Weekend cruises departing from Moscow are the most popular among Muscovites and guests of the capital. This is due to their short duration, no need to take a vacation, and relative cheapness compared to multi-day flights.
From the northern river station of Moscow for three days you can go to:
from the south river station V:
Cities farther from Moscow are not available for three-day cruises. The fact is that all these cities are located on the coast of the Volga, which is connected to Moscow. . Its length is 128 kilometers. On this route, motor ships pass a cascade of six locks. And, given that the ship passes through the canal twice during the cruise, it takes quite a long time (usually at night). As a result, the journey to Tver takes about 20 hours, and to Uglich almost a day. Approximately the same time is the ship from the South River Station to Kanstantinovo.
Departure and arrival times
The boats depart from Moscow for weekend cruises on Friday evenings at 17:30, 19:30 or 21:30. It takes the ship an average of 4 hours to reach lock No. 6, which opens a cascade of other locks, so the ship passes the next locks at night. Passengers have breakfast against the backdrop of the Volga banks.
The ships usually return back to Moscow at 15:00, 20:00, 22:00.
Motor ships
As a rule, short trips to Uglich or Tver are carried out by two and three-deck motor ships. This is due to the fact that four-deck motor ships are involved in the St. Petersburg direction. Only double-deck ships of the Borodino type go to Konstantinovo, since the depths of the Oka and Moscow rivers do not allow the use of ships with a large draft on this route.
Four-deck motor ships are actively involved in weekend cruises at the beginning and end of navigation.
Ticket prices.
The cost of a three-day cruise in a standard double cabin on the middle deck is on average from 7 to 14 thousand rubles. depending on the type of ship. This amount includes: accommodation in a cabin, bedding and toiletries, three meals a day in the restaurant of the ship, entertainment on board, methodological support along the route, excursion program on the shore. Behind additional fee: bar, sauna, hairdresser, massage, etc.
Approximate excursion program
Choice:
1. Overview hiking around the city with a visit to the territory of the Kremlin, the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior, the Church of Tsarevich Dmitry "On the Blood", the vodka museum.
2. Sightseeing walking tour of the city with a visit to the active women's Alekseevsky monastery and the gallery of modern Orthodox art and painting "Under the Holy Protection".
In Tver.
Choice:
1. Sightseeing walking tour of the city with a visit to the Museum of Tver life.
2. Sightseeing walking tour of the city with a visit to the Saltykov-Shchedrin Museum.
in Myshkin.
Choice:
1. Sightseeing walking tour "To the mice at the old mill" (visiting the old mill, the "Barn Mice" exposition, the "Russian felt boots" museum, craft houses, the "Flax" exhibition, visiting the Upper Boulevard, the Assumption Cathedral and the Memorial of the 60th anniversary of the Victory. )
2. Sightseeing walking tour "The Kingdom of the Mouse" (visiting the shopping center "Palace of the Mouse"), the museum "Russian felt boots", the Upper Boulevard, the Assumption Cathedral and the Memorial of the 60th anniversary of the Victory, the exhibition "Myshkin in old photographs".
in Kalyazin.
Walking tour of the Zarechnaya part of the city of Kalyazin "Mysteries of the flooded city" with a visit to the local history museum, the Vvedenskaya Church, the exhibition and sale "Kalyazin felt boots" and "Russian linen".
in Konstantinovo.
Sightseeing walking tour with a visit to the house-museum of S.A. Yesenin and the estate of L.I. Kashina.
Optional excursion: Trip to St. John the Theologian Monastery (with a visit to the holy spring).
In addition to the cities listed, on the route of the ship you will have the opportunity to see other ancient coastal cities that are interesting for their sights:
Dmitrov - an ancient Russian city with magnificent panoramas of the golden domes of churches, founded in 1154;
Konakovo, famous for its mineral water and sturgeon breeding plant;
Kimry - the former capital of shoemakers and the city of merchant fairs;
Sosenki is a green parking lot on the picturesque bank of the Volga.
Weekend cruises are a great start to your river tourism passion or comfortable rest on the water away from the bustle of the city.
