Cruise industry creates jobs

The AIDAdiva, the first of four new ships for the German cruise operator AIDA Cruises (Rostock), is growing rapidly at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg. Today the ship will be floated up in the building dock for the first time.

The four new and innovative 68,500-gt ships will have a length overall of 252 m and will be 32.2 m wide. The AIDAdiva will be delivered to the owner in April 2007. The new club ships will present the third generation of ships built and operated according to the AIDA concept. 2,050 passengers will be accommodated in 1,025 cabins. The ships will feature plenty of interior design novelties such as the Theatrium. The well-known brand design regarding the outer appearance of the AIDA ships will be maintained. Hence, in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, MEYER WERFT will deliver one club ship each to AIDA, Germany