AIDA Cruises has launched the largest modernization program in its fleet with AIDA Evolution. It is the most extensive in the company's history. In a first step, AIDAdiva, AIDAbella and AIDAluna from the Sphinx series will be fundamentally revised in 2025 and 2026. The focus is on a completely new interior design of the ships. Technology and systems are also being overhauled.
All guest cabins will have a completely new look. In addition, the range of suites is being expanded. For the first time on this class of ship, exclusive areas and services will be created from which suite guests, among others, will benefit. From a culinary point of view, guests can look forward to an even greater variety of restaurants, selected signature bars and more service offerings. The heart of the Sphinx ships beats right in the middle - in the light-flooded theater. This style-defining area is being further developed with inviting seating and a harmonious color concept. New activity areas will be created especially for families with children.
Felix Eichhorn, President AIDA Cruises, says: “As the market leader and pioneer in the industry, our aim is to constantly rethink cruises. The ships in the Sphinx series have written cruise history with their innovative spatial concept and colorful design. We want to build on this with our AIDA Evolution program.”
Future-proof and sustainable cruise
As part of its decarbonization strategy, AIDA Cruises has been investing in a future-proof and sustainable cruise market for many years and is implementing innovative solutions in practice. Since 2004, when the first Sphinx-class ship was commissioned, the company has been considering the use of shore power in the ports to reduce local emissions. In recent years, AIDA Cruises has not only invested in the latest propulsion and environmental technology for its new buildings, but has also continuously implemented a wide range of efficiency measures in ship operations and retrofitted new technologies on the ships in the existing fleet. As part of the upcoming shipyard stays, further investments are planned, e.g. in 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 of reducing carbon intensity by 20 percent by 2026 compared to 2019.
New standards in ship design
The ships in the Sphinx series were put into service between 2007 and 2013. With their innovative, open room concept and their colorful design, they have decisively shaped the unique AIDA feeling. AIDAdiva will be the first ship to be modernized in spring 2025 during her six-week stay at the shipyard. AIDAbella and AIDAluna will follow in autumn 2025 and spring 2026.
