Bahnradsportlerin Kristina Vogel feierlich getauft, begleitet von einer spektakulären Drohnen-Lichtshow. Heute verbringt das Schiff seinen Geburtstag passenderweise auf See. Im Rahmen einer 14-tägigen Osterkreuzfahrt befindet sich die AIDAcosma aktuell auf einer Transitstrecke zwischen Korsika und Barcelona. Das Mittelmeer hat sich in den letzten Jahren als das ideale und profitabelste Einsatzgebiet für dieses Schiff etabliert.

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Skipper on Legend of the Seas: Mascot or Marketing Stunt?

In February 2026, Royal Caribbean International introduced the newest "crew member" of the fleet: Skipper, a Golden Retriever puppy, is taking on the role of "Chief Dog Officer" on the new Legend of the Seas. The naming process did not happen behind closed doors but was determined through modern social media engagement and community voting, ensuring a strong bond between fans and the animal. With this move, the cruise line continues its strategy of establishing permanently resident dogs as brand ambassadors on Icon-class ships, similar to Rover on the Icon of the Seas.

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February 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM

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In February 2026, Royal Caribbean International introduced the newest "crew member" of the fleet: Skipper, a Golden Retriever puppy, is taking on the role of "Chief Dog Officer" on the new Legend of the Seas. The naming process did not happen behind closed doors but was determined through modern social media engagement and community voting, ensuring a strong bond between fans and the animal. With this move, the cruise line continues its strategy of establishing permanently resident dogs as brand ambassadors on Icon-class ships, similar to Rover on the Icon of the Seas.

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Skipper on Legend of the Seas: Mascot or Marketing Stunt?

In February 2026, Royal Caribbean International introduced the newest "crew member" of the fleet: Skipper, a Golden Retriever puppy, is taking on the role of "Chief Dog Officer" on the new Legend of the Seas. The naming process did not happen behind closed doors but was determined through modern social media engagement and community voting, ensuring a strong bond between fans and the animal. With this move, the cruise line continues its strategy of establishing permanently resident dogs as brand ambassadors on Icon-class ships, similar to Rover on the Icon of the Seas.

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February 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM

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Royal Caribbean International hat im Februar 2026 das neueste „Crew-Mitglied“ der Flotte vorgestellt: Skipper, ein Golden Retriever Welpe, übernimmt die Rolle des „Chief Dog Officer“ auf der neuen Legend of the Seas. Die Namensgebung erfolgte nicht hinter verschlossenen Türen, sondern wurde modern über Social Media und ein Voting der Community bestimmt, was für eine starke Bindung der Fans an das Tier sorgen soll. Damit setzt die Reederei ihre Strategie fort, auf Schiffen der Icon-Klasse permanent lebende Hunde als Markenbotschafter zu etablieren, ähnlich wie bereits Rover auf der Icon of the Seas.

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30 Years of AIDA: Major Event and Ship Parade in Hamburg 2026

AIDA Cruises is celebrating its 30th corporate anniversary in June 2026 with a major event in the Port of Hamburg. The central festival weekend will take place from June 6th to 8th, marking exactly three decades since the christening of the first ship in 1996. Embedded in the current "AIDA Evolution" fleet strategy, the cruise line combines operational logistics with tourist highlights. The aim is to honor the development from the first "Club Ship" to today's market leadership in the German cruise segment, both nautically and historically.

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February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM

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AIDA Cruises is celebrating its 30th corporate anniversary in June 2026 with a major event in the Port of Hamburg. The central festival weekend will take place from June 6th to 8th, marking exactly three decades since the christening of the first ship in 1996. Embedded in the current "AIDA Evolution" fleet strategy, the cruise line combines operational logistics with tourist highlights. The aim is to honor the development from the first "Club Ship" to today's market leadership in the German cruise segment, both nautically and historically.

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30 Years of AIDA: Major Event and Ship Parade in Hamburg 2026

AIDA Cruises is celebrating its 30th corporate anniversary in June 2026 with a major event in the Port of Hamburg. The central festival weekend will take place from June 6th to 8th, marking exactly three decades since the christening of the first ship in 1996. Embedded in the current "AIDA Evolution" fleet strategy, the cruise line combines operational logistics with tourist highlights. The aim is to honor the development from the first "Club Ship" to today's market leadership in the German cruise segment, both nautically and historically.

