AIDA Cruises wins ‘2014 German Cruise Prize’
The cruise operator AIDA Cruises has won the ‘2014 German Cruise Prize’ in the "Best Family Product" category. The coveted honor is awarded annually by the prestigious Koehlers Guide Kreuzfahrt (Koehler's Cruise Guide).
"Focus on families has always been a priority aboard AIDA. This includes the child-friendly facilities on board the ships, family-friendly offers and lovingly attentive childcare. Family-friendly cabins, with a connecting door for example, plus special discounts for children and teens provide a perfect vacation experience for the whole family," said Oliver P. Mueller, publisher of Koehlers Guide Kreuzfahrt, on the occasion of the awards ceremony in the Hotel Grand Elysée in Hamburg on September 24, 2013.
The German Cruise Prize, awarded since 2008 by Koehlers Guide Kreuzfahrt, honors cruise industry performance and innovation excellence in various categories.
750,000 Facebook fans on board
On June 28, 2014, AIDA Cruises welcomed its 750,000th fan on the AIDA Facebook page. This places the cruise line in a top position for tourism in Germany. AIDA joined the social network in July 2009. Since then, the fan community has continuously grown.“Direct contact with our ... [more]
First guide dog goes on an AIDA cruise
Barrier-free accessibility is a high priority with AIDA Cruises. In May 2014, a certified guide dog accompanied a couple on an AIDA Cruise for the first time. Nine-year-old Alfa helped her blind owner, Frank Kähms, make his way around the ship. This was a first for him and also ... [more]
Excellent conferencing at sea: AIDA vessels recognized as “Certified Conference Ships”
AIDAaura and AIDAvita are the first cruise ships to receive the accolade of “Certified Conference Ship.” The ships were audited in mid-May and certified with the quality check of the VDR (German Business Travel Association).This means that the ships meet all quality criteria ... [more]