When we go on vacation, we want to make the most of this short period to get away from the daily routine and gain strength for the whole next working year. Everyone has the most diverse needs and interests, but a cruise on the ship "Mikhail Bulgakov" will suit everyone's taste. Here's why.
River cruises - an alternative to sea holidays
Today, many people want not only to swim and sunbathe during their holidays, but also to gain new experiences, get acquainted with the sights of various countries and cities. Therefore, they choose a cruise vacation.
On a cruise, you have the opportunity to wake up every day in a new city and learn something interesting. The level of service on the ship is usually not inferior to the service of multi-star hotels. That is, your stay will be comfortable and enjoyable.
Usually liners are equipped with everything you need, and during the trip you can use various additional services that are included in the cost of the tour. SoThus, such a voyage may even be more economical than a stationary vacation.
If you do not have a passport or you just want to get to know your country, then your choice is a boat trip along the rivers and lakes of Russia.
Choice of company and ship
Choosing a cruise company should be done responsibly, it will save you time and money. And as a result of the right choice, you will get a good rest filled with impressions.
One of the largest cruise companies is "Mosturflot". Moscow is the beginning of the most diverse routes of this company. But you can also leave from St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Samara, Volgograd, Yaroslavl and other points. You can contact the manager and choose the best route with him in any of these cities.
"Mosturflot" provides a number of services for organizing holidays, river and sea cruise tours, renting ships for banquets and celebrations. The company owns motor ships of various levels of comfort: luxury, premium, comfort + and standard.
The choice of the ship depends on the duration of the route and your preferences in terms of comfort. It is worth considering that on higher-class ships you practically do not feel the pitching and noise of the liner itself, they are more modern and maximally adapted for long stays.
The structure of the ship
River cruise ships, in principle, are very similar in structure. Usually they differ in the number of decks: two-deck,three-deck, four-deck (this does not include deckhouse and hold). On each deck there is an open small part along the entire ship, as well as an open area for passengers to relax, usually located at the stern of the ship.
All entertainment facilities (bars, restaurants, cinemas, discos) are located in the stern and bow, and in the middle - passenger cabins. Usually, the higher the cabins are located, the more comfortable and more expensive they are. It happens that there are economy class seats in the hold.
Vibration from the engine room while traveling can be felt on small old motor ships, but on modern four-deck liners, such as the Mikhail Bulgakov, for example, noise is not felt in any of the passenger rooms.
Boat decks are also equipped on ships. On four-deck liners on the fourth deck there is a wheelhouse, several passenger cabins and a solarium where you can sit in a sun lounger and take a sunbath.
Ship "Mikhail Bulgakov"
This four-deck modern premium liner is made in Germany. It consists of lower, main, middle, boat and sun decks. It is owned by the Mosturflot company. Motor ship "Mikhail Bulgakov" can accommodate about 300 people.
Cabins of various capacities and comfort levels are available to passengers:
- Standard class includes single,double, triple and quadruple cabins. They are located on the main, middle and lower decks, they can be single-tier and two-tier. They are small in size, but have all the necessary amenities: refrigerator, air conditioning, TV, hair dryer, individual toilet, washbasin, shower, intercom and room service.
- Junior suite. These cabins are larger in size, they are single-tier, double. Located aft of the middle deck and bow of the boat and middle deck.
- Luxury. These are two-room cabins with a balcony of 26 sq. m located on the boat deck. Their furniture is soft and comfortable.
Each cabin also has an electric kettle and complimentary coffee, tea and drinking water.
Basic Services
Only the ship "Mikhail Bulgakov" has an outdoor swimming pool on board, which you can freely visit during the cruise. Bathing towels are also available for guests.
Also included in the price of the tour is a visit to the cinema, library, music room, children's room, gym and sports equipment rental. There are board games, including tennis, and you can also use the ironing room. A free Wi-Fi zone awaits you on board.
