Mediterranean cruises are every traveler's dream. Recently, it has become available to middle-class people who have a rest no more than once a year. The cruise allows you to combine a vacation at sea with a visit to the most interesting and beautiful places on the planet (cities, islands). A cruise is a vacation on a luxury liner where you can sit in a cozy restaurant and look at the sea surface
Piraeus, close to Athens, is sometimes mistaken for the outskirts of the capital. But this is not so, the area has the status of a separate city. Although it is still very difficult to say exactly where Athens ends and Piraeus begins
A ferry ride is not the same as a plane ride. And if it is only part of a long journey by car, then both the driver and passengers will be able to enjoy the rest and give themselves a break. How and where you can get from the passenger port of Klaipeda: all about domestic and international shipping
A cruise, especially a first time cruise, is a truly memorable event that will be pleasantly remembered many years later with a smile and warmth. We are fortunate to live at a time when the reliability of vehicles allows not only to transfer passengers from point A to point B, but also at the same time brighten up the expectation of a stay with a variety of entertainment, turning a sea voyage into an unforgettable vacation
The article will tell the fate of the boat "Rocket": how it was invented, how it was produced and why it is remarkable. You will also learn the technical parameters of the vessel
Once a fishing village, the modern metropolis of Shanghai impresses with its scale. Skyscrapers, financial centers, the largest corporations in the world - all this is located here. The city is endowed with a huge number of attractions, parks and monuments of architectural heritage, but the seaport of Shanghai is also considered a no less majestic building. It is the seaport of Shanghai that owes its rapid development and dizzying economic growth throughout the eastern territory
A small old town in the Moscow region, Kolomna, has a fairly powerful river port. Despite the difficult situation with the river fleet in the country, Port Kolomna OJSC lives and prospers. How they achieved this is described in this review
The cruise ship Meraviglia (MSC Meraviglia) is the largest innovative ship that can accommodate 5,700 tourists. Next year, the liner will make a stop in order to board passengers in St. Petersburg, but for now you can enjoy the Mediterranean routes from Barcelona, Genoa and other ports. The most detailed and interesting information about the liner in the article
The article will tell you how to organize a trip along the main Egyptian river - the Nile. In addition to the route itself, the main attractions worth visiting will be described, as well as ways to travel
The driver must have absolutely accurate information, how many kilometers from Krasnodar to Moscow. In the article you can find the answer to this question and a description of the route along which you have to go
The purpose of the merchant marine. What ships are in the merchant fleet? How to recognize a merchant ship?
Hearing the word "cruise", many imagine a handsome ocean liner, decorously sailing along the waves along outlandish lands with golden sand beaches and monkeys screaming in palm trees. But such a journey can be made not only in ocean waters. For example, the ship "Timiryazev K.A." specializes in river cruises
Slender masts, snow-white sails, s alty spray… Which of the boys did not dream of going around the world on a sailboat as a child?! Thirst for adventure beckoned to distant lands and unknown distances. The works of Jules Verne, Daniel Defoe, Robert Stevenson and Jonathan Swift spurred the imagination. But sailing ships that circumnavigate the world still exist. One of them is the yacht "Apostol Andrew"
Arkhangelsk port has become one of the first in Russia. What is he famous for today? Let's try to figure out together the areas of activity of the Arkhangelsk seaport
Sea cruises. Ferry travel. From Riga to Helsinki by ferry. Ferry Helsinki - Riga. Sights of Riga and Helsinki. Where to visit while cruising. Ferry transport companies
If you dream of an unusual and unforgettable vacation, then walks and cruises on modern liners are perfect for you. Fun entertainment, water surface and unique landscapes - all this can be seen by sailing along the great rivers of Russia. Motor ship "Surgeon Razumovsky" is a worthy representative of specialized comfortable ships that take on board tourists and travelers
Russia is a unique country. It is surrounded by twelve seas and three oceans. This suggests that the country has a well-developed fleet. Transportation of goods by sea has the lowest price, which is important for the economy of any country. Ice-free ports play a special role here. There are not very many of them in Russia. These ports include harbors, ice escort to which is carried out for less than two months a year
St. Petersburg is the well-known historical capital of a vast country. Many people call this city the Venice of the North, meaning that the streets are built on the water. This city of unforgettable beauty stands on islands surrounded by water. Therefore, the city has many canals and rivers. For fast movement along the rivers, the townspeople use boats and motor ships. For tourists, such trips are the best way to see all the sights
Saratov is built on the Volga River, so the city has a well-developed water mode of transport. The first passenger river station in Saratov was built in 1932-1933. In 1967, it was destroyed and a new modern complex was built instead of one wooden pier
