The ship "Afanasy Nikitin" is a three-deck ship built in the city of Komarno (former Czechoslovakia) in 1959 at the shipyard Národný Podnik Škoda Komárno. It is named after the famous Russian traveler, who described his adventures in the book "Journey Beyond the Three Seas".
This cruise ship is made according to the standard project 26-37, otherwise called the "October Revolution" type. At first, the ship was called "Mir" and was on the balance sheet of the Volga River Shipping Company. But in 1975 it got its new name. Since 2006, the ship "Afanasy Nikitin" belongs to the company "Gama". All years of operation travels on one route. This is a transfer from Moscow to Astrakhan and back.
Vessel specifications
The length of the ship is 96 meters with a width of 15 meters. Draft - 2.4 meters. The ship has three diesel engines, which allow it to develop a decent speed - up to25 km/h. Its carrying capacity is 298 tons. Accommodates up to 248 passengers on board. 50 team members work on the ship.
The ship was overhauled in 2008. During the two years of reconstruction, the furniture was updated, the equipment and technical equipment of the vessel were improved, and new navigational equipment was installed.
What is on the decks of the ship?
On the upper deck of the ship "Afanasy Nikitin" there is a restaurant, luxury and category I cabins. There is a spacious cinema room and a solarium with outdoor sunbathing area on hot days.
On the middle deck, in addition to the many cabins, tourists can read an interesting book in the reading room or plunge into the world of art in the music room.
There is another large restaurant on the main deck and a buffet next to it. There is also a galley and lounge.
On the lower deck of the ship "Afanasy Nikitin" there are cabins and a medical center where you can apply for assistance. The appointment is led by a professional doctor and nurse.
Cabin categories
Deluxe cabins are located on the boat deck, have two rooms with large panoramic windows. The room has air conditioning and a refrigerator, a shower and a bathroom, a seating area, a comfortable large bed, a video double. This is the only type of cabin with a TV. The rest don't have that luxury.
Junior suite differs from the suite by the presence of one room. Other than the TV, the amenities are the same.
Cabins of category I have one upper extra bed. There is also a shower and a bathroom.
Cabins of the second category of comfort are designed for three or four guests. There is no toilet and shower in the cabin, all amenities are shared on the territory of the main and lower decks. The cabins only have a washbasin with hot and cold water.
Schedule of the ship "Afanasy Nikitin"
A cruise ship runs on routes from the capital to Astrakhan, Kostroma, Nizhny Novgorod or Yaroslavl from May to the end of September.
Calculated flights from short-term tours to multi-day tours. On the way from the beginning to the end of the route, the ship makes stops in the most beautiful cities of the country. These are Samara and Ulyanovsk, beautiful Kazan and Saratov, Rybinsk and Makaryevo, Kostroma and Yaroslavl.
When choosing a cruise, tourists should think over the route in advance, the number of days on the road, decide how many times you want to eat at a restaurant. You can choose between two or three meals a day. Also keep an eye out for discounts and various promotions organized by the cruise director.
Early booking is also important for determining the price of a cruise. So if you are planning a trip on the ship "Afanasy Nikitin" navigation in 2018, then you can already study the schedule and book cabins for your trip. The official websites of the ship already have timetables, prices, and routes.
But, before choosing one of the many ships plying along your chosen route, you need toanalysis of reviews about the service of tourists on this ship, how travelers describe their stay on it, what they liked, and what left unpleasant memories. With this, we will help to understand the article.
Reviews about cruises on this ship
About boat trips, many respond warmly. I liked the food in the restaurant, although many say that the food is simple, without any culinary delights, but very tasty, the portions are large, fresh buns are baked. So the food reviews are great.
Many in the pros note the fact that the excursion program is not included in the cruise payment. After all, many travel for the first time, some of them have already been. Therefore, when the cruise director starts accepting requests for excursions on the first day of the trip, you can either refuse them completely, or choose those that people have not yet been on. This is a very convenient system.
Tourists also note the fact that every evening the restaurant's salon turns into a bar where you can sit and listen to live music with a glass of wine or eat delicious ice cream.
Every day on the ship "Afanasy Nikitin", according to tourists, the guide on the radio tells the story of the places the ship passes by. Everyone notes professionalism and deep knowledge of the topic and locality.
From the negative reviews, you can find a few statements on trifles. For some, the water in the shower did not drain well, while for others, the lamp above the bed did not work.
But in the end, even these travelers had a positive impression of the trip. So if you haven't decided yetcruise on Mother Volga, then plan it for navigation in 2018.
