--- title: "Heather & Cairn – Edinburgh & Orkney" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/heather-cairn-edinburgh-orkney~AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7 description: "7-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAluna" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/017f40a6701ba3b8.jpg --- # Heather & Cairn – Edinburgh & Orkney ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Hamburg on AIDAluna](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/017f40a6701ba3b8.jpg) A 7-night round trip from Hamburg, sailing on the evening of 4 April. After a day at sea it calls at Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith (Edinburgh), Invergordon and Kirkwall on four consecutive port days. The stops are in the United Kingdom, and calls last 8 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 8°C in Kirkwall to 11°C in Invergordon (46 to 52°F). After another day at sea you're back in Hamburg on the morning of 11 April. AIDAluna (2009) carries up to 2,050 guests on 13 decks and has 10 restaurants, 7 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAluna](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidaluna.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-04 - **Return:** 2027-04-11 - **From:** [Hamburg, Germany](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) | DE | | 17:00 | 5–14°C | | 3 | [Newcastle upon Tyne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/newcastle-upon-tyne.md) | GB | 07:00 | 18:00 | 5–11°C | | 4 | [Leith (Edinburgh)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 4–11°C | | 5 | [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md) | GB | 10:00 | 20:00 | 3–11°C | | 6 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | 08:00 | 16:00 | 6–8°C | | 8 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) | DE | 08:00 | | 5–14°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 10 restaurants cost extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €2,330 | €1,165 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=e19f8f89-f378-405b-8947-64474357f82c) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,020 | €1,510 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=d4f1b391-facd-4885-8250-0b4717b65f08) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,960 | €1,980 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=67364da4-9109-4435-b136-2cccc2720164) | | Suite | Suite | €6,130 | €3,065 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=83c83cf3-d9ed-4b19-bce2-370d88f0c1e7) | 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-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=ce551202-7ae2-47c4-a0ac-81c487b763c3) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €4,085 | €1,362 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=6b7539cd-3766-4f15-a1f9-e676ca4e80f3) | | Suite | Suite | €6,405 | €2,135 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=a9920797-4702-4a91-933e-9775d7ac3ebe) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,440 | €860 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=0da28871-9005-4754-ab9b-a23dc9b1b090) | | Suite | Suite | €6,680 | €1,670 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md?pid=f904198c-9836-45e0-b721-aab9b1141a09) | 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 | €2,330 | €3,020 | €3,960 | €6,130 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,330 | €3,020 | €3,960 | €6,130 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,330 | €3,020 | €3,960 | €6,130 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,330 | €3,020 | €3,960 | €6,130 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2009 - **Passengers:** 2,050 - **Crew:** 587 - **Gross Tonnage:** 69,203 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 251m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 10 - **Dining (included):** 7 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) *Germany* > Germany's gateway to the world on the Elbe Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 5–14°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: de - Timezone: Europe/Berlin ### [Newcastle upon Tyne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/newcastle-upon-tyne.md) *United Kingdom* > Geordie warmth on the bridge-lined Tyne Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 5–11°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Leith (Edinburgh)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh.md) *United Kingdom* > Edinburgh's dockside neighbourhood of character Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 4–11°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md) *United Kingdom* > Highland hospitality on the Cromarty Firth Avg dock time: 10.4h · Weather: 3–11°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) *United Kingdom* > Viking roots beneath Orkney's wide skies Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 6–8°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Glacial Echo – Ålesund, Eidfjord & Bergen](https://cruisello.com/cruises/glacial-echo-alesund-eidfjord-bergen~AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270328-7.md) | 2027-03-28 | 2027-04-04 | 7 | €1,195 | | Next | [Chalk & Canals – Dover, Cherbourg & IJmuiden](https://cruisello.com/cruises/chalk-canals-dover-cherbourg-ijmuiden~AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270411-5.md) | 2027-04-11 | 2027-04-16 | 5 | €695 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAluna](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidaluna.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)