--- title: "Saffron Spice Trail – Corfu & Malta" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-spice-trail-corfu-malta~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7 description: "7-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7be0380baf71b91c.jpg --- # Saffron Spice Trail – Corfu & Malta ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Corfu on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7be0380baf71b91c.jpg) A 7-night round trip from Corfu, sailing on the evening of 9 September. After a day at sea it calls at Valletta, Catania, Messina, Kefalonia and Katakolon on five consecutive port days. The stops are in Malta, Italy and Greece, and calls last 9 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 26°C in Kefalonia to 29°C in Catania (79 to 84°F). You're back in Corfu at 06:00 on 16 September. AIDAblu (2010) carries up to 2,192 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:** [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-09-09 - **Return:** 2028-09-16 - **From:** [Corfu, Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | | 22:00 | 21–25°C | | 3 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 20:00 | 24–27°C | | 4 | [Catania](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/catania.md) | IT | 08:00 | 20:00 | 21–29°C | | 5 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 21–27°C | | 6 | [Kefalonia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kefalonia.md) | GR | 11:00 | 21:00 | 23–26°C | | 7 | [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 20–28°C | | 8 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 06:00 | | 21–25°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 | €1,885 | €1,885 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=13e47c98-5f78-44f4-97f8-0d851d880219) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,350 | €2,350 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=60e7400c-a0da-4843-be87-6869f3a942ba) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €2,925 | €2,925 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=b50618fc-5e99-4c0b-b4ea-34793f0ba907) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,225 | €3,225 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=e36e255c-cd48-4cea-a2d2-627a4d7534e8) | 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 | €2,090 | €1,045 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=b7d1f6bd-183d-4cc8-805b-f23e0d3be92d) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,640 | €1,320 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=02c9740e-0815-4f12-b77f-22631b032156) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,310 | €1,655 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=26febdd9-d3d6-4c8e-9c5c-4de030f4019b) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,670 | €1,835 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=54bc9342-1c74-4622-a032-846371d01889) | | Suite | Suite | €4,650 | €2,325 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=711b06ad-87a8-4e03-bacb-1a13b71f43fb) | 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 | €2,230 | €743 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=f037a6aa-6b92-4ef3-a508-8e7dd543c828) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,780 | €927 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=afdd6834-1d07-4b5b-83f7-b7ea4f6f0cae) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,450 | €1,150 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=daac2f61-025e-4e57-8531-c930d2c367ae) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,810 | €1,270 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=433f7487-f110-4de7-b329-7ded8461a5c8) | | Suite | Suite | €4,790 | €1,597 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=033c199a-8c89-4030-8e1b-c3ab274c0872) | 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 | €2,370 | €593 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=69bda7fc-304a-432f-94c0-72cd7cc794a3) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,920 | €730 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=adc1193b-2f08-490f-94db-6eda9a0d4a3b) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,590 | €898 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=2bd49aec-8c2b-42fb-b306-ad8518ca912b) | | Suite | Suite | €4,930 | €1,233 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280909-7.md?pid=783f456b-1819-4f27-880c-67c71bece783) | 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 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €4,650 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €4,650 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €4,650 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,090 | €2,640 | €3,310 | €4,650 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,192 - **Crew:** 607 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,304 GT - **Decks:** 14 - **Length:** 253m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 8 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) *Greece* > Venetian elegance in an emerald setting Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 21–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 24–27°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, mt - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Catania](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/catania.md) *Italy* > Baroque beauty in the shadow of Mount Etna Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 21–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) *Italy* > Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 21–27°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Kefalonia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kefalonia.md) *Greece* > Captain Corelli's turquoise paradise Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 23–26°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) *Greece* > Gateway to ancient Olympia Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 20–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Sailing the Adriatic & Aegean – Corfu’s Hidden Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailing-the-adriatic-aegean-corfu-s-hidden-coast~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280826-14.md) | 2028-08-26 | 2028-09-09 | 14 | €1,875 | | Next | [Sapphire Tide – Ionian to Aegean](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-tide-ionian-to-aegean~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280916-14.md) | 2028-09-16 | 2028-09-30 | 14 | €1,905 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)