The ship "Yuri Andropov" was made in 1986 at a shipbuilding company in Germany. It was created according to project 302. This is a four-deck river vessel that has recently undergone a complete reconstruction. The equipment of the ship was updated, the latest navigation equipment was installed, repairs were made in the cabins.
Powerful engines allow the vessel to develop a decent speed - 25.5 km/h. Motor ship "Yuri Andropov" has a length of 129 meters and a width of 16.7 meters. The draft is large - 2.9 meters, so it makes flights only along the major rivers of Russia.
The structure of the ship
The uppermost deck is called the sun deck, as there are all conditions for sunbathing. The solarium is located outdoors, and you can use the services of comfortable sun loungers only on hot summer days. There is also a spacious conference hall where you can accommodate a large number of guests, solve corporate problems, without looking up from your rest. Complements the infrastructure of the solar deck bar called "Svir".
On the boat deckThe ship "Yuri Andropov" already has some cabins of the first category and two suites. We'll talk about cabins later, but now let's focus on common areas. In addition to the Panorama bar, this deck also houses the large premises of the Neva restaurant.
On the middle deck, in addition to the cabins, there is an eco-bar, another restaurant called "Volga" and a souvenir kiosk, where anyone can buy a souvenir of the places the cruise ship passed by.
Special rooms are located on the main deck of the ship "Yuri Andropov". There is an ironing room where you can always iron your things on a comfortable board. Titanium with boiling water stands on a stand, passengers can make tea or drink coffee at any time. There is also a first aid station on the same deck. Passengers who are undergoing treatment, such as a course of injections, need not worry, as they will continue the procedures on the ship without problems. The doctor will always provide professional medical assistance if necessary.
On the lower deck there are four-bed cabins with portholes instead of windows. There is also a sauna where everyone can take a steam bath.
Boarding house
The ship "Yuri Andropov" is not a simple ship, but a boarding house. During the cruise, passengers can improve their he alth with the help of trainers. Every morning there is a complex of physiotherapy exercises. Also of great benefit is the daily consumption of oxygen cocktails. Fills the body with energy and herbal tea. There is an experienced massage therapist on board to help restorestrength after a long walking tour or walk around the cities of the route. But there is a separate fee for massage.
Food
During the cruise on the motor ship "Yuri Andropov" food is served as a "buffet" 3 times a day. For breakfast, tourists come to the restaurant and take places at will, picking up food on a tray.
Lunch and dinner are served on a custom order basis. The buffet has two first hot courses and several side dishes and meat dishes. According to tourists, the portions are quite large, the cooks cook deliciously. They note that the food is simple, without any frills, but the dishes are beautifully served. Passengers liked the mushroom soup very much, many recalled its taste in their positive reviews.
Macaroni, potatoes, cereals are served for the second. Meat dishes are also available upon request. It's either stew, or meatballs, or chicken. For dinner, they give you a choice of a glass of wine or a glass of a stronger drink.
Many tourists in their reviews of the ship "Yuri Andropov" recalled the captain's dinner with champagne and a welcome cocktail at the beginning of the trip.
In the rest of the evenings, you could buy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in bars. In one of the ship's bars there is access to the Internet via wireless Wi-Fi. So everyone can contact their loved ones or check their mail.
Cabins
There are only two deluxe cabins on the ship "Yuri Andropov". They are located on the boat deck. What distinguishes them from other rooms is the presence of a refrigerator,soft sofa and coffee table. There is a TV and hairdryer, kettle and telephone. The cabin room consists of a living room and a bedroom, designed for two passengers.
The rest of the cabins are all equipped with air conditioning, a bathroom and shower, a 220V socket, a wardrobe and a radio.
Cruise Reviews
The ship travels from St. Petersburg. Tourists can visit Kizhi, Valaam, Mandrogi, Sortavala, Konevets, Staraya Ladoga. In their reviews, people positively characterize both the excursion program and the entertainment program. Artists, musicians work every day, tourists learn a lot of interesting things from guides.
Some have noted pandemonium in the restaurant during breakfast, as there are 300 passengers, and everyone wants to quickly get food and take a comfortable seat. At the same time, people noted the efforts of the staff and help in case of incidents.
Many kind words can be read in the reviews about the delicious food and the friendliness of the ship's staff. I also liked beautiful Russian ancient cities.
If you haven't taken a cruise yet, you already have the opportunity. On the official website of the company "Vodohod" there is already a schedule of cruises for navigation in 2018. You can choose and book seats early, then you get a discount.