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February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM

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AIDA Cruises begeht im Juni 2026 das 30-jährige Firmenjubiläum mit einem umfangreichen Großevent im Hamburger Hafen. Das zentrale Festwochenende findet vom 6. bis 8. Juni statt und markiert exakt drei Jahrzehnte seit der Taufe des ersten Schiffes im Jahr 1996. Eingebettet in die aktuelle Flottenstrategie „AIDA Evolution“, verknüpft die Reederei operative Logistik mit touristischen Highlights. Ziel ist es, die Entwicklung vom ersten „Clubschiff“ bis zur heutigen Marktführerschaft im deutschen Kreuzfahrtsegment sowohl nautisch als auch historisch zu würdigen.

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AIDAprima Ice Rink: Season Extended in Northern Europe until March 2026

Due to itinerary adjustments for the 2025/2026 winter season, the popular ice rink on AIDAprima will now officially remain in operation until March 21, 2026. Originally scheduled for the Orient, the ship is now spending the season in home waters. As safety in the Red Sea takes priority, the entire fleet planning was adapted, granting Northern Europe fans a significantly longer skating season.

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February 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM

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Due to itinerary adjustments for the 2025/2026 winter season, the popular ice rink on AIDAprima will now officially remain in operation until March 21, 2026. Originally scheduled for the Orient, the ship is now spending the season in home waters. As safety in the Red Sea takes priority, the entire fleet planning was adapted, granting Northern Europe fans a significantly longer skating season.

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AIDAprima Ice Rink: Season Extended in Northern Europe until March 2026

Due to itinerary adjustments for the 2025/2026 winter season, the popular ice rink on AIDAprima will now officially remain in operation until March 21, 2026. Originally scheduled for the Orient, the ship is now spending the season in home waters. As safety in the Red Sea takes priority, the entire fleet planning was adapted, granting Northern Europe fans a significantly longer skating season.

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February 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM

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Aufgrund der Routenänderungen im Winter 2025/2026 bleibt die beliebte Eisbahn auf der AIDAprima nun offiziell bis zum 21. März 2026 in Betrieb. Ursprünglich für den Orient geplant, verbringt das Schiff die Saison nun in heimischen Gewässern. Da die Sicherheit im Roten Meer Vorrang hat, wurde die gesamte Flottenplanung angepasst, was Nordeuropa-Fans eine deutlich längere Schlittschuh-Saison beschert.

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Kick-off for the AIDA Festival Cruise 2026: Newcomer Opportunity and Top Line-up on AIDAprima

AIDA Cruises is ringing in the crucial phase for one of the event highlights of 2026. With the launch of the AIDAradio Newcomer Contest on January 26, the search for fresh talent for the AIDA Festival Cruise has officially begun. Until February 22, bands, solo artists, and DJs can apply to secure a coveted slot on the main stage of the AIDAprima. The competition aims to provide a platform for unknown musicians alongside established stars. Following a pre-selection by an expert jury, a public online voting process in March will determine the winner, who will then share the stage with national heavyweights.

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January 27, 2026 at 12:22 PM

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AIDA Cruises is ringing in the crucial phase for one of the event highlights of 2026. With the launch of the AIDAradio Newcomer Contest on January 26, the search for fresh talent for the AIDA Festival Cruise has officially begun. Until February 22, bands, solo artists, and DJs can apply to secure a coveted slot on the main stage of the AIDAprima. The competition aims to provide a platform for unknown musicians alongside established stars. Following a pre-selection by an expert jury, a public online voting process in March will determine the winner, who will then share the stage with national heavyweights.

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Kick-off for the AIDA Festival Cruise 2026: Newcomer Opportunity and Top Line-up on AIDAprima

AIDA Cruises is ringing in the crucial phase for one of the event highlights of 2026. With the launch of the AIDAradio Newcomer Contest on January 26, the search for fresh talent for the AIDA Festival Cruise has officially begun. Until February 22, bands, solo artists, and DJs can apply to secure a coveted slot on the main stage of the AIDAprima. The competition aims to provide a platform for unknown musicians alongside established stars. Following a pre-selection by an expert jury, a public online voting process in March will determine the winner, who will then share the stage with national heavyweights.

