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AIDAvita makes first call at Port Tampa Bay

AIDAvita paid its first call to Port Tampa Bay, an occasion marked by a plaque and gift exchange between the captain and port officials. The ship is scheduled to visit six times during the 2014/15 cruise season.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

December 17, 2014

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Capt. Hanjo Müller was presented with a plaque and gift from Paul Anderson, port president and ceo, who called the addition of AIDA Cruises to Tampa's lineup a milestone—not just for the port but for all tourism and economic development partners in the region.

AIDAvita and its crew also received a commendation from the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, and an official welcome from tourism officials.

On its evening departure from Port Tampa Bay, AIDAvita received a fireworks display provided by the port authority.

 

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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