Description
Sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg, each unique Vodohod experience includes an array of cultural riches and awe-inspiring natural phenomena, bookended by the country’s most iconic cities.
Itinerary
Ship facilities
Additional restaurant information:
- Breakfast - buffet, water, tea/coffee (espresso and capuccino)
- Lunch - served to the table, unlimited house wine (white, red, sparkling), beer, water
- Dinner - served to the table, unlimited house wine (white, red, sparkling), beer, water
- Water in staterooms
- Coffee station available onboard
Additional information
- On the embarkation day the check-in begins since 14.00. In case the passengers come onboard after this time, the check-in can be done at any time. Kindly note, that on the embarkation day the service starts with dinner. In case the passengers arrive after 23.00 the boxed meal is provided instead of dinner. If the passengers come onboard earlier than 14.00 they can explore the ship and take a short rest in bars, on decks or other public places onboard until your cabin is ready.
- As for the disembarkation day, please be aware that check-out is to be done at 9.00 after the breakfast. Since this moment the passengers can expect for the transfer in bars, on decks or other public places onboard.
- Single adult occupancy surcharge in double staterooms: 75% - 100% on the full per person price (calculation: the indicated fare per person multiplied by 1,75 or 2 depending on the staterooms category).
- For adults travelling as a 3rd guest in the same Triple stateroom or Suite occupied by 2 full paying guests, 25% discount from the full price per person will be applied.
Day-by-Day
Date:
23.07 (Sat)
Date:
23.07 (Sat)
Welcome to the 4 star ship Nizhny Novgorod! You will spend evening getting to know your fellow travelers, sharing an exquisite dinner, which is served on board the ship.
Date:
24.07 (Sun)
During your bus city tour see celebrated sights including the Smolny convent, the Summer Garden, the Winter palace, the Spire of the Basil, the Bronze Horseman, the St.Isaac´s cathedral, and the Nevsky prospekt. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Peter and Paul Cathedral which served as a royal burial-vault. After lunch in city restaurant, get ready for a visit of the State Hermitage Museum, the most important and famous Russian museum, installed in the former Winter Palace of the tsars. In the evening spend your time on a Rivers and Canals tour or explore the famous drawbridges in a night tour (please contact the onboard staff to book these tours on board).
Date:
24.07 (Sun)
During your bus city tour see celebrated sights including the Smolny convent, the Summer Garden, the Winter palace, the Spire of the Basil, the Bronze Horseman, the St.Isaac´s cathedral, and the Nevsky prospekt. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Peter and Paul Cathedral which served as a royal burial-vault. After lunch in city restaurant, get ready for a visit of the State Hermitage Museum, the most important and famous Russian museum, installed in the former Winter Palace of the tsars. In the evening spend your time on a Rivers and Canals tour or explore the famous drawbridges in a night tour (please contact the onboard staff to book these tours on board).
Date:
25.07 (Mon)
Departure :
17:00
Join us for an optional tour of the superb Pushkin Palace and Park, the summer residence of the Russian imperial family, and the glorious Peterhof – the famous «Russian Versailles» sparkling with golden fountains in the manicured gardens.
Join us for an optional tour of the superb Pushkin Palace and Park, the summer residence of the Russian imperial family, and the glorious Peterhof – the famous «Russian Versailles» sparkling with golden fountains in the manicured gardens.
Date:
26.07 (Tue)
Arrival :
10:30
Departure :
15:00
In Mandrogui you will have an opportunity to enjoy a peaceful scenery and a picturesque landscape. Visit a traditional Russian village with typical wooden houses and numerous crafts exhibitions. Today’s lunch is an outdoor BBQ, where you have a chance to savor Russian shashlik (kebab).
In Mandrogui you will have an opportunity to enjoy a peaceful scenery and a picturesque landscape. Visit a traditional Russian village with typical wooden houses and numerous crafts exhibitions. Today’s lunch is an outdoor BBQ, where you have a chance to savor Russian shashlik (kebab).
Date:
27.07 (Wed)
Arrival :
09:30
Departure :
14:00
Set foot on this unique island in the Onega Lake and begin your journey in the open-air museum of wooden architecture. The Architectural Ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. The tour involves inspection of the Kizhi architectural ensemble including the chapel of the Archangel Michael, the church of the Resurrection of Lazarus, the Intercession Church and one of the peasant houses.
Set foot on this unique island in the Onega Lake and begin your journey in the open-air museum of wooden architecture. The Architectural Ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. The tour involves inspection of the Kizhi architectural ensemble including the chapel of the Archangel Michael, the church of the Resurrection of Lazarus, the Intercession Church and one of the peasant houses.
Date:
28.07 (Thu)
Arrival :
11:00
Departure :
15:00
Today we are delighted to invite you on the tour to the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, which was one of the largest, richest and most famous monasteries in Russia in XV–XVII centuries. You’ll have a chance to walk around its territory, visit archimandrite’s chambers and worship ancient icons in the museum of icons.
Today we are delighted to invite you on the tour to the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, which was one of the largest, richest and most famous monasteries in Russia in XV–XVII centuries. You’ll have a chance to walk around its territory, visit archimandrite’s chambers and worship ancient icons in the museum of icons.
