Aida Diva starts a gigantic trip around the world: 133 days of adventure on the high seas!

Aida Diva starts a gigantic trip around the world: 133 days of adventure on the high seas!

On Monday, November 11, 2025, the cruise ship “Aida Diva” set off from Hamburg on an impressive trip around the world. With around 2,000 passengers on board, we will embark on a 133-day voyage of discovery across four continents, which will last until March 23, 2026. The route stretches over 35,843 nautical miles – about 66,381 kilometers – and takes travelers to 27 countries and 55 ports. For the first time, exciting destinations such as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam and Hawaii will be visited as part of an Aida world tour, reports T Online.

But that's not all, as the route also includes the US West Coast with cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as stops in Central America, including a passage through the fabled Panama Canal. A special highlight for passengers will be the New Year's Eve celebration in Honolulu, where the New Year will be welcomed with spectacular views of the Pacific.

A sophisticated program on board

The Aida Diva not only has exciting destinations on board, but also offers a varied program on board. Entertainment fans can look forward to various guest artists, including the well-known actress Michaela Schaffrath and the ensemble from the series “The Crime Scene Cleaner”. Musical highlights are set by the performances of The Weather Girls. The prominent guests include the author Hera Lind, crime writer Elisabeth Herrmann and the former police profiler Carsten Schütte.

Culinary diversity is also not neglected: a new restaurant, “French Kiss”, will delight the tastes of travelers, and regional buffet components are on the menu. Wine tastings and workshops with TV chefs like Stefan Marquard round off the gastronomic experience.

The future of the cruise industry

Cruises are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Germany, where the industry is a thriving market. Loud Statista Around 3.7 million Germans go on a cruise every year, with the majority favoring ocean cruises. AIDA Cruises has made a name for itself in the German cruise landscape and recently took first place in the ranking of cruise providers with the best service. The variety of shipping companies is remarkable - from AIDA to TUI Cruises to Costa and MSC, which offer something for every taste.

Aida Cruises has already announced the next world trip for October in 2026, which will last 126 days and cover 20 countries and 43 ports. The cruise industry has picked itself up again after the challenging years of the Corona pandemic and is starting with renewed vigor. The popularity of cruises remains unbroken, which will certainly be reflected in future booking figures Cruises.de explained.