CARNIVAL Corporation’s German cruise line, AIDA Cruises, held a naming ceremony to welcome AIDAnova (pictured) into its fleet last Fri at AIDA Open Air, Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

The celebration included an AIDA open air concert featuring a light show, fireworks and live musical performance by DJ and producer David Guetta before a crowd of more than 25,000.

“We are excited to introduce AIDAnova, the first ship of a new generation of vessels for AIDA Cruises that will help us further establish our position as a leader and pioneer in the cruise industry,” said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation.

“AIDAnova will provide our guests with among the best in culture, entertainment, sports, wellness and culinary delights, while helping maintain the popularity and growth of AIDA Cruises as the most popular cruise line in Germany.”

Set to launch in Nov, she will have over 40 different restaurants and bars, along with a beach club and Four Elements adventure deck, complete with three water slides and a climbing garden.

She also includes 20 different staterooms ranging from a two-deck penthouse suite to spacious family and patio cabins.