Today, spending a vacation on a floating hotel, that is, a comfortable river liner, is becoming very relevant. On the one hand, it is an opportunity to visit many cities, see wonderful places and breathe fresh air. On the other hand, the cost of such tours is affordable for most Russians, which cannot be said about Mediterranean cruises. Today we want to discuss the comfortable four-deck motor ship "Princess Anastasia", reviews of which are very attractive. This is one of the newest river liners of the classic design, received to work on the rivers of our country. Previously, he served tourists on the Moscow - St. Petersburg line. Equipped with modern navigation technology. Capacity - up to 300 passengers.
General information
Let's take a closer look at the model, which is the ship "Princess Anastasia". We will consider reviews below, but for now we want to give the reader the opportunity to make a virtual tour. A large four-deck vessel is designed for river cruises with a short exit to the sea. Fortourist accommodation has cabins designed for 1, 2 or 4 passengers. Each of them is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioners and refrigerators. At your service - a restaurant and a bar, two salons and a cinema hall, a sauna and a souvenir shop.
Reviews of tourists confirm that this is a comfortable liner, which was originally designed for a similar business. Therefore, it is very different from other ships that have been upgraded during operation, that is, converted from cargo or conventional passenger ships.
Moscow River Shipping Company
This is a group of companies headquartered in the capital of Russia. They are engaged in the transportation of goods and the supply of non-metallic materials, as well as passengers. The most promising direction is tourist cruises on inland waterways. There are more than 20 passenger fleet units, as well as reloading and mining equipment on the balance sheet.
Moscow River Shipping Company provides the highest level of service and maintenance. This is a team of professionals who have devoted their entire lives to working in the river fleet, as well as young and ambitious specialists with invaluable knowledge. It includes five companies. These are OJSC Mosturflot, Serpukhovo Port, Mosturflot-service, Kasimov Port and Kimry Port. Today we will talk about one of them.
Tour operator "Mosflot"
This company owns the ship "Princess Anastasia". The reviews fully confirm that Mosflot today occupies a leading position in the capital among companieswho offer cruises. And first of all, this indicates how correctly they approach the organization of leisure and recreation. On board, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, from living conditions to the excursion program. This is the right approach: a tourist should not have a headache about anything.
Actually, a good vacation starts at the company's office. Here you are met and provided with full information about the available cruises and ships. After listening to your requirements, the employees will suggest the right flight, and will not offer you to read a lot of leaflets. You will not regret if you choose the ship "Princess Anastasia". Reviews emphasize that order and cleanliness always reign on board, you want to come back here again and again. At the same time, it is impossible not to notice that the prices are not the lowest: you can choose a similar tour for less money in another company. However, the conditions on board and the level of service will not be comparable.
Navigation season 2016
He pleased tourists with pleasant changes. Already, traveling along the rivers of the Central region of Russia is becoming more accessible and interesting. In particular, the ship "Princess Anastasia" pleases with new proposals. Navigation this year starts in March. For the whole season, 16 cruises are planned, lasting from 3 to 13 days. If you are looking for affordable vacation options, then weekend tours are the perfect choice.
Reducing the cost is also achieved through a flexible system for choosing included services. These are meal plans and excursion services. Price starts from2300 rubles per person. This amount includes accommodation, necessary information support, recreational activities for adults and children. For the entire navigation period, the ship can carry up to 4800 tourists. Keep in mind that it is inexpensive offers that are in great demand. Therefore, you need to book a budget vacation in advance.
Living quarters
The boat deck offers luxury two-room cabins. They are perfect for tourists who are accustomed to a high level of service. Cabins of category L are equipped with all amenities. There is a bathroom, air conditioning and a hair dryer. The cabin has panoramic windows and a double bed, a corner sofa and a coffee table. A small kitchen, refrigerator and TV provide comfort and coziness.
"Princess Anastasia" (motor ship "Mosturflot") offers tourists a wide range of options that differ primarily in cost. However, it depends on the tour you have chosen, so we will tell you the pricing policy in more detail below.
