CretaMed88 Posted June 14, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2022 AIDA Cruises has announced the 1,270-guest AIDAvita will not resume service. The company did not release further details, but the 2002-built ship should make a modern acquisition for another company, and would represent one of the newest cruise ships to exit a modern brand. "Guests who have already booked a voyage with AIDAvita will be contacted and informed about their new travel choices or rebooking options," AIDA said, in a press release, as the ship was expected to sail in the Baltic this summer. "For example, AIDAbella will take over AIDAvita's Great Winter Break routes. The voyages will take 43 and 44 days, respectively, from Hamburg to the Caribbean and back. In 21 or 26 days, guests can sail to the Canary Islands and back to Hamburg. The three cruises "Autumnal Northern Lights" from/to Hamburg will also be taken over by AIDAbella. Guests of AIDAvita can, of course, also choose another cruise from the diverse AIDA program until winter 2023/24. " source https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27678-another-carnival-corp-ship-sold-aidavita-to-leave-fleet.html?fbclid=IwAR18hQtaIPdTIzzylU32GfcOo-xM-c5Z_9sv5GD6c6ZpM-WxEDvyQcIVcT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezo Posted June 14, 2022 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Interesting - especially given she's only 20 years old. With that, I wouldn't be surprised if the AIDAaura is sold as well since they are both V Class ships. Doesn't make sense operationally to have single class ships in a fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CretaMed88 Posted June 16, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Probably she will be sold too. But who the lucky buyers is 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnesterz Posted June 16, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 16, 2022 2 hours ago, CretaMed88 said: Probably she will be sold too. But who the lucky buyers is 🙂 Not claiming personal knowledge or expertise, but on another board, one poster mentions this class is fitted for shorter length casual style cruising, buffets, fewer crew quarters. Good for Margaritaville At Sea and Celestyal style of cruises. Celestyal has two 40+ year old ships and a recent news article mentions they're in the market for replacements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMH Posted July 15, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 8:05 PM, Beezo said: Interesting - especially given she's only 20 years old. Only 20 years old, but practically no balcony cabins, only one suite, only one small speciality restaurant.. So almost nothing to create additional revenue. Also very outfashioned tecnical standard(very high pollution of the environment) and due to this quite a lot interesting an uncommon sailing areas not available any more(due to higher environmental requirements) I think it was simply not possible to operate this ship economically anymore. Especially as AIDA seems to concentrate on families and more fun on their newer ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CretaMed88 Posted July 31, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Still no updates about who will be the new owner. I hope demo yard is not the new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Leicester Posted October 1, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Spotted berthed in Tallinn on Monday 26th September 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CretaMed88 Posted October 27, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Still there,hope not preparing for any breakers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despegue Posted October 29, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 29, 2022 She is still crewed by Aida crew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CretaMed88 Posted February 7, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted February 7, 2023 In Piraeus Port Authority cruise program since some time in June 2022 , AIDAvita makes a 3day-4day program. Shipping Agent is the same with Selectum Blu Cruises ,but as days are +/- 1 hrs near the Blue Sapphire or Gemini (of Miray) arrivals and departures. 2nd ship for Selectum or any charter by etstur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CretaMed88 Posted February 10, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Flag changed to Madeira according to this german language article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted February 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Madeira is a Portuguese island. The flag is Portugal, the port may be Funchal / Madeira. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CretaMed88 Posted February 17, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted February 17, 2023 On 2/11/2023 at 10:13 AM, steamboats said: Madeira is a Portuguese island. The flag is Portugal, the port may be Funchal / Madeira. steamboats yes, international portuguese registry though... Has anyone any clue about Vita's future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allegrocontadino Posted February 22, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 9:15 PM, CretaMed88 said: yes, international portuguese registry though... Has anyone any clue about Vita's future? What about Celestyal Cruises? I am pretty sure they are after a new tonnage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezo Posted February 23, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Not sure about Celestyal… today they announced the acquisition of one of the former HAL S-Class Ryndam ships from Seajets. Ship to be named Celestyal Journey. https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/02/83204/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CretaMed88 Posted March 19, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Finally renamed Avitak (from Aidavita + one K ) . Beta Marine Ltd is the owner , a new Marshall Islands company but the manager (as per class) is Sealife Denizcilik , a turkish company managing various ships . The only connection they had with cruise ships was Odin (ex Black Watch).This for sure does not mean Aidavita will go for scrap,but I just noticed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezo Posted March 20, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Oh wow. Very interesting with the Turkish connection. Aliaga? Hopefully not…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted June 30, 2023 #18 Share Posted June 30, 2023 And it looks like the new owner will be Miray Cruises. AIDAvita (new name Lara) is supposed to replace the Gemini for the 3 year world cruise. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted July 1, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 1, 2023 According to newer sources it´s the AIDAaura which is used by Miray. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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