AIDAblu — 7-Night Northern Europe & Baltic

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Before you sail

What the fare covers, what it doesn't, and how this itinerary actually runs.

Save the balcony money

7 port days and no sea day — you are ashore in daylight and asleep the rest. An interior cabin costs about $850 less per person, which is most of a shore excursion budget.

7 port days back to back

Early tenders and late returns, several days running, with no sea day to recover in. Pick the two ports you actually care about and let one of the others be a lie-in — the itinerary is not a checklist.

Day one and the last day are half-days

A 7-night cruise is really 6 full days. Boarding runs into the afternoon and you are off the ship early on the last morning.

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Already in the fare

Most meals in the buffet restaurants, including a selection of soft drinks, beer, and wine during main meal times.Access to various entertainment shows and live music performances.Use of many sports facilities, fitness classes, and pools.Childcare and youth programs for various age groups.Port taxes and service charges are typically included in the base fare.

The drinks package

AIDA offers various drink packages; a typical Comfort package might be around €25-€35 per person, per day, including service charge, when pre-booked.

Break-even: This package usually pays for itself with approximately 3-5 alcoholic drinks, like cocktails, glasses of wine, or large beers, or a higher number of specialty coffees and soft drinks per day.

This package suits those who enjoy a regular mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day; light drinkers or those who mostly consume free beverages with meals might find it unnecessary.

Gratuities: AIDA generally includes standard service charges in the cruise fare, meaning additional tips are voluntary and at the guest's discretion.
Wifi: Connectivity costs vary by package; a basic social media package might be around €5-€10 for a few hours or a small data allowance, suitable only for messaging and light browsing, but not for streaming or video calls. Confirm current prices and data limits when booking.

Costs that surprise people

Specialty Restaurants. While buffet restaurants are included, dining in the à la carte specialty restaurants incurs additional charges.
Shore Excursions. Guided excursions booked through the cruise line come with an additional cost per person.
Spa and Wellness Treatments. Many spa treatments, specific sauna areas, and some fitness courses are not included in the base fare.
Premium Drinks and Bars. Drinks outside of buffet meal times, at most bars, or premium coffee drinks are an extra charge unless a drinks package is purchased.
Laundry Services. Professional laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services are available for a fee.
Onboard Photography. Photos taken by the ship's photographers are available for purchase, often individually or in packages.

Ways to spend less

Utilize Included Drinks. Take advantage of the complimentary water, soft drinks, beer, and wine served in the buffet restaurants during meal times.
Dine at Buffet Restaurants. Stick to the included buffet restaurants for all meals to avoid additional dining costs.

AI-written guidance, not a quote. Prices and policies change and vary by sailing — confirm anything that matters with the cruise line before you book.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Oslo· Norway

Depart 17:00

Embark in Oslo.

Getting ashore in Oslo

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Day 2Kristiansand· Norway

Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00

Kristiansand (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈkrɪstɪansan] ) is a city located within Kristiansand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of both Kristiansand Municipality and Agder county.

Getting ashore in Kristiansand

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Day 3

Before you sail

What the fare covers, what it doesn't, and how this itinerary actually runs.

Save the balcony money

7 port days and no sea day — you are ashore in daylight and asleep the rest. An interior cabin costs about $850 less per person, which is most of a shore excursion budget.

7 port days back to back

Day one and the last day are half-days

A 7-night cruise is really 6 full days. Boarding runs into the afternoon and you are off the ship early on the last morning.

Money on board · AIDA Cruises

Already in the fare

The drinks package

AIDA offers various drink packages; a typical Comfort package might be around €25-€35 per person, per day, including service charge, when pre-booked.

Gratuities: AIDA generally includes standard service charges in the cruise fare, meaning additional tips are voluntary and at the guest's discretion.
Wifi: Connectivity costs vary by package; a basic social media package might be around €5-€10 for a few hours or a small data allowance, suitable only for messaging and light browsing, but not for streaming or video calls. Confirm current prices and data limits when booking.

Costs that surprise people

Specialty Restaurants. While buffet restaurants are included, dining in the à la carte specialty restaurants incurs additional charges.
Shore Excursions. Guided excursions booked through the cruise line come with an additional cost per person.
Spa and Wellness Treatments. Many spa treatments, specific sauna areas, and some fitness courses are not included in the base fare.
Premium Drinks and Bars. Drinks outside of buffet meal times, at most bars, or premium coffee drinks are an extra charge unless a drinks package is purchased.
Laundry Services. Professional laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services are available for a fee.
Onboard Photography. Photos taken by the ship's photographers are available for purchase, often individually or in packages.

Ways to spend less

Utilize Included Drinks. Take advantage of the complimentary water, soft drinks, beer, and wine served in the buffet restaurants during meal times.
Dine at Buffet Restaurants. Stick to the included buffet restaurants for all meals to avoid additional dining costs.

AI-written guidance, not a quote. Prices and policies change and vary by sailing — confirm anything that matters with the cruise line before you book.

AIDAblu — 7-Night Northern Europe & Baltic

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Before you sail

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Day-by-day itinerary

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