Date:
29.07 (Fri)
Arrival :
14:30
Departure :
20:00
Discover the capital of the Golden Ring, Yaroslavl. Its architectural masterpieces, streets and green squares hold 1000 years of history. After a cocktail reception at the ex-Governor’s mansion, explore a unique beauty of the interior of the Church of St Elijah the Prophet, lavishly decorated with elegant mural painting, sophisticated woodcarving of the gilded iconostasis.
Discover the capital of the Golden Ring, Yaroslavl. Its architectural masterpieces, streets and green squares hold 1000 years of history. After a cocktail reception at the ex-Governor’s mansion, explore a unique beauty of the interior of the Church of St Elijah the Prophet, lavishly decorated with elegant mural painting, sophisticated woodcarving of the gilded iconostasis.
Date:
30.07 (Sat)
Arrival :
09:30
Departure :
14:30
After spending morning enjoying the scenery from the ship’s board, arrive to the gem of Russia’s Golden Ring – a little ancient town Uglich with a brightly coloured architecture. Its Kremlin and the Church of St. Dmitry are particularly famous – the church’s fascinating history is tied to the life and death of Ivan the Terrible’s son.
After spending morning enjoying the scenery from the ship’s board, arrive to the gem of Russia’s Golden Ring – a little ancient town Uglich with a brightly coloured architecture. Its Kremlin and the Church of St. Dmitry are particularly famous – the church’s fascinating history is tied to the life and death of Ivan the Terrible’s son.
Date:
31.07 (Sun)
Arrival :
13:00
Welcome to the city that never sleeps, the capital of Russia – Moscow. During a bus city tour you will have a chance to get acquainted with the most interesting sights of Moscow such as the Tverskaya street, Red square, the famous GUM and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Do not miss an opportunity to see more than 1300 works of the Russian art by visiting the Tretyakov gallery or to explore the capital of Russia at night with an amazing view of Moscow metro stations (please contact the onboard staff to book these tours on board).
Welcome to the city that never sleeps, the capital of Russia – Moscow. During a bus city tour you will have a chance to get acquainted with the most interesting sights of Moscow such as the Tverskaya street, Red square, the famous GUM and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Do not miss an opportunity to see more than 1300 works of the Russian art by visiting the Tretyakov gallery or to explore the capital of Russia at night with an amazing view of Moscow metro stations (please contact the onboard staff to book these tours on board).
Date:
01.08 (Mon)
Get inside the renowned Kremlin to see the famous Tsar Canon and Tsar Bell, visit one of the Cathedrals, which played the major role in all of Russian tsars’ lives. Spend your afternoon visiting optional excursions that will be offered onboard, for example, enjoy picturesque views of the Moscow city center while riding on one of our boats, get to know the Orthodox culture of Russia by visiting one of the most important Russian monastery–the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius or watch the famous folk show «Kostroma».
Date:
01.08 (Mon)
Get inside the renowned Kremlin to see the famous Tsar Canon and Tsar Bell, visit one of the Cathedrals, which played the major role in all of Russian tsars’ lives. Spend your afternoon visiting optional excursions that will be offered onboard, for example, enjoy picturesque views of the Moscow city center while riding on one of our boats, get to know the Orthodox culture of Russia by visiting one of the most important Russian monastery–the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius or watch the famous folk show «Kostroma».
Date:
02.08 (Tue)
After a relaxing breakfast onboard, you’ll disembark from MS Nizhny Novgorod. We hope you’ve had a wonderful journey with us, and we hope to see you on board again soon!
Date:
02.08 (Tue)
After a relaxing breakfast onboard, you’ll disembark from MS Nizhny Novgorod. We hope you’ve had a wonderful journey with us, and we hope to see you on board again soon!
Cabin types
Stateroom is decorated in modern style and equipped with AC, wardrobe, 220V sockets, hairdryer, safe, fridge, TV and radio.
Area 10,34 m2 (111 ft2)
Twin Staterooms: 401, 402, 404, 410, 418, 431-434 (Boat deck), 319-322, 339, 340, 345, 346, 365, 366, 369, 370 (Middle deck).
Double Staterooms: 411, 413, 415—417 (Boat deck), 335—338 (Middle deck).
Stateroom is decorated in modern style and equipped with AC, wardrobe, 220V sockets, hairdryer, safe, fridge, TV and radio.
Area 6,4 m2 – 7,2 m2 (69 ft2 – 77,5 ft2)
Stateroom is equipped with two non-convertible beds, 1 non-folding pullman bed, private bathroom with shower, AC, wardrobe, 220V sockets, hairdryer, safe, fridge, TV and radio.
Area 11 m2 (118 ft2)
Area 13,2 m2 – 15,5 m2 (142 ft2 – 167 ft2)
Twin staterooms: 201-224 (Main deck)
Double staterooms: 403, 405—409, 412, 414, 419—422 (Boat deck), 323—334, 341—344 (Middle deck)
Suite is equipped with AC, 220V sockets, radio, wardrobe, occasional table, cushioned furniture, TV/video, safe, minibar, console-mirror and hairdryer. Bedroom is furnished with a non-convertible double bed.
Suite can accommodate up to 3 people. Extra bed type - folding sofa.
Area 26 m2 –28,42 m2 (280 ft2 – 306 ft2)