The AIDAvita is a popular floating resort. The waters are crowded with sea-worthy vessels, so to make planning easier, we've done all the prep work for a cruise vacation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on cruise ships, here is a tip sheet offering all the key information one could ever need to know about the AIDAvita.
Destination
The
takes cruises around the Mediterranean in the summer, with stops in Mallorca, Spain, Rome and Corsica. In the summer, Caribbean cruises on the ship are more popular and depart from the Dominican Republic.
Passenger Ship
The AIDAvita is a passenger ship built in 2002. Built for AIDA Cruises, a German company, the vessel is the identical twin of the
and is frequented mostly by German-speaking passengers. It is a family-oriented vessel with a children's club and special activities are offered during school vacations.
Special Features
The Body & Soul Spa on the
is the largest of its kind for this type of cruise liner. There is an "anytime disco" and a pool designed to look like a beach. There is a children's club, as well as cabins with four beds for families traveling with children.
Accommodations
There are 633 cabins on the AIDAvita that can accomodate up to 1,582 passengers. There are some interior
on the AIDAvita, but many are outside rooms with balconies. The cabins are furnished in bright colors with trendy furniture.
Cost
A four-day western Mediterranean cruise costs around $480 and includes an inside cabin and stops in Valencia, Mallorca and Alicante in Spain. Prospective passengers can look for packages and deals on
(note: the site is in German but booking can be done on many English-language sites). Most fees are included, but extras come in the form of drinks at the bar, spa treatments and dining in the Rossini restaraunt.
Recommended Cruise
The Caribbean
on the AIDAvita is a passenger favorite. The popular cruise departs from the Dominican Republic. Stops include Costa Rica, Venezuela and Colombia.
Dining Experience
There are two buffet
on the AIDAvita. There is also a gourmet restaraunt called the Rossini. The meals in the Rossini restaraunt require an extra charge, and it is recommended that guests make reservations.
Maiden Voyage
The
voyage of the AIDAvita was in May 2006. It sailed from Hamburg, Germany, to the Mediterranean. The AIDAvita is one of the newest ships owned by AIDA Cruises, and it caters to families.
In The News
There was one reported case of a female crew member having
on the AIDAvita in August 2009. She was treated at a hospital in Athens, Greece. No other notable news has been reported about the ship.
Scenes from an AIDAvita cruise
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