Our article will be of interest to those who are interested in cruises in Russia. Since the country is rich in natural beauties that can be seen during a water trip, it is worth taking the opportunity and going on a trip. The ship "Gogol" is just one of these ships, on board of which you can make a pleasant voyage.
Benefits of water travel
Russia is a very large and beautiful country, on the territory of which there is something to see. Going on a trip around the country is a very tempting prospect. But it is worth considering the route of movement in advance. An incredibly convenient option is a cruise on a ship, because during the trip you get not only a lot of impressions, but also the most comfortable rest, and at the same time you find yourself in a completely new place every day, without wasting time on tiring journeys. In general, cruises are a very popular form of recreation, which has long been loved by travelers. If you want to make a trip around Russia, you can use the services of a cruisemotor ship "Gogol".
During the trip, the liner offers to visit cities such as Kazan, Moscow, Saratov, St. Petersburg and Astrakhan. The three-deck vessel offers a comfortable stay on board and accommodation in cozy cabins equipped to modern standards. Cruise travel has a number of benefits. Firstly, tourists during the trip can fully relax and indulge in a good rest, and all worries regarding food and movement are the concern of the ship's crew. Secondly, the contemplation of natural beauties from the side of rivers and reservoirs is an absolutely amazing sight.
During the journey, passengers of the liner will be pleasantly surprised by the quality and delicious food in the restaurant. And in between visits to different cities, tourists can enjoy relaxing on the upper deck. Comfortable sun loungers will allow you to relax and soak up the sun, contemplating the most beautiful landscapes. In addition, guests of the ship are invited daily to visit the disco bar, which hosts entertainment events. Therefore, vacationers simply do not have time to get bored.
Characteristics of the liner
The ship "Gogol" (photos are given in the article) is a three-deck ship. It was built in 1958 in Germany. In 2016, a complete reconstruction and modernization of all premises was carried out, furniture and interior design were updated. Currently, the ship has cabins with partial and full amenities, three restaurants, a bar, a playroom for children.
The liner is 96 meters long and 14.6 meters wide. The height of the vessel is 13 meters, the draft is 2.4 meters. The ship has a speed of up to 24 kilometers per hour, it is equipped with three main engines and three auxiliary ones. The ship is capable of carrying 220 passengers.
Liner infrastructure
The ship "Gogol" has a good infrastructure for a cruise liner. On board there are three restaurants that provide three meals a day for passengers, a sauna, a concert hall, a first-aid post, a bar, an equipped outdoor solarium, an ironing room, a children's play area, a reception and a souvenir kiosk.
Cabins
Every future passenger is concerned about accommodation on the ship. Motor ship "Nikolai Gogol" offers a fairly large selection of cabins. The following options are available for booking:
- Single cabins.
- Single and bunk doubles.
- Triple.
- Suite for two guests.
- Quadruple.
- Comfort for two travelers.
All cabins of the ship "Gogol" are represented by three classes. Let's take a closer look at each option:
- Cabins of the third class are located in the hull of the liner. They are bunk rooms for four passengers. Toilets and showers are located on the deck.
- Second class cabins are located on the middle deck. They are equipped for two guests. The room has a wardrobe, wall shelf, table with chairs, mini-bar. Triple cabins are bunk, they also havesofa. Facilities are located on the deck.
- First class accommodation located on the middle deck. Among them there are single and double-deck cabins. Facilities are on deck.
- KPK are cabins of increased comfort. They are equipped with all amenities (toilet and shower) and air conditioning.
- Junior Suite - located on the middle deck. It is equipped with a sofa and a double bed, TV, air conditioning, furniture, minibar, shower and toilet.
- PDA with balconies. Such cabins, among other benefits, are equipped with a balcony.
- Luxury rooms are located on the boat deck. They are equipped with TV, air conditioning, balcony, furniture, hairdryer, shower and toilet.
Catering service
The ship "Gogol" during the cruise offers meals in the restaurant. For passengers with children, food is served a little earlier than the main group. It is worth noting that this year tourists are offered a choice of three options for catering. Passengers have the opportunity to choose the most convenient for them.
The "standard" package includes three meals a day, insurance, accommodation, cultural and entertainment events for adults and children.
The price of the half board tour includes only two meals a day, accommodation and entertainment programs. The "full" package allows you to order a meal of your choice, as well as take advantage of sightseeing tours.
Cruises
Every year the liner offers all kinds of cruises. This year's schedulethe ship "Gogol" assumes its work from the eighth of June to the end of September.
For 2017, the schedule includes "trips" of the ship "Gogol" to Perm, Tchaikovsky, Petrozavodsk, Saratov, Kazan, St. Petersburg, Astrakhan and many other cities.
The cruise program of the liner is impressive, so every tourist can choose the trip that is most interesting. Here is just an example of a few cruises:
- Travel Perm - St. Petersburg is designed for 19 days. The cruise includes visiting the islands of Kizhi, Valaam and Solovki.
