--- title: "AIDAbella: 12 nights from Hamburg, 27 Aug 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-lights-lapse-viking-fjords-orkney~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12 description: "12-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAbella from Hamburg on 27 Aug 2028, visiting Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6add79129284cdcb.jpg --- # Northern Lights Lapse – Viking Fjords & Orkney ![Route map: 12 nights round trip from Hamburg on AIDAbella](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6add79129284cdcb.jpg) ## About this cruise A 12-night round trip from Hamburg, sailing on the evening of 27 August. It calls at Kirkwall, Reykjavik (overnight), Isafjordur, Akureyri, Seydisfjordur and Invergordon, with four days at sea along the way. The stops are in the United Kingdom and Iceland, and calls last 8 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 9°C in Isafjordur to 16°C in Invergordon (48 to 61°F). You're back in Hamburg on the morning of 8 September. 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:** 12 nights - **Departure:** 2028-08-27 - **Return:** 2028-09-08 - **From:** [Hamburg, Germany](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) - **Price:** from €3,630 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) | DE | Sun, Aug 27, 2028 | | 5:00 PM | Embark | 15–23°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Mon, Aug 28 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | Tue, Aug 29 | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 12–15°C | | 4 | Sea day | | Wed, Aug 30 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) | IS | Thu, Aug 31 | 3:00 PM | 11:59 PM | Overnight | 8–14°C | | 6 | [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) | IS | Fri, Sep 1 | | 6:00 PM | Overnight | 8–14°C | | 7 | [Isafjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/isafjordur.md) | IS | Sat, Sep 2 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 5–9°C | | 8 | [Akureyri](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/akureyri.md) | IS | Sun, Sep 3 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 5–10°C | | 9 | [Seydisfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/seydisfjordur.md) | IS | Mon, Sep 4 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 6–11°C | | 10 | Sea day | | Tue, Sep 5 | | | Sea day | | | 11 | [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md) | GB | Wed, Sep 6 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 9–16°C | | 12 | Sea day | | Thu, Sep 7 | | | Sea day | | | 13 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) | DE | Fri, Sep 8 | 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 | €3,630 | €3,630 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=c7f8714c-754c-4384-8162-8a427af34a66) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,770 | €4,770 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=3a94522a-e7eb-48f5-a5d8-2aa58515ccad) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €5,955 | €5,955 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=5fcb79e2-f8ea-4d85-b062-5677179f6f4f) | 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 | €4,120 | €2,060 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=9e90941b-8bea-4647-9cdf-e7b38259746f) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €5,460 | €2,730 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=2e1413c7-a467-4573-9d24-c87482728032) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €6,850 | €3,425 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=2bd631b0-5790-4aa2-ab5c-a91306083526) | | Suite | Suite | €10,390 | €5,195 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=24e5ff01-5d33-4c07-9807-c1fa8d193326) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €4,810 | €1,603 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=a10304d8-6d56-4723-8311-1c570a70a94a) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €6,150 | €2,050 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=ab58e402-43db-4dd9-8b5d-a395d3a337d3) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €7,540 | €2,513 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=38945777-a6b4-459f-a6c2-76b356298c55) | | Suite | Suite | €11,080 | €3,693 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=63695e92-5688-4079-8115-5659a352cbf9) | 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 | €5,500 | €1,375 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=f8bf1bfc-ce5e-4120-a9be-0adb60f6dc61) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €6,840 | €1,710 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=2000b52b-2d82-441e-987b-de83a2b22b99) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €8,230 | €2,058 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=5eb5c542-faf0-4ac8-9713-db26655d9c10) | | Suite | Suite | €11,770 | €2,943 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12.md?pid=0805cbe1-3635-4274-aae2-9d055e00c31f) | 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-20280827-12.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 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-04 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-05 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-06 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-07 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-08 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-09 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-10 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-11 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-12 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-13 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-14 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-15 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-16 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-17 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-18 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-19 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-20 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-21 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-22 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-23 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-24 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-25 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-26 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-27 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-28 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-29 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-30 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-10-31 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | | 2026-11-01 | €3,630 | €4,770 | €5,955 | ## 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 ### [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 ### [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) *Iceland* > The world's northernmost capital, startlingly cool Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 8–14°C Short call: 9h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 12h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=reykjavik). - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: Icelandic - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Isafjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/isafjordur.md) *Iceland* > Deep in the Westfjords, far from everything Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 5–9°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: Icelandic - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Akureyri](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/akureyri.md) *Iceland* > The capital of North Iceland's endless summer Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 5–10°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: Icelandic - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Seydisfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/seydisfjordur.md) *Iceland* > A rainbow road to a fjord-side village Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 6–11°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: Icelandic - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [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: 9–16°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London [AIDAbella sails this route on 2 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidabella/12-nights-from-hamburg-akureyri-invergordon-isafjordur.md) ## Adjacent sailings on AIDAbella | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Sailor’s Lighthouse Run – Portland & Plymouth](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailor-s-lighthouse-run-portland-plymouth~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280818-9.md) | Aug 18 – 27, 2028 | 9 nights | Hamburg | from €2,705 pp (€2,705) | | Next sailing | [Heathered Horizon – Northern Isles Crossing](https://cruisello.com/cruises/heathered-horizon-northern-isles-crossing~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280908-9.md) | Sep 8 – 17, 2028 | 9 nights | Hamburg | from €2,505 pp (€2,505) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Switch ships - [Aug 27 – Sep 16, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12,AIDA-AIDAPERLA-20280909-7&guests=1) · 19 nights (+7) · Hamburg → Hamburg · 1 day in Hamburg, then AIDAperla · from €5,560 pp · €10 less per night - [Aug 27 – Sep 19, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12,AIDA-AIDAPRIMA-20280908-11&guests=1) · 23 nights (+11) · Hamburg → Hamburg · Change to AIDAprima in Hamburg · from €6,870 pp · €4 less per night - [Aug 27 – Sep 23, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280827-12,AIDA-AIDAPERLA-20280909-14&guests=1) · 26 nights (+14) · Hamburg → Hamburg · 1 day in Hamburg, then AIDAperla · from €6,920 pp · €36 less 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)