REG-Carnival PLC: AIDA Cruises extends its Canary Island cruise season

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05/03/2021 13:10

AIDA Cruises extends its Canary Island cruise season until middle of May
2021 

ROSTOCK, Germany, March 5, 2021 -- AIDA Cruises today announced it is
extending its cruise season around the Canary Islands with AIDAperla until
the middle of May 2021. The start and destination port of the seven-day
voyages is Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain. 

AIDA Cruises has implemented a comprehensive set of enhanced health and safety
protocols for guests and crew members utilized on several AIDA cruises in fall
2020. In recent months, the islands of "eternal spring" have been a holiday
destination in Europe with consistently low incidence rates. As a result of
the Spanish government's regulations for safe travel, which coincide with
AIDA's enhanced health and safety protocols, the cruise line's guests have
been able to enjoy relaxing holidays in the Canary Islands.

The enhanced health and safety protocols -- tested by SGS Institut Fresenius
and confirmed by the classification society DNV GL -- includes a mandatory
polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for detecting viruses and bacteria
before traveling, as well as regular health checks, extensive distance and
hygiene rules, medical care including test capacities on board and other
measures.

Cruise vacations in other AIDA destinations are currently not
possible. However, with the extension of its cruise season around the Canary
Islands with AIDAperla, AIDA Cruises will be able to offer all guests an
attractive holiday option. This applies to guests who originally booked a
cruise in the Mediterranean on AIDAstella with departure dates from March
20 up to and including May 11, 2021; on AIDAperla with departure dates up to
and including May 14, 2021; on AIDAblu between April 04 up to and including
April 25, 2021; and on AIDAmar between March 21 up to and including April 18,
2021.  

The same applies to all guests who were originally scheduled to depart with
AIDAsol from Hamburg and Rotterdam to Northern Europe and Norway between
March 20 and April 3, 2021, or with AIDAluna from Hamburg on March 31 and
April 04, 2021.

The positioning cruises with AIDAmira scheduled to depart on April 16, 2021,
and with AIDAvita on April 20, 2021, have to be canceled as well.

All guests whose voyage cannot take place as originally scheduled will be
informed immediately. AIDA Cruises appreciates all guests affected for their
understanding.

With the "AIDA promise," the cruise company offers guests more flexibility and
security in planning. Generous booking options are part of AIDA's commitment
to its guests, ranging from small down payments to free rebooking. The "AIDA
promise" is included in the travel price for new bookings up to May 31, 2021,
and applies to departures up to Oct. 1, 2021.

All cruises are carried out in compliance with AIDA's extensive health and
safety protocols, as well as national and local laws and regulations for
infection protection. More information is available
at www.aida.de/sichererurlaub.  

All trips from the AIDA cruise program can be booked through summer 2022 with
a local travel professional, online at www.aida.de or through the AIDA
customer center.

CONTACT: Hansjörg Kunze, Vice President Communication & Sustainability, Tel.:
+49 (0) 381 / 444-80 20, Fax: + 49 (0) 381 / 444-80 25, presse@aida.de



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