The ship "Pavel Bazhov" is a cruise river ship of project No. 588 ("Rodina"). Until 1992, it was called "Wilhelm Pick", the German designation is BiFa Typ A, Binnen Fahrgastschiff. It was built in a shipyard in the German Democratic Republic (1960). The ship was designed in the Soviet Union and belongs to the second passenger class. The model has good nautical performance and can overcome large lakes and reservoirs. Coastal navigation can be carried out in the following directions: Taganrog, Vyborg, St. Petersburg, Perm, the Gulf of Finland and some other navigations. Consider the technical characteristics and features of the vessel.
History of Creation
For the first time the ship "Pavel Bazhov" arrived at the home port of the city of Perm in 1961. A year later, modernization was carried out by replacing power units with more powerful versions. In the same year, the ship was renamed to its current name. Since 1995, the third category cabins have been modernized on the ship, and in 2002 the middle deck was remodeled with the equipment of semi-luxe cabins equipped with shower, air conditioning, refrigerator and toilet. Since 2013, the ship has been at the disposal ofof the Volga company, from 2014 to 2016 - stood in the backwater. Since 2017, the ship is planned to enter navigation under the Sputnik RMK brand (Volga-Wolga). Under this name, the vessel operates to this day.
Description
The improved ship is designed for 228 seats, equipped with three passenger decks and platforms with playgrounds and cabins of different classes. On the main deck there are two and four-berth cabins, a registration unit, an utility room, a gift shop and a dining room with 60 seats.
The middle deck of the ship "Pavel Bazhov" is equipped with a seating area, a library, a TV, a bar. The upper part is occupied by lifeboats and other fixtures, as well as a dining room with 60 seats and first class cabins. At the stern there are open "sunny" areas, a conference room for 150 people. All public areas are air-conditioned. The general style of the ship is made in the retro interpretation of the 60s. This gives it even more individuality and originality.
Technical parameters
The ship "Pavel Bazhov" (Volga-Wolga) has the following technical parameters:
- Passenger capacity - 231 people.
- Availability of decks – 3.
- Cross speed 24 km/h
- The power of the power unit is 1.27 kW.
- Number of motors - 3 pieces.
- Length/width/draft – 9580/1430/2450 mm.
- Crew - 60 people
The vessel in question has been operating cruises from Perm since 1999. At the same time, the ship wasequipped with modern navigation equipment.
Features
The features of this ship include the lack of a ladder on the port side. Previously, he connected the boat part with the cinema. This solution freed up additional space for passengers. On the other hand, this creates certain problems related to the fact that it is not possible to get to the cinema hall. From the side of the street, only one ladder remained, which is located on the starboard side.
According to the schedule and internal arrangements, the captain's cabins and rooms numbered 1 to 11 were blocked for passage from 11 pm to 7 am. The technical condition of the ship "Pavel Bazhov" can be assessed as good and quite comfortable. As users and experts note, the vessel in question is one of the most well-groomed in its water area. The promenade decks are painted blue on wood decking. As consumer reviews confirm, the floor is made with high quality and evenly, providing comfortable movement on the deck. Part of the structure is varnished. Motor ship "Sputnik RMK" is one of the best in its class in terms of comfort and equipment.
Restoration
After the renovation of the Pavel Bazhov ship, the cabins were decorated in accordance with world-class standards. After the renovation in 2015, the ship received additional equipment, which consists in equipping with additional bathrooms and modernized cabins equipped with all amenities.
Meals for passengers are organized on the main and secondarydeck. For this, cozy restaurants and cafes are provided. The ship has a playground that will allow you to organize an unforgettable evening for your kids and teenagers. In general, not only couples in love, but also families with children can choose a cruise for themselves.
Motor ship "Pavel Bazhov": reviews
Feedback from passengers indicates that the quality of service, including the services of waiters, is at the highest level. The staff serves tourists quite quickly, however, the custom system is not used every day. This is due to some nuances of the route. Passengers are periodically added and disembarked, depending on the direction followed.
As user reviews say, cruises from Perm on the ship are quite comfortable. There are two bars on the ship, the required amount of fruits and vegetables is in abundance. The work of the cafe is organized in such a way that tourists have constant access to orders. Otherwise, there are no complaints from customers either.
Routes
Below are the routes and travel time of Sputnik RMK:
- Perm - Nizhnekamsk - Yelabuga - Perm (4 days and three nights).
- Tchaikovsky - Sarapul - Nizhnekamsk (Yelabuga) - three days and two nights.
- Perm - Nizhnekamsk - Kazan - Samara (4 days and 3 nights).
- Perm - Volgograd - Kazan (11 days and 10 nights).
- Tchaikovsky - Volgograd - Kazan - Sarapul (10 days and 9 nights).
- Kazan - Perm - Nizhnekamsk (3 days and 2 nights).
- Ulyanovsk - Volgograd (6 days and 5nights).
- Tolyatti - Volgograd and back (5 days and 4 nights).
In addition, this ship "Pavel Bazhov" runs in the direction of Saratov, Ulyanovsk, Shiryaevo, Nizhnekamsk and Usovka.
Services Provided
As an additional service, payment systems are provided to pay for cellular communications. For the ship, the commission for using is 6 percent, which is not so much. As tourists say, the services of the Smarts operator on this ship are not paid. Additional services include the possibility of a massage. The price is adjusted locally. In addition, the ship has a sauna.
Cultural programs
The following programs are included in sports and useful activities:
- Morning exercise.
- Oriental and other dance classes.
- Intellectual games, including in bars.
- Captain's Dinner and Rendezvous Night, of course, for adults.
Cabins
On the boat deck there is a room for 2 people, equipped with bathroom, toilet, air conditioning and refrigerator. You can also note the following nuances:
- Cabin classes are divided into categories: Alpha, Omega, Gamma, Beta.
- The middle deck is equipped with several cabins that have hot water and can accommodate 2 to 4 people.
- Amidships are 1st and 2nd class cabins.
- On the main deck equipped with 4-seater and 2-seaterrooms with hot water. The area of cabins is from 4 to 6.5 square meters.
- On the lower deck there are cabins from 2 to 4 places with a total area of up to 5 square meters.
Interesting facts
Kama River Shipping Company received the ship, which was built according to project 588, in less than 72 days. Usually, the implementation of such complexes took at least 90 days. Before this ship, the flagship in its class was the Vladimir Mayakovsky with four decks.
Based on user feedback, the boat is in good condition. Separately, people note the well-groomed ship and its original decoration in the style of the 60s of the last century. The walking parts are painted in blue, which looks interesting on a wooden surface. All operating parts are finished with anti-slip varnish.
In closing
The ship "Pavel Bazhov" is a river cruise ship that for many years has been giving passengers magnificent views of various coastal cities of Russia. In addition, the ship provides all the conditions for the recreation of adults and children. All this is important, given the affordability of the price and practical comfort. As evidenced by the reviews of many users, a trip on this ship is affordable and quite relevant in terms of visibility.
