AIDAcara

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AIDAcara

Built:	1996
Status:	In Service
Operator:	AIDA Cruises
Builder:	Kvaerner Masa-Yards
Tonnage:	38,531 gross register tons (GRT)
Length:	634.2 ft (193.30 m)
Beam:	90.5 ft (27.58 m)
Decks:	11
Complement:	1,186 passengers, 360 crew
Service Speed:	20 knots (23 mph)

AIDAcara (formerly Das Clubschiff^{[citation needed]} and Aida) is the first cruise ship in the fleet of German cruise company AIDA Cruises. AIDA Cruises is claimed to market luxury cruising for those who prefer active and healthy lifestyles.

[edit] History

AIDAcara was built for Deutsche Seetouristik/Arkona Reisen, and was launched in 1996 under the name Das Clubschiff^{[citation needed]}. When P&O Cruises purchased a controlling stake in Arkona Reisen, they transferred the ship out, operating her under the name Aida.^{[citation needed]} The vessel became part of the new AIDA Cruises fleet, and was named AIDAcara after two of its sister ships entered operation, AIDAvita and AIDAaura.