Do you like river travel? Slow movement of the ship, white breakers along the side, fresh wind and stunning landscapes. If with these words you immediately want to go camping, then choose a comfortable liner that will make all your dreams come true. Today we want to tell you about the "Two Capitals" - a ship that you will definitely like.
Cruise company "Infoflot"
Planning a vacation is a responsible business, because the quality of your vacation depends on the work of your tour operator. To make the right choice, pay attention to the reviews of other tourists.
Very attractive in this regard is the motor ship "Two Capitals" ("Infoflot"). The company offers a lot of different directions, which differ in duration. But all of them are united by excellent conditions. Judging by the reviews, this is a beautiful and very comfortable ship.
Tourists are pleased with tasty and healthy food according to the "buffet" system, concerts and discos. And for children there are children's rooms where you can play and watch cartoons. The tour operator "Infoflot", according to numerous reviews, is a reliable company that is developing steadily and offers only the best options for your vacation.
Short description
Since you will draw the conclusions yourself, we will try to state only the facts. So, "Two Capitals" is a motor ship, which was redrawn from the former "Anatoly Papanov". It was built one of the last in a series of large ships in 1961. A total of 50 ships of this project were launched. So far, they are doing their job very well. Despite the fact that they were originally assigned to various ports of the Volga, the design also took into account the ability to pass through the rather narrow White Sea-Baltic Canal.
"Two Capitals" is a motor ship, which is distinguished by its relatively small size. On the one hand, this has a good effect on maneuverability, and on the other hand, it limits designers, forcing them to lower the level of comfort and capacity. However, the reconstruction made it possible to greatly change the situation. Initially, the ship was designed for 340 passengers, and could carry up to 1000, in a sitting position. Today, the number of cabins has been greatly reduced, due to which living conditions have been improved. Now 182 tourists are accepted on board at the main places.
Characteristics of the ship
As already mentioned, the ship can take 182 passengers to the main places. A three-deck beautiful liner calls to go on a trip. The total length of the ship is 95 meters, width - 14 meters. That is, the ship is quite compact, which allows it to pass in narrow places and channels. Displacement 1550 tons.
The vessel is slow-moving (it develops a speed of 24 km/h), but for a pleasure boat this is more of a plus than a minus. A light breeze and the murmur of water overboard bring peace and tranquility.
Conditions on board
Today "Two Capitals" is a modern, comfortable ship equipped with modern navigation equipment. There are a large number of cabins on board, among which everyone will choose for himself what suits him best. Starting from the economy class and ending with the "luxury" category. All of them are equipped with necessary furniture, household appliances and bathrooms. For the most demanding guests there are luxurious panorama cabins. However, judging by the reviews, even ordinary, inexpensive cabins are very convenient and comfortable.
Cabins for tourists
Of course, living conditions excite the majority of future tourists. However, you have nothing to worry about if you choose the ship "Two Capitals". Photos of the cabins are presented on the tour operator's website, so you will get acquainted in advance with the room in which you will spend time on the road.
We have already said that this ship is three-deck, and on each of them the living conditions are slightly different. The boat deck is the place where the panorama class cabins are located. Here the room has all the amenities - a washbasin and a bathroom, shower and air conditioning. The cabin has a double bed, sofa, wardrobe, refrigerator and TV. Huge make your stay in the cabin especially enjoyable.
The named rooms are only slightly inferior to suites and junior suites, as well as superior rooms A1 and A2 with panoramic windows, which are located on the same deck. Judging by the reviews, rest here can be compared with the most comfortable hotels, and amazing excursions make the time spent truly unforgettable.
The middle deck repeats the same set of cabins. The only difference is that the B2k option is added to them. This is a double cabin with partial amenities and panoramic windows. There is a sink with hot and cold water, two single sofas, a table and chairs, a wardrobe and a TV. Comfortable A+ rooms are located on the main deck.
Finally, the lower deck is the place for cabins with portholes. Here you will not get such impressions as when viewing the surroundings through large windows. These are numbers A2h and A4h. Cabins for two main and two additional beds with all amenities (washbasin, toilet and shower).
