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AIDAnova: Lots of new highlights from bow to stern

New cruise ship coming to Hamburg before her Canary Islands season

Thenew AIDA generation will be taking to the seas in December 2018 in the shape ofAIDAnova. The world's first LNG-powered cruise ship, AIDAnova will be spendingher maiden season in winter 2018/19 in the Canary Islands. On December 2, 2018,the new ship will visit the Hanseatic City on the Elbe. From here AIDAnova willhead for Gran Canaria where she will be begin her regular cruises around theCanaries. Bookings for this new cruise from Hamburg are now open for the firsttime.

Asa further development of the multi award-winning AIDAprima generation, AIDAnovacombines the best of her beautiful sisters, while also offering many additionalnew highlights:

Worlds of adventure from bow to stern

TheFour Elements exudes a real sense of the jungle. Surrounded by lush greenery,guests can climb above the treetops or float along the Wild River. For thefirst time, there will be as many as three water slides on board. Cozy loungeseating offers the perfect spot for daydreaming, while movies and sportingevents are screened on the LED wall.

Experienceand culinary art meld in the new Time Machine restaurant where guests enter aworld full of marvels, madness and surprises. During a fantastic dinner tripthrough time, history and future, reality and fantasy, entertainment and thepleasures of the table all blur together in a magical way. Everything twistsand turns; waiters become magicians, conjuring a delicious three-course mealonto the table. It's a fabulous experience for children too!

The Art Club isthe multimedia version of the AIDA Gallery, offering an exciting mix of art,photography, videos, games and high-tech. Apart from the works of well-knownartists that are on show, guests can also enjoy virtual art using 3D glasses.The bar, designed to look like the lobby of a city hotel, also features handycharging points for smartphones and tablets.

Every square centimeteroffers refreshment for your mind

Adieu,cold gray routine! And hello, warm, fluffy wellness heaven! The Body & SoulOrganic Spa aboard AIDAnova covers an area of 3,500 square meters and offersover 80 of the most beautiful treatments from all over the world. For the firsttime, the ship has two private outdoor sun islands for special wellnessexperiences for couples. Another new feature on board is an outdoor sport areawith endurance equipment and training areas for morning yoga, pilates and manyother sports. And by the way – the Juicy's & Smoothies Bar at Body &Soul Sport will be serving up deliciously refreshing smoothies and juices madefrom fresh fruit and vegetables.

Atthe Beach Club, summer never ends. This light-filled piece of paradise, as warmas the Caribbean, is protected by a foil dome that lets the sun in, allowsguests to tan, but keeps the wind and rain firmly outside. The new bridgeacross the waterscape provides a fantastic view of the stage and additionalspots for relaxing.

The many highlights on board also include the 20different types of stateroom. The new Penthouse Suite extends over 73 squaremeters, split across two light-filled decks. Panorama windows and the20-square-meter sun deck ensure that guests enjoy spectacular views.

For the first time, families can benefit fromextra space in the Veranda Staterooms Deluxe on Decks 15, 16 and 17, rightbeside the Four Elements and the Kids Club. The suites, with separate bedroomand a walk-in closet, can accommodate up to five people. The Junior Suites withtheir light-filled conservatory are also a new feature.

The new and cozy Single Staterooms areavailable as indoor staterooms or even with a balcony.

Pleasure for advanced learners: culinary diversityon board

Witha total of 17 restaurants, AIDAnova offers hitherto unprecedented culinarydiversity. Popular classics are complemented by new trends from all over theworld. That's the case, for example, on the Street Food strip. At "Brot &Stulle" guests can enjoy tasty filled baguettes and rolls, or savor the bestcurrywurst on the seven seas at the "Scharfe Ecke." Or how about a doner kebab?The Street Food strip is open almost around the clock and we think it's goingto be a massive hit.

At Best Burger @ Sea it'sfavorite burgers all the way – because the guests can put together their owncustom burger choosing from a wide range of ingredients and home-made sauces –using tablets at their table, or by smartphone.

Thanks to the impressivemultimedia projections, guests at the new Ocean's fish restaurant will get thefeeling that they're actually in the ocean, gazing at its treasures without acare in the world.

Churrasco means meat skewersthat are grilled over an open flame or charcoal. It's a Brazilian national dishthat will in future be served up at the Churrascaria Steakhouse. The"cortadores" slice the meat directly from the skewer at the table. Barbecueswill be held on the terrace.

At the Ice Cream Factory guestscan enjoy so much more than just chocolate and vanilla. We're talking hereabout a real passion for ice cream which is made on board using the bestnatural ingredients – with irresistible flavors and new varieties every day.

Thediversity of Asian cuisine will be celebrated on board AIDAnova at numerousrestaurants. At the new Teppanyaki Grill, guests sit together in a sociablecircle, adding their desired ingredients to a pot that is sunken into thetable. The end result is tasty soups and stews. Guests choose their ingredientsand they are freshly prepared on hot teppanyaki plates. A new highlight at theEast Restaurant is an original tandoori oven in which traditional Indian dishesare prepared.

Those who prefer somethingmore rustic can look forward to the cozily traditional Brauhaus microbrewerywhich, for the first time, will feature a spacious beer garden with a view ofthe ocean. The fresh ocean air will whet appetites for the hearty specialtiesand fresh draft beer from the ship's own brewery.

The new bars such as theFrench Kiss Bar, the smart Rossini Bar, the Tokyo Bar or the South American-inspiredVinothek are the perfect complement to the onboard restaurants.

World-class entertainment at sea

AIDA Cruises' world-class entertainment is being enhanced with newformats that will involve the guests even more than before. Surprising and extraordinaryentertainment options, produced exclusively by and for AIDA, are certain tokeep guests well entertained.

At Studio X, the guests are there live and right in the thick ofthings. This is the first TV studio at sea where shows are produced and broadcast.Up to 500 studio guests can get a close-up look and join in when game shows,comedy, cookery shows, well-known TV formats and workshops are made. In theevenings, the seating stands are rolled to the side, and the studio istransformed into a dance floor.

Those whose eyes glaze over at the sound of Neil Young, and whoturn up the volume when they hear the Rolling Stones or the Kings of Leon, willlove the new Rock Box Bar. They can enjoy the finest live music in a cozy pubatmosphere. Those who are feeling brave can become stars themselves at thekaraoke, or guests can display their music knowledge at the rock quiz.

TheCube – the in place for night owls – is super stylish and glamorous. Guests candance into the early hours, meet new people, and enjoy chilled drinks at thebar. During the day the disco is transformed into a "school" for cocktail anddance workshops.

The world's first LNG-powered cruise ship

AIDAnova takes travelers tofascinating destinations around the world – and she also makes a contributiontowards preserving the beauty of the oceans and our planet. AIDAnova is theworld's first ship that can be powered entirely with environmentally friendlyliquefied natural gas (LNG). This reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 80percent, and CO₂ emissions by a further 20 percent.

AIDAnova cruises can now bebooked at travel agencies, at the AIDA Customer Center by telephone at +49 (0)381/202707 07 or at www.aida.de.More information and videos at www.aida.de/genaumeinurlaub.

Rostock, September 8, 2017

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