Today, vacationing at a floating hotel, that is, a comfortable river liner, is becoming very relevant. On the one hand, it is an opportunity to visit many cities, see wonderful places and breathe fresh air. And on the other hand, the cost of such tours is available to most Russians, which can not be said about Mediterranean cruises. Today we want to discuss the comfortable four-deck motor ship “Princess Anastasia”, the reviews of which are very attractive. This is one of the newest river liners of the classic project, obtained to work on the rivers of our country. He used to serve tourists on the Moscow - St. Petersburg line. Equipped with modern navigation technology. Capacity - up to 300 passengers.
general information
Let's dwell in more detail on the model, which is the ship "Princess Anastasia." We will review the reviews below, but for now we want to give the reader the opportunity to carry out a virtual tour. The large four-decker is designed for river cruises with a short exit to the sea. To accommodate tourists there are cabins designed for 1, 2 or 4 passengers. Each of them is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning and refrigerators. At your service - a restaurant and bar, two lounges and a cinema, a sauna and a souvenir kiosk.
Reviews of tourists confirm that this is a comfortable airliner, which was originally designed for a similar business. Therefore, it is very different from other vessels that were modernized during operation, that is, converted from cargo or ordinary, passenger.
Moscow River Shipping Company
This is a group of companies whose office is located in the capital of Russia. They are engaged in the transportation of goods and the supply of non-metallic materials, as well as passengers. The most promising direction is tourist cruises on inland waterways. On the balance sheet more than 20 units of the passenger fleet, as well as reloading and mining equipment.
Moscow River Shipping Company provides the highest level of service and maintenance. This is a team of professionals who dedicated their lives to working in the river fleet, as well as young and ambitious specialists with invaluable knowledge. It includes five enterprises. These are OJSC Mosturflot, Port Serpukhovo, Mosturflot Service, Port Kasimov and Port of Kimry. Today we’ll talk about one of them.
Tour operator "Mosflot"
This company owns the ship "Princess Anastasia." The reviews fully confirm that Mosflot currently occupies a leading position in the capital among companies that offer cruises. And first of all, this indicates how correctly they approach the organization of leisure and recreation. On board, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, starting from living conditions and ending with an excursion program. This is the right approach: a tourist should not have a headache about anything.
In fact, a good vacation begins at the company’s office. Here you are met and provided with complete information about existing cruises and motor ships. After listening to your requirements, employees will tell you the flight you need, and will not offer to read a lot of flyers. You will not regret if you choose the ship "Princess Anastasia". Reviews emphasize that order and cleanliness always reign on board, I want to come back here again and again. It should be noted that prices are not the lowest: a similar tour can be chosen for less money in another company. However, the conditions on board and the level of service will not be comparable.
Navigation season 2016
He pleased the tourists with pleasant changes. Already, traveling along the rivers of the Central region of Russia is becoming more accessible and interesting. In particular, the ship “Princess Anastasia” is pleased with the new proposals. This year's navigation begins in March. For the entire season, 16 cruises are scheduled lasting from 3 to 13 days. If you are looking for options for affordable holidays, then an ideal choice would be weekend tours.
Cost reduction is also achieved through a flexible selection system of included services. These are food and excursion service schemes. The price starts from 2300 rubles per person. This amount includes accommodation, the necessary information support, entertainment for adults and children. For the entire navigation period, the ship can carry up to 4800 tourists. Keep in mind that it is inexpensive offers that are in great demand. Therefore, book a budget vacation in advance.
Living spaces
The boat deck offers luxury two-room cabins. They are perfect for tourists who are accustomed to a high level of service. Category A cabins are equipped with all amenities. There is a sunblock, air conditioning and a hairdryer. The cabin has panoramic windows and a double bed, a corner sofa and a coffee table. A small kitchen, fridge and TV provide comfort and co-comfort.
"Princess Anastasia" (the ship "Mosturflot") offers tourists a large selection of options that differ primarily in cost. However, it depends on the tour you have chosen, so we’ll explain the pricing policy in more detail below.
