Travelling to Russia the traditional way and seeing typical tourist destinations may seem a little too simple for you. If you want to spice things up and experience the holiday of a lifetime why not embark on one of Intourists classic Russian river cruises? With many cruises available to suit a variety of budgets and travel requirements, there really is no excuse to miss out.

Intourist can help you arrange every aspect of your Russian River Cruise, from flights, to accommodation and from excursions to transfers, we’ve got it covered. One of Intourist favourite cruise routes is the classic Moscow to St Petersburg sailing path. Intourist currently offer three different cruise ships which sail this route so as to provide you with the choice and variety which makes for a fantastic holiday.

The Luxury River Cruise Ship M/S Peter the First sails from Moscow to St Petersburg via Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritsy, Kizhi and Mandrogui. This lavish cruise ship is a favourite of Intourists clients and is said to offer you one of the most unique Russian river cruises on the market. This 12 day cruise is enough to provide you with a feel for Russian culture and a taste for luxury cruising.

Another of Intourists classic Moscow to St Petersburg Cruises is carried on the M/S Korotkov. This follows the same route as the Peter the First Vessel but is suited to passengers who prefer comfortable cruising as opposed to opulence. The final Moscow to St Petersburg cruise that Intourist offers is on the Palaces by the Water Cruise, a new addition to our website! This cruise is on board the M/S Nikolay Chernishevsky which is the perfect floating hotel for a sightseeing tour of Russia’s greatest cities!

If you’ve already seen St Petersburg, or you wish to try out a different route for the first time the Highlights of the Volga River Cruise may prove the ideal holiday for you! This ship sails from Moscow to Astrakahn and visits exciting destinations such as Volgograd, Saratov and Samara before arriving at the final destination. The cruise are very popular, so book now to avoid disappointment!

The Korotkov ship is considered one of the finest vessels on Russian Waterways and it travels from the Russian Capital of Moscow to Perm. A unique feature of the Ural Mountains by River Cruise is the lectures provided by guides in order to help you appreciate Russian culture, history, art and mythology. This combination of sightseeing, relaxation and education make for a thrilling adventure on board the M/S Korotkov.

The Lena cruise on board the M/S Mikhail Svetlov gives you the chance to float down one of the longest rivers in the world. The itinerary for this cruise is a round tour, meaning that the cruise starts and finishes in Yakutsk; this gives you the opportunity to view the finest sights on the Lena while sailing on a relatively small cruise ship which offers everything that you would expect from the larger cruise liners plus Russian language and song lessons.

The Lake Baikal Cruise provides the perfect addition to your trip in order to enhance your experience in Siberia. Lake Baikal is the oldest, deepest freshwater lake on Earth, and is surrounded by towering mountains. The nature that surrounds and is embedded in Lake Baikal is unique to the area, which makes for fascinating sights. The excursions and activities that you can join in on this tour include fishing and indulging in a Russian Banya! All of which makes this cruise unique and thrilling for nature and culture lovers.

Intourist can provide you with some of the finest and unique Russian River Cruises on the market. It gives you the opportunity to view this mysterious country in a distinctive and exciting way, it goes to show that cruising really can suit a variety of people and can make or complete the perfect holiday in Russia!