Cruise Holidays

With AIDAluna, the first AIDA ship arrived in Kiel this season on April 21, 2023. Three ships in the AIDA Cruises fleet are expected to call at the Kiel Fjord 64 times during the 2023 summer season. The last call of the season will be on November 4 with AIDAnova, which is also the largest ship for the seaport of Kiel this season: The first call will be next Saturday, April 29, 2023. During the nearly seven-month season, guests can choose from various cruises departing from the Schleswig-Holstein state capital: Whether the Baltic Sea, Norway's fjords, or the Arctic Circle - there is a perfect match for every vacation seeker. The three-, four- and five-day AIDA cruises also offer ideal relaxation for a short break in between. AIDA's taster cruises from Kiel are perfect for those who want to discover the adventure of cruising for themselves: On the three-day cruises in May and September 2023, it goes with AIDAluna through the archipelago of Denmark with stops in Århus and Copenhagen. On the four-day short cruises to Norway and Denmark, guests will experience not only beautiful metropolises of Northern Europe with Oslo and Copenhagen but also the unique Oslofjord and Holmenkollen with the oldest ski jump in the world. From mid-May 2023, AIDAluna will set course for the "Highlights at the Arctic Circle": Destinations such as the North Cape, the Orkney Islands, three stops in Iceland and Norwegian ports such as Tromsø and Hammerfest feature on the program on six different dates on the 17-day voyage. The highlight of this itinerary is Spitsbergen, a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. Spitsbergen is one of the northernmost destinations on earth and impresses with its barren landscape of glaciers, mountains, and fjords. Polar bears, reindeer and foxes live here in their natural environment. The capital, Longyearbyen, is known for its colourful wooden houses that contrast with the white surroundings. The itineraries of AIDAbella are just as diverse, including 14-day voyages "Norway with Lofoten & North Cape." This route combines the most beautiful charms of Norway: starting in Kiel, guests sail on five dates via Haugesund to the North Cape and then to the Lofoten Islands. Further destinations are Bodø, Åndalsnes, Molde, Bergen and Århus - a north country adventure for each taste. For the seven- or 14-day voyages with AIDAnova between May 6 and October 21, 2023, AIDA Cruises has developed attractive routes to Norway and Denmark for its guests. In Norway, guests will experience the charming capital of Oslo with its innovative architecture, museums and newly developed neighbourhoods and sun-drenched Kristiansand with its old town of Posebyen, where the white wooden houses reflect the sunlight. Numerous sights and urban lifestyles await guests in Denmark's capital Copenhagen. In Skagen, on the other hand, visitors are attracted by endless beaches and the country's largest shifting dune, from which only the tower of the silted-up parish church still peeks out. This is the only place you can bathe with one leg in the Baltic Sea and the other in the North Sea. This year's Kiel Week will occur from June 17 to 25, 2023. Once again, AIDA Cruises will be on board as an event sponsor of the world-renowned sailing and summer festival. The cruise company will present itself to the public during the nine-day event with a total of three ships and four calls by AIDAnova (June 17 and 24), AIDAluna (June 23) and AIDAbella (June 25) on sea and shore with an inviting AIDA vacation world.

AIDA Ships Have Started The Summer Season 2023 3 min read

AIDA Ships Have Started The Summer Season 2023

Joe Cusmano 3 years ago

With AIDAluna, the first AIDA ship arrived in Kiel this season on April 21, 2023. Three ships in the AIDA Cruises fleet are expected...

Emerald Cruises launches Its Newest Luxury Yacht, The Emerald Sakara 1 min read

Emerald Cruises launches Its Newest Luxury Yacht, The Emerald Sakara

Joe Cusmano 3 years ago

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Disney Cruises Reveals Details On Their Upcoming New Ship 3 min read

Disney Cruises Reveals Details On Their Upcoming New Ship

Joe Cusmano 3 years ago

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MSC Euribia Completes Successful Sea Trials 2 min read

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Joe Cusmano 3 years ago

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There are around 4.8 million cruisers annually, and this figure was closer to 30 million before the pandemic. However, many ports where cruise ships...

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Celebrity Cruises Oversales Voyage Six Months Before Sailing 3 min read

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Joe Cusmano 3 years ago

Celebrity Cruises has notified selected passengers booked on the Celebrity Millennium’s 24 October 2023 voyage that their trip has been oversold. The cruise line provides...

Holland America Announces First “Pole-to-Pole” Cruise 3 min read

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Joe Cusmano 3 years ago

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Joe Cusmano 3 years ago

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Regent Seven Seas Unveils Details Of 2025-26 Grand Voyages 2 min read

Regent Seven Seas Unveils Details Of 2025-26 Grand Voyages

Joe Cusmano 3 years ago

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