A boat trip along the Moscow River is perhaps one of the most popular leisure options not only among guests of the capital, but also its indigenous people. There are especially many who want to see the sights of Belokamennaya from the ship in the summer, when the most picturesque views open before my eyes. A ride on the river tram, you can not only admire the historical look of the metropolitan metropolis, but also see its cultural center.
sights
A sightseeing tour of the Moscow River on a boat will allow vacationers to “witness” the Luzhnikov’s sports arena, the high-rise building of Moscow State University, St. Andrew’s bridges, Vorobyovy Gory, the greenery of Neskuchny Garden, Gorky Park, the monument to Peter the Great and much more. The colorful views of the metropolitan Kremlin against which gilded domes can be shot unique shots will not leave anyone indifferent.
A boat trip along the Moscow River will give you the opportunity to see the “heart of Russia” - Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Zamoskvoretsky Bridge.
Travel options
The metropolitan city offers several routes in order to get acquainted with city attractions. The most popular is the last of the following.
North River Station
The first is a trip on a ship from the Northern River Station along the Moscow Canal and along three reservoirs: Pestovsky, Klyazminsky and Khimkinsky. The duration of excursions along the canal without landing on the shore is 1.5–2.5 hours. The cost of the trip is 400 rubles for adults and 200 rubles for children.
There is a route with a landing on the shore in the Bay of Joy, the duration of such an excursion is 4 hours 30 minutes. A ticket for this route will cost 1000 rubles for adults and 500 rubles for children.
Berth of Kolomenskoye park
For those who want to admire the beauties of the south-eastern part of the capital, the excursion on the ship along the Moscow River, which starts from the pier of the Kolomenskoye park, is optimal. This route will allow you to admire the Saburovsky bridges, Nikolo-Perervensky monastery, Perervensky dam. Such an excursion along the Moscow River on a boat, the price of which is 440 rubles for adults and 190 rubles for children, will help you escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the picturesque beauty.
Marina near the Kiev railway station
A huge number of Muscovites and guests of the capital to explore Moscow sights choose the route along the Moscow River, which starts from the pier near the Kiev railway station.
And you can travel in two ways: to get to the Novospassky bridge one way or ply there and back. Such an excursion along the Moscow River on a motor ship, the price of which is 700 rubles, will make it possible, in addition to the Kremlin, Luzhniki, Gorky Park, to see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the house on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment. One-way trip will cost 550 rubles. Those who get hungry during the cruise can buy beer, light snacks, sparkling water in the bar, which is located on the ground floor.
Fans of noisy and outdoor activities can recommend a water bus with a disco on board. They will have to pay 1,000 rubles for the ticket.
High demand is enjoyed not only by a standard boat excursion along the Moscow River, but also by night walks along the water surface.
If you want to travel on all available routes with the right to transfer from the ship to the ship, you must purchase a ticket for the whole day. For adults, its cost is determined at 900 rubles, and for children - at 500 rubles.
Of course, many are attracted by the excursion “The Singing Ship” along the Moscow River. This project was initiated by the Capital Shipping Company in conjunction with the Excursion-Theater Center “Capital Lights”. It means two in one: a concert and a tour. In other words, vacationers not only enjoy city views of parks, monasteries, Stalin's skyscrapers, but also listen to popular songs from Soviet films, composed by famous composers. These are such as: “Shaggy bumblebee”, “Alexandra”, “The best city of the earth”, “Scows full of mullet”, “We wish you happiness” and many others.
In addition to city cruises, you can make a trip out of town on the ship "Moscow" or take a breeze ride on the high-speed ship "Rocket". Country routes originate from the Northern River Station.