--- title: "AIDAbella: 9 nights from Hamburg, 28 Jul 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/heathered-horizon-scotland-s-wild-north~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9 description: "9-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAbella from Hamburg on 28 Jul 2028, visiting Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith (Edinburgh), Kirkwall. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/3d299234f914ef20.jpg --- # Heathered Horizon – Scotland’s Wild North ![Route map: 9 nights round trip from Hamburg on AIDAbella](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/3d299234f914ef20.jpg) ## About this cruise A 9-night round trip from Hamburg, sailing on the evening of 28 July. After a day at sea it calls at Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith (Edinburgh), Kirkwall, Stornoway, Lerwick and Invergordon on six consecutive port days. The stops are in the United Kingdom, and calls last 9 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 14°C in Lerwick to 19°C in Leith (Edinburgh) (57 to 66°F). After another day at sea you're back in Hamburg on the morning of 6 August. AIDAbella (2008) 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:** [AIDAbella](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidabella.md) - **Duration:** 9 nights - **Departure:** 2028-07-28 - **Return:** 2028-08-06 - **From:** [Hamburg, Germany](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) - **Price:** from €2,855 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) | DE | Fri, Jul 28, 2028 | | 5:00 PM | Embark | 15–23°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sat, Jul 29 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Newcastle upon Tyne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/newcastle-upon-tyne.md) | GB | Sun, Jul 30 | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 13–19°C | | 4 | [Leith (Edinburgh)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh.md) | GB | Mon, Jul 31 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 12–19°C | | 5 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | Tue, Aug 1 | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 12–15°C | | 6 | [Stornoway](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/stornoway.md) | GB | Wed, Aug 2 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 12–16°C | | 7 | [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md) | GB | Thu, Aug 3 | 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Port day | 12–14°C | | 8 | [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md) | GB | Fri, Aug 4 | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 11–18°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Sat, Aug 5 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) | DE | Sun, Aug 6 | 8:00 AM | | Disembark | 15–23°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. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €2,855 | €2,855 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=8c9f4a2a-d421-49c6-9ce6-6ea973179f1b) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,770 | €3,770 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=48753d00-cfbd-4709-a005-ed2aef5b8687) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €4,715 | €4,715 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=f1ed7760-f940-4d86-9519-e308714f0f2c) | 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 | €3,210 | €1,605 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=9470a22c-4f39-4b7e-b3a6-37f0e03013cc) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,280 | €2,140 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=8666d22a-7c19-4f5a-8800-ee832633872d) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €5,390 | €2,695 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=ad116ef2-d0b6-425f-adb7-cb9c59df7b37) | | Suite | Suite | €8,280 | €4,140 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=abd9ea76-2b31-4bcd-923f-38701a791bcf) | 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 | €5,240 | €1,747 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=1b4d3980-524b-4159-9533-f1b1c57a0362) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €6,350 | €2,117 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=666059f4-5e54-429a-bf3d-002a6bbd0c3f) | | Suite | Suite | €9,240 | €3,080 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=29dfe3fd-a356-4248-9b68-2275454a2170) | 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 | €5,130 | €1,283 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=5cdd04f9-bb02-4f77-a5b7-57c25785c3a8) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €6,200 | €1,550 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=3e02902a-5b6b-47a3-bebe-f4468fa4159b) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €7,310 | €1,828 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=65af86e3-81da-442c-8b00-b907f98419c7) | | Suite | Suite | €10,200 | €2,550 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?pid=ad954bb5-de51-4674-a578-09de448cef2d) | 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. ## View on official site - [aida.de](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9.md?via=markdown&site=EUR&guests=1) (EUR) Tips are already included in this price, and AIDA Cruises adds nothing on board. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 3 of this ship's 10 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tips** - **Alcohol (Partly included):** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. - **Soft drinks (Partly included):** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. - **Tap water (Partly included):** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### Available on board Wi-Fi · Excursions ## Price History (1 guest) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-03 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-06 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-07 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-08 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-09 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-10 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-11 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-12 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-13 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-14 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-15 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-16 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-17 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-18 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-19 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-20 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-21 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-22 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-23 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-24 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-25 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-26 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-27 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-28 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-29 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-30 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-10-31 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | | 2026-11-01 | €2,855 | €3,770 | €4,715 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2008 - **Passengers:** 2,050 - **Crew:** 587 - **Gross Tonnage:** 69,203 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 251 m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 10 - **Dining (included):** 7 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) *Germany* > Germany's gateway to the world on the Elbe Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 15–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: German - 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: 13–19°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - 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: 11.5h · Weather: 12–19°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - 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: 9.6h · Weather: 12–15°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Stornoway](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/stornoway.md) *United Kingdom* > Hebridean remoteness with a warm heart Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 12–16°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md) *United Kingdom* > Shetland's wild and windswept harbour Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 12–14°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - 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: 10.3h · Weather: 11–18°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London [AIDAbella sails this route on 1 more date. Compare both dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidabella/9-nights-from-hamburg-invergordon-kirkwall-leith-edinburgh.md) ## Adjacent sailings on AIDAbella | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Frostfire Passage – North Atlantic’s Wild Heart](https://cruisello.com/cruises/frostfire-passage-north-atlantic-s-wild-heart~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280716-12.md) | Jul 16 – 28, 2028 | 12 nights | Hamburg | from €3,970 pp (€3,970) | | Next sailing | [Tideborn Tides – Northern Lights & Atlantic Tidewaters](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tideborn-tides-northern-lights-atlantic-tidewaters~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280806-12.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9,AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280806-12&guests=1) | Aug 6 – 18, 2028 | 12 nights | Hamburg | from €3,620 pp (€3,620) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Stay aboard AIDAbella - [Jul 28 – Aug 18, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9,AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280806-12&guests=1) · 21 nights (+12) · Hamburg → Hamburg · from €6,475 pp · €9 less per night ### Switch ships - [Jul 28 – Aug 20, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280728-9,AIDA-AIDAPRIMA-20280810-10&guests=1) · 19 nights (+10) · Hamburg → Hamburg · 4 days in Hamburg, then AIDAprima · from €6,220 pp · €10 more per night [See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises.md) ## Explore more - [More AIDAbella cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidabella.md) - [Visit AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=hamburg) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)