Meeting of the generations: AIDAnova and AIDAcara in Tenerife
On the occasion of the launch of the premiere season of the world's first LNG cruise ship AIDAnova, the two sister ships were sent off last night from Santa Cruz de Tenerife with a festive fireworks display.
AIDAnova, the youngest member of the AIDA fleet, set course for Fuerteventura as part of her seven-day Christmas journey. AIDAcara, the first ship of the AIDA family, is currently on a 14-day Selection journey around the Canary Islands and the Azores.
AIDA Cruises and battery supplier Corvus Energy announce cooperation and ring in electrification of the cruise industry
Michael Thamm, Group CEO Costa Group and Carnival Asia said: "Our goal is the emissions-neutral ship operation. The electrification of our ships is another important milestone on this path. Thanks to the cooperation with Corvus Energy, already in a few month, AIDA Cruises ... [more]
AIDA Cruises: start of construction for the second LNG cruise ship at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg
On August 15, 2019, the first steel cut took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg for the sister ship of AIDAnova, the world’s first cruise ship that is fully powered with low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG). Just a few days ago, AIDA Cruises was awarded the Blue ... [more]
AIDAnova is the first cruise ship to receive the “Blue Angel” certification for its eco-friendly ship design
“We are very honored to receive this recognition of our long-standing commitment to protecting the marine environment and reducing emissions. Together with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg we built AIDAnova, the world’s first cruise ship, which is operated entirely with ... [more]