Cruise ship AIDAdiva Gets Ready For Ems Passage

AIDAdiva Gets Ready For Ems Passage

Ship spotters in Germany will very soon get to see the latest cruise ship from the Papenburg shipyard of Meyer Werft. The finishing touches are being currently made to the vessel.

The 252 metre cruise ship, the AIDAdiva, built for AIDA Cruises of Rostock will leave the covered dock of the shipyard on 4th March and then on the afternoon of the 10th she will travel down the River Ems to reach Emden on the Sunday morning (11th March).

She is the first of three Club ships for the German cruise company which is aimed specifically at the German cruise market and will carry 2030 passengers in 1015 cabins.

A unique feature of the ship is the 'Theatrium', described as the pulsating heart of the ship where between three decks and 3000 square metres, cruise goers can find a theatre, bars and market place.

Delivery of the 68,500 grt ship to AIDA Cruises is scheduled for 16th April 2007 and a christening ceremony with spectacular light show has been planned.

AIDA is the cruise market leader in Germany and is well known for it's distinctive branding on their ships.