Have you ever dreamed of going on a trip on a liner? Breathe fresh air and listen to the murmur of water, meet each day in a new place and admire the landscapes passing by … If yes, then it's time for you to go on a cruise! The ship "Ivan Kulibin" is the best suited for this purpose. Today we want to tell you about the features of a cruise holiday, as well as describe the most popular routes. Vacation planning is a must, and it's getting a lot easier these days.
Short description
The ship "Ivan Kulibin" was built in Czechoslovakia and is considered the most convenient design for tourist liners. The snow-white three-deck floating hotel is equipped with modern navigation equipment. On board the ship takes up to 300 people. That is, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted and communicate during the cruise.
The ship "Ivan Kulibin" was reconstructed in 2007. In the course of it, the span of the main deck was expanded, a registration desk was installed in place of the flight of stairs, and a hall with upholstered furniture was formed. It became even more comfortable on the liner, hebecame a real mobile hotel. The main deck restaurant is air conditioned.
The innovations also touched on the cabins, they were added washbasins and showers. Now it has become possible to go on long trips, whereas earlier the ship "Ivan Kulibin" was used more for one-day excursions.
General Features
The length of the three-deck liner is 97 meters. Relatively small, it can easily pass through narrow channels and locks. The draft is 2.3 meters, the width is 15 meters. Average speed, about 28 km/h. However, this is more than enough for a tourist ship. Passenger capacity is up to 300 people, and everyone can count on comfortable conditions, coziness and excellent service.
At the service of tourists are not only their cozy cabins and a guide who will take groups on excursions. On board there is a lounge and two restaurants, a bar and a medical center, an ironing room and open air verandas.
Here every tourist is offered the best conditions for his dream vacation. It is for this that tourists love the ship "Ivan Kulibin". Navigation in 2016 opens up several new routes, which we will talk about below, but for now let's dwell on everyday little things.
Cabins for tourists
This is the most important nuance for many, because it is here that you will have to spend a lot of time throughout the trip. Let's talk a little more about how the ship "Ivan Kulibin" is arranged. The location of the cabins will help you soonernavigate on board.
Lower decks are places for budget travelers. Here are simple cabins equipped with a minimum of amenities. On the lower deck, cabins 3A are divided for four, with a washbasin, hot and cold water, as well as doubles without amenities. Here you will find a bed and a small table, a set of necessary bed linen and a towel.
On the main deck there is a restaurant and a galley. Good insulation prevents odors from seeping into the living quarters. You can choose a double bunk cabin with washbasin (2A). For a young family, a triple bunk or quadruple cabin (2B) is perfect. Each of them is equipped with a washbasin with hot and cold water. These cabins are considered ideal for families, not too expensive and comfortable enough.
Middle deck
And we continue to study the ship "Ivan Kulibin". The description of the cabins is a very important point, as tourists should have a good idea of the conditions in which they will spend their holidays. The middle deck is almost entirely occupied by residential cabins. In addition to them, there is only a bar and a reading room, where you can spend time in a cozy armchair with a book or a glass of soft drinks.
Cabins on this deck are especially comfortable. This is especially true for marking 1. These are double rooms in the bow of the middle deck, with shower and toilet, refrigerator and air conditioning. Double rooms in the middle part of the middle deck(1A) have a large area, so they are perfect for those who love comfort. Similarly equipped, they can be equipped with additional space.
Rooms marked 1B are double cabins aft of the middle deck. Amenities also include air conditioning and a refrigerator, a bathroom and a shower. Finally, 1B are bunk cabins with amenities, located aft at the gangways or at the bar.
Boat deck
The favorite place of all tourists is the boat deck. There is a large cinema hall and a solarium, as well as an excellent restaurant. In addition to the class 1 and 1A cabins already described above, comfortable suites are located here. For connoisseurs of comfort, a two-room, double suite on the boat deck is suitable. Guests are provided with all the amenities, a shower and a bathroom, a TV and a video double, as well as a refrigerator and air conditioning. The room has a corner sofa, which gives a special atmosphere of comfort. The Junior Suite differs in that it consists of one room. The rest of the number is completely identical to the previous one.
From Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow
Let's now get acquainted with the flights offered by Ivan Kulibin. The ship's schedule changes depending on the year and season, so you should first contact the managers of the travel company and clarify the information. One of the most popular tours offers a trip from Nizhny Novgorod to the capital and back. The program is designed for 7 days andvery rich.
