Today river cruises are becoming more and more popular. And this is not surprising, since they are a budget type of travel that is full of impressions. Today we want to talk in detail about the famous ship "Grigory Pirogov". The ship is named after the great Russian singer who performed both folk songs and parts in the theater. However, we are a bit off topic.
Traveling with "Rechflot"
Today the tourist has a choice of whom to entrust the organization of his vacation. Why is it worth stopping it on this particular shipping company? First of all, because of the interesting offers that are updated and supplemented annually. As of today, you can choose:
- weekend cruises;
- multi-day flights;
- rent a boat for various events;
- river cruises in Europe;
- sea travel.
Choicetour and ship takes place under the direct request of each tourist. Today we want to tell you about the travel options that the small but very strong ship Grigory Pirogov invites you to. The ship has already traveled hundreds of miles along the rivers of our homeland, but continues to enjoy great success. The reasons why you should choose it are a large number of destinations, comfortable conditions and an affordable price.
Short description of the ship
How does Grigory Pirogov appear to tourists? The ship at first glance is small and not too catchy. It is immediately clear that this is an experienced sailor who has been in the service for more than a dozen years. However, the ship has recently undergone modernization and has become a fairly comfortable liner. The double-deck ship has long needed some reconstruction, since it was built back in 1961. Now all cabins have their own bathrooms.
The birthplace of this ship is Hungary. It was there, at the Obuda Hajogyar factory, that Grigory Pirogov was assembled. The ship has a very successful design, it turned out to be compact, roomy and stable. Its length is 78 m, and its width is 15. The displacement is 824 tons. The average speed is 18 km / h, that is, the ship is quite slow. Takes on board 185 passengers. The ship is operated by a team of 45 people.
A little digression into history
Immediately after the construction, the ship entered service in Russia. It has been walking along its endless rivers for more than half a century. Initially, the ship enteredMoscow river shipping company. Until 1993, the ship was assigned to the Ryazan region, and then transferred to Moscow. Since 2003, it was operated by Rechflot, then by Mosturflot. In 2013, the ship "Grigory Pirogov" was waiting for a change. Rechflot again took the old dreadnought under its wing, reconstructed it and began to use it as a cruise liner.
Rooms
Cabins are located on the lower and main decks. Almost all of them are quadruple. A number of double cabins are bunk. When the ship is completely filled with passengers, there will be very little free space here, since the ship is very small. However, due to the large number of destinations, flights and routes, most often only a third is filled, so there is enough space to live. Let's now consider separately all the options that tourists are offered to stay.
Lower deck
Here are a number of comfortable and very cozy cabins. On the one hand, the lower deck is considered a budget option, and on the other hand, it was here that the designers had enough space to make the cabins more spacious. Option L2 is popular here. This is a fairly large room, designed for two people. The beds are arranged in one tier. This option is chosen by most tourists who already know the ship "Grigory Pirogov" well. A photo of the cabins will help those who set off for the first time to make up their minds. It should be noted that L2 is presented in a singlecopy, so if you're booking seats and it's still free, check it out.
Surely our readers are already wondering what they will see when they go inside. L2 is practically a room in an inexpensive hotel. There is a toilet and shower, air conditioning and a refrigerator, a double bed and portholes.
Nearby, on the lower deck, there is a row of class 3B cabins. Small family rooms are designed for four people. A cruise on the ship "Grigory Pirogov" is full of impressions and excursions, which can somewhat compensate for the lack of free space in these cabins. Seats on the lower deck are considered not the best, primarily due to the lack of windows. However, this disadvantage is easily compensated by the opportunity to be outdoors until late in the evening.
Main deck
This is the living area of the ship, it is here that a large number of cabins are concentrated. In addition to the accommodation, there is a restaurant and a salon where you can have a good time in a pleasant company. The main difference between the cabins is the presence of viewing windows. It is because of this that they enjoy the attention of tourists, because it is so nice to watch the river in the evening. If you decide to settle on the main deck, then the cruise ship has two options for you. This is a four-bed or two-bed bunk cabin. The interior arrangement does not differ from the above, so we will not repeat ourselves.
