The AIDAperla sailed from Marina Bay in Singapore on May 9 following a technical port call to load supplies and crew members. The new ship, just delivered to AIDA Cruises from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, next calls at Limassol on May 25.

AIDA embarked crew members – now totaling 900 for the transit – and some 50 containers with supplies. Among the items loaded included chairs for all the restaurants and all deck chairs and tables.

In addition AIDA loaded inventory for its onboard shops.