Hard work, vanity and problems constantly surround the modern person. Weekends and vacations - this is the time when you want to relax, break away from real reality and plunge into calm in the bosom of nature. A large number of people prefer to rest in the field, in the country or in a river. However, the most enjoyable civilized vacation, for example, on a ship.
The sea and river fleets provide a wide variety of cruises to different cities of Russia. Worldly problems will be overboard as soon as a person steps on the ship.
Landscapes outside the window, meeting new people and calm measured life of the ship will leave a good impression for a long time.
Motor ship "Fedor Dostoevsky"
The ship was built in Germany in 1987. In 1996-1997 it was completely reconstructed (the first reconstruction). In 2010, the ship survived its second reconstruction.
Initially, he worked only with foreign tourists, now Russians can become passengers.
The ship "Fedor Dostoevsky" will appeal to any passenger, as it is quite comfortable. Almost everywhere there are corners with upholstered furniture, where you can comfortably sit and chat. The restaurant prepares delicious food in large quantities. At the request of vacationers, cooks can cook their favorite dishes. Unfortunately, this is not included in the price of the permit, and you will have to pay for the “additional dish” yourself.
A library with good literature will not get bored with long rainy evenings. The cabins are quite spacious, the interior of the hall is filled with mirrors that expand the space. For architecture, the ship even received a gold medal.
In addition, tourists are provided with:
- two bars;
- two restaurants;
- solarium;
- library;
- beauty saloon;
- music salon;
- conference hall;
- medical Center;
- souvenir shop.
According to passenger reviews, the ship leaves a rather positive impression, due to its cleanliness and a sense of spaciousness. The ship is distinguished by its well-groomed and modern. There are navigation stands on the decks, thanks to which you can easily navigate the ship.
The history of the ship and its name
Throughout its existence, the ship changed its name several times:
- 1987-1998 - Astor;
- 1998-1991 - "Fedor Dostoevsky";
- 1991-1995 - Fedor Dostoevskiy;
- 1995-2012 - Astor;
- 2012-2014 - "Fedor Dostoevsky".
The ship received its last name in honor of the writer F.M. Dostoevsky, who was known not only in Russia, but throughout the world. Portrait of a writer weighs on a boat deck (stern span).
The ship "Fedor Dostoevsky" was first launched in 1987. At that time, it belonged to the German company Transocean Tours and made sea cruises around the world. One of the points of departure was the Russian city of St. Petersburg.
Currently, the ship can only make river cruises in Russia.
Since 2012, it has become possible to travel on a motor ship along the Volga. Departure cities are Samara, Saratov, Volgograd and Kazan.
Throughout the cruise, the ship passes and stops in the following cities: Cheboksary, Nizhny Novgorod, Gorodets, Yaroslavl, St. Petersburg, Kostroma, Uglich and others.
The Russian river fleet attributed the ship "Fedor Dostoevsky" to the port of Perm. The operator of the vessel is the company "Sputnik-Hermes" (Samara).
The characteristic of the ship
Technical characteristics of the ship are presented in the table:
| Characteristic | Value |
| Overall dimensions: length / width | 125 m / 16.7 m |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 26 km / h |
| Draft, m | 2.8 m |
| Capacity, people | 298 passengers and 62 crew members |
| Power, l / s | 3000 l / s |
The motor ship has four decks: lower, middle, main and boat.
Boat deck composition
The characteristics of the boat deck cabins are presented in the table:
| Class Cabin | Number of seats | Composition | Cabin rooms |
| Grade 1A (1) | one place | air conditioning, wardrobe, shower, radio, fridge, socket, toilet | 429 to 436 |
| Class 1A (2) Hall | two places | air conditioning, wardrobe, shower, radio, fridge, socket, toilet | from 401 to 428 |
Composition of the middle deck
The characteristics of the middle deck cabins are presented in the table:
| Class Cabin | number places | Composition | Cabin rooms |
| Suite | two places two-room cabin | TV, shower, toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning, power outlet, radio extra places: single sofa (cabins 365, 366), folding bed (cabins 307, 308), double sofa (cabins 309, 310) | from 307 to 310, 365, 366 |
| Small Suite | two places two-room cabin | TV, shower, toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning, power socket, radio, double bed, upholstered furniture extra bed: single sofa | 355, 356 |
| 1B class (1) | single cabin | shower, toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning, power outlet, radio | from 367 to 372 |
| 1B class (2) hall | two places | shower, toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning, power outlet, radio | from 319 to 336, 338, from 343 to 354 |
| Class 1B (2) | two places | shower, toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning, power outlet, radio | 337, from 339 to 342 |
| 2B class | two places | shower, toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning, power outlet, radio | 317, 318 |
Main deck composition
The characteristics of the main deck cabins are presented in the table:
| Class Cabin | number places | Composition | Cabin rooms |
| 1B class | two places | shower, toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning, power outlet, radio | from 201 to 236 |
Lower deck composition
The characteristics of the lower deck cabins are presented in the table:
| Class Cabin | number places | Composition | Cabin rooms |
| 1G class | three places | shower, toilet, wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning, power outlet, radio | 101 to 115,117,119 |
The best are luxury cabins. The only drawback is that the view from the window opens onto the middle deck. During the day, you can watch passengers walking on the boat. In economy cabins, portholes are located instead of windows. The general view of the cabins resembles compartment numbers on trains. The disadvantage of these places is the darkness and dampness.
Among the rest of the Russian motor ships, the most comfortable motor ship is Fedor Dostoevsky. Photo cabins are presented below.
Rest on the ship
There are several routes on the boat. Depending on how many cities a ship passes through, the duration of movement along the rivers is from 3 to 18 days. The cost of the voucher depends on the route of movement occupied by the deck and cabin. For all cabins except deluxe cabins, children and pension discounts are provided.
The motor ship will help not only to relax from everyday problems, but also to spend an unforgettable trip to the best cities of our country. Your trip will be interesting thanks to a rich program. Excursions to cities along the route, and concert programs are conducted constantly. The beauty of nature outside the window, fogs, sunrises, sunsets will amaze travelers.
In the cities where the ship stops, there are bus excursions to the main attractions. Visiting excursions is optional. Vacationers can spend the allotted time on the boat.
The impressions of the excursions directly depend on the people around you, the weather and, of course, on the guide. In case of bad weather, it is necessary to stock up on books to pass the long evenings. It is usually cold in the evening, so it is imperative to take warm clothes with you on a manual cruise.
Quite often, travelers take their children with them. You should carefully monitor them: the design of the ship has many stairs, fairly long corridors and several decks. It is likely that the child may get confused and lost. If the child suddenly gets injured, you can go to the medical center on the boat, where they will provide first aid.
Booking a tour is possible not only through travel agencies, but also through the Internet.