Time Machine – AIDA Cruises – AIDAnova
Submitted by: Marc Spingler
Lead Designer: Timo Hogestraat
Studio: Partner Ship Design
Outfitter: AIDA in-house team (Ursula Maile & Gabriele Link)
Shipyard: Meyer Werft
Completion Date: 26/06/2026
Celebrating outstanding and innovative onboard entertainment, the Time Machine venue brings the concept of Eatertainment to life through an immersive show experience that goes far beyond dining. From the moment guests enter through a mysterious elevator, they are drawn into Professor Tempus’ world and become part of an interactive adventure full of surprising twists, suspense, humor, and spectacular journeys through time and space. The elaborate steampunk-inspired setting combines elegance with futuristic elements, creating a distinctive atmosphere where past, present, and future come to life. While a high-quality three-course menu completes the evening, the true highlight is the entertainment experience itself: a unique onboard story that actively involves guests of all ages and turns a Time Machine visit into a memorable adventure. The venue and its entertainment story have since been further developed into Time Machine 2.0 and were relaunched aboard AIDAnova in June 2026, offering guests an even more refined and contemporary version of this immersive onboard experience.
