--- title: "Gilded Bastions – Valletta & Catania" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-bastions-valletta-catania~AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7 description: "7-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d4aa5f388bbab83d.jpg --- # Gilded Bastions – Valletta & Catania ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Corfu on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d4aa5f388bbab83d.jpg) A 7-night round trip from Corfu, sailing on the evening of 7 August. After a day at sea it calls at Valletta, Catania, Messina, Kefalonia and Katakolon on five consecutive port days. The stops are in Malta, Italy and Greece, and calls last 9 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 29°C in Valletta to 33°C in Katakolon (84 to 91°F). You're back in Corfu at 06:00 on 14 August. AIDAblu (2010) carries up to 2,192 guests on 14 decks and has 8 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-08-07 - **Return:** 2027-08-14 - **From:** [Corfu, Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | | 22:00 | 24–29°C | | 3 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 20:00 | 26–29°C | | 4 | [Catania](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/catania.md) | IT | 08:00 | 20:00 | 24–33°C | | 5 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 24–31°C | | 6 | [Kefalonia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kefalonia.md) | GR | 11:00 | 21:00 | 26–29°C | | 7 | [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–33°C | | 8 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 06:00 | | 24–29°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 8 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €1,885 | €1,885 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=7213bbd4-f907-47e9-8845-e3fcec413b1b) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,350 | €2,350 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=af76f128-6325-4bc1-851f-4a9dc791869b) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €2,915 | €2,915 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=b485a8e0-71e5-424f-8c63-b59140bcf53f) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,225 | €3,225 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=36116074-6b99-4f99-b260-f2b0ab31eff4) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €2,090 | €1,045 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=313944c4-4cb4-427a-a828-f1948d6cf561) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,640 | €1,320 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=aae98dd4-5547-45eb-9866-0d2c0f3862e8) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,310 | €1,655 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=8d534235-2975-4b91-8eee-b4f47877ca8c) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,670 | €1,835 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=51f92c89-5c93-4231-9de1-d0eee4f0255e) | | Suite | Suite | €5,580 | €2,790 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=7d499735-1f69-468d-921c-56b41d5bbf0f) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,295 | €1,098 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=415aca61-a782-41ae-9d1a-eb09d91c7552) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,965 | €1,322 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=8e7f8028-7b88-4856-9f30-24ca915f7d43) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €4,325 | €1,442 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=efaf4305-4c98-4d39-bd48-26c7cae2f16b) | | Suite | Suite | €6,235 | €2,078 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=f0564157-760d-44e0-9061-d0ae66ce00a1) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €3,400 | €850 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=e535b2cc-986c-4c41-9f1a-b9c8410f176d) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,950 | €988 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=9a71cb12-5984-4809-a2d0-167c23ad9212) | | Suite | Suite | €7,610 | €1,903 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270807-7.md?pid=06a0c8f2-5b7d-4dfe-8c34-aad2acbb337b) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €5,580 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €5,580 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €5,580 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €5,580 | | 2026-10-06 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €5,580 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,192 - **Crew:** 607 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,304 GT - **Decks:** 14 - **Length:** 253m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 8 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) *Greece* > Venetian elegance in an emerald setting Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 26–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, mt - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Catania](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/catania.md) *Italy* > Baroque beauty in the shadow of Mount Etna Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 24–33°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) *Italy* > Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 24–31°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Kefalonia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kefalonia.md) *Greece* > Captain Corelli's turquoise paradise Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 26–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) *Greece* > Gateway to ancient Olympia Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 23–33°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Citadel Horizon – Dubrovnik & Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/cruises/citadel-horizon-dubrovnik-bodrum~AIDA-AIDABLU-20270724-14.md) | 2027-07-24 | 2027-08-07 | 14 | €1,950 | | Next | [Sunstone Odyssey – Kotor, Athens & Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-odyssey-kotor-athens-rhodes~AIDA-AIDABLU-20270814-14.md) | 2027-08-14 | 2027-08-28 | 14 | €1,830 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)