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GREEN SPA certificate awarded to AIDAprima

DeutscherWellness Verband recognizes a cruise operator for sustainable wellness vacationfor first time

AIDACruises is the first cruise company to be certified for its commitment tosustainability by the Deutscher Wellness Verband e.V. (German WellnessAssociation).

AIDAprima'sOrganic Body & Soul Spa has been awarded the GREEN SPA certificate,achieving the top quality grade of Level 3.

Ithas only been a couple of months since AIDAprima was recognized at the CruiseGuide Awards 2016 in the categories of Family-Friendliness and Sport &Wellness.

"Weare delighted that our groundbreaking ORGANIC SPA concept on the new generationof ships is not only being so well-received by our guests but has also beenrecognized by one of Germany's most prestigious professional organizations,"said Katrin Hofrichter – whose role includes responsibility for the gym and spaareas of AIDA Cruises' 11 cruise ships – when the certificate was presented byLutz Hertel, Chairman of the Deutscher Wellness Verband e.V.

AIDAprima's3,100 m² spa was designed and built entirely in line with ecologicalprinciples. Organic shapes, natural woods and many enchanting ocean viewsunderline the Green Spa concept. The spa features 5 saunas, several indoor andoutdoor pools, and a tepidarium or fireside room, guaranteeing completerelaxation. Guests are treated exclusively with organically-certified spaproducts "terre et mer" by THALGO and by Ligne St Barth. A 30-memberinternational team of therapists provides 80 of the most pleasurable spatreatments from all over the world.

TheDeutscher Wellness Verband e.v. is one of Europe's leading wellnessinstitutions. In awarding its GREEN SPA certificate it promotes the growth ofsustainable spa treatments on the basis of a defined standard. Within the scopeof a comprehensive sustainability audit, the association's experts examined anumber of areas including resource consumption, sustainability management,social responsibility, and the protection and promotion of the health of guestsand employees.

Allvacation cruises with AIDA can be booked at travel agencies, by calling theAIDA Customer Center at +49 (0)381/202 707 07 or on www.aida.de.

Rostock, January 9, 2017

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