September 12, 2024 – 2025 will see a great celebration on the high seas when AIDAnova sets off on the “O’zapft is!” cruise! This special cruise from September 13 to 20, 2025 will bring the atmosphere of Oktoberfest to the North Sea – just one week before the official start of the Munich Oktoberfest. With star guests and a typically Bavarian supporting program, the trip along the breathtaking coast of Norway will be an unforgettable experience for all party lovers.
Itinerary and highlights
The cruise starts in the port of Kiel and takes guests on a 7-day tour through some of Norway’s most beautiful coastal towns: Bergen, Nordfjordeid, Ålesund and Stavanger. There is time to enjoy the impressive fjord landscape and at the same time experience the flair of the Oktoberfest on board.
The route at a glance:
- Tag 1: Departure from Kiel
- Tag 2: Relaxation at sea
- Tag 3: Arrival in Bergen – the city between seven hills
- Tag 4: Visit Nordfjordeid – a gateway to the fjords
- Tag 5: Stop in Ålesund – known for its Art Nouveau architecture
- Tag 6: Stop in Stavanger – with a trip to the Lysefjord
- Tag 7: Another day at sea, return to Kiel
Starting at €960 per person, this trip offers not only scenic beauty but also a lot of fun and entertainment.
Atmospheric with DJ Ötzi & Co.
The musical highlight of the trip will undoubtedly be the performance by DJ Ötzi and his band. The Austrian party hit guarantor, who rose to international fame with “Anton from Tyrol”, has been creating a good mood around the world for 25 years. On the AIDAnova, he and his band will make the deck shake.
In addition to DJ Ötzi, other stars of the pop scene will be taking part:
- Julian Sommerthe newcomer who is taking the party hit world by storm
- Klaus & Klausthe mood guarantors from the far north
- Anna-Maria Zimmermanndie Party-Queen
- The Daredevils from Styria, known for their rousing folk rock
- Rotzlöfflthe full-blooded musicians who should not be missing at any fun event
- DJ Jonny Beachwho ensures 100% party mood with his beats
Bavarian fun at sea
The program on board is packed with typical Bavarian activities that ensure plenty of fun and socializing. Whether it’s arm wrestling or munching on white sausages, no Bavarian tradition is left out. There will also be hearty food: AIDA’s own Zwickel beer is brewed in the on-board brewery – according to the German Purity Law and with fresh sea water. If you want to take a look behind the scenes, you can take part in a brewing seminar and even earn a brewery diploma.
To accompany the freshly tapped beer, traditional delicacies such as pork knuckle, sausage salad and Obazda are served – just as you would expect from a hearty Oktoberfest.
An experience for all the senses
The “O’zapft is!” cruise on the AIDAnova offers the perfect mix of relaxation, discovery and Bavarian festival atmosphere. The breathtaking Norwegian landscapes combined with the unique Oktoberfest feeling on the high seas make this trip a must for everyone who loves Oktoberfest but wants to discover the world at the same time.
Book now and be there: From 13 to 20 September 2025 on the AIDAnova from only 960 € per person – the Oktoberfest fun on the high seas is calling!
