When you think of Russian River Cruises you are most likely to think of the well travelled route from Moscow to St Petersburg. Now Intourist have introduced more cruising routes and ships for you to enjoy! From Kiev to Istanbul and Rostov-On-Don to Moscow, we’ve got it covered.

However, we can’t mention Russian River Cruising without referring to our most popular cruises. The Peter the First Luxury Cruise ship is said to be one of the finest and most unique on the market. This cruise vessel is equipped with a range of spacious cabins all with en suite bathrooms giving the feeling that you are travelling on a floating hotel! Prepare to be greeted on board with a welcome cocktail which makes the experience just that little bit more enjoyable. Our Peter the First cruise is so popular with clients that availability for 2011 is limited and we have even started to take booking for 2012!

Another of our favourite Moscow to St Petersburg cruises can be taken on board the M/S Korotkov. This is a larger cruise vessel than Peter the First but you can still expect the same greeting and farewell with a glass of Crimean champagne or Russian vodka and a captain’s farewell dinner. The ship has an open air solarium and two restaurants for you to enjoy as well as lectures on Russian art, orthodoxy and history included as part of your cruising experience.

Our new range of Russian River Cruises include the Palaces by the Water, M/S Nizhny Novgorod and M/S Russ; all of which travel down the traditional Moscow to St Petersburg route. These have been introduced in order to suit a range of clientele in the way of budgets and cruising expectations. Some may look for comfort and luxury whereas others may look for modest accommodation but seek exciting and unusual excursions. To look at our full range of cruises, both new and old, follow this link to the cruising section of our newly revamped website:

http://www.intouristuk.com/russian_river_cruises.php

Our Cruising the Black Sea tour is another of our old favourites as you travel from Kiev to Istanbul on the Marshal Koshevoi. This cruise helps to provide a memorable experience as you travel down another of our most popular routes in style. On board you can enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar with friends or even soak up some rays on the sun deck, this cruise truly helps you to relax in style. From Kiev you travel to well known destinations such as Sevastopol, Yalta, Odessa and Istanbul. However, this cruise also gives you the opportunity to visit the lesser known destinations of Zaporozhye, Kherson and Constanta and improve your knowledge of their cultures and ways of life.

The Highlights of the Volga River Cruise can be described as an ideal cruise for those who are looking to steer away from the traditional Russian River Cruising route of Moscow to St Petersburg. This cruise route gives you a chance to explore more of Russia and make the most of the cruising experience. One of the highlights of this ship is the bar with swimming pool and glass roof, the ideal place for relaxation! The range of cities that are visited while cruising is extraordinary with Volgograd, Samara, Kazan and Yaroslavl all included. The departure date for this cruise in 2010 is the 29th April, in 2011 is 13th September.

The Russ vessel travels from Moscow to Perm and offers the opportunity to relax, do some sightseeing and become familiar with the varying cultures that you are likely to come across. Highlights of this tour include visits to various working Monasteries and traditional favourites the Moscow Kremlin and Church of Elijah the prophet. The cruise vessel itself was built in 1983 and boasts a restaurant, three bars and a sun deck. Departure date for this tour is the 13d of May.

A round tour on the Lena River is just what you need to make the most of your Russian River Cruising experience as it gives you the chance to float down one of the longest rivers in the world. This small ship gives you the ultimate cultural appreciate and sightseeing programme helps you to get an insight into Russian holidays and the Russian way of life as you explore extraordinary museums and taste local delicacies. One of the departures dates is already fully booked however there is still time to guarantee a place on the 3rd August departure.

The Lake Baikal Cruise allows you to explore the oldest freshwater lake on Earth while being surrounded by towering mountains. The area is often described as a buzzing hub of nature with many different species of animals and fish that are unique to the area. This cruise can also be added onto your Trans Siberian adventure and can make for a memorable trip. There are at least four departures dates for this cruise; July 12th, 25th and August 7th, and 20th.

If you would like more information on Russian River Cruising and all of our other products please visit our website www.intouristuk.com . Our website shows fixed itineraries, accommodation details, departure dates, prices and general information about us and our products. If you would like further information on any of our tours or products please do not hesitate to call one of our friendly travel consultants on 0141 204 5809 or 0207 727 4100. We look forward to hearing from you!