The famous fjords of Norway attract travelers from different countries. And it is best to contemplate this beauty from the sea - from the board of a comfortable cruise liner. Many companies offer various itineraries, including those with a stop at interesting cities in Northern Europe along the way. But in this article we will consider only cruises on the fjords of Norway from St. Petersburg. Tourists will not need to spend extra on air tickets. The journey will begin and end in the City on the Neva
Oasis of the Seas, a 16-deck ocean liner, can surprise even those travelers who often go on expensive multi-day cruises with a variety of leisure activities. During a sea voyage, almost half of the passengers do not leave the ship, continuing to enjoy a pleasant pastime on the decks of the ship, even when it makes stops in ports
Vacation on board the liner - today this dream is becoming a reality for thousands of Russians. Cruise companies have significantly expanded the range of destinations and price offers, so that now everyone can find what he not only likes, but also affords. However, there is always an acute question of which of the companies to entrust their vacation and life
The Harmony of the Seas cruise liner is the largest liner in the world today. This oasis-class giant reaches 362.12 meters in length and 66 meters in width. It is 70 meters high and 22.6 meters deep. Crew - 2,100 people
The ship "Konstantin Simonov" belongs to one of the largest and most famous companies organizing river cruises on the rivers of Russia - "Vodokhod". And this means that the organizers of the cruise will make your vacation on the ship unforgettable
Among the huge number of tourist destinations, tours to the North Pole have recently become popular. You can go there on the icebreaker "Yamal" and spend twelve amazing days on this comfortable ship among the white ice silence
Far Eastern Shipping Company is one of the most significant shipping companies in today's Russia. According to the management, the company strives to become the leader of the transport industry on the territory of the Russian Federation
The peak of the popularity of cruise holidays was in the second half of the last century. Then, with the advent of package tours to foreign southern resorts under the all-inclusive system, people forgot about cruises. But all-inclusives with buffets and the exotic of the southern seas have become boring, and again cruises are in the spotlight! And this applies not only to expensive liners off the coast of Europe, but also to the Georgy Zhukov motor ship, for example, which makes its voyage along the rivers of our homeland
The ship "Rossiya" at its "birth" had a different name and other "parents". But after the war he moved to the USSR. Later starred in the film "Diamond Arm"
Today, the modern cruise ship "Alexander Grin" has 56 comfortable cabins, a restaurant, a gym, a bar, a children's playroom, and a beauty salon. Each cabin has an individual balcony, bathroom, satellite TV, wireless Internet access. A passenger elevator connects all decks of the ship. On the upper deck there are sun loungers for tourists to relax
Rest on the ferry is sure to suit active vacationers who want to cover many attractions in one trip. This holiday is similar to staying in an expensive hotel, only it is located on the water. During the trip, tourists are provided with a large number of entertainment
"Nikolai Karamzin" is a high-level motor ship. All cabins are comfortable, equipped with a bathroom, TV, refrigerator and air conditioning. The uniqueness of the ship lies in the fact that it is a boarding house providing a number of he alth procedures. A rich cultural, historical and entertainment program is offered on the ship's routes
Surely every person at least once heard the name of the area as Tmutarakan. For some reason, it is considered to be a common noun. And the associations with this name are "backwoods", "outback" or "deaf province". In fact, the settlement bearing this name existed on the territory of today's Taman Peninsula
As one famous writer said, one of the components of happiness is travel. See different countries, see historical sights and natural landscapes. Fly around the world or circumnavigate the globe on water in an expedition-class yacht
A cruise along the Volga from Samara is a great opportunity not only to have a good vacation, but also to admire the gorgeous views and beauties of the Volga region itself. Let's look at everything in more detail, including prices, routes and other features
Perhaps it is not easy to find a person who once did not dream of traveling to distant lands, about uninhabited islands, a big ship with sails and masts. This article will focus on the mandatory attribute of such travel. These are sailing ships
Cruise ships from Perm are a sea of impressions during a relaxing journey along the Volga, interesting Russian cities, ancient places and picturesque nature reserves. What tours are the most popular, and how are Perm motor ships ready to surprise their passengers?
Travel provides an opportunity to recharge with incredible positive emotions and learn a lot of new things. And if at the same time you choose a comfortable luxury motor ship with the best service for your trip, then the trip turns into a real fairy tale
The Saimaa Canal is a shipping channel between the Vyborg Bay (Russia) and Lake Saimaa (Finland). This building was opened in 1856. The total length was 57.3 km, of which Russia owns 34 km, and Finland - 23.3 km
The large cruise ferry "Princess Maria" makes regular flights, the route of which runs from St. Petersburg to Helsinki
It should be noted that tourists traveling by sea are spared the need to go through lengthy migration procedures at the borders of the countries they cross. And a Scandinavian cruise doesn't even require you to leave your homeland to board a ship. After all, you can go on an exciting journey directly from St. Petersburg. And return there, rested and full of positive impressions