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$175 /
Russian Visa Fee -
$203 per person
Fuel surcharges based on maximum
$73 barrel. In case of fuel
fluctuations surcharges will be adjusted accordingly
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CABIN UPGRADES Prices are in Australian Dollars per
person
CABIN DESCRIPTIONS:
All cabins are outside and include either 2 portholes (D
cat/Low Deck) or 1 picture window, 2 lower twin berths,
private bathrooms with toilets and showers,
air conditioning, radio, and mini fridge
Category
Deck
Upgrade
fee
"D"
Low
Deck - 1 Twin/Triple with 2 portholes
0
"C"
Main
Deck - 2 Twin with picture window that opens
$311
"B"
Middle
Deck - 3 Twin with picture window that opens
$416
"A"
Upper
Deck - 4 Twin with picture window that opens
$520
*"BS"
Single
Cabin ( Middle Deck ) - Add to "D" Cat.
$728
"AS"
Single
Cabins - Upper Deck - Add to "D" Cat.
$832
"AP"
Presidential
Suites ( Middle / Upper Deck )
$1,041(K)
"BP"
Add
to "D" Cat. - on request only
$1,249(A)
NOTE:only
ms “Kronstadt” has singles in Category B
CRUISE INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
INCLUDED FEATURES
Accommodation
in all outside facing cabins in your choice of cabin category
Shore excursions including sightseeing, transportation, entrance
fee and local English speaking guides
Special
features including: Piroshki and tea tasting, Caviar & champagne
party, Shashlit BBQ Party riverside
Superb on board Cultural and Entertainment program including:
lectures, live folklore performance, piano concert, classical
concert performed by one of
Russia's renowned violonist
The BEST team of English speaking Cruise Directors throughout!
INCLUDED IN TOURS
Moscow: Half day panorama city tour including
Red Square and tour of the Kremlin grounds
Uglich: Walking tour
including Church of St. Demitrius
Yaroslavl:
Bus & walking city tour
Goritzy: Walking tour of the village with
house visit and snacks
Kizhi: Walking tour of this island museum
Mondraga/Svirstroy:
Riverside "Shashlik" barbecue
with entertainment
St. Petersburg: Half day panorama tour
and tour of the Hermitage Museum
SAMPLE
ITINERARY
Day 1:Arrive
from your overnight flights to Russia via European Gateways
Day 2: Arrive in Moscow EMBARKATION
Upon your arrival to Moscow, please proceed through customs.
In the arrival hall you will be met by one of our cruise
managers. Transfer to the port for embarkation. A welcome
cocktail and information meeting will either precede or follow
dinner. Afterwards, enjoy your first night on your floating
hotel. (Cruise only passengers with transfers on own - services
begin with embarkation.)
Day 3: Moscow
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is situated between the banks
of the rivers Oka and Volga. A metropolis of 8 million
people, Moscow today is not only the seat of the Russian
government but also home to many world renowned attractions
City sightseeing
by bus: A genuine introduction to this exciting city is
our guided sightseeing tour in the morning,
featuring Moscow’s major sights such as the humongous
Red Square, famous St. Basil’s Cathedral and the impressive
Kremlin. Your afternoon is free for you to explore some more
on your own or to join one of the optional excursions offered
by our cruise managers, such as an excursion to the Sergiev
Posad Complex, the heart of the Russian Orthodox Church,
or take a tour of the famous Moscow Metro and pedestrian
Arbat Street.
Optional Circus performance: (Tickets to be purchased on
board). The evening is reserved for a performance of the
Moscow Circus, one of the greatest circus acts in the world.
Be mesmerized, be entertained, laugh and enjoy!
Day 4: Moscow Set Sail
Another exciting day lies ahead for you to immerse yourself
into this Russian bustling city.
Kremlin Tour: The morning is reserved for an inside look
at the Kremlin and its fascinating Cathedrals, giant Tzar
Bells and Cannons. The afternoon is free to partake in
the optional tour of the Armory Museum, the world renowned
depository of Royal Russian riches including samples of
weapons, carriages, thrones and the famous Faberge eggs.
Welcome drink and Crew Introduction: Enjoy a drink on
the sun deck as you set sail on your wonderful Volga adventure
Day 5: Uglich
Walking tour of Uglich: Visit Russia’s second oldest
city (only one year younger than Moscow). The city is famous
for the more troubled and violent side of Russian history.
It was here that the Russian crown prince Dimitri was assassinated,
which eventually led to Boris Godunov ascending the Russian
throne. Here on the banks of the Volga river, you can also
find a rich collection of Russian Orthodox architecture which
you will get to see as well as the Church of St. Demitrius
of the Blood and the Palace of Tsarevich Dmitri. Time permitting,
our guides will take those wishing to participate to visit
the local orphanage where you can meet some of the kids and
teachers and leave small gifts such as school pens, educational
toys and English books! Once back on board, continue your Russia
river cruise and in the afternoon enjoy a Classical Concert
performed by one of Russia’s most famous violinists
Day 6: Yaroslavl
Founded by Yaroslav the Wise in the 11th century, the city
also ranks as one of the oldest in Russia. Its primary
attractions are in the area around the main square anchored
by the Governor’s Palace. Your City tour will include
a visit to the Transfiguration of the Savior Monastery
dating from the 13th century and the Church of Elijah the
Prophet, which houses the famous Yaroslav and Kostroma
frescoes. At the end of the tour you will enjoy a wonderful
25 minute concert of Russian Hymns performed by Yaroslavl’s
renowned 30 member a cappella Choir! Return to your ship
and sail on. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Russian Dinner
with entertainment: The dinner features national specialties
served by staff dressed in Russian national costumes and
accompanied by lively folklore music.
