aida_cruises | location | germany <tsp> caterpillar_inc | keyperson | douglas_r_oberhelman <tsp> caterpillar_inc | foundationplace | united_states <tsp> aidaluna | owner | aida_cruises <tsp> aidaluna | powertype | caterpillar_inc <sep> aida cruises is a german cruise line founded in the early 1960s and organized as a wholly owned subsidiary of carnival corporation & plc since 2003 based in rostock, germany, aida cruises caters primarily to the german-speaking market; as seagoing 'club resorts', aida ships have on-board amenities and facilities designed to attract younger, more active vacationers as of january 2023, the cruise line operates 12 ships 
douglas r. oberhelman is a key person at caterpillar inc. who provide the engine power for the aidaluna which is owned by the german based aida cruises.germany aida cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of carnival corporation & plc