There are two restaurants for guests. The menu is quite varied. For breakfast - a buffet, for lunch you can choose one of two first courses, one of three second courses, one of two desserts, for dinner you can choose two courses and two desserts. Vegetarian cuisine is provided. The menu also includes oxygen cocktails and herbal teas. The restaurant is equipped with high chairs.
Highly qualified medical personnel work on board the ship.
Additional services
The ship "Mikhail Bulgakov" is equipped with a sauna and spa, which you can use for an additional fee. Thai massage is also available.
There are two bars on board the ship where you can buy any refreshing drinks.
For an additional fee, you can rent a safe, use the laundry and office services, rent a baby cot, and visit the video game salon.
Daily routine
In order for the trip on the ship not to be monotonous, various activities are provided on board. You can follow the daily routine, which is designed for you by the staff of the liner.
At the beginning of the day you will have morning exercises lasting 15-20 minutes. It is conducted outdoors (or, if weather conditions do not allow, then indoors) by an experienced specialist in physiotherapy exercises. There is also a special recreational gymnastics. Its duration is about 40 minutes.
A wide variety of master classes are provided for children during the day, and discos and theme parties in the evening.
In addition to external excursions, educational radio programs about the history and culture of the peoples of Russia living in the area along which the tour passes are also provided. You will learn about themethnographic features. There is also a "Media Guide" device at your disposal, which you can rent from the receptionist.
A museum of the writer was organized on board the ship "Mikhail Bulgakov". You can also visit various theatrical and entertainment programs of the actors of the theater "Comedian".
In addition, live music concerts and show programs are held for adults. You can also watch a movie in the cinema, read a book in the library or play various board games.
Possible routes
There are a huge number of possible routes for every taste. If we talk about river cruises in Russia, then such as Moscow-St. Petersburg, Moscow-Yaroslavl, as well as, of course, cruises along the Volga are very popular. Prices depend on the route, type of ship, cabin class and time of year. For example, a short three-day tour Moscow-Uglich-Myshkin will cost about 9,500.00 rubles, a six-day tour Moscow-Myshkin-Yaroslavl-Plyos-Kostroma-Uglich-Moscow will cost you 25,500.00 rubles, and for a two-week trip along the route Moscow-Mandrogi-Sortavala-Pellotsari-Valaam-Konevets-St. Petersburg-Medvezhyegorsk-Kuzino-Myshkin-Moscow will need to pay approximately 65,000.00 rubles.
The most favorable time to travel is from mid-May to October.
The duration of tours on the ship "Mikhail Bulgakov" is from three to sixteen days. Usually they start and end in Moscow. Different routes include visits to such cities as Tver, Uglich, Myshkin, Yaroslavl, Ples,Kostroma, Dubna, Kalyazin, Nizhny Novgorod, Ples, Kazan, Elabuga, Cheboksary, Gorodets, Mandrogi, Sortavala, Pellotsari, Valaam, Konevets, Medvezhyegorsk, St. Petersburg, Kuzino, Goritsy, Ice field, Rybinsk, Cherepovets, Tutaev, Kizhi, Petrozavodsk.
That is, cruises cover the central, northern and partially eastern regions of the European part of Russia. The tours are very extensive and educational.
Sightseeing tour
In Myshkin you will have an excursion to an old mill, a visit to the museum "Russian felt boots", the Assumption Cathedral, the ethnographic exhibition "Linen", the museum of retro equipment "Crew", the memorial of the 60th anniversary of the Victory. Additionally, you can visit an ostrich farm.
Uglich is famous for its Kremlin. There you will also see the Museum of the History of Russian Vodka, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Resurrection Monastery.
Valaam is monasteries, the Transfiguration Monastery and the unique nature of the North.
And all this is only a small part of all kinds of discoveries. It is impossible to tell about everything. As the saying goes: "It is better to see once than hear a hundred times." Therefore, be sure to go on a cruise tour of Russia, choose the ship "Mikhail Bulgakov" for your comfort. Feedback about the trip you will have only favorable. And you will definitely want to repeat your trip in order to learn more about the beauties of our Motherland.
