In the capital of Ryazan region - the city of Ryazan - all types of transport are developed: automobile, railway, aviation, as well as water. The latter type is used both for the transportation of various goods, and for the transportation of passengers. Boat trips in Ryazan are a popular attraction among tourists and residents of the city.
There are two large ports. One of them is a cargo one on the Trubezh River, and the second, built relatively recently, is a port in the Borkovsky Zaton. Also on the Oka River, in the territory of the Prioksky Forest Park, there is a river station from where motor ships depart from Ryazan to Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan and other Russian cities, as well as boat trips.
River Station in Ryazan: history, internal structure, how to get
Tourist trips on the ship in Ryazan mainly Agency "Ryazanturflot" is engaged. The river station itself is located on the embankment of the local Kremlin. To get to it, you can use public transport. By trolleybus number 1 or minibus number 41 you need to get to Cathedral Square, and then go down to the promenade, where the marina will be. It is a reinforced concrete landing stage, built in 1954. In addition to the offices of travel agencies and ticket offices, it also houses a hotel and cafe called “Old Som”, where you can spend time waiting for your flight.
Motor ships in Ryazan: tour schedule, ticket prices
Pleasure boats that make an excursion route along the Oka River leave daily every 2 hours, starting from noon: at 12:00, at 14:00, at 16:00 and at 18:00. The most popular with tourists are two routes. On the first of them, the motor ship reaches the Highway Bridge to Solotcha (travel time is 1 hour), and on the second - to the Shumashinsky Islands (1 hour 30 minutes).
A standard adult ticket for the first route costs 300 rubles, for children from 5 to 10 years - 150 rubles, up to 5 years - free of charge. When organizing school trips on a birthday, pensioners are also given a discount (200-250, 150 and 250 rubles, respectively).
Tickets for the route through the Shumashinsky Islands are a little more expensive: 400 rubles for adults, 200 rubles for children from 5 to 10 years old, but kids up to 5 years old are also invited to walk for free. The birthday discount is 50 percent. Ticket sales begin half an hour before departure. Only banknotes are accepted at the cash desk, so money from the card must first be cashed at the nearest ATM at ul. Seminarskaya, 1 (landmark - pharmacy No. 3).
Tourists reviews
Tourists taking a boat trip in Ryazan note that they received an unforgettable experience and vivid impressions at an affordable price. For 1-1.5 hours walk you can relax and unwind, enjoy the picturesque river landscapes and generally have a good time.
On the boat there is a bar and a buffet where you can eat, music plays during the walk, and from the speakers, the voice tells about the history of the city. Despite the fact that in summer the temperature in Ryazan can reach +30 degrees, it is recommended to take warm clothes with you, since a cool wind can blow during swimming.