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With AIDA Evolution, AIDA Cruises has launched the
largest modernization program in its fleet. It is the most extensive in the
company's history. The first phase of the program will be a major overhaul of
the Sphinx ships AIDAdiva, AIDAbella and AIDAluna in 2025 and 2026. The focus
will be on a new interior design of the ships. In addition, technical equipment
and systems will be updated.
All staterooms will be completely re-decorated. In
addition, the number of suites will be increased. For the first time in this
class of ships, exclusive areas and services will be created. Suite guests, for
example, will benefit from them. In terms of culinary delights, guests can look
forward to an even greater variety of restaurants, selected signature bars and
enhanced services. The heart of the Sphinx ships beats in the very center - in
the light-flooded Theatrium. This stylish area will be enhanced with inviting
seating and a harmonious color concept. Especially for families with children,
new activity areas will be introduced.
Felix Eichhorn, President of AIDA Cruises, says:
"As the market leader and pioneer in the industry, we are committed to
constantly rethinking cruising. The ships of the Sphinx series have written
cruise history with their innovative space concept and colourful design. The
AIDA Evolution program will further develop these fantastic ships.”
Future-proof and sustainable cruising
As part of its decarbonization strategy, AIDA
Cruises has been investing in a future-proof and sustainable cruise market for
many years and is putting innovative solutions into practice. As early as 2004,
when the first Sphinx-class ship was ordered, the company considered the use of
shore power in ports to reduce local emissions. In recent years, AIDA Cruises
has not only invested billions of euros in state-of-the-art propulsion and
environmental technology for its new ships, but has also continuously implemented
a wide range of efficiency measures in ship operation and retrofitted new
technologies on the ships of its existing fleet. As part of the upcoming
shipyard overhauls, further investments are planned, including measures to
reduce fuel consumption, increase energy efficiency and conserve resources. As
part of Carnival Corporation & plc's family of cruise brands, the company
has set a goal to reduce its carbon intensity by 20 percent by 2026 compared to
2019.
Dry dock overhaul
The ships in the Sphinx series were commissioned
between 2007 and 2013. With their innovative open-space concept and colorful
design, they are a key part of the unique AIDA experience. AIDAdiva will be the
first ship to be modernized during her six-week dry dock overhaul in spring
2025. AIDAbella and AIDAluna will follow in fall 2025 and spring 2026,
respectively.
For more information about the AIDA fleet and
booking options, please contact your travel agency, the AIDA Customer Center at
+49 381 202 707 07 or visit aida.de.
Image
Credit: © AIDA Cruises
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