Boat deck
Category 1 cabins are located here. These are single rooms with all amenities. In each of them the necessary furniture, a sanitary unit and air conditioning are presented. The cabin has an observation window that allows you to admire the surrounding beauty. If you want to save a little, then there are great cheaper options. Near cabins of category 1A, they are designed for two tourists. It will be convenient for families with children to book an inexpensive bunk room with amenities that is designed for three or four travelers.
Budget vacation
What other options can the “Princess Anastasia” ship offer you? Prices for tickets will be significantly lower if you choose a cabin category 1C. This is a double room with amenities. Inside there are beds and a viewing window. The room is small, but quite comfortable. Finally, on the lower deck there are four-seater bunk category 2B cabins. They offer their guests sleeping places, a sun block and air conditioning.
Weekend Tours
The shortest trip that Princess Anastasia can offer you (the Mosturflot motor ship) is a three-day cruise from Moscow to Myshkin. This is a famous city-museum, which is considered the oldest in Russia. The tour package depends on the choice of the group, however, the main objects are visited by everyone. This is an inspection of the old mill and the Russian Boots Museum, which are distinguished by their originality. Usually older tourists participate with interest in a sightseeing tour “Small Town in the Great War”. Lastly, visit the Mouse Museum. This is an entertaining and very interesting event.
The cost of traveling in a Class L cabin is 25,500 rubles per person. Category one is somewhat cheaper - 18,600. Further, the price goes down, 1A - 14,300, and 1B - 13,600 rubles. The cheapest are the 1C cabins - 12,900, and 2B for 9,900 rubles. The price includes accommodation, meals and sightseeing tours.
On vacation for four days
We offer you an interesting cruise on the ship "Princess Anastasia" from the capital through Uglich and Tver. A similar program is with a stop in the city of Dubna. The day after departure, you arrive in Uglich. Here, excursions through the territory of the Kremlin and the Transfiguration Cathedral are presented to your attention. In addition, you can visit the museum "Legends of Uglich" and the Resurrection Monastery. Separately, a group gathers for a walk in the pottery workshop and the museum-gallery of dolls.
After lunch, the ship arrives in Myshkin. The next day Perm is waiting for tourists . The tour package includes a car ride around the city. On the one hand, this restricts freedom of movement, but on the other hand, it allows you to see almost all interesting places.
On the last day, the ship arrives in Lesnoye. Here tourists will find a green parking lot where you can play badminton, grill kebabs and simply sunbathe in the sun. The river ship "Princess Anastasia" will set off on the return journey in the evening. At 18:00 he arrives in Moscow. The cost of travel is from 13,500 to 34,000 rubles.
Two weeks on board
If you have a vacation ahead, and you want to get acquainted with the most beautiful cities of Russia, then we offer you a unique trip lasting 14 days. River boat trips are not only a pleasant pastime, but also an opportunity to enrich your knowledge about your native land.
The ship departs from Moscow and the next day arrives in the city of Uglich. In four hours, tourists will visit selected excursions, and swimming will continue. The next day you will find beautiful Yaroslavl. The ship will stay here from early morning until lunch. To have time to see all the sights, a car tour is used. Within its framework, tourists visit the Transfiguration Monastery and the Church of Elijah the Prophet. In addition, you can take time to inspect the art museum.
The next day, Nizhny Novgorod is waiting for you. And again, in order to cover as many interesting places as possible, car tours are used. A very exciting tour of the city estates of the oldest genera. Among them there are ancient estates that have survived to the present day, and quite modern. Your journey does not end there, then you will visit Cheboksary, look into the Bulgarians and Togliatti, Elabuga and Kazan.
Turning back, the ship will visit Makaryevo and Gorodets, Kostroma. The last in the program will be the city of Dubna. This is the longest and most exciting journey of all that the Princess Anastasia motor ship offers. Everyone chooses cabins for themselves; their cost varies from 50,000 to 123,000 rubles.
Instead of a conclusion
Reviews of tourists say that traveling on this boat can be the most exciting adventure. Domestic troubles certainly will not overshadow your vacation. On board everywhere there is perfect cleanliness, comfortable furniture and perfectly functioning sanitary ware in the cabins. Food is beyond praise, even on walks, small snacks are thought out. The staff is polite, and the guides are real experts in their field. The price includes daily morning gymnastics, herbal tea and oxygen cocktail, rental of sports equipment in parking lots and emergency medical care.