Middle deck
Here, in addition to residential premises, there is a music salon and a restaurant. River cruises on a boat are a very popular pastime, many go on a trip alone. Especially for such tourists, there are cabins marked 1. Small and cozy, they are designed for one traveler, they include a toilet and shower, a refrigerator and air conditioning, as well as a comfortable bed.
Cabins 1A - double, single-tier, that is, ideal for two. Quite spacious and comfortable, they are liked by most tourists. Nearby are family cabins, quadruple, bunk. However, here the beds have been replaced with shelves, meaning you'll sleep like you're on a train.
On the middle deck are a number of the most comfortable luxury cabins. They are two-room, double, single-tier and surpass all others in area. Like in a hotel room, you will find a cozy living room and bedroom, a spacious bathroom and a TV with a built-in DVD.
Three-day weekend cruise
If you have only a few days left, and you want to spend them not only having fun, but also saving the family budget, then we recommend that you regularly monitor the cost of tickets for the Grigory Pirogov ship. The ship makes a schedule before the start of the season, but sometimes the group is not recruited and tourists are offered a tour at a discount. Therefore, if you carefully follow the information, you can make a trip at an attractive price.
This tour is designed for three days, sending is from Moscow. The next day you arrive in the city of Uglich, you will have a sightseeing walk around the city. Together with a guide you will visit the Kremlin, Spaso-Transfiguration Cathedral, museums with an animation program. At will, the group moves to the Alekseevsky Convent.
The busy day doesn't end there. After lunch, the ancient city of Myshkin awaits you. It is famous for its unique museums. The group visits an old mill, the Barn Mice exposition, the Russian felt boots museum. The cost of a three-day tour is from 7500 rubles.
Two-week cruise
Spend the whole vacation on board the ship "Grigory Pirogov" invites you. Navigation 2016 (we will give reviews of tourists below) offers you new routes that will become a pleasant variety. This flight starts in Moscow. The next item will be Myshkin. After a walk through the museums, you will continue on your way and visit Plyos the next day. Next in line are Kostroma and Gorodets, Kazan and Yelabuga, Cheboksary and Chistopol, Kosmodemyansk, Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl. The cost of the tour starts from 23,000 rubles.
Bright Week
If there is not enough free time, but you want to spend it with maximum benefit in the fresh air, then we recommend that you pay attention to this weekly route. It is distinguished by an extremely interesting program that adults and children will definitely like. Departure also takes place from Moscow. The next day the group arrives in the city of Uglich. A visit to the beautiful cathedrals and monasteries will certainly interest connoisseurs of ancient architecture. On the same day you will visit the city of Myshkin.
You will meet the next morning in beautiful Yaroslavl. A prepared bus will guidea tour of the city for you. You can see the Assumption Cathedral and the Volga embankment. You won’t be able to visit numerous churches and temples, so the guide will only talk about them while you drive by. These are the churches of Elijah the Prophet, Epiphany, Archangel Michael, Nikola. There are several additional excursions to Rostov the Great and the Music and Times Museum.
After lunch, another stop awaits you. This time the city of Tutaev. And again a sightseeing tour of the cultural and historical sights of the city. Here I would like to note that it is better to leave small children on board with animators. Long excursions to temples and museums can be too tiring for them. An additional excursion in this town is a visit to the Romanovsky Product brewery with a free tasting of beer and kvass. The next on the route is the city of Ples, then Kostroma and Rybinsk, Koprino and Tver are waiting for you (with a subsequent return to the shore).
Other options
In fact, this ship has a lot of routes. We will not describe them all, so as not to take up the reader's time. Your attention is given the opportunity to visit the most beautiful and interesting cities in Russia. It remains only to choose where you would like to go and determine the desired travel time. Then leave the job to the tour operator. It will suggest the route that best suits your request, as well as a few alternatives.
