Von Warnemünde In Die Dominikanische Republik

The seaside resort of Warnemünde, a district of the Hanseatic city of Rostock, was mentioned in a document as early as 1195. The name of the place is derived from the Warnow River, which flows into the Baltic Sea here. With its 150 m wide sandy beach, Warnemünde has the widest beach on the German Baltic Sea coast. At the same time, you can experience the flourishing life of the Baltic Sea metropolis and discover numerous sights before you get on your ship and set sail. Because Warnemünde cruises is, like Hamburg, a gateway to the world. With the AIDAmar and the AIDAdiva you can set off from here to exciting destinations: with Northern Europe cruises, for example to Scandinavia, the Baltic States or the British Isles. Transatlantic cruises also start or end here.

The Danish capital is one of the most attractive cities in Northern Europe: This is not only due to its numerous sights and the beautiful location on Øresund, but also to its urban lifestyle and the warm hospitality of its residents. This makes Denmark’s largest city a popular port on Baltic cruises. Go ashore during your cruise in Copenhagen and discover the Scandinavian metropolis, which has been named “the most liveable city in the world”, up close.

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Willkommen in der „Kristallstadt“! Wenn Sie mit eigenen Augen sehen wollen, wie A Coruña zu diesem wunderschönen Beinamen gekommen ist, begleiten Sie uns doch in die Innenstadt. Hier werden Sie in der Nähe des Hafens durch das Funkeln der galicischen Sonne begrüßt – sie spiegelt sich überall in den verglasten Fassaden und Balkonen der prachtvollen Galeriehäuser. Nicht weit von A Coruña entfernt, wartet ein weiteres Juwel auf Sie: Santiago de Compostela. Die gesamte Altstadt des berühmten Wallfahrtsorts zählt zum Weltkulturerbe, und die reich geschmückte Kathedrale birgt die Reliquien des Apostels Jakobus.

Take a cruise to the Portuguese Azores and take a map to another world. Experience lush, evergreen landscapes, rugged volcanic slopes and a centuries-old culture. The islands enchant with a sea of ​​flowers in the middle of the Atlantic, more than 1,000 km from Lisbon and mainland Portugal. In the port of Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores, on the island of São Miguel, immerse yourself in the eventful history of the islands.

Typically Dutch and yet somehow French: St. Maarten in the Caribbean is where a piece of Europe meets that cannot be found anywhere else in this constellation. The popular and just 14 km long Caribbean island, which is one of the most famous destinations on your cruise, is divided into two parts. Part of the island is Dutch, the other part of France. Enjoy the resulting diversity and experience a shore leave where you can quickly switch between nations with one leg.

In a sheltered bay on the south coast of Antigua, the English found in the 18th century. Century an ideal anchorage for your Caribbean fleet. As a defense, they built the mighty docks of English Harbor. As their commander, Admiral Horatio Nelson went down in history. The Admiral’s Inn named after him in the restored shipyard buildings of Nelson’s Dockyard is the meeting place for a drink among sailors and crusaders. Would you like to set sail yourself? At a regatta in Falmouth Bay you are part of the crew and can even take the helm once. Or do you prefer to drive under a pirate flag? Then sign up for the “Black Swan” and prove that you have what it takes to be the greatest pirate in the Caribbean by running planks and swinging rope.

Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It features several white-sand beaches, including Cane Garden Bay and Smuggler’s Cove. Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, has a harbor dotted with sailing boats and is known as a yachting hub. In the island’s southwest, forested Sage Mountain National Park offers trails and sweeping views over neighboring cays.

With around three million inhabitants, Santo Domingo is the largest metropolis and capital of the Dominican Republic. The city was founded in 1496 by Bartolomeo Columbus, Christopher Columbus‘ brother. This makes it the oldest city in the New World built by Europeans. Discover the impressive historical testimony on a cruise to the Caribbean.

The Dominican Republic stands for the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, for a lively culture and for Caribbean joie de vivre. The port of La Romana is the starting point for all of this – and for a journey through time and Hispanic culture. When your AIDA cruise ship docks in the port of La Romana, you should be in the starting blocks. Get ready for the Caribbean adventure – or for a relaxing day on beautiful beaches. Before continuing to the most beautiful destinations in the Caribbean, to Montego Bay or to the tranquil Ochos Rios in Jamaica, to Belize City or Puerto Limon, your AIDA cruise takes you to the heart of the Dominican Republic.