The delivery of AIDAprima, the first of two 124,500 gross ton cruise ships AIDA cruises in Germany has on order at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan, will be delayed, AIDA Cruises said in a statement.
“Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) asked us for more time to complete the construction of AIDAprima. Although we regret these circumstances they are nothing unusual for the construction of prototypes. With AIDAprima we will receive something very special – the prototype of a whole new AIDA generation,” AIDA said.
"Our highest aim is to build a ship that will delight our guests with its product innovation, a top quality and more service, even if we will receive it now later than originally planned. We have informed all guests who have already booked a trip with AIDAprima in the premiere season, and of course offered them attractive alternatives."
The ship was due to enter service in June 2015.
“Our highest aim is to build a ship that will delight our guests with its product innovation, a top quality and more service, even if we will receive it now later than originally planned. We have informed all guests who have already booked a trip with AIDAprima in the premiere season, and of course offered them attractive alternative,” the company said.
AIDA Cruises is part of Carnival Corp & plc group.