- Perm - Volgograd - eleven day tour.
- Perm - Berezniki - a short cruise lasting only three days. During the trip, vacationers visit Cherdyn, Solikamsk, Usolie.
- Perm - Astrakhan - tour for 14 days.
- Perm - Samara - Kazan - cruise for seven days.
The list of cruise programs given by us is far from complete. Among them, you can pick up trips to different cities, of different duration. Very popular among Russians and guests of the country is a cruise along the "Golden Ring" (Perm - Yaroslavl).
Reviews of tourists about the cruise
According to tourists, a boat cruise is a unique opportunity to see cities and sights from the river. Nowadays, we are accustomed to moving more by cars and buses. This way of moving is more convenient and familiar to us. However, it is worth moving away from the usual way of life and making a river trip. Vessel"Nikolai Gogol" cruises on different routes, so you can choose the most suitable train and relax during the journey. According to tourists, the liner is not very new, but it was well renovated, and during the reconstruction, the interior was given a more modern look. Experienced travelers recommend choosing a higher cabin if you are embarking on a river trip for the first time.
And another "Gogol"…
Many tourists get confused with ships when choosing tours. And this is due to the fact that in Russia there is far from one liner named after the famous writer.
The cruise liner we wrote about earlier is called the ship “N. V. Gogol. This is the inscription on its stern. Of course, shortening the full name, everyone simply calls it “Gogol” (as we did when describing this liner, so that interested readers would hear a more familiar name). This is where the confusion begins, because there is another “N. V. Gogol. This is an older river boat that was built back in 1911. Construction was carried out in Nizhny Novgorod at the Sormovoye plant. Motor ship "Gogol" (Arkhangelsk) is considered the oldest passenger ship in Russia, which is still in operation at the moment.
Ship or steamship?
Confusion in the names of two different ships sometimes leads to a dead end even for the tour operators themselves. The thing is that the ship "Gogol" (Arkhangelsk) is actually a steamship. FundamentalThe difference is simply incomprehensible to the layman. But experts will immediately realize that it's all about the type of engine. Steam engines use steam pressure as a driving force. Such engines were used in the old days on ships. Modern liners are already equipped with internal combustion engines. These are usually diesel engines, in which the piston is driven by exhaust gases generated during the combustion of diesel fuel.
With all the advantages of modern motor ships, steamships still exist. Of course, they make only minor transportations. As a rule, they are called "banquet walkers" due to the fact that corporate parties, birthdays, anniversaries and other festive events are held on board. Such cute historical vessels are a tribute to the past and an opportunity to travel back more than a hundred years.
Flights of the old ship
Steamboat “N. V. Gogol currently runs along the Northern Dvina and is assigned to Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk region. In our article, we call it a ship, which, as already mentioned, is more familiar to tourists who do not delve into the technical characteristics of ships.
It is worth noting that “N. V. Gogol” is a laureate of the National Prize named after Yuri Senkevich “Pride of Pomorie”. In 1994-1996, the last major overhaul and reconstruction was carried out on the ship. Modern shipbuilders most carefully went through the entire mechanical part of the vessel and installed new equipment. During the renovation, the interiors of cabins and other rooms were updated.
Possible schedule of the ship "Gogol"(Arkhangelsk) and not as dense as its namesake, but it is also incredibly popular with tourists. The ship makes regular pleasure voyages during Russian holidays. In addition, the ship can be visited during excursion programs. From time to time, custom-made events are arranged on board. Everyone can go on a river trip on board.
Reviews of tourists
In the summer, there is also a tourist time for river walks. Residents of Arkhangelsk recommend that guests of the city visit the Gogol riverboat and ride it along the Northern Dvina. The old steamboat is an interesting place for an unforgettable water trip. As evidenced by the reviews available about the ship "Gogol", firstly, from its deck you can admire the beauty of nature, and secondly, the ship itself is of interest. You can touch and see everything on it, because not every day you can see a working paddle steamer, which is over a hundred years old.
The Gogol team takes an active part in the life of the city, conducting sightseeing trips dedicated to the celebration of City Day, Independence Day, Navy Day and other significant events. Local residents practice renting a boat for celebrating graduations, birthdays, anniversaries and other events. According to tourists, the ship currently looks great, it is worth visiting and taking a three-hour trip along the Northern Dvina on a day off.
And the most daring can go on a three-day cruise with a visit to the village of Brin-Navolok, Antoniev-Siya Monastery, with a sightseeing tour of the village of Lomonosovo and Kholmogory. An unforgettable trip will be remembered by tourists for a long time.
Instead of afterword
We hope that our article was interesting and informative for all supporters of water travel. If you get the opportunity to go on a cruise or for a walk on one of the boats we have described, by all means take it. An unforgettable river trip will not leave anyone indifferent. Moreover, in the modern rhythm of life there is not so often time to rest.