Day 7: Goritza
This morning, stop at a typical small Russian village along
the Volga. Here, you will visit an authentic peasant house
where your host, Baba Valya (Grandma Valya) will welcome
you to her home and treat you to some tasty home made cakes
and tea! In the afternoon, as the ship continues sailing
upstream on the Volga River, enjoy a Caviar and Champagne
party featuring blini pancakes with champagne and red caviar!
Day 8: Kizhi
Walking tour of this
fairy tale island, situated in the northern part of Lake Onega.
Kizhi is unique as the site of an outdoor
museum which represents the picturesque rural wooden architecture
of the region. Its most famous landmark, the Church of Transfiguration
with its 22 cupolas is an outstanding masterpiece of wooden
architecture. Not only is it constructed without a single
nail or piece of iron, but the only tools that were used
for its construction were chisels and axes. The legend says
that master Nester, who built the church, threw away his
tools when the work was finished saying, “This church
was built by master Nester. There is no church like this
in the world and there will be never one!”. Back on
board your activities will be highlighted with a special
folklore show performed by our on board folklore group!
Day 9: Mondraga (Green Station
Stop)
After breakfast,
the morning will be free to participate in on board activities,
lectures and entertainment. On arrival,
instead of lunch on board, you will enjoy a unique picnic lunch
in a village setting! The Russian shashlik barbecue will be
accompanied with a glass of wine and entertainment by your
on-board musicians. Then, be sure to visit the unique Vodka
Museum featuring over 2500 varieties of Russia’s national
drink! (In case of unforeseeable bad weather, the food and
drink will be served on board). But that’s not all! As
you continue sailing on the Volga River in the afternoon, prepare
for your Farewell Captain’s Gala Dinner as you approach
your final destination: gorgeous St. Petersburg! * For the
September 10 sailing, the ship will stop at Svirstroy for the
shashlik barbecue.
Day 10: St. Petersburg
This morning, arrive
to St. Petersburg which celebrated its 300th birthday in 2003!
This city, one of the most beautiful
in the world, is located on the banks of the Gulf of Finland,
in the delta of the river Neva. There are 65 rivers and canals
flowing through St. Petersburg, as well as 42 islands. Peter
the Great founded the city in 1703 and from 1712 until 1918
it was the capital of the Russian Empire. With its five million
inhabitants, it is the second largest city in Russia and
because of its many canals, bridges and architectural beauty,
St. Petersburg is often referred to as the “Venice
of the North”.
City sightseeing
tour by coach: Get to know this truly magnificent city
during our morning city tour which
will guide you past Nevsky Prospect, St Isaac’s Cathedral,
Kazan’s Assembly Church, the Admiralty Building,
Palace Square with the residence of Russian czars known
as the “Winter
Palace”. Continue past the “Bronze Horseman” monument
of Peter the Great, Smolny Monastery, the cruiser Aurora,
and the fascinating bridges over the river Neva which are
raised
every night in order to enable the passage of ships sailing
to the Baltics.
Tour of the Hermitage: The afternoon is reserved for a
tour of the Hermitage, one of the greatest museums of the
world!
Located within the 1000+ room Winter Palace, the Hermitage
boasts of over 3 million artifacts spread out of 365 rooms
and featuring an amazing collection of art dating from
the early Greek to modern times! Pay special note to originals
by de Vinci, Van Gogh, Gauguin and Picasso.
Optional Evening
Cultural Performance: End your day with an optional cultural
performance (ballet or folklore) available
for purchase on board.
Day 11: St. Petersburg
A full free day for you to explore the sights and sounds of
St Petersburg on your own, or take advantage of one of our
optional tours offered by our cruise managers.
Optional
full day Palace Excursion: The morning features an excursion
to Pushkin, the former village of the Russian
royalty. Here you will tour the impressive Catherine’s
Palace followed by a visit to Petrodvorets and its famous
gardens, the summer palace of Peter the Great. Built
to rival Versailles in France, it is a magnificent display
of grand statues, splendid gardens and fountains powered
only by the force of gravity.
Optional Cossack
Show: Enjoy a magnificent folk show featuring over 40
dancers and musicians performed by St. Petersburg’s
Cossack ensemble.
Day 12: St. Petersburg – Home DISEMBARKATION 09:00 am
Bid your crew and fellow passengers goodbye as you disembark
and transfer to the airport for your flights home (Cruise only
passengers who have not purchased transfers through us - services
end with breakfast).
