--- title: "Highland Sea Lore – Skye, Orkney & Hebrides" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/highland-sea-lore-skye-orkney-hebrides~AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9 description: "9-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAsol" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1dde95c4cec5755d.jpg --- # Highland Sea Lore – Skye, Orkney & Hebrides ![Route map: 9 nights round trip from Hamburg on AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1dde95c4cec5755d.jpg) A 9-night round trip from Hamburg, sailing on the evening of 20 August. After a day at sea it calls at Newcastle upon Tyne, Invergordon, Lerwick, Stornoway, Isle of Skye and Kirkwall on six consecutive port days. The stops are in the United Kingdom, and each call lasts 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 14°C in Lerwick to 19°C in Newcastle upon Tyne (57 to 66°F). After another day at sea you're back in Hamburg on the morning of 29 August. AIDAsol (2011) carries up to 2,194 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:** [AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidasol.md) - **Duration:** 9 nights - **Departure:** 2027-08-20 - **Return:** 2027-08-29 - **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 | 15–23°C | | 3 | [Newcastle upon Tyne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/newcastle-upon-tyne.md) | GB | 07:00 | 16:30 | 13–19°C | | 4 | [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md) | GB | 09:00 | 19:00 | 11–18°C | | 5 | [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–14°C | | 6 | [Stornoway](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/stornoway.md) | GB | 11:30 | 21:30 | 12–16°C | | 7 | [Isle of Skye](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-skye.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–16°C | | 8 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–15°C | | 10 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) | DE | 08:00 | | 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 8 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €2,830 | €2,830 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=de2a95d1-46ef-4e09-99ae-83c55729708d) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,730 | €3,730 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=c209578d-e152-4f63-9fa5-5dd659900735) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €4,315 | €4,315 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=00292d19-8e01-4f76-b8a5-175fa7dea81a) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €4,675 | €4,675 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=0d0645de-2cf0-4340-af3c-46dddfe743b8) | 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 | €3,320 | €1,660 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=977a16ba-5c80-4245-b422-1bf33b16ee29) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,280 | €2,140 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=af49d8cb-2272-464a-9e55-205ce4deb1ba) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €4,970 | €2,485 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=22f2b235-10ef-4c4e-b56e-5e2a6dabcc2f) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €5,350 | €2,675 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=e9ca3416-2b03-4dcd-a000-06f122a16514) | 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 | €5,120 | €1,707 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=40277826-a8f3-4486-9f58-fe654146f0e2) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €5,810 | €1,937 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=4cbdd4f9-1f8e-4eb9-bd54-094a0abdfb7b) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €6,190 | €2,063 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=fa4c9db3-a30d-40b2-96a5-e93874e67cda) | 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 | €5,760 | €1,440 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20270820-9.md?pid=167ba7fd-edbc-4380-adfe-53f4e1af114d) | 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 | €3,320 | €4,280 | €4,970 | | 2026-10-03 | €3,320 | €4,280 | €4,970 | | 2026-10-04 | €3,320 | €4,280 | €4,970 | | 2026-10-05 | €3,320 | €4,280 | €4,970 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2011 - **Passengers:** 2,194 - **Crew:** 609 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,304 GT - **Decks:** 14 - **Length:** 253m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 8 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **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: 15–23°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: 13–19°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: 11–18°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - 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: 9.2h · Weather: 12–14°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 ### [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: 13–16°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: 12–15°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 | [Basalt Horizon – Reykjavik & Akureyri](https://cruisello.com/cruises/basalt-horizon-reykjavik-akureyri~AIDA-AIDASOL-20270808-12.md) | 2027-08-08 | 2027-08-20 | 12 | €2,600 | | Next | [Tidal Cellar – Bordeaux, Bilbao & Falmouth](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tidal-cellar-bordeaux-bilbao-falmouth~AIDA-AIDASOL-20270829-12.md) | 2027-08-29 | 2027-09-10 | 12 | €1,810 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidasol.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)