MS Nikolay Chernyshevsky is a comfortable four deck vessel built in Germany in 1981 (project 301), refurbished in 2012. It is equipped with modern navigation devices and can reach the speed up to 26 km per hour (around 17 MpH). Its length is 125 meters, width is 16.7 meters, and draught is 2.9 meters. The boat can accommodate up to 250 passengers. The ship features outside staterooms, affording majestic views of the passing countryside, and all air-conditioned. The dining rooms offer both Continental and Russian cuisine, as well as the specialities of the surrounding regions, all served in a friendly shipboard atmosphere. There are two bars, a small souvenir shop, music room, dance hall, sauna and solarium. Laundry service is also available. Parties, games, dancing and shipboard entertainment all serve to ensure a memorable cruise. From spacious lounges to sweeping sundecks, our floating hotel offers unique journeys of distinction. On every cruise there s an accredited guide, who will fill you in on the history, mythology, and art of the ports you visit so you ll go home with more than just a tan; you ll take a greater understanding of Russia. Vessel Features: *Restaurant *Restaurant-bar *2 bars *Solarium on the sun deck *Sauna *Medical room *Souvenir store *Conference hall *Ironing room Accommodation: 2 suites, 2 junior suites A, 6 junior suites B, 18 singles, 100 twins, 14 triples All cabins are equipped with private facilities, wardrobe, radio, refrigerator and air conditioning. There is a large scenic window in each cabin (except lower deck).
Deck Plan DATES DAYS / NIGHTS ITINERARY SEASON 14 May 25 May 12 days / 11 nights Moscow St Petersburg Low 25 May 04 June 11 days / 10 nights St Petersburg Moscow High 04 June 15 June 12 days / 11 nights Moscow St Petersburg High Sold out 15 June 25 June 11 days / 10 nights St Petersburg Moscow High 25 June 06 July 12 days / 11 nights Moscow St Petersburg High Sold out 06 July 16 July 11 days / 10 nights St Petersburg Moscow High 16 July 27 July 12 days / 11 nights Moscow St Petersburg High 27 July 06 Aug. 11 days / 10 nights St Petersburg Moscow Special * 06 Aug. 17 Aug. 12 days / 11 nights Moscow St Petersburg High 17 Aug. 27 Aug. 11 days / 10 nights St Petersburg Moscow High 27 Aug. 07 Sept. 12 days / 11 nights Moscow St Petersburg Low 07 Sept. 17 Sept. 11 days / 10 nights St Petersburg Moscow High 17 Sept. 28 Sept. 12 days / 11 nights Moscow St Petersburg Low 28 Sept. 08 Oct. 11 days / 10 nights St Petersburg Moscow Special * Exclusively for this cruise (27/07 06/08) an additional excursion MOSCOW BY NIGHT and METRO FREE of charge for all passengers.
ST. PETERSBURG MOSCOW (11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS) DAY PORT OF CALL EXCURSION PROGRAM 1-3 St. Petersburg Bus city tour with the visit to Peter and Paul fortress, Hermitage museum 4 Mandrogui Free time, kebab (shashlik) ashore 5 Kizhi Open-air museum of wooden architecture 6 Goritsy Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, museum of icons 7 Yaroslavl Bus city tour, local market (free time), Church of St. Elijah the Prophet (outside), Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (inside visit), interactive tour of former Governor s House (Art Gallery) 8 Uglich Walking city tour with the visit to the territory of Kremlin, Dmitry on the Blood Church, Transfiguration Cathedral 9-11 Moscow Bus city tour, Kremlin with the visit to 1 Cathedral SEASON QUAD (TRPL) FOR DOUBLE USE MAIN BOAT SINGLE BOAT / JUNIOR SUITE B JUNIOR SUITE A SUIT BOAT / LOWER SPECIAL 14 400 15 250 16 100 16 900 18 600 19 450 20 300 21 970 LOW 15 250 16 100 16 900 17 750 19 450 21 150 21 970 23 700 HIGH 17 250 18 100 18 950 19 800 21 970 25 350 26 200 27 900 Prices are quoted in South African Rand per person sharing per cruise.
