AIDAluna at sea on 19 March and on 14 February 2009 on river Ems at PapenburgThird Club Ship for AIDA Cruises
Papenburg, 16 March 2009 - Today MEYER WERFT delivered the 69,200-gt cruise ship AIDAluna to the owner AIDA Cruises in the German port of Emden.
The AIDAluna is the third ship out of a series of six the Papenburg shipyard is building for AIDA Cruises. 
On this ship luxury interiors are combined with state-of-the-art technical outfitting. Highlight of the AIDAluna is the open-air cinema, which is installed on an AIDA cruise ship for the first time: The LED-display contains more than 186.000 LED-lamps, is
7, 17 meters wide and 4, 03 meters high. Along with its new design, the new club ship offers the passengers numerous specialities and a great deal of convenience: Some 65 per cent of the cabins are outside cabins, most of them having their own balconies.
Both safety and entertainment meet the latest technical standards ensured by the diesel-electric propulsion system, interactive communication systems and sophisticated stage technology.
Upon delivery the AIDAluna will leave the port of Emden in Lower Saxony for Hamburg. There she will stay for two nights: From the 18th to 19th March 2009 and also from the 21st to 22nd March 2009 the AIDAluna will be berthed at the Graasbrookkai pier. The AIDAluna will leave Hamburg for her maiden trip on the 22nd March 2009 in the early evening, to be named in the port of Palma de Mallorca by her godmother Franziska Knuppe on the 04th April 2009.
Ship Design – Technical data
Tonnage approx. 650
69,200 gt Length overall 252 m Breadth moulded 32.2 m Number of decks 13 Draught 7.30 m Deadweight 6,100 t Engine Output totally 36,000 kW (approx. 48,960 hp) Propulsive Power 25,000 kW (approx. 36,000 hp) Speed 22 kts Passengers 2,050 Number of passenger cabins 1,025 Number of outside cabins 666 Number of inside cabins 359 Crew Number of seats in Theatrium approx.1,100 Number of restaurants 7 Number of bars/lounges 11 Flag Italy Classification Germanischer Lloyd Total weight of applied paint approx. 200 t Total length of cables laid 1,700 km Diameter of propeller 5.2 m Unit weight of propellers (2 pcs) 13.2 t Steel 20,000 t Fuel tanks approx. 2,500 t Fuel consumption per day at 85% MCR approx 140 t Carpet 27,500 m² Parquet floor 2,500 m² PVC floor 4,500 m² Tiles 4,100 m² Outside glass surfaces 4,200 m² Glass wall (Theatrium) approx. 400 m² Size of “AIDA eye” 150 m² Length of “AIDA mouth” 16 m Length of “AIDA trail” 140 m Lighting fittings 36,263 pcs
■ Accommodation
Cabins
On AIDAluna there are a total of 1,025 passenger cabins, of which 359 are inside and 666 outside cabins. Apart from various cabin categories there are also 18 suites.
These are provided in the forward and aft part of the ship on decks 6-9. The cabins are subdivided in inside, outside and balcony cabins and have their own bathrooms, colour TVs, phones, safes, hairdryers, individual temperature control and Internet access.
All told, the following cabins/suites are found on board:
| Suites | 18 |
| Balcony cabins | 439 |
| Outside cabins | 205 |
| Disabled cabins – outside, with window | 4 |
| Disabled cabins – inside | 7 |
| Inside cabins | 352 |
■ Public Rooms
“Theatrium” (Decks 9-10-11)
The space layout of the Theatrium is excitingly new and unique – the vibrant heart of the ship. Theatre, bars and a market place are merged to a one-of-a-kind space over three decks and a surface of more than 3,000 sqm. The Theatrium is equipped with a large, state-of-the-art stage system.
4D Cinema (Deck 11)
This cinema presents films in 4D quality, which means seeing, hearing and feeling a film. The films were especially produced for this purpose. The cinema is fitted with moving chairs, giving the audience the impression of being exposed to the elements.
“Weite Welt” Restaurant (Deck 10)
A multi-cultural restaurant with counters serving specialties from all over the world is located on deck 10.
“Fit & Fun” (Deck 11), “Body & Soul”, “Wellness Oase”
Never has there been more space for recreation and sports: treat your body and soul to the best things in life on 2,300 sqm.
The AIDAluna is subdivided in five fire zones. She has six tender boats and 14 life boats as well as two fast-rescue boats. Moreover she is equipped with four so-called “marine evacuation systems”.
Propulsion System and Power Supply
Four diesel generators, each having an output of 9,000 kW, ensure power generation on board. The diesel engines, type MaK 9M43C, can be operated with both diesel oil and heavy-fuel oil. What is new about the engines is especially the reduced rate of pollution and decreased consumption.
Automation System
Control and monitoring of all technical plants and systems are integrated in the ship’s automation system. Its structure is redundant and de-centralised, and plenty of “work stations” are provided where technical data can be retrieved or functions can be implemented.
Integrated Navigation and Command System
The AIDAluna is operated by means of an integrated navigation and command system, type NACOS 65-5 made by SAM Electronics
Integrated TV System
Press release and photos by Meyer Weft. For other posts and images, check our archive at the right column of the main page. Click on the photos to see them enlarged. Thanks for your visit and comments. Luís Miguel Correia
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