Services for tourists
The motor ship "Two Capitals" (the photo does not convey all the splendor of this three-deck ship) invites its guests to visit the restaurant " Summer garden» on the main deck. Analyzing the reviews of tourists, we can say that the food here is very tasty and varied, and the prices are pleasantly surprising.
Bar "Chizhik-Pyzhik" offers a wide range of soft drinks and great map wines, a variety of teas and coffees, that is, you will definitely have something to choose for yourself. The library bar will allow you to spend time reading the best books, and the outdoor solarium will allow you to get an amazing tan by the end of the trip. There is a rental point where you can take any sports equipment that can be used in parking lots.
Children will also not be bored if you take them with you on the ship "Two Capitals". Reviews say that they are much more interested on board this liner than in most tourist hotels. Excursions and hikes, fresh air, a new company, as well as entertaining play areas - all this will benefit the younger generation.
Most Popular Tours
It is very difficult to list all the tours, so today we will focus only on the most popular ones. We suggest you pay attention to the direction Nizhny Novgorod- Moscow. On the way, tourists will visit the ancient cities of Russia, stay in Kostroma and Rybinsk, and will be able to buy memorable souvenirs.
The cost of a trip for 5 days is 13,000 rubles. Reviews of the cruise on the ship "Two Capitals" confirm that throughout the journey you will be surrounded by an atmosphere of comfort, harmony and warmth. Friendly staff will try to fulfill any of your requests.
If you have very limited time, you can take one short trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg, through Valaam and Myshkin. Its cost is 25,000 rubles.
Longer cruises
However, if you have enough free time, then it is better to go on a full-fledged cruise for 12-15 days. During this time, you will definitely be able to enjoy a variety of excursions and fall in love with the ship "Two Capitals".
It is almost impossible to rent a ship for 1 hour and in most cases it is extremely unprofitable, therefore, the minimum rental period for most shipping companies is 120 minutes.What is the best way to organize your short event?
Firstly, it is better to immediately abandon double-deck motor ships - you will not have time to get comfortable on the ship, but it will already be time to moor. The only exception can be the option when all guests from the wedding are delivered from the registry office on the English Embankment to a restaurant, for example, on Krestovsky Island. But even in this case, the single-deck Fontanka is usually enough, which in the excursion mode can accommodate 50 people. It is unlikely that more guests will come to the registry office.Secondly, it is better to immediately abandon the banquet in favor of a buffet table. Recall that a banquet is when everyone is sitting at the tables, and during a buffet table, guests move freely around the salon, and all snacks and drinks are located on the tables, from which they need to be picked up on their own. The buffet is faster, easier and, most importantly, requires virtually no time for serving and final cleaning. Agree, paying for 2 hours of the actual rent of the ship and one more hour for laying tables and final bringing the salon to its original form is, to put it mildly, not a good deal.
Thirdly, you need to carefully consider the route of the event and the places of embarkation and disembarkation. Two hours is the time, in principle, sufficient to see the main sights of St. Petersburg, accessible from the water. But it would be a great solution for the captain not to try to close the circle, but to drop you off at the wrong pier from which your journey began. This will allow you to organize a more scenic and varied route. When renting a ship for 5 hours, you can ignore the addresses of the berths that the shipping company has, but for short trips this factor comes to the fore.
What can be approximately a two-hour route for a day trip on a single-deck motor ship?
The ship travels approximately 25 kilometers in 120 minutes. You will bypass the standard circle along the Moika and Fontanka. From Fontaki you will see the Anichkov Bridge, the Summer Garden and the Mikhailovsky (Engineering) Palace, the Chizhik-Pyzhik, the facades of the Sheremetyev and Shuvalov palaces. From the Moika it will be possible to see the General Staff, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Stroganov, Mariinsky and Yusupov Palaces, New Holland, which is being reconstructed. There will also be half an hour left to move along the Neva - you can see the Sphinxes, Aurora, the Peter and Paul Fortress.But, believe me, 2 hours for almost any event (wedding, graduation, corporate party) is still very, very little. But if a boat trip is used as an addition, then it can be a very good idea for a big holiday. Among the two-hour rentals, the most popular are walks to draw bridges, to which passengers come after the restaurant. Here, by the way, more rental time is not needed.