We assure you that next year you will definitely want to return and go on a new journey, toother cities. Such excursions are not only entertaining, during your vacation you will learn a lot about your homeland, meet interesting people, reconsider your views on the history of our country. Such opportunities are opened before you by the modest ship "Grigory Pirogov". Photos taken during the trip will evoke memories of the moments experienced for a long time to come, so keep your camera ready. Most often, the main backbone of the group is people aged 45+, so it is always quiet and calm on board, after 23:00 lights out.
Reviews of tourists
For a tourist who chooses a vacation option, the opinion of those who have already purchased vouchers from this tour operator is very important. Of course, the description of the cabins of the ship and the main routes is very valuable information, but there is nothing better than the opinion of a living person. Let's take a look at the impression the ship "Grigory Pirogov" makes on tourists. The reviews are all pretty much the same, so it's easy for us to generalize.
Usually, more than a third of the maximum possible number of passengers do not gather on the ship. This improves comfort levels. The restaurant is designed to work in two shifts, but in this case it copes well with one. Tourists note that the cabins are relatively small, but very comfortable. The sun block works great, the air conditioner does its job perfectly. Almost no one uses the refrigerator due to the fact that you don’t have to go to the shops for shopping, but you can have a bite to eat in a restaurant.
There are TVsnot in all cabins, but today this is not a problem. Everyone has tablets and laptops with them. The presence of sockets in the cabins allows you to "feed" the whole variety of electronic devices. The speed of the ship is low, along the way it is bypassed by many ships making local trips. But this is not a problem, as tourists have nowhere to rush.
Organization of rest on the way
Grigory Pirogov receives a lot of warm feedback for the work of the staff. The ship has a rather modest appearance, but it turns out to be a very worthy tourist ship with good conditions for testing. On the way, a guide is constantly working with the group, who provides all the necessary information. Leaflets and printed materials are not provided, but a literate person, infinitely in love with his homeland, gives complete and detailed information on all coastal facilities.
I am very pleased with the work with children that is carried out on board. Experienced animators occupy all the free time of the kids, they are constantly sculpting, crafting and drawing something, preparing a performance for the last day of swimming. As a result, children and parents are satisfied, everyone has their own occupation and no one bothers others to relax. By the way, tourists who came without children also like it very much.
Schedule on the way
But the wake-up call, judging by the reviews, could be later. In the cities marked on the route, the ship often arrives by 8 am. This, by the way, is not only "Grigory Pirogov". The ship plans the schedule in advance, foroptimization of the entire route. As a result, minor inconveniences are created for tourists. In particular, at 7:00 you need to get up, get ready for 15 minutes and come for breakfast. Given that people have come to rest, this is not a very pleasant moment.
As for food, tourists respond unambiguously. The cuisine on the ship is no frills, but at the same time they cook thoroughly and very tasty. A custom menu is provided, you can choose from two dishes. However, this rule is valid for lunch and dinner, but the breakfast menu is completed by the chef. In general, on the ship, and in the restaurant in particular, perfect cleanliness is maintained, but at the same time, the personnel themselves are practically invisible. The service is excellent, all dishes are served quickly, no delays. In general, the price / quality ratio compares favorably with many other Grigory Pirogov. The ship collects tourist reviews annually, and each time people return for the next season to make a new trip.
Tourists express special gratitude to the well-coordinated work of the ship's team. Traveling is easy and smooth, the machinists and sailors act so clearly and harmoniously that the ship arrives at all destinations on time, mooring without trying to knock the berth off. In general, the impressions from cruises are very good, so do not believe if they try to convince you that domestic companies cannot provide comfortable conditions for recreation. A striking example of this is the ship "Grigory Pirogov". Rechflot cares about its image and the level of rest of its customers, and, judging by the reviews, it does it well.
