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Day 22 – Sea Day: Shark Bar instead of Sleep-In 🦈🍹

Published: 09.11.2026

was on the agenda. And no: It wasn’t an exhausting march. 😂 Rather, it was a pleasant walk with six other guests and host Lotti. Exactly the right kind of movement for the early morning.</p><p>Then it got a bit more competitive at Shuffleboard XL. Two rounds were scheduled, and my team and I managed to win both:</p><p>Round 1: 229 : 150</p><p>Round 2: 197 : 166</p><p>Two victories – we’re on a roll 😎</p><p>🥗 <b>Pool Brunch, Salad, and a bit of Eye Care</b></p><p>Right afterward, I headed to the pool brunch at 11:30 AM. There, among other treats, the bar special “Virgin Rio Cooler” and a fresh salad awaited.</p><p>However, as all shady spots were occupied, I quickly moved to the interior AIDA bar. And since today’s pool brunch only offered salad, I needed a little boost at 12:30 PM. So, off to Bella Donna.</p><p>Then, at 1 PM, it was time for some eye care. After all, I needed to recover properly from this extraordinarily exhausting day at sea. 😂</p><p>🎯 <b>Darts, Officer Signatures, and “Better to Have Than Need”</b></p><p>At 3 PM, we continued with some sports – this time darts. I couldn’t secure a win in 301, and in killer darts, I accidentally eliminated myself. 😅</p><p>An hour later, things got a bit unusual: At 4 PM, a signing session with the officers was on the program. Guests could get their travel journals or other souvenirs signed and stamped by the officers.</p><p>A total of 18 officers were available.</p><p>Personally, I don't really have much use for an officer's stamp and signature. Still, I decided to collect the signatures and stamps in my analog travel diary.</p><p>Who knows when I might need them while creating my travel photo book after the trip. Always better to have than to need. 😎</p><p>📸 <b>Dinner and Maritime Photo Creations</b></p><p>Afterward, it was time to freshen up quickly; I had a dinner appointment at Bella Donna with Sabrina and Verena at 6 PM.</p><p>Of course, I took advantage of the photo flat rate again. Today’s theme was “Maritime” – quite fitting for the upcoming shark bar. 🦈</p><p>At 7:30 PM, prime time followed, exceptionally hosted by Maja.</p><p>Our entertainment manager gives hosts a chance to showcase themselves and their personal strengths during the trip. Today, DJ Dennis guest starred with Maja.</p><p>🎤 <b>Prime Time with DJ Dennis and a Musical Test</b></p><p>Dennis shared a bit about his life. He has been with AIDA since 2006 and even emigrated to Mallorca in between.</p><p>Following that, a little activity called “Continue Singing” entertained. Dennis was played various songs and had to continue them on the spot. However, this didn’t work for every title:</p><ul><li>Barbie Girl – ✅</li><li>I’ve Never Been to New York – ✅</li><li>Mr. Brightside – ❌</li><li>I Love Life – ✅</li><li>Roller Coaster – ❌</li><li>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – ✅</li></ul><p>Musical success rate: room for improvement. 😂</p><p>🦈⚓ <b>Shark Bar – Hamburg Harbor Flair in the Middle of Brazil</b></p><p>Afterward, we headed directly to the pool deck, as the shark bar was ahead.</p><p><i>Hamburg harbor flair in the middle of Brazil! 🦈⚓</i></p><p>The officers sang sea shanties, and schnapps and fish sandwiches were served. The perfect combination for such an evening.</p><p><b>It was a blast! 🥳</b></p><p>And so, another sea day came to an end after quite a varied program. At 9:45 PM, it was done for today, and I lay down in my cabin.</p><p>Tomorrow already awaits the next sea day – and of course, the big question again: What can be gleaned from a day in the middle of the Atlantic? 😎</p>
was on the agenda. And no: It wasn’t an exhausting march. 😂 Rather, it was a pleasant walk with six other guests and host Lotti. Exactly the right kind of movement for the early morning.</p><p>Then it got a bit more competitive at Shuffleboard XL. Two rounds were scheduled, and my team and I managed to win both:</p><p>Round 1: 229 : 150</p><p>Round 2: 197 : 166</p><p>Two victories – we’re on a roll 😎</p><p>🥗 <b>Pool Brunch, Salad, and a bit of Eye Care</b></p><p>Right afterward, I headed to the pool brunch at 11:30 AM. There, among other treats, the bar special “Virgin Rio Cooler” and a fresh salad awaited.