--- title: "Saffron Winds – Rhodes, Bodrum & Valletta" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-winds-rhodes-bodrum-valletta~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10 description: "10-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/29ea7cbebb2058dd.jpg --- # Saffron Winds – Rhodes, Bodrum & Valletta ![Route map: 10 nights one way from Corfu on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/29ea7cbebb2058dd.jpg) A 10-night cruise from Corfu to Valletta, sailing on the evening of 16 October. It calls at Zakynthos Island, Rhodes, Bodrum, Heraklion, Katakolon, Corfu (until 22:00) and Catania, with two days at sea along the way. The stops are in Greece, Türkiye, Italy and Malta, and calls last 8 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 21°C in Corfu to 25°C in Heraklion (70 to 77°F). The cruise ends in Valletta on the morning of 26 October. 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:** 10 nights - **Departure:** 2027-10-16 - **Return:** 2027-10-26 - **From:** [Corfu, Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) - **To:** [Valletta, Malta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | | 22:00 | 18–21°C | | 2 | [Zakynthos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/zakynthos-island.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 20–23°C | | 4 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 21–24°C | | 5 | [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md) | TR | 07:30 | 18:00 | 19–23°C | | 6 | [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) | GR | 08:30 | 16:30 | 17–25°C | | 7 | [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) | GR | 09:00 | 18:00 | 16–23°C | | 8 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 06:00 | 22:00 | 18–21°C | | 10 | [Catania](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/catania.md) | IT | 08:00 | 20:00 | 17–24°C | | 11 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | | 21–24°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 | €2,530 | €2,530 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=d2c3ba0e-3c1e-4f54-a674-5ca9f31a4f3c) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,345 | €3,345 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=625ae748-f7bb-4f18-9727-ca301b2e1fad) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €4,145 | €4,145 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=7f1b5da0-3104-45e2-aa5c-a153c4f0bf32) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €4,780 | €4,780 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=b3081c5d-2802-40a6-92e1-4fbc131490ff) | 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 | €2,780 | €1,390 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=ab01ea47-de3d-4439-8879-0c4c7fbee618) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,750 | €1,875 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=d8474ae2-0024-4a67-a29d-2586c9f03ce1) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €4,690 | €2,345 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=65a12ab2-1198-45b0-a165-62eb13ca7337) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €5,620 | €2,810 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=654863d2-f4aa-4345-b7db-d8a6f3942ffb) | 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 | €4,280 | €1,427 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=4703f6dc-c649-46c2-bc1d-20b3a76101cc) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €5,220 | €1,740 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=befef98e-5e95-4142-890c-477054c637a0) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €6,150 | €2,050 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=cacb3a91-a131-4303-9de2-c859a26c8fc8) | 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 | €4,810 | €1,203 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-10.md?pid=d214a010-4204-414c-8482-706419ae7f92) | 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 | €2,780 | €3,750 | €4,690 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,780 | €3,750 | €4,690 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,780 | €3,750 | €4,690 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,780 | €3,750 | €4,690 | ## 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: 18–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Zakynthos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/zakynthos-island.md) *Greece* > Turquoise coves and the shipwreck's shore Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 20–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) *Greece* > Medieval knights and Aegean light Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 21–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md) *Turkey* > Bohemian glamour on Turkey's Aegean Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 19–23°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) *Greece* > Minoan legends on a Cretan shore Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 17–25°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: 16–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Catania](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/catania.md) *Italy* > Baroque beauty in the shadow of Mount Etna Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 17–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 21–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, mt - Timezone: Europe/Malta ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Sunstone Waters – Santorini, Bodrum & Valletta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-waters-santorini-bodrum-valletta~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271002-14.md) | 2027-10-02 | 2027-10-16 | 14 | €1,895 | | Next | [Sunken Mosaic – Rome, Marseille & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunken-mosaic-rome-marseille-barcelona~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271026-9.md) | 2027-10-26 | 2027-11-04 | 9 | €1,215 | ## 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)