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Despite the fact the ship, built in 1999, is considered one of the older vessels in cruising's luxury niche, Europa has undergone three major refurbishments and has been impeccably maintained. Its all-outside, almost all-balcony accommodations are plush and spacious. The ship's itineraries are a sophisticated sightseer's dream; rarely does the vessel repeat an itinerary as it makes its way pretty much around the world each year. On a cruise to Germany, you’ll set sail to the Baltic Sea port of Warnemünde as part of 12-night Scandinavia cruise itineraries that depart from Amsterdam.
Guests can now Work & Travel aboard AIDA Cruises' ships
In Northern Europe/Baltic Sea, AIDAnova ship from Hamburg visits Norwegian and Western European metropolises (November 2025 through April 2026) including Arctic Norway's Northern Lights experience. AIDAprima provides Easter 2025 voyages from Palma or Barcelona to Malaga, Cadiz and Cartagena, allowing passengers to witness the famous Semana Santa. In the Med, AIDAdiva offers 9- or 12-day roundtrips from Palma to Spain, Portugal, and the Canaries, or 7-day roundtrips from Civitavecchia-Rome to Italy and Valletta Malta. AIDAbella and AIDAluna are homeported in La Romana Dominicana, Montego Bay Jamaica and Fort-de-France Martinique, and deployed on different routes to ports in the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. AIDAnova is homeported in Kiel (October-November 2023) and in Hamburg (November 2023 thru May 2024) visiting ports in Norway and Denmark. As of 2023, AIDA offers 5750 shore excursions globally, of which ~780 emphasize sustainable tourism.
Rhine & Danube Symphony (Cologne - Passau)
Unter den Linden from the Brandenburg Gate to the Berlin Cathedral and the immediate blocks to the south provide a wonderful stroll through the heart of the elegantly reborn city. Duck into the Adlon Hotel for a coffee, or visit the pastry shop just down the same side of the street. Pause in the Lustgarten bordering the River Spree and gaze up at the magnificent Berlin Cathedral. It is hard to imagine that an Allied bomb long ago dropped through the dome and largely destroyed the interior. Emerald Cruises is a great option for cruisers in their earlier adult decades.
Regions in Germany
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Don't miss the opportunity to try a plate of savory herring, a regional specialty, or sample some of Germany's world-renowned beers. Other highlights of the ship include a 1,700-square-metre spa area boasting recliners for relaxation; private spa suites; and a 2,200-square-meter pool deck with private cabanas. Following the handover from Celebrity to Tui in March 2009, work began on a 50 million euro conversion, which included the addition of more than 200 balcony cabins (As Celebrity Galaxy, there were just 220 balcony cabins). For tonight’s show “Rock – the Concert”, all three levels of the Theatrium are fully packed. The show is great and, to many a guest, could well last longer than 45 minutes.
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Bars and lounges are just "blah," and Europa lacks contemporary concepts -- such as more spaces for outdoor living and dining -- that we're seeing on other, newer luxury lines. Entertainment, beyond the specially themed classical festival, was also dated (a DJ in Sansibar, a folk band for special events, big-band dancing, etc.). On a Germany cruise, you'll have the chance to visit the exciting city of Berlin, where you'll find a fascinating mix of art, architecture, and culture. Gaze at the storied Brandenburg Gate, and visit the site of Checkpoint Charlie, once one of the most famous crossing points of the Berlin Wall. Spend an afternoon on the sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea and admire the view from Warnermünde's lighthouse, or stroll along the sandy beachfront of Ostseebad. Discover Germany's rich culture on the ultimate luxury vacation with Celebrity Cruises.
NEW! Treasures of the Rhine
This is a generously-sized outdoor area where naked passengers can enjoy sunbathing protected from the gaze of curious suitors. In most cruise ports, and especially in countries where the local culture doesn't allow nudism in public spaces (for example, Muslim countries), the ship's FKK deck can be accessed only in swimwear. Dining is entirely open-seating and takes place in two or three complementary self-service restaurants. Being without MDRs (main dining rooms), the ship's buffet is the conceptual substitute.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
TUI liners from this series use environmentally friendly power plants and energy-efficient solutions in order to cut emissions by 30% compared to other vessels of identical size. To ensure a seamless experience, we recommend choosing a cruise line that aligns with your language preferences. While Aida Cruises can be an enriching experience for those who speak German or are enthusiastic language learners, it might not be the best choice for non-German speakers on their first cruise.
