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Imperial River Cruises - Russian Waterways River Cruises 2008 Rates

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Go with the classic! Moscow-St. Petersburg River Cruise aboard M/S River Princess Prince & M/S River Voyager.

Our Moscow-St. Petersburg river cruise is a trip to Russia that you have dreamt of all your life. It is our most popular destination with a first time and experienced travelers alike. In addition to the several days of exploration and sightseeing the magnificent imperial Russian cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, your will itinerary includes picturesque and ancient Volga River cities of the “Golden Ring” and mysterious Kizi Island. Click on a Cruise Dates below for Itineraries

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Cruise Fares Per Person
2008 Prices are in Australian Dollars

CATEGORY
10 DAY
CRUISE
11 DAY
CRUISE
12 DAY
CRUISE
13 DAY
CRUISE
Boat Deck - Category A
$2,527 $2,634 $2,849 $3,065
Upper Deck - Category B
$2,312 $2,419 $2,634 $2,849
Main Deck - Category C
$2,097 $2,204 $2,419 $2,634
Lower Deck ( 3 pax ) - Category D
$1,774 $1,989 $2,097 $2,312
Junior Suite
$3,172 $3,495 $3,817 $4,247
Suite Cabins
$4,247 - $4,892 $5,323
Single Cabins
+ $806 + $860 + $968 + $1,022

NOTE: Double Cabin use / Single use + 50% (Min group size 25 pax, 26th FOC)

ADDITIONAL FARES
10 Days Cruises - Port Tax
- $91 per person , Fuel surcharge - $59 per person
11 Days Cruises - Port Tax
- $97 per person , Fuel surcharge - $65 per person
12 Days Cruises - Port Tax
- $102 per person , Fuel surcharge - $70 per person
13 Days Cruises - Port Tax
- $102 per person , Fuel surcharge - $75 per person

CRUISE INCLUDES

  • All meals onboard the ship including Welcome Aboard and Farewell dinners
  • Guided excursions and evening entertainment
  • Onboard lectures and entertainment including colourful folkloric performances

Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
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2008 SAILING DATES FOR RUSSIAN WATERWAYS
MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG

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START
VESSEL
FROM
TO
DAYS / NIGHTS
River Voyager
Moscow
St Petersburg
10 / 9
River Princess
Moscow
St Petersburg
12 / 11
River Voyager
Moscow
St Petersburg
13 / 12
River Princess
Moscow
St Petersburg
12 / 11
River Voyager
Moscow 
St Petersburg
13 / 12
River Princess
Moscow 
St Petersburg
12 / 11
River Voyager
Moscow 
St Petersburg
13 / 12
River Princess
Moscow 
St Petersburg
12 / 11
River Voyager
Moscow 
St Petersburg
13 / 12
River Princess
Moscow 
St Petersburg
12 / 11
Peter Tchaikovskiy
Moscow
St Petersburg
12 / 11
River Voyager
Moscow
St Petersburg
13 / 12
River Princess
Moscow
St Petersburg
12 / 11
River Voyager
Moscow
St Petersburg
10 / 9
River Princess
Moscow
St Petersburg
12 / 11


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2008 SAILING DATES FOR RUSSIAN WATERWAYS
ST. PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW

Please Click on the Cruise dates below for Itineraries
START
VESSEL
FROM
TO
DAYS / NIGHTS
River Voyager
St Petersburg
Moscow
10 / 9
River Princess
St Petersburg
Moscow
11 / 10
River Voyager
St Petersburg
Moscow
10 / 9
River Voyager
St Petersburg
Moscow 
12 / 11
River Princess
St Petersburg
Moscow 
11 / 10
River Voyager
St Petersburg
Moscow 
10 / 9
River Princess
St Petersburg
Moscow 
11 / 10
River Voyager
St Petersburg
Moscow 
10 / 9
River Princess
St Petersburg
Moscow
11 / 10
Peter Tchaikovskiy
St Petersburg
Moscow
12 / 11
River Voyager
St Petersburg
Moscow
10 / 9
River Princess
St Petersburg
Moscow
11 / 10
St Petersburg
Moscow
12 / 11
St Petersburg
Moscow
10 / 9
St Petersburg
Moscow
11 / 10
St Petersburg
Moscow
11 / 10
St Petersburg
Moscow
10 / 9


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2008 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Prices are in Australian Dollars

THE RATES INCLUDES:

  • Accommodations in all outside stateroom, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window
  • Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship's restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation.
  • Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
  • Gala farewell Dinner aboard
  • Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call.
  • English-speaking guide assistance
  • Lectures on Russian History and Culture.
  • Russian language and songs lessons
  • Nightly entertainment and dancing.
  • Daily aerobics
  • Tour of the ship’s bridge.
  • Our cruise director and professional staff.
  • Visa support letter (if you process your visa with us)
  • Luggage handling to/from your cabin aboard the ship
  • Cruise documents in electronic format


THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage.
  • Medical insurance,
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Visas
  • Visa support
  • Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s discretion.
  • Private transfers
  • Miscellaneous: Items of a personnel nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.
    NOTE:
  • All the prices and schedules are subject to change. All taxes and surcharges are additional.
  • Air is available upon request. For more information, please call us.
  • Please be informed that all pre/post cruise services, arrival/departure transfers, hotel accommodation, additional excursions, etc. can be arranged by us.

