Blue Dream Melody deck plans

MS Blue Dream Melody (2002-built as AIDAvita, last refurbished in 2024 May, last refurbishment by AIDA in 2020) was the second and one of the smallest and oldest ships in the AIDA Cruises' fleet - together with AIDAaura/Celestyal Discovery (2003-built/sistership). Before 2022, the shipowner was Costa Cruises (Carnival Corporation-owned company), while the operator was the German company AIDA Kreuzfahrten.

On June 14, 2022, was announced that AIDAvita was sold and leaves the fleet. Since January 2024, the ship is operated by Blue Dream Cruises China.

Blue Dream Melody/AIDAvita cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 633 cabins for 1266 passengers (max occupancy is 1300) served by 420 crew-staff. The boat has 12 decks (10 passenger-accessible, 5 with cabins), 3 restaurants, 5 bars and lounges (no casino), 1 swimming pool, 3 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 6 elevators, dining areas (26260 ft2 / 2440 m2), sundeck areas (37135 ft2 / 3450 m2), Spa & Fitness areas (12920 ft2 / 1200 m2).

Complimentary dining options (included in AIDA cruise prices) are the two buffets Markt and Calypso, and the Pool Grill. At an additional charge is the reservations-only Rossini restaurant (with waiter service). At the buffet restaurants, wine and beer are complimentary for lunch and dinner.

Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation. They also assist them throughout the cruise by providing information and tips on onboard dining, entertainment, enrichment program (workshops, pre-scheduled events), casino and shopping promotions, shore excursions and tours. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). They can also interpret human emotions by analyzing voice tones and facial expressions.

AIDAvita drydock 2020 refurbishment review

The ship's drydock in 2020 (March 25 - April 15, in Dubai UAE) was a USD 30 million drydocking project initially planned to be conducted at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore.

Works included technical (machinery) maintenance and regular renovation of all staterooms and public spaces (including new carpeting, upholstery, curtains).

AIDAvita deckplan changes 2017 refurbishment review

The ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment (March 25 through April 4) was at Lloyd Werft (Bremerhaven, Germany) resulted in the following changes and upgrades:

• (deck 10) The old Waikiki Lounge (teen club) was transformed into Beach Lounge (offering cruise itinerary-themed food and drinks). Seaside Lounges (the lounge's outdoor terrace) was equipped with windbreaks and heaters.
• The outdoor areas of Anytime Bar (deck 10) and Ocean Bar (deck 7) were refurbished with new furniture.
• (deck 10) The pool deck area was fully modernized and redesigned for more space.
• (deck 10) Pool Grill bar's seating area was redesigned. The bar now offers typical American cuisine (burgers with wedges, bagels, wraps and other fast-food items).
• (deck 8) The photoshop was expanded and the ship's onboard photo services were upgraded.
• (deck 8) The Rossini restaurant was transformed into "Selection Restaurant" - offering regional (cruise itinerary-based) specialties and delicacies.
• Public spaces (area sized approx 2500 m2 / 27,000 ft2) received new carpeting.

A total of 9000 L of paint were used for the ship's exterior. Additionally, regular safety and general maintenance works were done.

During drydock 2014 the ship received new Seaside Lounges in the Anytime Bar (an outdoor area on deck 10). The machinery was also upgraded and new scrubbers were installed (exhaust gas treatment system). The public areas and Body &amp; Soul's sports area were redesigned and enlarged. AIDA also expanded the range of training opportunities for travelers with limited walking ability, making the ship's sports area wheelchair-accessible.</p>

During drydock 2011 were added the new Waikiki Lounge (teen lounge, forward-portside on Deck 10) and the Art Gallery (Deck 8). The ship’s fitness equipment was renewed. The Anytime Disco (Deck 10) was completely redesigned.