--- title: "Thistle & Cairn – Edinburgh & Kirkwall" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/thistle-cairn-edinburgh-kirkwall~AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7 description: "7-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAsol" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d0764435b2cd36ff.jpg --- # Thistle & Cairn – Edinburgh & Kirkwall ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Hamburg on AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d0764435b2cd36ff.jpg) A 7-night round trip from Hamburg, sailing on the evening of 3 October. After a day at sea it calls at Newcastle upon Tyne, Leith (Edinburgh), Invergordon and Kirkwall on four consecutive port days. The stops are in the United Kingdom, and calls last 8 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 13°C (55°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Hamburg on the morning of 10 October. AIDAsol (2011) carries up to 2,194 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:** [AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidasol.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-10-03 - **Return:** 2027-10-10 - **From:** [Hamburg, Germany](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) | DE | | 17:00 | 9–15°C | | 3 | [Newcastle upon Tyne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/newcastle-upon-tyne.md) | GB | 07:00 | 18:00 | 9–14°C | | 4 | [Leith (Edinburgh)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 8–13°C | | 5 | [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md) | GB | 10:00 | 20:00 | 7–12°C | | 6 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | 08:00 | 16:00 | 10–12°C | | 8 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) | DE | 08:00 | | 9–15°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 | €1,925 | €1,925 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=23844f4c-d68a-4600-9eda-d25ecfd30487) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,540 | €2,540 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=dc251ed4-3ed3-436c-8c78-c99091320f00) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,100 | €3,100 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=1f37262a-2dc2-4a25-b40c-41ed1429d1e1) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,410 | €3,410 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=e576cf74-bfdd-4365-a5a6-75cae3d2b329) | 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 | €2,130 | €1,065 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=7a5110b7-43aa-4db7-9244-2df0252f3d5e) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €2,860 | €1,430 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=030c5945-4558-4c39-8d39-6326b8503c2a) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,520 | €1,760 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=b3651cfb-c8db-473a-a6d6-4a35a3ffd607) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €3,880 | €1,940 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=b610a3fe-6835-43fa-98b0-d7a02a1834f1) | | Suite | Suite | €5,100 | €2,550 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=c3c7dbe0-b976-4aa0-b7e7-97979d883bd4) | 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 | €2,530 | €843 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=c95e98f9-0ade-4027-995d-06c8ce89b288) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,260 | €1,087 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=0525d59a-9fea-4309-8a13-d74bcceb5eb2) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €3,920 | €1,307 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=0db0eb1c-7e1d-4ed6-9107-1e7322794526) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €4,280 | €1,427 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=1d050a68-50c4-412e-a042-5a216cc4011f) | | Suite | Suite | €5,500 | €1,833 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=57c67d5c-a3e7-4718-850d-f3fea814f891) | 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 | €2,930 | €733 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=1521c898-e236-4b55-a2b1-c07e4e9691a3) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,660 | €915 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=40928501-f793-428b-b91e-6d20ffce1595) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €4,320 | €1,080 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=86611221-854f-4357-ac58-5fac5acca810) | | Suite | Suite | €5,900 | €1,475 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20271003-7.md?pid=d341b3f9-3cc9-41fa-93d8-8d49cc8b9072) | 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 | €2,130 | €2,860 | €3,520 | €5,100 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,130 | €2,860 | €3,520 | €5,100 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,130 | €2,860 | €3,520 | €5,100 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,130 | €2,860 | €3,520 | €5,100 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2011 - **Passengers:** 2,194 - **Crew:** 609 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,304 GT - **Decks:** 14 - **Length:** 253m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 8 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/hamburg.md) *Germany* > Germany's gateway to the world on the Elbe Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 9–15°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: de - Timezone: Europe/Berlin ### [Newcastle upon Tyne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/newcastle-upon-tyne.md) *United Kingdom* > Geordie warmth on the bridge-lined Tyne Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 9–14°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Leith (Edinburgh)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh.md) *United Kingdom* > Edinburgh's dockside neighbourhood of character Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 8–13°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md) *United Kingdom* > Highland hospitality on the Cromarty Firth Avg dock time: 10.4h · Weather: 7–12°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) *United Kingdom* > Viking roots beneath Orkney's wide skies Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 10–12°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Boreal Wake – Tromsø, Alta & Bergen](https://cruisello.com/cruises/boreal-wake-troms-alta-bergen~AIDA-AIDASOL-20270919-14.md) | 2027-09-19 | 2027-10-03 | 14 | €1,965 | | Next | [Moorish Ribbons – Lisbon, Cádiz & Valencia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/moorish-ribbons-lisbon-cadiz-valencia~AIDA-AIDASOL-20271010-14.md) | 2027-10-10 | 2027-10-24 | 14 | €1,645 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidasol.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)