AIDAdiva

AIDAdiva is the first of seven largely identical ships in the Sphinx-class and was the largest ship in the AIDA fleet at the time of its entry into service. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg as part of a major expansion program for AIDA Cruises following the merger of Carnival Corporation with P&O Princess Cruises, the ship required special procedures to transit the Ems River to Emden for final outfitting, including the closure and water level adjustment of the Emssperrwerk. The distinctive AIDA livery featuring a mouth, eyes, and eyeliner was designed by graphic artist Feliks Büttner.