--- title: "Highland Bastion – Skye, Orkney & Cork" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/highland-bastion-skye-orkney-cork~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14 description: "14-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAbella" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/27419506c2e9d733.jpg --- # Highland Bastion – Skye, Orkney & Cork ![Route map: 14 nights round trip from Kiel on AIDAbella](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/27419506c2e9d733.jpg) A 14-night round trip from Kiel, sailing on the evening of 27 June. It makes 10 port calls, starting with Aarhus, Dover and Cobh (Cork). The stops are in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Sweden, and calls last 6 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 14°C in Kirkwall to 21°C in Gothenburg (57 to 70°F). You're back in Kiel on the morning of 11 July. 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:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2027-06-27 - **Return:** 2027-07-11 - **From:** [Kiel, Germany](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/kiel.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Kiel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/kiel.md) | DE | | 18:00 | 13–21°C | | 2 | [Aarhus](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/aarhus.md) | DK | 09:00 | 14:30 | 13–20°C | | 4 | [Dover](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dover.md) | GB | 09:00 | 21:00 | 14–19°C | | 6 | [Cobh (Cork)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cobh-cork.md) | IE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 14–19°C | | 7 | [Holyhead](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/holyhead.md) | GB | 07:30 | 18:30 | 14–18°C | | 8 | [Greenock (Glasgow)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/greenock-glasgow.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–18°C | | 9 | [Oban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/oban.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | | | 10 | [Isle of Skye](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-skye.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–16°C | | 11 | [Stornoway](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/stornoway.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–16°C | | 12 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | 09:00 | 18:00 | 12–14°C | | 14 | [Gothenburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/gothenburg.md) | SE | 07:00 | 16:00 | 14–21°C | | 15 | [Kiel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/kiel.md) | DE | 08:00 | | 13–21°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. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €3,560 | €3,560 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=170b5b80-3b35-452f-bdee-df71a5375bed) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,600 | €4,600 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=bdb5c24a-62f6-4b61-8946-35ba043c570d) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €5,970 | €5,970 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=ae6d1f6f-dec8-4953-90cd-057f6e505b11) | 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 | €4,060 | €2,030 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=c37a2446-72ac-4a51-ac09-7f64345377a8) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €5,220 | €2,610 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=669562bf-26e4-41b3-ba1d-5c4b1ea2b7e9) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €7,020 | €3,510 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=6af1aede-5de7-447b-8f12-1713159cfdf7) | 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 | €5,960 | €1,987 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=03dfb7ca-4e70-49a5-9b21-821b5971c71d) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €7,760 | €2,587 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=d4f93253-0708-40cd-954e-a7aa7d169fdb) | 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 | €5,540 | €1,385 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=8954e5e0-bedf-452e-ad08-4e24f4ef5348) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €6,700 | €1,675 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=56768188-ab6e-4c01-9ae6-e2f62834a3ee) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €8,500 | €2,125 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md?pid=ee947916-8673-4da3-8590-5c03e8774a62) | 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 | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €4,060 | €5,220 | €7,020 | | 2026-10-03 | €4,060 | €5,220 | €7,020 | | 2026-10-04 | €4,060 | €5,220 | €7,020 | | 2026-10-05 | €4,060 | €5,220 | €7,020 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2008 - **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 ### [Kiel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/kiel.md) *Germany* > Germany's sailing capital on the Baltic Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 13–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: de - Timezone: Europe/Berlin ### [Aarhus](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/aarhus.md) *Denmark* > Denmark's youthful second city of smiles Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Danish Krone - Languages: da - Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen ### [Dover](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dover.md) *United Kingdom* > The White Cliffs welcoming you to England Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 14–19°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Cobh (Cork)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cobh-cork.md) *Ireland* > Ireland's harbour of a thousand farewells Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 14–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, ga - Timezone: Europe/Dublin ### [Holyhead](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/holyhead.md) *United Kingdom* > Gateway to the mountains of Snowdonia Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 14–18°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Greenock (Glasgow)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/greenock-glasgow.md) *United Kingdom* > Shipbuilding grit meets creative spirit Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 12–18°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Oban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/oban.md) *United Kingdom* Avg dock time: 10h ### [Isle of Skye](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-skye.md) *United Kingdom* > Scotland's misty isle of fairy pools and castles Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 12–16°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - 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: 10.1h · Weather: 12–16°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: 12–14°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Gothenburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/gothenburg.md) *Sweden* > Sweden's friendly west-coast food capital Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 14–21°C - Currency: Swedish Krona - Languages: sv - Timezone: Europe/Stockholm ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Arctic Meridian – Honningsvåg & Lofoten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/arctic-meridian-honningsvag-lofoten~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270613-14.md) | 2027-06-13 | 2027-06-27 | 14 | €2,240 | | Next | [Fjell & Tundra – Tromsø & Honningsvåg](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fjell-tundra-troms-honningsvag~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270711-14.md) | 2027-07-11 | 2027-07-25 | 14 | €2,340 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAbella](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidabella.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)