MOSCOW ST. PETERSBURG (12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS) DAY PORT OF CALL EXCURSION PROGRAM 1-3 Moscow Bus city tour, Kremlin with the visit to 1 Cathedral, 1 lunch in the city 4 Uglich Walking city tour with the visit to the territory of Kremlin, Dmitry on the Blood Church, Transfiguration Cathedral 5 Yaroslavl Bus city tour, local market (free time), Church of St. Elijah the Prophet (outside), Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (inside visit), interactive tour of former Governor s House (Art Gallery) 6 Goritsy Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, museum of icons 7 Kizhi Open-air museum of wooden architecture 8 Mandrogui Free time, kebab (shashlik) ashore 9-12 St. Petersburg Bus city tour with the visit to Peter and Paul fortress, Hermitage museum, Peterhof (lower park) SEASON QUAD (TRPL) FOR DOUBLE USE MAIN BOAT SINGLE BOAT / JUNIOR SUITE B JUNIOR SUITE A SUIT BOAT / LOWER SPECIAL 15 800 16 750 17 700 18 600 20 450 21 400 22 300 24 200 LOW 16 750 17 700 18 600 19 550 21 400 23 250 24 200 26 100 HIGH 18 970 20 000 20 850 21 750 24 200 27 900 28 850 30 700 Prices are quoted in South African Rand per person sharing per cruise.
Suite: 2-bed cabin with separate bedroom and lounge area, around 30 square meters, equipped with private facilities, heating and ventilation system, 220 volt sockets, radio, 4 large opening scenic windows. Lounge area is furnished in a stylish way with a roomy wardrobe, occasional table, cushioned furniture, TV/video, refrigerator. Bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed, wardrobe and console-mirror. Suite can accommodate up to 3 people. Extra bed type: folding-bed.
Junior Suite A: Spacious double cabin with 3 large opening scenic windows, equipped with private facilities, heating and ventilation system, refrigerator, 220 volt socket, radio, TV/video. Cabin is furnished in a practical style with a double bed, a wardrobe, occasional table, cushioned furniture. Deluxe A can accommodate up to 3 people. Extra bed type: folding-bed.
Junior Suite B: Spacious four-bed two-staged cabin with two large scenic opening windows, equipped with private facilities, heating and ventilation system, refrigerator, wardrobe, occasional table, TV/video, 220 volt socket, radio. It contains two lower twin beds and two upper foldaway beds, so that it can either accommodate 2, 3 or 4 guests. Single: One-bed outside cabin with a large opening scenic window, around 8 square meters in size, equipped with private facilities, heating and ventilation system, refrigerator, wardrobe, 220 volt socket, radio. Cabin is furnished in a practical style.
Twin: Two-bed outside single-staged cabin with a large opening scenic window, equipped with private facilities, heating and ventilation system, refrigerator, wardrobe, 220 volt socket, radio. Cabin is furnished in a practical style. Can be used for single accommodation as one of the beds is a foldaway bed. Triple: Three-bed single-staged cabin with two non-opening portholes, equipped with private facilities, heating and ventilation system, refrigerator, wardrobe, 220 volt socket, radio. Cabin is furnished in a practical style. Can be used for double accommodation as one of the beds is a foldaway bed.
CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT: 20% with booking Full instalment is required 75 days prior to departure Supplement for single occupancy in a twin cabin +50% CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled more than 69 days before embarkation 20% of cruise price (nonrefundable) 69-60 days before embarkation 25% of cruise price 59-50 days before embarkation 50% of cruise price 49-31 days before embarkation 75% of cruise price Less than 31 days before embarkation 100% of cruise price INCLUDED SERVICES: Luggage handling in river ports and on board the ship Guaranteed accommodation according to your reservation Full board catering (three meals per day) including dinner on the arrival day and breakfast on the departure day Welcome «bread and salt» ceremony; Captain s welcome cocktail reception English\French\German\Spanish\Italian speaking board guides; services of guides speaking other foreign Languages can be provided at additional cost On board entertainment including Russian language course and Russian songs lessons, live music concerts, dancing music in bars nightly, Capitan s bridge tour, etc. Excursion program (in Moscow and St. Petersburg all tour buses are air-conditioned) except optional tours Captain s Farewell dinner (special menu) NOT INCLUDED SERVICES: Transfers to and from the port of embarkation / disembarkation Additional drinks and water in ship restaurant and drinks in onboard bars Optional tours Tips for the crew and ship staff