Papenburg, 23. February 2009 - The new cruise ship from MEYER WERFT, AIDAluna, will arrive in Hamburg in the next few days, where she will undergo final inspection in Dock Elbe 17 of Blohm + Voss shipyard.

An unknown object got stuck in the propeller of AIDAluna during the ship's first short trip. A thorough investigation is necessary to clarify the circumstances. The new cruise ship will visit Hamburg for a few days only, and will complete her technical and nautical sea trials in the North Sea according to schedule.

The delivery of the 69,200-gt cruise ship to the owner AIDA Cruises will take place as planned in Emden on 16th March 2009. Her maiden voyage will start in Hamburg on 22nd March 2009.