Stralsund's youngest child fulfills his life's dream: 133 days of traveling around the world on Aida!

Stralsund's youngest child fulfills his life's dream: 133 days of traveling around the world on Aida!

Big dreams come true in Stralsund: 24-year-old Jonathan Göbel and his partner are setting off on a breathtaking trip around the world on the cruise ship Aida “Diva” in just a few days. As the Baltic Sea newspaper reported, the voyage lasts a total of 133 days and takes in 55 ports in 27 different countries. A real adventure that culminates on March 23rd.

The journey begins in Hamburg, from where the journey takes place via Warnemünde with stopovers in Denmark and Norway. When planning this trip, an environmentally friendly goal was also taken into account, as the shipping company Aida is committed to zero emissions by 2050. Jonathan prepared thoroughly and worked hard together with his partner to finance this dream, including working at a car dealership and as a temporary worker.

An exciting course

The route of the Aida “Diva” will take her via Great Britain and through the Atlantic to North and Central America. Highlights of the trip include crossing the Panama Canal, the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá in Mexico and a visit to breathtaking cities such as San Francisco and Singapore. Christmas will be celebrated at sea and New Year's Eve in sunny Honolulu, which will certainly be an unforgettable experience for the couple. Jonathan is thrilled to be entering New York and can't wait to visit Hawaii too.

The cruise ship itself can accommodate around 2,000 passengers and was built in 2007 but has recently been modernized. The cost of the dream vacation is 13,800 euros per person for an inside cabin; Thanks to the youth tariff booked, the couple gets on board at a better price.

Future plans and new perspectives

After Jonathan plans to complete his bachelor's degree in business administration at the University of Greifswald in 2026, he is already considering a second degree in nautical science. Maybe one day the big dream of captaining a cruise ship will be within reach, especially after such an exciting first trip around the world.

In this day and age, when you can easily capture your inspiration online, platforms like Pinterest are ideal for documenting such adventures. Anyone can create and share content there for free; This way Jonathan can also record his experiences and memories of his great adventure.