--- title: "Sunlit Strait & Citadel – Valletta & Sicily" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-strait-citadel-valletta-sicily~AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7 description: "7-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a7c630a520ef611a.jpg --- # Sunlit Strait & Citadel – Valletta & Sicily ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Corfu on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a7c630a520ef611a.jpg) A 7-night round trip from Corfu, sailing on the evening of 18 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 25 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:** 2027-09-18 - **Return:** 2027-09-25 - **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 | €1,840 | €1,840 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=fbf424de-b98d-4124-8881-70db8df8e4d6) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,300 | €2,300 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=258da0a6-19be-4a3b-bf46-f1dd9358f35e) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €2,905 | €2,905 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=ec71514b-168b-4364-8906-8b203c5c3157) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,150 | €3,150 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=b571df46-5f23-4343-a7f0-a396e69144d0) | 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 | €2,040 | €1,020 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=88ef789d-8785-4271-9e9f-4354f97b496a) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,580 | €1,290 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=f8bd71ea-476c-4898-9acf-11b6dacbf98e) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,330 | €1,665 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=9c53a3c8-512d-4235-bcd9-fd84136995b1) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,580 | €1,790 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=85b9e58a-cc76-49b3-905f-7b21706a70c5) | | Suite | Suite | €4,850 | €2,425 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=eaaacd59-eec5-4df6-a0ec-15732dab492a) | 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 | €2,315 | €772 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=df2cf1df-d11d-4249-a08d-298c63c1fca7) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,855 | €952 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=7a6cd8b9-e7d4-40a7-bebd-79d71531a651) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,605 | €1,202 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=caacdeab-8460-407a-b14f-cbf630147cb6) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,855 | €1,285 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=9ebc53d2-8e63-4059-a0db-1eca3dfa4e8f) | | Suite | Suite | €5,125 | €1,708 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=1105a902-3282-4abd-9e30-276b5f7985de) | 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 | €2,590 | €648 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=845bd872-cc0f-4612-b4c6-fb54fc7d7416) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,130 | €783 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=a42bd90f-2818-4c33-8d15-5428af76f15e) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,880 | €970 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=b04bee48-71c4-4e57-a124-52adc610fda4) | | Suite | Suite | €5,400 | €1,350 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20270918-7.md?pid=5cca0918-bc4b-4692-9a71-b63dac0f1530) | 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 | €2,040 | €2,580 | €3,330 | €4,850 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,040 | €2,580 | €3,330 | €4,850 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,040 | €2,580 | €3,330 | €4,850 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,040 | €2,580 | €3,330 | €4,850 | ## 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 | [Gilded Ramparts – Kotor, Athens & Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-ramparts-kotor-athens-bodrum~AIDA-AIDABLU-20270904-14.md) | 2027-09-04 | 2027-09-18 | 14 | €1,875 | | Next | [Citadel & Caldera – Kotor & Santorini](https://cruisello.com/cruises/citadel-caldera-kotor-santorini~AIDA-AIDABLU-20270925-14.md) | 2027-09-25 | 2027-10-09 | 14 | €1,860 | ## 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)