Midsize cruise ships (< 3.000 passengers)
Be inspired by AIDA and experience a great holiday with the most beautiful smile on the world's oceans. Indeed, all AIDA ships are recognisable by the red lips and drawings adorning the hull. AIDA meets the expectations not only of the bon vivant, but also of the world traveller, the demanding holidaymaker, and the peace seeker. With the wide variety of staterooms, from single cabins to penthouse suites with private sundecks, everyone will find their perfect home at sea. The ships offer lots of entertainment options and entertainment for the whole family. The newest in the fleet even feature an indoor Beach Club and the Four Elements activity centre, an indoor playground with ropes course, and spectacular water slides.
Reflecting AIDA's German lifestyle culture, the focus is on body care (spa and wellness) and the many sports facilities, including diving and golf. Those who book their excursions directly with AIDA can even use electric bikes and Segways to get around on shore.
Whether you are sailing with AIDA for the first time or have been on board before, you can always look forward to a huge variety of individual offers, exquisite, high-quality cuisine, relaxing moments in the AIDA Body & Soul Spa, and a professional entertainment programme.
Midsize cruise ships (< 3.000 passengers)
This shipping company partners with acclaimed architects, renowned ship and interior designers, and acclaimed landscape architects time and again to design and furnish its ships. This is reflected in contemporary, design-filled ships with stylish staterooms and suites, artfully inspired world cuisine, and stylish restaurants equipped with the largest wine collections at sea.
With as many as 16 cruise ships, Celebrity Cruises offers a wide range of luxury cruises in a fresh and contemporary style. In autumn 2023, the Celebrity Ascent was added. Identical in terms of construction to the Celebrity Beyond, this ship has nothing but superlatives. The 18 restaurants provide culinary delights around the clock, in the Martini Bar you sit under a large LED candelabra, the Grand Plaza extends over three levels, and it is immediately the ideal place for an extraordinary ambiance. But the eye-catcher is undoubtedly the Magic Carpet. This orange platform the size of a tennis court moves along the starboard side of the ship from top to bottom and acts as a high-end designer restaurant. You will also find such a Magic Carpet on the other 3 Edge-class ships.
But Celebrity is changing the game again. They are introducing a new ship that excels in a class of its own. Celebrity Xcel combines the best of the Edge Series, including all the favourites, with completely new experiences that will change the game all over again. Celebrity Xcel will make its debut in the Caribbean in November 2025 and will take the cruise experience to breathtaking new heights.
Midsize cruise ships (< 3.000 passengers)
Cunard can look back on a long maritime tradition. The shipping company was founded by Canadian Samuel Cunard in 1838 and took over the White Star Line in 1934. Throughout the years, Cunard has beautifully maintained its prestige and distinctive British style, with a strict dress code and English traditions, such as afternoon tea at 15.30, perfectly served by waiters wearing white gloves, the dance evenings with orchestra in the Queen's Room, the ballroom on board the ships, and, of course, the quintessential pub.
Cunard's fleet consists of 3 beautiful ships: Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, and in 2024 the Queen Anne will be added. Each ship is grand in scale, with its own personality and feel, and stylish in every detail, in short, the perfect setting for discovering new destinations or revisiting your favourite spots. Dining is one of the many highlights on any Cunard voyage. Dedicated gourmet restaurants have been provided for all four cabin categories, The Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill, and Queens Grill, each with its own personality and ambience. If you fancy a culinary change, you'll find a range of tempting alternatives at the Golden Lion pub, Kings Court, or the Lido buffet, with dishes from around the world. Or go for the complimentary room service for a cosy evening in your cabin or suite.
For the breathtaking interior of the new ship, Queen Anne, inspiration was drawn from Cunard's glorious past to define a striking new design direction focused on the future. The ship's name, Queen Anne, is a tribute to the British monarch who reigned from 1702 to 1714. She stood for refinement and special elegance, which is also beautifully reflected in the ship's design. Come aboard and discover a ship that is modern yet timeless. Enjoy the freedom to do as much or as little as you like and enjoy everything that makes a Cunard ship so special. With luxurious touches and stylish décor, you can go exploring the world amid unparalleled comfort.
Midsize cruise ships (< 3.000 passengers)
Holland America Line is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and is a leading pioneer in cruise holidays. If you are looking for a cruise on a spacious and comfortable ship, want sophisticated dining, and have an extensive choice of activities, then you have come to the right place with this shipping company. Its fleet of 11 modern classic ships sails to all continents, and to both popular and lesser-known ports. Highly sought after are the cruises from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to the Norwegian fjords.
In 2019, Holland America Line received the awards "Best Alaska Cruises", "Best Mexico Cruises" and "Best Panama Canal Cruises". It has to be said, the Alaskan programmes do indeed promise a lot, with on top of the actual cruise, a train adventure aboard the McKinley Explorer to admire Denali National Park, and a narrow-gauge rail ride from Skagway to the heart of the Yukon, passing glacial rivers, waterfalls and gorges to really get a taste of wild Alaska.
But this shipping line also takes you to iconic destinations in Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe. The newest ship, the Rotterdam, offers the best of everything Holland America Line does: exquisite cuisine, award-winning service, beautifully appointed staterooms and suites, and world-class entertainment. Dance the night away in B.B. King's Blues Club or relive your favourite rock classics in the Rolling Stone Rock Room.
Cake Me Away is the new dessert concept in Lido Market, featuring favourite and popular cake flavours from around the world. It does so with 22 delicious cakes, and a selection of mini-jar cakes is added to the daily dessert offering. You can experience Cake Me Away just once during your 7-day cruise and several times on longer sailings.
With the Have It All package, you depart on holiday worry-free, because at one simple rate you can benefit from a premium package including drinks, wifi, speciality dinners, gratuities, and land excursions.
