--- title: "Sunlit Pillars – Gibraltar to the Canaries" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-pillars-gibraltar-to-the-canaries~AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7 description: "7-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c2360cdee16ec839.jpg --- # Sunlit Pillars – Gibraltar to the Canaries ![Route map: 7 nights one way from Barcelona on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c2360cdee16ec839.jpg) A 7-night cruise from Barcelona to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, sailing on the evening of 1 November. After a day at sea it calls at Gibraltar and Cádiz. After another day at sea it calls at Puerto del Rosario and Arrecife. The stops are in the United Kingdom and Spain, and calls last 8 to 15 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 19°C in Gibraltar to 24°C in Puerto del Rosario (66 to 75°F). The cruise ends in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at 05:00 on 8 November. 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:** 2026-11-01 - **Return:** 2026-11-08 - **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) - **To:** [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | | 18:00 | 11–17°C | | 3 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 08:00 | 16:00 | 14–19°C | | 4 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | 06:30 | 15:30 | 13–20°C | | 6 | [Puerto del Rosario](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario.md) | ES | 06:00 | 21:00 | 19–24°C | | 7 | [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 20–22°C | | 8 | [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) | ES | 05:00 | | 19–23°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. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €1,598 | €799 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=484b5186-f545-4c92-a68c-9e961d4b44e9) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €1,998 | €999 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=8d85d9fa-638f-4352-911b-28acdd77a090) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €2,998 | €1,499 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=d3311982-4c91-45b1-a9d9-15eaa0ccdb39) | | Suite | Suite | €4,160 | €2,080 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=4979930c-3f26-47fe-b0d8-e2d5f110513d) | 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 | €1,873 | €624 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=63c354b9-889d-4f0e-98e0-5230bfcaa36c) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €2,273 | €758 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=a54f24a8-9dc8-4875-83c6-6e6ecd596334) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,273 | €1,091 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=796f8cbe-dee5-44e7-a724-5cf5906631d0) | | Suite | Suite | €4,435 | €1,478 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=72d67266-79bf-4ae1-ac79-5464514570a2) | 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 | €2,148 | €537 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=7aa2d5fd-1697-4204-8928-7bfca4ce9326) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €2,548 | €637 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=69f766b3-0290-491b-b6bd-b9d204ed0f1a) | | Suite | Suite | €4,710 | €1,178 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20261101-7.md?pid=950851b0-0fa0-43f1-bc33-62b03514b4b4) | 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 | – | €1,598 | €1,998 | €4,160 | | 2026-10-03 | €1,298 | €1,598 | €1,998 | €4,160 | | 2026-10-04 | – | €1,598 | €1,998 | €4,160 | | 2026-10-05 | – | €1,598 | €1,998 | €4,160 | ## 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 ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 11–17°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) *United Kingdom* > A British rock at the mouth of the Mediterranean Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 14–19°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/Gibraltar ### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) *Spain* > Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Puerto del Rosario](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario.md) *Spain* > Fuerteventura's sun-baked capital of dunes Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 19–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) *Spain* > Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 20–22°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) *Spain* > Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island Avg dock time: 13.2h · Weather: 19–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Terracotta Wake – Naples & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/terracotta-wake-naples-barcelona~AIDA-AIDABLU-20261024-8.md) | 2026-10-24 | 2026-11-01 | 8 | €1,145 | | Next | [Atlantic Trade Winds – Madeira, Agadir & Canaries](https://cruisello.com/cruises/atlantic-trade-winds-madeira-agadir-canaries~AIDA-AIDABLU-20261108-12.md) | 2026-11-08 | 2026-11-20 | 12 | €1,399 | ## 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)