South America and the South Pacific
The route connects major metropolises, island archipelagos, and some of the most striking landscapes in the Southern Hemisphere. Highlights include Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, Tierra del Fuego, the passage around Cape Horn, and the fjords and glaciers of Patagonia. From there, the *AIDAmar* sets a course for Easter Island and the South Pacific. Guests will spend Christmas in French Polynesia, and for the turn of the year, the *AIDAmar* will be in Suva, Fiji.
An In-Depth Experience of New Zealand and Australia
In New Zealand, guests will explore both the North and South Islands on a single voyage. The itinerary includes stops in Auckland, Napier, Wellington, and Picton, among others. Scenic highlights feature the passage through the Marlborough Sounds and the fjord landscapes of Milford Sound. In total, the voyage includes six ports of call in New Zealand.
With eleven ports, this route offers more Australian destinations than any previous AIDA voyage. The program includes stops in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, and Geraldton, among others. In doing so, the *AIDAmar* circumnavigates nearly the entire continent, linking major cities, tropical coastlines, and the vast, open landscapes of Western Australia.
Twelve Extended Stays Along the Route
Twelve overnight stays provide guests with extra time to explore select destinations in greater depth. These include Rio de Janeiro, San Antonio (near Santiago de Chile), Papeete (Tahiti), and Suva (Fiji). In Australia, the *AIDAmar* will remain overnight in Sydney, Darwin, Broome, and Perth/Fremantle. Additional extended stays are scheduled for Port Louis (Mauritius), Gqeberha, Cape Town, and Walvis Bay.
Returning to Europe via the Indian Ocean and Africa
After circumnavigating Australia, the voyage continues across the Indian Ocean to Mauritius and La Réunion. In South Africa and Namibia, extended port stays offer opportunities for safaris, desert experiences, and excursions around Table Mountain. Another highlight is the circumnavigation of the Cape of Good Hope. From there, the AIDAmar will set a course back toward Europe, with a stop in the Cape Verde Islands.
The 2028 AIDA World Cruise can be booked starting October 22, 2026, through travel agencies, the AIDA Customer Center at +49 381 202 707 07, or online at aida.de/weltreise.
* PREMIUM price per person based on double occupancy (interior stateroom, category IB), including a 4,000-euro "Early Bird Plus" discount; subject to limited availability.
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