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Three awards for AIDA

The DeutscherKreuzfahrtpreis (German Cruise Line Award) 2018 for Environmental Commitment,Favorite Ship, and the Atlantic Alliance Award

On September 5, 2017, AIDA Cruisesreceived the "German Cruise Line Award" three times at Seatrade Europe inHamburg, the leading exhibition for the cruise industry. AIDA won in thecategories Environmental Commitment and Favorite Ship. The award presented bythe port association Atlantic Alliance also went to AIDA Cruises for itsyear-round operation of AIDAprima in the Atlantic west-coast region.

Every year, AIDAinvests millions of euros in the development and practical implementation ofnew environmental technologies on board its ships. With its use oflow-emission, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and shore power, AIDA Cruises hasbeen a pioneer and an example to follow in the cruise industry.

Hansjörg Kunze, Vice President Communication andSustainability with AIDA Cruises, accepted the awards: "By puttingAIDAprima into service in the spring of 2016, we have again demonstrated ourinnovative strength. We are convinced that the use of liquefied natural gas(LNG) is a highly interesting solution for the eco-balance of ships and ports.Already today, AIDAprima is supplied with low-emission fuel via a LNG truckduring docking times at five European ports."

For the first time, the "German Cruise Line Award" included an "audience award"category. In a collaborative initiative with the Hamburger Morgenpost, readerswere asked to vote for their favorite ship. Among six nominated ships,AIDAprima was the big winner. AIDAprima is the Hanseatic City's floating landmarkand, as the first cruise ship in history, has been offering year-round cruisesdeparting from Hamburg since May 2016. "This award from the heart is atremendous honor both for colleagues on shore and the crew on board AIDAprima,"Hansjörg Kunze said in gratitude.

The third cruise line award for AIDA came from theport association Atlantic Alliance. It recognized AIDA Cruises for its specialcommitment to developing the region as a cruise destination year round withAIDAprima and for its good partnerships with ports along the Atlantic westcoast.

Since 2011, the "GermanCruise Line Award" has been honoring the best services found in the internationalcruise industry and is presented together with the editors of the guide "Kreuzfahrtträume." The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, September5, 2017, as part of Seatrade Europe's "Cruise Europe Night."

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