Due to storm Elli, the AIDA Cruises ship Aidanova returned to Hamburg a day early. The vessel arrived at the Hamburg port early Friday morning, though it was originally scheduled for Saturday. Guests can remain on board until the trip officially ends on Saturday.
The cruise ship Aidanova from the Rostock-based AIDA Cruises returned early to Hamburg harbor due to storm Elli. According to AIDA, the ship arrived early Friday morning, a day ahead of schedule. It was originally set to reach Hamburg on Saturday morning.
Per the cruise line's statements, the Aidanova was supposed to dock in the English port city of Southampton on Thursday. However, this stop was canceled because of the storm. Instead, the vessel departed from Cherbourg in northern France on Wednesday evening and headed straight to Hamburg.
AIDA noted that guests can stay on board in Hamburg. The trip officially concludes as planned on Saturday. The company did not disclose the number of passengers.
AIDA is Germany's market leader in cruises and is part of the multinational Carnival Corporation, which describes itself as the world's largest cruise operator. Storm Elli is currently causing disruptions in northern Germany, including rail and flight cancellations, as mentioned in related reports. The cruise line's decision highlights the priority of passenger safety amid the weather conditions.
