Russian River Cruises
Few vacations are able to offer such a culturally rich experience as a Russian river cruise. Russian river cruises are a mesmerizing way to experience ports that large cruise ships simply cannot reach. These cruises go deep into the heart of Russia, bringing you to world-famous cities. The one-of-a-kind, intimate atmosphere onboard these ships make it much more possible to enjoy Russian culture as you never have before. Plus, river cruise lines have fabulous, regionally-inspired cuisine, matched perfectly by an attentive and well-trained staff.
A Russian river cruise primarily takes place on the Volga and Svir Rivers and may extend into the Neva River or Moscow Canal. Ports of call might include Moscow, Uglich, Yaroslavl, St. Petersburg, and more. Along the way are museums, rural country sides, churches, markets, and villages. Take in the exiting vibrance of Moscow’s Red Square. Sail against a backdrop of colorful onion-domed churches. Discover the tale behind Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood. Spend a day in an authentic Russian village and enjoy a traditional shashlik lunch. The possibilities of immersing yourself in Russian culture are endless.
Russian river cruises are typically 7- to 12-nights in length. Russia is famous for being very cold during the winter. It can also get fairly hot during the summer. The best time to visit Russia is during the spring, when temperatures are generally warm enough to enjoy sightseeing without needing to bundle up, but also without having to walk around in the blistering heat.
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Select river cruises cannot be booked online. If you find that the river cruise you're interested in cannot be booked online, or if you'd just prefer to book over the phone with one of our River Cruise Experts, call us toll free at 1-866-214-7447 (US & Canada only). International customers can reach us at +001-732-970-9142.
Highlighted Russia River Cruise Attractions
The following are just a few of the many things to do during a Russia river cruise:
Moscow
Moscow is one of the most famous cities in the world and a port stop on most Russia cruise itineraries. Touring the city is an attraction in itself, where you can see landmarks such as the Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Moscow State University. Another point of interest worth checking out is the beautiful architecture of Moscow’s metro system.
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is another well known city, included on the majority of majority of Russia river itineraries. There are many canals in St. Petersburg, making it possible for you to experience the city by water as well as land. Some of the most famous attractions in St. Petersburg as the Alexandrinsky Theater, the Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace, and the Winter Palace.
Russian Ballet Performances
Experiencing the vibrant Russian ballet in person is a must-do when you travel to Russia. Depending on the cruise line, your itinerary may even include the opportunity to attend. Ballet originated in Russia when Peter the Great encouraged Russian citizens to explore western dancing. In St. Petersburg, the ballet is held in the Alexandrinksy Theater, scored by a live orchestra.
