Damen Shiprepair has completed an exceptional project for AIDA Cruises’ vessel AIDAmar.
The 253m-long cruise ship docked at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek location for her annual bottom survey while carrying around 2,000 passengers on board on 5 July 2026.
The unusual and carefully coordinated event turned a routine technical inspection into a memorable drydock experience cruise for the passengers.
The vessel departed the German port of Warnemünde on 3 July for a five-night voyage, with a rare 24-hour port call in Rotterdam as highlight, during which guests had the opportunity to witness a cruise ship drydock operation from close range.
The vessel entered the yard’s 275m by 40.3m drydock number 6 on 5 July. Once she was in position, the drydock was emptied, allowing yard personnel to carry out the inspection.