</p><p>However, as all shady spots were occupied, I quickly moved to the interior AIDA bar. And since today’s pool brunch only offered salad, I needed a little boost at 12:30 PM. So, off to Bella Donna.</p><p>Then, at 1 PM, it was time for some eye care. After all, I needed to recover properly from this extraordinarily exhausting day at sea. 😂</p><p>🎯 <b>Darts, Officer Signatures, and “Better to Have Than Need”</b></p><p>At 3 PM, we continued with some sports – this time darts. I couldn’t secure a win in 301, and in killer darts, I accidentally eliminated myself. 😅</p><p>An hour later, things got a bit unusual: At 4 PM, a signing session with the officers was on the program. Guests could get their travel journals or other souvenirs signed and stamped by the officers.</p><p>A total of 18 officers were available.</p><p>Personally, I don't really have much use for an officer's stamp and signature. Still, I decided to collect the signatures and stamps in my analog travel diary.</p><p>Who knows when I might need them while creating my travel photo book after the trip. Always better to have than to need. 😎</p><p>📸 <b>Dinner and Maritime Photo Creations</b></p><p>Afterward, it was time to freshen up quickly; I had a dinner appointment at Bella Donna with Sabrina and Verena at 6 PM.</p><p>Of course, I took advantage of the photo flat rate again. Today’s theme was “Maritime” – quite fitting for the upcoming shark bar. 🦈</p><p>At 7:30 PM, prime time followed, exceptionally hosted by Maja.</p><p>Our entertainment manager gives hosts a chance to showcase themselves and their personal strengths during the trip. Today, DJ Dennis guest starred with Maja.</p><p>🎤 <b>Prime Time with DJ Dennis and a Musical Test</b></p><p>Dennis shared a bit about his life. He has been with AIDA since 2006 and even emigrated to Mallorca in between.</p><p>Following that, a little activity called “Continue Singing” entertained. Dennis was played various songs and had to continue them on the spot. However, this didn’t work for every title:</p><ul><li>Barbie Girl – ✅</li><li>I’ve Never Been to New York – ✅</li><li>Mr. Brightside – ❌</li><li>I Love Life – ✅</li><li>Roller Coaster – ❌</li><li>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – ✅</li></ul><p>Musical success rate: room for improvement. 😂</p><p>🦈⚓ <b>Shark Bar – Hamburg Harbor Flair in the Middle of Brazil</b></p><p>Afterward, we headed directly to the pool deck, as the shark bar was ahead.</p><p><i>Hamburg harbor flair in the middle of Brazil! 🦈⚓</i></p><p>The officers sang sea shanties, and schnapps and fish sandwiches were served. The perfect combination for such an evening.</p><p><b>It was a blast! 🥳</b></p><p>And so, another sea day came to an end after quite a varied program. At 9:45 PM, it was done for today, and I lay down in my cabin.</p><p>Tomorrow already awaits the next sea day – and of course, the big question again: What can be gleaned from a day in the middle of the Atlantic? 😎</p>
Day 22 – Sea Day: Shark Bar instead of Sleep-In 🦈🍹
Day 22 – Sea Day: Shark Bar instead of Sleep-In 🦈🍹
Pool brunch
Pool brunch
Signing session
Signing session
Day 22 – Sea Day: Shark Bar instead of Sleep-In 🦈🍹
Day 22 – Sea Day: Shark Bar instead of Sleep-In 🦈🍹
Eat
Bella Donna
$$ · Lunch
Eat
Bella Donna
$$ · Dinner

🌅 Early Risers – that’s not going to change anytime soon

Got up at 6 AM – it seems I won't be a sleep-in person on this trip either. 😂

However, the sun was even earlier today: It rose at 4:59 AM, actually beating me to it. 😂

At 6:45 AM, I had my obligatory early riser coffee before heading to breakfast in the market restaurant with Sabrina at 7:30 AM.

Afterward, it was time to gather some photo treasures. I ordered my first 25 photo prints of the trip. After all, the server change for the photo shop is due the day after tomorrow. With my photo flat rate Plus, I have 100 prints included – so I want to make sure I use them wisely. 😉

Next, I had a brief chat with Matthias. I already know him and his wife from a tour in November 2024.

🚶‍♂️ Movement – but in a relaxed way

At 9 AM,

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Highlights
  • Gemütlicher Walk & Talk mit sechs weiteren Gästen und Gastgeberin Lotti
  • Zwei gewonnene Runden Shuffleboard XL
  • Poolbrunch mit Virgin Rio Cooler und Salat
  • Signierstunde mit den Offizieren
  • Prime Time mit DJ Dennis und dem Musikspiel „Sing weiter“
  • Seemannslieder, Schnäpse und Fischbrötchen in der Haifischbar
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