It starts with a visit to Kostroma, but parking here is only 30 minutes, so you only have time to take a few photos. But the next destination, Yaroslavl, will give you the opportunity to walk along its streets for half a day. After lunch, you will visit Rybinsk and take an amazing tour of the city. What is worth only the bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral, which tourists are offered to climb!
Dubna is waiting for you on the third day. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of visiting a ginseng plantation, as well as getting acquainted with the history of this city. The fourth day will be marked by the arrival in Moscow. Here you will spend the whole day, a rich program has been prepared for you. Inspection of Red Square and Alexander Garden, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
The city-museum Myshkin is waiting for you the next day. A sightseeing tour will allow you to visit museums and exhibitions, walk along the streets of the ancient city. Then the group returns to the capital. Judging by the reviews of tourists, the service on board is beyond praise. Everyone notes the very tasty food, the courtesy and courtesy of the staff, as well as the excellent organization of excursions.
Terms and payment
The cost of the cruise depends on the cabin you choose. A room without amenities costs 10,200 rubles per person with three meals a day included. Cabins with a washbasin - from 11,200 to 15,200. Comfortable rooms with amenities start from 16,000, and suites from 30,000. The price includes accommodation and meals, as well as excursions that are scheduled on thisroute. Additional optional excursions are paid separately.
Moscow–Astrakhan
If there is a big vacation ahead that you want to spend fun and profitably, we recommend that you choose a long cruise on the Ivan Kulibin motor ship. The duration of the tour from the capital to Astrakhan is 19 days. During this time, the ship will make a trip to the most beautiful and interesting cities of Russia. You will visit Kostroma and Myshkin, Yaroslavl, Ples and Nizhny Novgorod, Cheboksary and Nizhny Novgorod. Interesting excursions allow you to get to know your native country better.
The cost of a cruise, depending on the chosen cabin, starts from 37,000 rubles and up to 130,000 in suites. Reviews of the cruise on the ship "Ivan Kulibin" are regularly updated on the official websites of travel companies that are engaged in the formation of groups. This tour is a favorite among the intelligent public over 40 years old. Tourists note that three weeks on the road allow you to learn a lot about the country and cities, spend many pleasant minutes communicating with interesting people. The price includes accommodation and meals, as well as entertainment on board. The cost of the excursion package is 5000 rubles.
Kostroma–Moscow–Kostroma
A trip for five days allows even the busiest people to get out on vacation. Motor ship "Ivan Kulibin" (the photo will give you the opportunity to visualize it) offers you a fabulous and informative journey through historical places, visiting ancient churches and temples.
The journey begins in Kostroma, early in the morning. The first touristsvisit Yaroslavl and a unique masterpiece of Russian architecture - the Church of Elijah the Prophet. In Rybinsk you can take a city tour. Tourists note that very interesting excursions take place in the cities of Dubna, Moscow and Uglich. Return to Kostroma in five days.
The cost of this tour starts from 7000 rubles. Rooms with partial amenities (washbasin) cost from 8,000 to 12,000 rubles. If you choose accommodation with amenities, you will have to pay from 16,000 to 23,000 rubles. Luxury cabins cost 35,000 rubles.
The price includes accommodation in the cabin and meals, as well as entertainment on board. Judging by the reviews of tourists, this tour is like diving into a fairy tale. You will see with your own eyes the most beautiful places in our country, and you will have time to visit many of them in such a short period of time.
Volgograd-Astrakhan-Volgograd
This is another interesting destination that could well act as a weekend tour. Its duration is only 4 days. The ship departs from Volgograd at 15:00, and the journey begins. A wonderful dinner for tourists is served in the large hall of the restaurant, if you wish, you can go to the open veranda on the deck, there are also tables there. Judging by the reviews, the staff on board work so well that all activities are carried out exactly according to plan. Starting from the simple - serving lunch or dinner - and ending with the formation of an excursion group.
On the second day Astrakhan meets the ship "Ivan Kulibin". Reviews claim that this particular part of the tour isthe most interesting. It includes a walking tour of the city, visiting the Kremlin and ancient cathedrals, Swan Lake and the historical center of the city. On the third day, a green parking lot awaits you, and by the morning of the fourth day you return home. The cost of this tour per person, including meals, is from 8,000 to 30,000 rubles.
Tourists' opinions
All reviews characterize the ship "Ivan Kulibin" as the best Russian tourist liner. Cozy cabins, great food, friendly service - and all this, given that you can buy inexpensive tickets to simple cabins. And what are the landscapes floating in front of you! It's worth it to take a trip at least once.
