The motor ship "Yuri Andropov" was made in 1986 at a shipbuilding company in Germany. It was created according to project 302. This is a four-deck river vessel, which has recently undergone a complete reconstruction. The ship’s equipment was updated, the latest navigation equipment was installed, repairs were made in the cabins.
Powerful engines allow the ship to develop a decent speed of 25.5 km / h. The motor ship "Yuri Andropov" has a length of 129 meters and a width of 16.7 meters. The draft is large - 2.9 meters, so he only travels along major rivers of Russia.
Ship structure
The highest deck is called sunny, as there are all conditions for sunbathing. The solarium is located in the fresh air, and you can use the services of comfortable sun loungers only on hot summer days. There is also a spacious conference room, where you can place a large number of guests, solve corporate problems, not looking up from the rest. Completes the infrastructure of the sun deck bar called "Svir".
On the boat deck of the ship "Yuri Andropov" there are already some cabins of the first category and two suites. We’ll talk about cabins later, but now we’ll dwell on the common areas. In addition to the Panorama bar, on this deck there is also a large room of the Neva restaurant.
On the middle deck, in addition to the cabins, there is an eco-bar, another restaurant called “Volga” and a souvenir kiosk, where anyone can buy for themselves the views of those places that the cruise ship passed by.
On the main deck of the ship "Yuri Andropov" are special rooms. There is an ironing room where you can always iron your things on a comfortable board. Standing on a stand is titanium with boiling water, passengers can make tea or drink coffee at any time if they wish. On the same deck there is a first-aid post. Passengers who undergo treatment, for example, a course of injections, can not worry, as they will continue the procedure on the ship without problems. The doctor will always provide professional medical care if necessary.
On the lower deck are four-seater cabins with portholes instead of windows. There is also a sauna where everyone can take a steam bath.
Pension
The motor ship "Yuri Andropov" is not a simple ship, but a boarding house. During the cruise, passengers can recover with the help of trainers. Every morning a complex of physiotherapy exercises is carried out. Also, daily consumption of oxygen cocktails is of great benefit. Fills the body with energy and herbal tea. There is an experienced masseur on board who will help restore strength after a long walking tour or walk through the cities of the route. But massage is provided for a fee.
Nutrition
During the cruise on the ship "Yuri Andropov" meals are carried out as a "buffet" 3 times a day. For breakfast, tourists come to the restaurant and take places as desired, picking food on a tray.
Lunch and dinner are custom-made. The buffet has two first main courses and several side dishes and meat dishes. According to tourists, the portions are quite large, the cooks cook deliciously. They note that the food is simple, without any frills, but the dishes are beautifully served. Passengers liked mushroom soup, many remembered its taste in their positive reviews.
The second serves pasta, potatoes, cereals. Meat dishes can also be selected at will. This is either stew, or meatballs, or chicken. For dinner, give a choice a glass of wine or a glass of a stronger drink.
Many tourists in reviews of the ship "Yuri Andropov" recalled the captain’s dinner with champagne and a welcome cocktail at the beginning of the trip.
The rest of the time in the evenings it was possible to buy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in bars. In one of the bars of the ship is access to the Internet via wireless Wi-Fi. So everyone can write to relatives or check mail.
Cabins
On the ship "Yuri Andropov" there are only two luxury cabins. They are located on the boat deck. They are distinguished from other rooms by the presence of a refrigerator, a soft sofa and a coffee table. There is a TV and hairdryer, kettle and telephone. The cabin consists of a living room and bedroom, designed for two passengers.
The rest of the cabins are all equipped with air conditioning, there is a bathroom and shower, a 220V outlet, a wardrobe and a radio.
Cruise Reviews
The ship makes trips from St. Petersburg. Tourists can visit Kizhi, Valaam, Mandrogs, Sortavala, Konevets, Staraya Ladoga. In their reviews, people positively characterize both the excursion program and the entertainment. Every day, artists, musicians work, tourists learn a lot from guides.
Some noted crowds at the restaurant during breakfast, as there are 300 passengers, and everyone wants to get food faster and take a seat more comfortably. People at the same time noted the efforts of staff and help with incidents.
Many warm words can be read in the reviews about the delicious food and the friendliness of the ship's staff. I also liked the beautiful Russian ancient cities.
If you have not yet embarked on a cruise, you already have the opportunity. The Vodokhod official website already has a 2018 navigation cruise schedule. You can select and book your seats early, then a discount is due.