Boat deck
Category 1 cabins are located here. These are single rooms with all amenities. Each of them has the necessary furniture, bathroom and air conditioning. The cabin has a viewing window that will allow you to admire the surrounding beauty. If you're looking to save some money, there are some great cheaper options out there. Next to the category 1A cabins, they are designed for two tourists. It will be convenient for a family with children to book an inexpensive bunk room with amenities, which is designed for three or four travelers.
Budget vacation
What other options can the ship "Princess Anastasia" offer you? Prices for tours will be significantly lower if you choose a cabin category 1C. This is a double room with private facilities. Inside there are beds and a viewing window. The room is small but comfortable enough. Finally, on the lower deck there are four-bed bunk cabins of category 2B. They offer their guests sleeping accommodations, bathrooms and air conditioning.
Weekend tours
The shortest trip that "Princess Anastasia" (motor ship "Mosturflot") can offer you is a three-day cruise from Moscow to Myshkin. This is a famous city-museum, which is considered the oldest in Russia. The excursion package depends on the choice of the group, however, the main objects are visited by everyone. This is an inspection of the old mill and the museum "Russian felt boots", which are distinguished by their originality. Usually, older tourists participate with interest in the sightseeing tour "Small Town in the Great War." Finally, visit the Mouse Museum. This is an entertaining and very interesting event.
The cost of traveling in a class L cabin is 25,500 rubles per person. Category one is somewhat cheaper - 18,600. Then the price goes down, 1A - 14,300, and 1B - 13,600 rubles. Cabins 1C are the cheapest - 12,900, and 2B for 9,900 rubles. The price includes accommodation, meals and sightseeing tours.
On vacation for four days
Your attention is invited to an interesting cruise on the ship "PrincessAnastasia" from the capital through Uglich and Tver. There is a similar program with a stop in the city of Dubna. The next day after departure, you arrive in Uglich. Here you will find excursions around the territory of the Kremlin and the Transfiguration Cathedral. In addition, you can visit the museum "Legends of Uglich" and the Resurrection Monastery. A group gathers separately for a walk in the pottery workshop and the museum-gallery of dolls.
After lunch the ship arrives in Myshkin. Perm is waiting for tourists the next day. The excursion package includes a car tour of the city. On the one hand, this limits freedom of movement, but on the other hand, it allows you to see almost all interesting places.
On the last day the ship arrives in Lesnoye. Here, tourists are waiting for a green parking lot where they can play badminton, fry kebabs and just sunbathe in the sun. The river ship "Princess Anastasia" will set off on its return journey in the evening. At 18:00 he arrives in Moscow. The cost of the trip is from 13,500 to 34,000 rubles.
Two weeks on board
If you have a vacation ahead, and you want to get to know the most beautiful cities in Russia, then we bring to your attention a unique trip lasting 14 days. River boat trips are not only a pleasant pastime, but also an opportunity to enrich your knowledge about your native land.
A ship departs from Moscow and the next day arrives in the city of Uglich. In four hours, tourists will visit the selected excursions, and swimming will continue. The next day is waiting for youbeautiful Yaroslavl. Here the ship will stay from early morning until lunch. To have time to see all the sights, a car tour is used. Within its framework, tourists visit the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery and the Church of Elijah the Prophet. In addition, you can take time to explore the art museum.
Next day Nizhny Novgorod is waiting for you. And again, in order to cover as many interesting places as possible, car tours are used. A very exciting tour of the city estates of the most ancient families. Among them there are old estates that have survived to this day, and quite modern ones. Your journey does not end there, then you will visit Cheboksary, look into Bolgars and Tolyatti, Yelabuga and Kazan.
Turning back, the ship will visit Makaryevo and Gorodets, Kostroma. The city of Dubna will be the last in the program. This is the longest and most exciting journey of all that the ship "Princess Anastasia" offers. Everyone chooses cabins for themselves, their cost varies from 50,000 to 123,000 rubles.
Instead of a conclusion
Reviews from tourists say that traveling on this ship can be the most exciting adventure. Domestic troubles will definitely not overshadow your vacation. Perfect cleanliness is everywhere on board, comfortable furniture and excellent plumbing in the cabins. The food is beyond praise, even on walks small snacks are thought out. The staff is polite, and the guides are real experts in their field. The cost of tours includes daily morninggymnastics, herbal tea and oxygen cocktail, sports equipment rental at parking lots and emergency medical assistance.
