Winter dream at sea: Aida cruises to festive metropolises
Aida-Cruises is offering winter trips from Kiel to Scandinavia from November 2025 with festive offers and prominent guests.

Winter dream at sea: Aida cruises to festive metropolises
The coming winter season promises unforgettable experiences on the world's oceans: Aida-Cruises will start in winter 2025/2026 with the ships “Aida-prima” and “Aida-nova” from German ports. Popular travel destinations are Scandinavia and festively lit European cities, according to a recent report by Good morning emerges. Passengers can look forward to an exciting mix of Christmas markets, winter sports and varied entertainment.
The ship “Aida-prima” in particular stands out with its monthly changing theme months and will sail from Kiel from November 2025 to March 2026. Guests can look forward to an entertaining program with comedy stars, burlesque shows and even an ice skating rink on deck. Here you can ice skating, curling and dance at ice discos. Of course, snacks and hot drinks such as mulled wine and punch are a must in the cozy alpine huts.
Christmas high sea adventures
The “Aida-prima” Christmas trip from December 20th to 27th offers a special highlight. This leads to picturesque Baltic Sea cities such as Helsinki, Tallinn and Stockholm, where travelers can enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere. A New Year's Eve trip from Kiel is also offered, which takes you via Gothenburg and Oslo to Kristiansand, offering the opportunity to welcome the New Year in style.
Looking for a unique winter experience? The “Aida-nova” offers a winter wonderland with ski gondolas, alpine huts and even live concerts and après-ski parties in February and March, featuring prominent guests such as Maria Höfl-Riesch and Sven Hannawald. Prices start at an attractive 899 euros per person, with the premium tariff starting at 2,205 euros. Bookings are both online via aida.de as well as in travel agencies.
Sights in the target cities
Travelers can look forward to numerous sights. Oslo, for example, impresses with the Royal Castle and the impressive Holmenkollen ski jump. If you love history, you should visit the medieval district of Gamlebyen or the Akershus Fortress. And for art lovers, there is the Munch Museum, known for its unique works.
Another stop is Gothenburg, the city with its magnificent historic town hall and the charming Karl Johans gate shopping street. Its strategic importance for Sweden becomes clear when you look at the impressive buildings and lively markets.
Copenhagen also impresses with its mix of historical and modern architecture - from Amalienburg Palace, the city residence of the royal family, to the Little Mermaid, which sits enthroned on the coast. The city invites you to explore its rich culture through museums and lively streets.
With these diverse offers and numerous activities, the upcoming winter season on the Aida cruises will be a real hit. Whether Christmas markets, sporting activities or cultural experiences – there is something for everyone here! Further information about the offers can be found at Cruise Sun.