Italian Cruise Liner MS Aida Stella Arrives in the Maldives with Over 2,000 Passengers
The Italian passenger liner MS Aida Stella has arrived in the Maldives | Photo: Maldives Immigration
The Italian passenger liner MS Aida Stella has arrived in the Maldives, carrying a total of 2,022 passengers and 628 crew members.
The vessel docked in the country on 14 May, becoming the second cruise ship to call at the Maldives this month.
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Operating primarily for tourists from Switzerland, Austria and Germany, MS Aida Stella is part of a regular influx of international cruise ships visiting the island nation. Earlier this month, on 4 May, the Indian liner MS Nautica arrived from the port of Mormugao with 610 passengers and 397 crew members.
Seaport Division officers successfully provided en-route clearance for 2,022 passengers and 628 crew members aboard MS AIDAstella, which arrived today, 14th May 2025, from Colombo. pic.twitter.com/MLoZ6aQZU1— Maldives Immigration (@ImmigrationMV) May 14, 2025
The Maldives Customs Service confirmed inward clearance for MS Aida Stella upon its arrival, underscoring the country’s continued appeal as a cruise tourism destination. The Maldives sees regular visits from a number of international cruise lines each year, contributing to its reputation in the sector.
In recognition of the economic potential of cruise tourism, the current administration has stepped up efforts to enhance the sector. The government has launched development projects for three specialised harbours in different regions of the country to accommodate cruise ships more effectively.
Driven by such initiatives, overall tourist arrivals in the Maldives have shown steady growth. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, more than 897,000 visitors have arrived in the country so far this year, indicating a positive trend in the nation’s tourism industry.
