Imperial Russian Waterways 

Prices & Dates : Below
Based on per person traveling, Prices are subject to change

YOUR TOUR 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)
  • Cruise documents

Pricing excludes

  • Airfare
  • Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage
  • Medical insurance
  • Visas
  • Visa support
  • Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s 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

Schedule

 

Tour Schedule - Date & Ship(2012)
Moscow - St.Petersburg St.Petersburg - Moscow
May 3 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy May 14 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
May 10 (12 days) M/S Russ May 21 (11 days) M/S Litvinov
May 12 (10 days) M/S Litvinov May 21 (11 days) M/S Russ
May 14 (10 days) M/S Furmanov May 23 (11 days) M/S Furmanov
May 24 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy Jun 4 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
May 31 (12 days) M/S Russ Jun 9 (11 days) M/S Litvinov
May 31 (10 days) M/S Litvinov Jun 11 (11 days) M/S Russ
Jun 2 (12 days) M/S Furmanov Jun 13 (11 days) M/S Furmanov
Jun 14 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy Jun 25 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Jun 19 (10 days) M/S Litvinov Jun 28 (11 days) M/S Litvinov
Jun 21 (12 days) M/S Russ Jul 2 (11 days) M/S Russ
Jun 23 (12 days) M/S Furmanov Jul 4 (11 days) M/S M/S Furmanov
Jul 5 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy Jul 16 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Jul 8 (10 days) M/S Litvinov Jul 17 (11 days) M/S Litvinov
Jul 12 (12 days) M/S Russ Jul 23 (11 days) M/S Russ
Jul 14 (12 days) M/S Furmanov Jul 25 (11 days) M/S Furmanov
Jul 26 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy Aug 5 (11 days) M/S Litvinov
Jul 27 (10 days) M/S Litvinov Aug 6 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Aug 2 (12 days) M/S Russ Aug 13 (11 days) M/S Russ
Aug 14 (12 days) M/S Furmanov Aug 15 (11 days) M/S Furmanov
Aug 15 (10 days) M/S Litvinov Aug 24 (11 days) M/S Litvinov
Aug 16 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy Aug 27 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Aug 23 (12 days) M/S Russ Sep 3 (11 days) M/S Russ
Aug 25 (10 days) M/S Furmanov Sep 12 (11 days) M/S Litvinov
Sep 3 (10 days) M/S Litvinov Sep 17 (11 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy
Sep 6 (12 days) M/S Chernyshevskiy  
Sep 22 (12 days) M/S Litvinov   
 

 

DAILY ITINERARY

Cruise: Moscow - St. Petersburg. 12 days / 11 nights

Day
Location
 Excursion program
1
Moscow
 Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, welcome dinner and overnight.
2
Moscow
 Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view. Lunch and dinner.
3
Moscow
 Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch. Welcome cocktail, followed by dinner. This evening you leave Moscow for the start of your cruise.
4
Uglich
 Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch and dinner on board.
5
Yaroslavl
 After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
6
Goritsy
 Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
7
Kizhi
 Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.
8
River Village
 Arrival to the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
9
St. Petersburg
 Morning arrival in St. Petersburg. City tour and visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul with the tombs of the imperial Romanovs, beneath its 122-meter spire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
10
St. Petersburg
 This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
11
St. Petersburg
 This day in St. Petersburg you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
12
St. Petersburg
 Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.

 

 

Cruise: Moscow - St. Petersburg. 10 days / 9 nights

Day
Location
 Excursion program
1
Moscow
 Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, welcome dinner and overnight.
2
Moscow
 Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view. Lunch and dinner.
3
Moscow
 Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch. Welcome cocktail, followed by dinner. This evening you leave Moscow for the start of your cruise.
4
Uglich
 Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch and dinner on board.
5
Goritsy
 Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
6
Kizhi
 Arrive at the island of Kizhi - an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.
7
River Village
 Arrival to the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
8
St. Petersburg
 Arrival in Moscow, embarkation, welcome dinner and overnight.
9
St. Petersburg
 This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
10
St. Petersburg
 Time to bid farewell to your new friends and the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Disembarkation.

 

 