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January 27, 2026 at 12:22 PM

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AIDA Cruises läutet die heiße Phase für eines der Event-Highlights des Jahres 2026 ein. Mit dem Start des AIDAradio Newcomer Contests am 26. Januar hat die Suche nach frischen Talenten für die AIDA Festival Cruise begonnen. Bis zum 22. Februar können sich Bands, Solo-Künstler und DJs bewerben, um einen begehrten Slot auf der Hauptbühne der AIDAprima zu ergattern. Der Wettbewerb zielt darauf ab, neben etablierten Stars auch unbekannten Musikern eine Plattform zu bieten. Nach einer Vorauswahl durch eine Fachjury entscheidet im März ein öffentliches Online-Voting über den Gewinner, der sich die Bühne mit nationalen Größen teilen darf.

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AIDAdiva Route Change: Storm Prevents Call at Amami Oshima

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, AIDAdiva had to adjust its planned route for the "Adventure XXL" world cruise at short notice. The scheduled port call in Naze on the Japanese island of Amami Oshima could not take place due to adverse weather conditions.

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January 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, AIDAdiva had to adjust its planned route for the "Adventure XXL" world cruise at short notice. The scheduled port call in Naze on the Japanese island of Amami Oshima could not take place due to adverse weather conditions.

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AIDAdiva Route Change: Storm Prevents Call at Amami Oshima

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, AIDAdiva had to adjust its planned route for the "Adventure XXL" world cruise at short notice. The scheduled port call in Naze on the Japanese island of Amami Oshima could not take place due to adverse weather conditions.

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January 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Am Dienstag, den 20. Januar 2026, musste die AIDAdiva ihre geplante Route im Rahmen der Weltreise „Abenteuer XXL“ kurzfristig anpassen. Der geplante Hafenanlauf im japanischen Naze auf der Insel Amami Oshima konnte aufgrund widriger Wetterbedingungen nicht stattfinden.

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TUI Cruises Strategy 2026: Authentic Insights Instead of Gloss – Luisa, Florian, and the Orient

Anyone taking a look at the cruise market in January 2026 will notice an exciting shift at TUI Cruises. Right in the middle of the so-called "Wave Season"—the peak booking phase at the beginning of the year—the cruise line is no longer relying solely on polished commercials. Instead, real stories are taking center stage. The current video series featuring protagonists Luisa and Florian on the Mein Schiff 4 clearly shows: This is about authentic experiences and throwing prejudices overboard.

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January 19, 2026 at 7:39 AM

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Anyone taking a look at the cruise market in January 2026 will notice an exciting shift at TUI Cruises. Right in the middle of the so-called "Wave Season"—the peak booking phase at the beginning of the year—the cruise line is no longer relying solely on polished commercials. Instead, real stories are taking center stage. The current video series featuring protagonists Luisa and Florian on the Mein Schiff 4 clearly shows: This is about authentic experiences and throwing prejudices overboard.

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TUI Cruises Strategy 2026: Authentic Insights Instead of Gloss – Luisa, Florian, and the Orient

Anyone taking a look at the cruise market in January 2026 will notice an exciting shift at TUI Cruises. Right in the middle of the so-called "Wave Season"—the peak booking phase at the beginning of the year—the cruise line is no longer relying solely on polished commercials. Instead, real stories are taking center stage. The current video series featuring protagonists Luisa and Florian on the Mein Schiff 4 clearly shows: This is about authentic experiences and throwing prejudices overboard.

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January 19, 2026 at 7:39 AM

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Wer im Januar 2026 einen Blick auf den Kreuzfahrtmarkt wirft, bemerkt bei TUI Cruises eine spannende Veränderung. Mitten in der sogenannten "Wave Season", also der heißen Buchungsphase zu Jahresbeginn, setzt die Reederei nicht mehr nur auf polierte Werbespots. Stattdessen stehen echte Geschichten im Vordergrund. Die aktuelle Videoserie rund um die Protagonisten Luisa und Florian auf der Mein Schiff 4 zeigt deutlich: Hier geht es um das authentische Erleben und darum, Vorurteile über Bord zu werfen.

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Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne Launch 2026 World Voyages Together

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Port of Southampton became the stage for a unique maritime event. The traditional shipping company Cunard dispatched its two most significant vessels simultaneously on grand world voyages: the legendary ocean liner Queen Mary 2 and the newest addition to the fleet, the Queen Anne.

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January 13, 2026 at 7:22 AM

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On Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Port of Southampton became the stage for a unique maritime event. The traditional shipping company Cunard dispatched its two most significant vessels simultaneously on grand world voyages: the legendary ocean liner Queen Mary 2 and the newest addition to the fleet, the Queen Anne.

