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AIDAcara: Beauty makeover for 20th birthday

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Shortly before her 20th birthday on June 7, 2016, AIDAcara hasbeen given a beauty makeover, so she’s looking splendid for the biganniversary. AIDAcara was christened in Rostock on June 7, 1996, by ChristianeHerzog. The first ship of the AIDA fleet triggered a revolution in the cruisemarket, also winning over young, lifestyle-oriented people for this kind ofvacation for the first time.

Following her scheduled stay in dry dock from January 26–February6, 2016, at the NAVANTIA Shiprepairs shipyard in Cadiz, AIDAcara is back witheven more attractive onboard offers.

Apart from routine class and maintenance work, various cosmeticand refurbishment work was carried out on board and the guest staterooms arenewly resplendent. In addition, 1,800m² of new carpeting has been laid inthe public areas, and 12,000 m² of the ship’s surface above and below thewaterline has been repainted.

Following the stint in dry dock, the highlights on board AIDAcarainclude the newly designed Pool Bar on the upper deck, and the Calypso Bar withits outdoor seating area on Deck 9. This is the perfect spot to bring a relaxedday to a close over a cocktail, while enjoying the breathtaking ocean view. TheAnytime Bar has been refurbished and updated too, and the dancefloor at itsheart has also been redesigned.

In the Body & Soul area, AIDA guests can train onstate-of-the-art cardio equipment. AIDA Cruises is also offering a new product:March 7, 2016, will see the premiere of a so-called “cardioscan” on AIDAcara.This holistic diagnosis tool allows guests to analyze their cardiac system,physical make-up and metabolism. This service complements the existingmetabolic coaching and forms the basis for training recommendations from theprofessionally trained AIDA coaches. The cardioscan will also be phased in on boardthe other ships of the AIDA fleet.

The AIDA Store on Deck 8 presents the popular maritime lifestylebrand, GAASTRA, in a new and modern store concept. The jewelry area has alsobeen redesigned and, alongside its extensive portfolio of exclusive watches andjewelry is now offering items from the Danish cult brand, Bering, for the firsttime. At the Photoshop, a height-adjustable photo kiosk has been added to theexisting digital photo stations, and it can also be operated with ease bychildren and wheelchair-users.

On February 8 at 8:00 p.m., AIDAcara set sail from Las Palmas inGran Canaria on a 14-day cruise which will take in the highlights of the Canaryand Cape Verde Islands. More information and bookings at travel agencies, on www.aida.de or at the AIDA Customer Center at +49 (0)381/ 202 7070 07.

Rostock, February 9, 2016

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