AIDA Cruises
The gangway which is aptly greeting returning passengers with the slogan “Willkommen zuhause” (“Welcome home”) is hauled inboards for the last time. During a lovely summer’s day like this, the AIDADIVA’s crew also makes multiple use of the ship’s sun and pool decks. In the afternoon, a “Poolgarten“ event is hosted on the pool deck stage – a combination of open-air interviews with some of the ship’s senior officers and live music acts in between. And after sunset, a TV film is shown “under the stars“, again with pool towels and blankets being distributed for the passengers to enjoy the film until its end in the chilly midnight hour.
AIDAperla
Our international voyages (English/German) on the EUROPA 2 and on the HANSEATIC inspiration ensure that English-speaking passengers feel comfortable from the moment they step on board. All of the documentation, e.g. confirmation, travel documents, handbooks, programmes of the day, menus, announcements and lectures as well as the safety drill and Zodiac instruction will be provided in English. Approximately three months prior to the start of the cruise you will receive information about the shore excursions available in English.
After 2003's merger of Carnival Corporation and P&O Princess (forming Carnival Corporation), AIDA's executive control was transferred to Costa Group (responsible for Carnival Group's European brands). On June 7, 2015 (AIDAcara's birthday), AIDA celebrated the company's 20th anniversary. The city has one of the most comprehensive transit systems in Europe, including buses, trams, the U-Bahn (subway and mostly underground) and S-Bahn (above ground urban/suburban trains). Some of the elevated lines have terrific views such as the S5, S7, S9, and S75 that run through the heart of the city. Double-decker public buses 100 and 200 follow routes that are geared to the sightseer and charge no more than the regular fare. While 3.4 million Berliners live in an area nine times the size of Paris, sites that a visitor will want to see are confined to a relatively small, mostly walkable area.
And despite being smaller than the AIDAPRIMA and AIDANOVA and their sisters, there is plenty to see and do onboard during a 7-day cruise, whether you’re seeking party and animation or a quiet corner to read a book or play games with your travelling companions. The AIDADIVA is a ship in her best years and is decorated in cheerful orange, red, yellow and green colours – be it in the cabins, the bars or her public lounges. Nevertheless, the first passengers are up on deck and in the Aida Lounge at 6 a.m. Nevertheless, the captain’s public announcement upon arrival at first highlights the free WiFi network in the Swedish capital. An interesting detail hinting at how important it has become for passengers to post images and memories of their cruise experience on social media – and for cruise operators to benefit from that means of (free) publicity. The public rooms onboard the AIDADIVA spread over three decks (9, 10 and 11) with all three accommodating a buffet restaurant aft and converging in the middle of the ship into a level of the vessel’s Theatrium.
Being too large to dock at the city’s historic quays, our vessel anchors in the bay instead and tenders her passengers ashore in her own lifeboats. After twelve hours of sightseeing mainly on Stockholm’s water taxis and archipelago ferries, my son and I opt for the AIDADIVA’s pizzeria upon our return onboard. The concept is well thought – by having passengers order their pizza seated, the venue averts the impression of a mere fast food station.
Judging from the relatively few people spending time there, the whole area appears to be a giant waste of space which on the subsequent “Hyperion“ class (AIDAPRIMA and AIDAPERLA) has turned into a much better utilized indoor pool area called “Beach club“. Back at my table, the wine is perfectly tempered and the waiters are on high alert to refill whenever your glass risks of running empty. Full marks on that first day of the cruise what the restaurants and service onboard concerns. As so many of Aida’s summer cruises, the one I’m about to embark starts in Warnemünde, the picturesque coast-side outpost of Rostock which is conveniently accessible by both road and rail. I’m onboard together with my grown-up son with whom I share an inside cabin (no. 4344) down on deck 4.
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