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Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne Launch 2026 World Voyages Together

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Port of Southampton became the stage for a unique maritime event. The traditional shipping company Cunard dispatched its two most significant vessels simultaneously on grand world voyages: the legendary ocean liner Queen Mary 2 and the newest addition to the fleet, the Queen Anne.

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January 13, 2026 at 7:22 AM

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Am Sonntag, den 11. Januar 2026, wurde der Hafen von Southampton Schauplatz eines besonderen maritimen Ereignisses. Die traditionsreiche Reederei Cunard schickte ihre beiden wichtigsten Schiffe zeitgleich auf große Weltreise: den legendären Ocean Liner Queen Mary 2 und den neuesten Flottenzugang, die Queen Anne.

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Milestone in the Far East: AIDAdiva Celebrates Premiere in Busan on Grand World Cruise

On the morning of January 12, 2026, ship enthusiasts in Busan, South Korea, were treated to a special sight: Promptly at 08:00 local time, the AIDAdiva docked at the "Busan North Port Cruise Terminal." For the ship from the "kissing lips" fleet, this was not just any port of call, but a genuine premiere. It was a so-called "Maiden Call," the first arrival in this metropolis, embedded in the cruise line's longest world voyage to date.

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January 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM

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On the morning of January 12, 2026, ship enthusiasts in Busan, South Korea, were treated to a special sight: Promptly at 08:00 local time, the AIDAdiva docked at the "Busan North Port Cruise Terminal." For the ship from the "kissing lips" fleet, this was not just any port of call, but a genuine premiere. It was a so-called "Maiden Call," the first arrival in this metropolis, embedded in the cruise line's longest world voyage to date.

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Milestone in the Far East: AIDAdiva Celebrates Premiere in Busan on Grand World Cruise

On the morning of January 12, 2026, ship enthusiasts in Busan, South Korea, were treated to a special sight: Promptly at 08:00 local time, the AIDAdiva docked at the "Busan North Port Cruise Terminal." For the ship from the "kissing lips" fleet, this was not just any port of call, but a genuine premiere. It was a so-called "Maiden Call," the first arrival in this metropolis, embedded in the cruise line's longest world voyage to date.

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January 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM

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Am Morgen des 12. Januar 2026 bot sich im südkoreanischen Busan ein besonderes Bild für Schiffsbegeisterte: Pünktlich um 08:00 Uhr Ortszeit machte die AIDAdiva am "Busan North Port Cruise Terminal" fest. Für das Schiff aus der Kussmund-Flotte war dies nicht nur irgendein Hafenanlauf, sondern eine echte Premiere. Es handelte sich um den sogenannten "Maiden Call", den Erstanlauf in dieser Metropole, eingebettet in die bisher längste Weltreise der Reederei.

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AIDAnova: Storm "Elli" Forces Early Return to Hamburg

Anyone glancing at the Port of Hamburg today, January 8, 2026, might rub their eyes in astonishment. The berth at the Steinwerder terminal was supposed to be empty – instead, the AIDAnova is already docked there. The "kissing lips" ship returned to its home port almost two days earlier than planned. The reason for this has a name: Storm Low "Elli".

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January 8, 2026 at 6:24 AM

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Anyone glancing at the Port of Hamburg today, January 8, 2026, might rub their eyes in astonishment. The berth at the Steinwerder terminal was supposed to be empty – instead, the AIDAnova is already docked there. The "kissing lips" ship returned to its home port almost two days earlier than planned. The reason for this has a name: Storm Low "Elli".

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AIDAnova: Storm "Elli" Forces Early Return to Hamburg

Anyone glancing at the Port of Hamburg today, January 8, 2026, might rub their eyes in astonishment. The berth at the Steinwerder terminal was supposed to be empty – instead, the AIDAnova is already docked there. The "kissing lips" ship returned to its home port almost two days earlier than planned. The reason for this has a name: Storm Low "Elli".

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January 8, 2026 at 6:24 AM

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Wer heute, am 08. Januar 2026, einen Blick auf den Hamburger Hafen wirft, dürfte sich verwundert die Augen reiben. Eigentlich sollte der Liegeplatz am Terminal Steinwerder leer sein – stattdessen liegt dort bereits die AIDAnova. Das Kussmundschiff ist knapp zwei Tage früher als geplant in ihren Basishafen zurückgekehrt. Der Grund dafür hat einen Namen: Sturmtief "Elli".