Cruise: St. Peterburg - Moscow. 11 days / 10 nights

Day Location Excursion program
1 St. Petersburg St. Petersburg arrival, embarkation, dinner and overnight.
2 St. Petersburg Enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent.
3 St. Petersburg This morning, visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art and cultural museums in the world. This evening you leave St. Petersburg for the start of your cruise. Lunch and dinner aboard.
4 River Village Arrival at the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Lunch. Captain’s cocktail followed by welcome dinner.
5 Kizhi Arrive at the island of Kizhi – an architectural gem within Lake Onega. The island is famous for its wonderful collection of 18th-century wooden buildings, restored to their original state. The highlight of Kizhi is the amazing Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 onion domes; this magnificent structure was built entirely without a single nail. Lunch and dinner on board.
6 Goritsy Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery, which has six centuries of glorious history, home to the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Lunch and dinner on board.
7 Yaroslavl After breakfast today, tour Yaroslavl, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the 16th-century Monastery of the Transfiguration and Church of Elijah the Prophet. Lunch and dinner on board. Lunch and dinner.
8 Uglich Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town – one of Russia's most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, with its 16th-century Church of the Transfiguration, and Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market. Lunch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the last day of cruising.
9 Moscow Arrival in Moscow. Sightseeing motor coach tour of this ancient Russian capital, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view of the city. Lunch and dinner.
10 Moscow Morning tour of the Kremlin: Originally a fortress, it comprises beautiful cathedrals, ornate palaces and government buildings. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for tours, theater, ballet or opera tickets. Lunch aboard. This evening, enjoy farewell dinner.
11 Moscow Time to bid farewell to your new friends after unforgettable journey through this fascinating land. Disembarkation.

 
SHIPS INFO

 

M/S Chernyshevsliy

DESCRIPTION: This magnificent motor ship, built in 1981 in German shipyards, is one of the best modern motor ships (project 302, river-sea class), is built to meet the highest international safety standards with all modern amenities. All cabins are outside with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, equipped with private facilities, air-conditioning, refrigerator and 220 volt sockets. Suite cabins on boat deck are equipped with bath tubs. Public areas and amenities aboard include sauna, hairdressing salon, first-aid post and souvenir shop
   

M/S Russ

DESCRIPTION: The m/s Russ is a modern river cruise ship built in Germany in 1987. It was extensively renovated in 2007, and furnished with carpeting and furniture imported from the USA and Finland.
All cabins are outside with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, equipped with private facilities, air-conditioning, refrigerator and 220 volt sockets. Suite cabins on boat deck are equipped with bath tubs. Public areas and amenities aboard include sauna, hairdressing salon, first-aid post and souvenir shop.
 

M/S Litvinov

DESCRIPTION: The motor ships built in Germany and commissioned in 1990 are modern river vessels equipped with the latest navigational aids. They have been constructed to provide maximum comfort and safety on rivers, major lakes, waterways and reservoirs. Each ship features all outside staterooms with large picture windows and private facilities. Each cabin has individual temperature controls and air conditioning.
The dining rooms offer Russian and Continental cuisine. Ample deck spaces allow for unobstructed views. Aboard each ship you'll find a small shop, pleasantly appointed bar, music salon, theater and beauty salon. The deck plan varies slightly with additional Sun Deck cabins.

 

M/S Furmanov

DESCRIPTION: The m/s Furmanov is a modern river cruise ship built in Germany in 1985. It was extensively renovated in 1995, and furnished with carpeting and furniture imported from the USA and Finland.
With its elegant restaurant, lavish public room de'cor, three tastefully furnished lounges and a splendid concert hall, the Furmanov resembles an exclusive 4-star Western hotel, and is considered to be the best big river cruise ship in Russia.
The ship is fully air conditioned with individual climate controls in each cabin. It is also equipped with the latest navigational equipment and satellite phone. The onboard art gallery has a large selection of original Russian paintings offered to passengers at specially reduced prices

 

PRICES

Prices for Cruise 12 days / 11 nights

  
Prices for Cruise 11 days / 10 nights
  
Prices for Cruise 10 days / 9 nights
Categories
USD
Boat deck - Cat.A
$3,000
Upper deck - Cat.B
$2,800
Main deck - Cat.C
$2,600
Lower deck (3 pax) - Cat.D
$2,400
Suite Cabin
$4,950
Junior Suite
$3,700
Single Cabin
$3,300
Double cabin/sgl use
+50%
Port taxes
$115
Fuel taxes
$75
Categories USD
Boat deck - Cat.A $2,700
Upper deck - Cat.B $2,500
Main deck - Cat.C $2,300
Lower deck (3 pax) - Cat.D $2,100
Suite Cabin $4,500
Junior Suite $3,500
Single Cabin $3,000
Double cabin/sgl use +50%
Port taxes $105
Fuel taxes $70
Categories USD
Boat deck - Cat.A $2,500
Upper deck - Cat.B $2,300
Main deck - Cat.C $2,100
Lower deck (3 pax) - Cat.D $1,900
Suite Cabin $4,300
Junior Suite $3,100
Single Cabin $2,700
Double cabin/sgl use +50%
Port taxes $95
Fuel taxes $60

 

Notes
 
Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.
 
It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.
 
 
Restrictions
 
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 70-day advance purchase. Purchases within 70 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Travel is valid for these dates only. This is a nonrefundable, non-changeable purchase. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received.
 
Airport/Hotel Transfers: Unless specified above in the inclusions, transportation between the airport and hotels are not included. Travellers must make their own way to/from hotels via taxi or public transportation.
 

 

Disclaimer:
 
Demfer Travels will accept Credit Card payment for the Land or Cruise only portion of travel. Payment for the Air portion of travel is by check made out to Demfer Travels USA LLC.