RESPONSIBILITY:
Imperial River Cruises, hereafter referred to as the tour operator, and/or the travel agent, acts only as intermediary and agent for various steamship companies, airlines, hotels, transport and sightseeing companies who provide the cruise, tour, accommodations and other services described. This agency, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract or any intentional or careless actions, errors or omissions on part of such suppliers which result in any loss, damage, delay or injury to you or your travel companions or group members.

Travel agency shall not be responsible for any injuries, damage or losses caused to any travel in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction conditions or developments, or any other actions, errors, omissions, or conditions outside the travel agency's control. By embarking upon his/her travel the traveler voluntary assumes all risk involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of such risk, and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them. Your retention of tickets, reservations or bookings after issuance shall constitute consent to the above, and an agreement on your part to convey the contents hereto to your travel companions or group members.

Imperial River Cruises reserves the right to withdraw and/or to cancel a tour or to make changes in the itinerary and accommodations whenever, in its sole judgment, conditions warrant it. The tour operator reserves the right to not accept, nor retain any individual for any reason, including but not limited to those of passenger's health, general deportment or attitude infringing upon safety of fellow passengers or service personnel.Any additional costs incurred as the result of such behavior shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger.

Baggage is carried at the owner's risk and baggage insurance is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above conditions.
ALL PRICES, TARIFFS, ITINERARIES AND SCHEDULES in this brochure are in effect at time of printing, and are subject to change without notice. Unless the price is specifically stated in writing on your voucher, invoice or reservation itinerary, we do not guarantee any suppliers' rates, bookings or reservation. Air inclusive packages do not include US air travel and other taxes and fees.

RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
Reservations should be made as early as possible to guarantee desired departure dates. Deposit of 40% of the total cruise is required at the time of booking to obtain confirmed reservations. When more than one cruise is booked, deposit and payment policies apply per cruise. The balance is due within 90 days prior to the departure date. Upon receiving full payment you will receive an cruise confirmation documents. Do not forget to take these documents with you. We reserve the right to re-invoice your reservation should an error be made in computing your package price.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS
To guarantee space, 40% of the cruise price non refundable deposit is required.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:
Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Conditions of cancellation All requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing to Imperial River Cruises.

  • The following fees will apply:
  • Cancellation received 90 or more days prior to departure 40%
  • Cancellation received 89-60 days prior to departure - 70 % of the cruise price
  • Cancellation received 59-30 days prior to departure - 90 % of the cruise price
  • Cancellation recieved less than 30 days prior to departure - no refund

If you accept a refund, you waive all other rights and remedies under applicable law. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

Unused Features - We regret not being able to issue refunds for voluntary absences from itinerary services including but not limited to meals and/or sightseeing. Once cruise or tour program has commenced, there will be no refund for unused features or services, or any portion of cruise or tour not taken due to passenger's cancellation.

CHANGES TO ITINERARIES AND PROGRAMS:
Imperial River Cruises will make every effort to operate all cruises and tours as described. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to make such changes as are deemed necessary. In addition, if the ship-owner/supplier or tour operator cancels or postpones any scheduled sailing or tour, the participants will receive refund according to the supplier company's rules.

SPECIAL REQUESTS:
Special request should be submitted at the time of booking. These requests are outside of our control and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

CHANGE FEES:
A minimum processing fee of $54 per person will be charged for each change to the original booking.

INSURANCE:
Baggage, health and trip cancellation insurance is available through Imperial River Cruises or your travel agent and strongly recommended. Once purchased, insurance is non-refundable.

CRUISE DOCUMENTS:
Cruise document packet will be sent 14 days before departure. If you request that your documents must be sent earlier, your cruise confirmation can be mailed at the time the full payment received.

YOUNG TRAVELERS:
Travelers who are under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

VISA INFORMATION: RUSSIAN VISA
Imperial River Cruises is the authorized company for tourist visa service. We offer complete tourist visa processing assistance and support documents to our clients.
To obtain a Russian Entry Visa the following paperwork must be submitted to one of our offices

  • A completed and signed visa application form (one per person).
    Visa Application Form for US citizens
    Visa Application Form for non-US citizens
  • A valid passport.
    Your passport should be valid no less than one month after the date of your departure from Russia. Be sure that there is a blank page in your passport for visa stamp (visa can't be stamped on the last page of your passport).
  • One passport size photo.
    Photo should be stapled to the marked space of the application and applicants name should be signed on the back.
  • Prepaid self addressed FedEx or any other courier mail envelope
  • Visa support letter from authorized Russian Company
  • Consular reshipping FedEx mail fee of $48 or you can use your own FedEx or other express mail service account.

Note: The applicant is fully responsible for the information in the application or visa support form. There are no refunds for incorrect visa issue (dates of entry and departure, spelling of the name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) if the applicant provides incorrect information in the application or visa support form. New fees will apply to reissue a correct visa.

VISA SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SERVICE
Supporting documentation fee of $16 per person will apply

RUSSIAN VISA PROCESSING FEES

FEE
PROCESSING TIME
$145
12 - 16 business days
$194
7 - 9 business days
$247
5 - 7 business days
$355
3 - 5 business days

 

 

 

 


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