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AIDA Open Air with christening of AIDAnova and David Guetta concert in Papenburg on August 31, 2018
Before AIDAnova sets off on its first voyage towardthe North Sea, AIDA Cruises is inviting to one of the biggest events in NorthernGermany on August 31, 2018, at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. Ticketsales for the AIDA Open Air with a spectacular christening show and liveconcert with star DJ David Guetta start on March 9, 2018.
"We want toshare our excitement about the first ship of a new AIDA generation with as manypeople as possible and are looking forward to an unforgettable AIDA Open Airwith 25,000 guests. At the same time, celebrating at the Meyer Werft shipyardin Papenburg the first christening of a cruise ship after more than 20 years,is our way of expressing our gratitude to the many thousands of people who havecontributed to the construction of AIDAnova, the eighth AIDA cruise ship to bebuilt on the Ems," AIDA President Felix Eichhorn said on the eve of the ITB inBerlin.
AIDA Cruises standsfor fantastic entertainment on board and spectacular events on shore. On theevening of the christening, AIDAnova will be impressively staged in at theshipyard in Papenburg. The festive christening ceremony will be topped off by anamazing light show and fireworks. AIDA Cruises will later reveal who is goingto christen the youngest member of the AIDA fleet.
In partnershipwith Hannover Concerts and Four Artists, Germany's leading cruise line is alsobringing an international star to northern Germany: Superstar David Guetta will be performinghis only open-air solo concert in Germany at the AIDA Open Air in 2018. Thetwo-time Grammy winner is one of the most successful DJs and music producers inthe world and has delighted millions of fans with hits like "I Gotta Feeling," "Loverson the Sun" or "When Love Takes Over."
Advance ticket sales for theAIDA Open Air start on Friday, March 9, 2018, at 10:00 am at www.eventim.de, www.aida.deand www.aida.de/aidanova and, starting on March 12, 2018, at www.nordwest-ticket.deand all advance ticket outlets. Tickets are offered at the price of 35 Eurosplus the booking fee.
Those who can'tbe there personally in Papenburg on August 31, 2018, can experience thechristening of AIDAnova live on www.aida.de. Naturally, AIDA Cruises willshare these special moments with its guests on board the twelve AIDA ships.
Shortly afterthe christening, AIDAnova will embark on its first voyage in the middle ofSeptember and will head for Eemshaven in the Netherlands.
Once the shiphas received its final fittings and has completed various sea trials, AIDAnova willbe delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on November 15, 2018, in Bremerhaven.
Before itsmaiden voyage on December 2, 2018, from Hamburg to the Canary Islands, guestscan experience the first cruise ship in the world that can be operated withlow-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) on exclusive premiere voyages.
In its premiereseason, beginning in the middle of December 2018, AIDAnova will depart onseven-day cruises to the Canary Islands and Madeira. With pleasant year-round temperatures,diverse landscapes, and short flight times, these are among the topdestinations for German vacationers.
More informationat www.aida.de/aidanova. Cruises with AIDAnova can be booked at travelagencies, with the AIDA Customer Center, by phoning 0381/202 707 07, or atwww.aida.de.
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