Aidaluna Vessel Reviews and Specifications

**Title: Rescued During Man Overboard Incident in the English Channel** On May 21, 2026, the cruise ship 'AIDAluna' was involved in a man overboard (MOB) incident while navigating the eastern entrance of the English Channel, situated between the English and Dutch coasts. As the vessel approached its destination from Hamburg, it slowed to nearly five knots and initiated a search pattern—a typical response in such emergencies. During the operation, a smoke flare emitting orange smoke was deployed to signal for assistance, while tender boats were launched to aid in the search efforts. The Dutch Coastguard played a critical role, dispatching both an aircraft and a helicopter to assist in the rescue operation. At present, details regarding the individual's condition remain unclear, as they are believed to have been in the chilly waters of the English Channel for over an hour. There has yet to be any confirmation from the Coastguard about whether the person was a passenger or a member of the crew. Reports indicate that the individual has since been airlifted to the Netherlands for further medical evaluation. Following the incident, the 'AIDAluna' has continued its journey towards Portland, increasing its speed to 16 knots, and is expected to dock at the port on the morning of May 22. The situation is still developing, and we await an official statement from the Coastguard regarding the event.

**Title: AIDAluna Departing Funchal for Safety: Passengers Left Behind** On the morning of February 25, 2026, the cruise ship 'AIDAluna' faced precarious weather conditions at its docking location in Funchal, specifically at the bustling Praça CR7. Heavy winds and high waves caused the vessel to sway excessively, endangering its stability and threatening potential damage to the ship. Faced with these challenges, the bridge crew made the difficult decision to depart the port earlier than anticipated as a safety precaution. While considering alternative options, including the possibility of utilizing a tender boat, the worsening weather rendered this unfeasible. Having docked overnight, some passengers were still exploring the city, and the crew promptly attempted to reach them by telephone to urge their return. Unfortunately, two passengers could not be contacted in time. As conditions continued to deteriorate, the decision to leave was confirmed, and the 'AIDAluna' set sail at approximately 6:15 a.m. local time. AIDA Cruises took swift action to ensure the well-being of the affected passengers, arranging their subsequent travel plans. Importantly, the situation varied across the Funchal harbor, with other vessels like the 'Mein Schiff Relax' from TUI Cruises and the 'Marella Voyager' from Marella Cruises remaining safely moored due to their more sheltered positions. As a result, the guests and crew aboard these ships enjoyed a day at sea under optimal weather conditions. To compensate for the shortened stop in Funchal, AIDA Cruises arranged for an unexpected visit to Arrecife on Lanzarote, which occurred on February 26 at 9:00 a.m. This additional port of call was not part of the original itinerary, providing guests the unique opportunity to explore yet another beautiful island. A full range of shore excursions was made available for booking starting at 11:00 a.m. Following the visit to Lanzarote, the 'AIDAluna' is set to proceed to its next scheduled destination, Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura, and will continue its regular cruise itinerary thereafter.

On Sep 21, 2025, the ' AIDAluna' returned to Kiel short time after it had left its berth at Ostsee Quay at around 5 p.m. en rute to Kristiansand and Copenhagen for a medevac. The ship performed a turning maneuver at around 6:20 p.m. after a medical emergency had occurred on board. It was deemed necessary to disembark the person from the 'AIDAluna' as quickly as possible for further treatment ashore. Among several options, the decision was made to return to Kiel and dock again, as the ship was not too far away. At around 7:30 p.m., the ship berthed at the Ostsee Quay again, where the affected person was disembarked. The patient was transferred to an ambulance and transferred to hospital to further medical care on a higher level. The ship departed again at around 8 p.m. and set course for th Kristiansand, where it arrived as scheduled on Sep 23, because the delay caused by the emergency medical disembarkation, could be made up at sea.

The 'AIDAluna', during its 19-day "Highlights at the Arctic Circle" voyage, after setting off from Longyearbyen on June 3, 2025, was notified at around 11 p.m. that a ship was experiencing an emergency near their positiom. Since the 'AIDAluna' was in close proximity, it was activated to provide assistance and set course for the scene. The captain informed the guests via an announcement about the course change and the situation. A helicopter was also requested. The helicopter initially assessed the situation to better assess the next steps. It had to be clarified whether the people could be rescued by helicopter or whether tender boats would have to be sent from the 'AIDAluna'. The crew of the cruise ship was ready for the possible lowering of the tender boats. The medical personnel were also on alert for a possible deployment. The crew of the 'AIDAluna' received notification shortly afterwards that, given the circumstances, the people had been safely rescued by helicopter from the life raft in which they were floating and would be flown to the hospital in Longyearbyen for treatment. The 'AIDAluna' was thus released from the rescue mission and was able to continue its journey, being expected in Akureyri on June 6.

After the arrival of the 'Aidaluna' in Kiel on April 11, a man was taken in custody, when the ship had docked en route from Copenhagen. The 50-year-old was arrested by the federal police. The officers boarded the cruise ship around 10:30 a.m. When they checked the personal details of the passenger from Germany, they discovered that he was being sought. He is accused of embezzling money. The man was therefore placed in custody for remand. He was taken before the judge at the Kiel district court, who confirmed the arrest warrant. The man was taken to prison.

The Kirkwall lifeboat was paged on July 12, 2023, at 4.52 p.m. LT to attend a medevvac from the 'Aidaluna', that had visited the local port earlier in the day. The crew quickly mustered and was on scene at 5.25 p.m. Two trained casualty care crew members boarded the vessel to assist the medical staff on board. The casualty was transferred onto the lifeboat and taken into Kirkwall harbour where they were met and transferred to an ambulance.