Useful information

· Activities on Board

During the cruise you will be able to enjoy traditional Russian concerts and contemporary world live music performed by our musicians. As well as chess sets, cards, books and DVD films are available on board the ship.

· Addresses of River Stations

St-Petersburg: Solianoi Prichal (Salt Berth) -- 29 Oktiabrskaia naberezhnaia (Metro Lomonosovskaia)

Moscow : Severnyi Rechnoi Vokzal ( North River Station) -- 51 Leningradskoye Shosse (Metro Rechnoi Vokzal)

· Baggage

Porters carry your baggage from the bus to your cabin and from the cabin to the bus on transfer days.

· Laundry Service

Cabin attendant does your laundry within 24 hours after request. You can find the price list at the reception.

· Drinks

A wide range of drinks is offered in the restaurants and bars. Payment is accepted in cash roubles, VISA or MASTERCARD.

· Souvenir Boutique

In the boutique you can find a wide range of Matrioshka dolls (nested dolls), hand-painted lacquer boxes, amber and silver jewelry. Payment is accepted in cash rubles, VISA or MASTERCARDS.

· Credit Cards

VISA and MASTERCARD are accepted on board in bars and souvenir boutique.

· Money Exchange

You can exchange money the next day after your arrival or during the city tour. We recommend that you have cash in small denominations.

· Cabin Key

Please make sure to leave your cabin key at the reception every time you leave the boat.

· Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems

Centralized air-conditioning and heating systems are installed on board.

· Welcome Cocktail

Welcome drink is offered on the first day of the navigation.

· Mail

You can buy post cards and stamps on board. There is a mail box at the reception.

· Russian Language Classes and Seminars

Throughout the cruise your guides provide Russian lessons and seminars on Russian art, way of life, customs and people.

· Drinking Water

The tap water in your cabin is not suitable for drinking. Drinking water is served in carafes during meal times.

· Cabin Service

Small towel are changed daily.

Large towel and linen are changed every three days. Cabins are cleaned daily.

· Excursions

The excursions program is announced daily and is posted on the notice boards.

· Passport and Visas

Your passports and migration cards are collected at the reception on arrival day to be stamped and registered.

· Radio

There is a radio in your cabin that plays music. The volume may be set as desired or switched off.

· Gratuities

We recommend a sum of EUR35 per passenger to be reserved as gratuities for the crew and guides. It is collected at the end of the cruise.

· Health

There is a limited supply of common medicines (FIRST AID only) on board. Please ensure that you take any specific medication (especially for serious conditions) with you. There is a doctor on board. We advise you to use mosquito repellent.

· Telephone

A mobile communication is available on board the ship. When you need to make a call, come to the reception desk to use the mobile phone. One minute of international call costs 4€. Please note, that there is no mobile connection at some stages of the cruise.