THROUGH CHALLENGES WE BLOSSOM

As is always the case with a new series of ships, the challenges are massive, the deadlines tight, the expectations high and the anticipation great. This makes it all the more satisfying when everything turns out to be a success. DAUERFLORA is proud to have won and implemented the biggest contract yet in the company’s history: the new AIDAnova. And just like the entire ship, the decorations are a masterpiece, according to DAUERFLORA’s confident statement.

The Body & Soul Spa is a green oasis. Thanks to the lush jungle ambience, it does not matter at all that the entire area has absolutely no windows. Every one of the numerous green walls looks a little different. For the first time ever, the walls are actually three-dimensional, with individual plants protruding into the room. Additional containers with sweeping plants enhance the impression of being in a rainforest. Fun surprises during the assembly stage: DAUERFLORA’s greening of walls and doors was so successful that the crew could no longer find the doors. A little trick was necessary to ensure that insiders could find the handles. That’s definitely worth an accolade for convincing work.

Body & Soul Spa

Never before has DAUERFLORA decorated as many restaurants on a ship. The AIDAnova has more than 17 restaurants with cuisines from all over the world. With so many restaurants and up to 100 decorations per restaurant, the coordination required would exceed any time limits. AIDA therefore determines the look of the decorations together with DAUERFLORA, and DAUERFLORA then implements the decoration according to a fixed budget. What is important to AIDA is that the decorations do not come apart, which is why the Hamburg-based experts make arrangements that are tightly glued together and, as a result, stay together and make up a visual treat.

Buffet decorations

The Cube disco is one of the highlights on board the ship for night owls. Without any dancing guests – before the evening rush – you can clearly see the Perspex boxes DAUERFLORA has filled with different mosses. The moss is well-established, more specifically, it is real moss and has been specially treated to preserve it. This means it remains as beautiful as it was when it was harvested. In collaboration with the developers, the boxes were adapted in such a way that even the residual moisture in the plants does not impact on the crystal-clear presentation. The only thing missing now is the music.

disco

The Body & Soul Spa is a green oasis. Thanks to the lush jungle ambience, it does not matter at all that the entire area has absolutely no windows. Every one of the numerous green walls looks a little different. For the first time ever, the walls are actually three-dimensional, with individual plants protruding into the room. Additional containers with sweeping plants enhance the impression of being in a rainforest. Fun surprises during the assembly stage:


DAUERFLORA’s greening of walls and doors was so successful that the crew could no longer find the doors. A little trick was necessary to ensure that insiders could find the handles. That’s definitely worth an accolade for convincing work.

Body & Soul Spa

Never before has DAUERFLORA decorated as many restaurants on a ship. The AIDAnova has more than 17 restaurants with cuisines from all over the world. With so many restaurants and up to 100 decorations per restaurant, the coordination required would exceed any time limits. AIDA therefore determines the look of the decorations together with DAUERFLORA, and DAUERFLORA then implements the decoration according to a fixed budget. What is important to AIDA is that the decorations do not come apart, which is why the Hamburg-based experts make arrangements that are tightly glued together and, as a result, stay together and make up a visual treat.

Buffet decorations

The Cube disco is one of the highlights on board the ship for night owls. Without any dancing guests – before the evening rush – you can clearly see the Perspex boxes DAUERFLORA has filled with different mosses. The moss is well-established, more specifically, it is real moss and has been specially treated to preserve it. This means it remains as beautiful as it was when it was harvested. In collaboration with the developers, the boxes were adapted in such a way that even the residual moisture in the plants does not impact on the crystal-clear presentation. The only thing missing now is the music.

Disco

Each of the 17 restaurants has not only its own cuisine, but also its own look. The aim is to emphasise this look by means of the decoration. So not only the buffets are decorated, but also the surfaces, walls and dining tables. For the florists responsible, this means ensuring that they are familiar with the dishes on offer, so that the decorations are absolutely spot on for the restaurant in question.


During the setup phase, the relevant florists cover many kilometres until all the delicious delights are finally in place. With so much physical activity, they probably wouldn’t mind if one or the other delicacy were edible, rather than just perfect decorations.

Restaurants

A jungle at sea! This sounds incredible, and it is too: incredibly green and exciting. It is not merely the fact that there are four elements in this entertainment paradise, but also that guests have numerous options at their disposal. 25 different types of trees with tropical undergrowth, airy green islands hanging from the ceiling, and lush green beds stand for the element Earth. The pool landscape represents the element Water and the high-rope course the element Air. With this vast amount of greenery, it’s not surprising that a massive snake has strayed here as well. There is truly loads of fun to be had.

Four Elements

A jungle at sea! This sounds incredible, and it is too: incredibly green and exciting. It is not merely the fact that there are four elements in this entertainment paradise, but also that guests have numerous options at their disposal. 25 different types of trees with tropical undergrowth, airy green islands hanging from the ceiling, and lush green beds stand for the element Earth. The pool landscape represents the element Water and the high-rope course the element Air. With this vast amount of greenery, it’s not surprising that a massive snake has strayed here as well. There is truly loads of fun to be had.

Four Elements

In line with the popular Asian restaurants on Deck 6, this area boasts cherry trees in blossom. In Japan, this is the symbol of beauty, new beginnings and transience in nature. Some of the cherry trees conceal ship structural supports. The supports keep the trees in place, while the trees elegantly disguise the supports. An absolute highlight is the large cherry tree that extends over two decks. Starting on Deck 5, it grows through the ceiling and reveals its glorious flowering crown on Deck 6. It is secured with a steel supporting structure that is welded to the ship. DAUERFLORA artificial trees adapt to (almost) any requirement, and the best part is that they actually override the transience of nature.

Cherry trees

In line with the popular Asian restaurants on Deck 6, this area boasts cherry trees in blossom. In Japan, this is the symbol of beauty, new beginnings and transience in nature. Some of the cherry trees conceal ship structural supports. The supports keep the trees in place, while the trees elegantly disguise the supports. An absolute highlight is the large cherry tree that extends over two decks. Starting on Deck 5, it grows through the ceiling and reveals its glorious flowering crown on Deck 6. It is secured with a steel supporting structure that is welded to the ship. DAUERFLORA artificial trees adapt to (almost) any requirement, and the best part is that they actually override the transience of nature.

Cherry trees