A river boat trip is a real adventure for children, an opportunity to be together for a couple and just admire the surrounding beauty for romantics. Today, the October Revolution ship is in the center of our attention. The patriotic name of some is alarming, but do not worry: everything on board is completely different than in that old era. This is a comfortable liner that provides excellent conditions for a pleasant stay.
Short description
The three-deck motor ship October Revolution was built in the middle of the last century. In 1957, he was launched in Czechoslovakia and set off on his journey along the rivers of Russia. Today, it already does not resemble the ship of those times. In 2008, the ship underwent a complete reconstruction, its chassis changed, the ship was equipped with the most modern navigation equipment.
The motor ship October Revolution is relatively small. Its length is only 96 meters, draft - 2.3 meters, width - 14 meters. At the same time, he develops a fairly decent speed - 27.7 km / h. For a pleasure boat, this is a very good indicator. A total of 264 people fit on board.
Accommodation for tourists
This is the first thing that interests a person when he chooses a vacation destination. The motor ship October Revolution provides for the placement of tourists in single, double and quadruple cabins. You can choose which deck you would like to live on. There are living cabins on the boat, middle, main and lower deck. In addition, there are two luxury cabins.
There are options here for the most demanding tourists, which is probably why the “October Revolution” motor ship has become so popular today. Photo cabins “luxury” shows us a full-fledged hotel room, only this hotel glides smoothly along the waves, and water splashes quietly outside. All cabins are equipped with radio channels.
Description of cabins
The river ship “October Revolution” is a place for an ideal family vacation. Cabins are relatively small, but include everything you need for your comfortable stay. Each of the selected cabins has beds. Luxury and junior suites require double beds, in all the rest - single in one or two tiers.
Not all cabins have a refrigerator, so ask in advance. TV, air conditioning - this is the equipment for luxury cabins. However, experience shows that a cruise is good without these benefits of civilization. Each room has a shower and toilet, washbasin. Daily cabins are cleaned, linen and towels are regularly changed.
Which to choose
Here each cabin has its own categories. For example, category “1” is a single room with all the amenities on a boat deck. The cabin has a shower and a bathroom, a fridge and air conditioning, sleeping places and a viewing window. The marking “L” means a suite, that is, it is a double two-room cabin with berths, a shower and air conditioning, a toilet and a corner sofa, a TV.
“PL” is a triple cabin in the Junior Suite category. These are double cabins with all amenities. Category 1/2 is a double cabin with all amenities and air conditioning, located on the middle deck. Next come the more modest cabins: “1B”, “1B” and “1A” with a shower and air conditioning. Next come the “2B3” and other markings indicating cabins with partial amenities, that is, with a washbasin. Finally, there is the option "3A 2", without amenities.
Entertainment for tourists
First of all, the beauty of cruises is visiting excursions. It is with this in mind that a route is built and selected. If you plan to visit all the interesting places along the route, then you will only have free evenings. Yes, and at this time you will not be bored. Tourists are offered two restaurants, two cozy bars, a reading room and a solarium, a first-aid post and a cinema hall. Every night, fun discos are held, where a DJ will help you get distracted and have some fun.
River cruises
The ship “October Revolution” (the photo clearly shows you the beauty of this pleasure liner) offers you a number of routes that will make your vacation truly unforgettable. The most popular direction is Moscow - Astrakhan - Moscow. The route involves 19 days on the road with a visit to the most beautiful cities. The cost of the cruise is 47,880 rubles.
Traveling along the Volga from Moscow to Saratov was also very popular with Russian tourists. The duration of this tour is 13 days, the cost is 33,000 rubles. The Moscow-Volgograd program is very interesting. The cost of a weekly trip is 19,000 rubles. If ancient Russian cities attract you, then the ideal choice for you is the cruise Kostroma - Astrakhan - Kostroma. Amazing churches and temples, beautiful nature and the special spirit of the ancient cities of our ancestors will forever remain in your memory.
The motor ship October Revolution also carries out other flights, so feel free to compose your ideal itinerary in Russia and contact your tour operator. He will surely find a route that is as close as possible to what you claimed.
Impressions of tourists
Many of those who visited this hospitable board for the first time emphasize that they could not come up with a better option for themselves. The uniqueness of this ship lies in its interior decoration. All cabins and interior are lined with mahogany. This creates a special atmosphere, as if you plunged into the Middle Ages, and in its best traditions. The romantics will surely enjoy the reading and music salon. They evoke a special mood.
But tourists have special attention, of course, to the kitchen. Which of us does not like to eat tasty food! This is especially true on board, where fresh air inspires amazing appetite. And in this again the ship “October Revolution” is at its best. Reviews of tourists emphasize that the menu is distinguished by sophistication and variety. Here, every gourmet will find for himself what he likes best.
Events on board
In fact, a cruise on a ship is not always booked with sightseeing purposes. Today, it becomes very important to celebrate memorable events on board a huge ship. It can be an anniversary or wedding, birthday or corporate party. There is everything necessary for your guests to have fun, and the event will be remembered for many years.