To visit European capitals, a mode of transport such as a ferry can be chosen. Unlike a train, an airplane and a bus, this is the most comfortable way to move. To sleep while traveling on a ferry, a full bed is provided, which is located in the cabin, which has all the amenities. In addition, there are saunas and restaurants, bars and other entertainment facilities for passengers. Border control is carried out directly at the seaport.
Various ferries go to Europe from St. Petersburg. "Princess Anastasia" is one of them.
History
Princess Anastasia is a ferry built in 1986 at the Finnish shipyard Turku. Initially, it was called Olympia. In 1993, the ferry was sold to a new owner and changed its name to Pride of Bilbao. Used it to work on the Portsmouth - Bilbao route. In 2010, the Russian company St. became the new owner of the vessel. Peter Line. After some modification, the steam was called “Princess Anastasia”. This name he received in honor of the youngest daughter of the Emperor of Russia Nicholas II.
Description
The photo of Princess Anastasia ferry will help to get an idea of this nine-decked beauty. This is a modern ship, which is designed to carry passengers, cars. At the same time on board the ferry can accommodate two thousand five hundred people and five hundred and eighty cars.
The ship is owned by a Russian company. However, it walks under the
Maltese flag. Why did this happen? This is due to the high level of security, comfort and service of the ferry, which are in accordance with European requirements. This is being monitored by the European Commission and the Malta administration.
The ferry provides eight decks for passengers and goods. The lower two are equipped with car parking. On the fourth, fifth and sixth deck are cabins. In the central part of the last of them there is a kids club, cafes, as well as shops. The seventh deck was given to a disco, restaurants and casinos. On the eighth are the bar and conference room.
On the ferry cabins of different levels of comfort are equipped. Graduation begins with the economy class and ends with apartments with two rooms, from which you can admire the sea. All cabins are air-conditioned. They have a toilet and shower.
Itinerary
The Princess Anastasia ferry (see photo below) starts its journey from the seaport of the Northern capital.
Further, his route runs to Helsinki, and then to Stockholm and Tallinn. Thus, the cruise on the Princess Anastasia ferry allows you to visit the three capitals of the European continent at once. For travelers, this is a very convenient option. In the evening and at night, passengers are on a comfortable ship, where they have the opportunity to dine in a restaurant, become a spectator of a show program, visit a sauna or a disco, and then spend the night in comfort. In the morning, the ferry arrives at the port, and you can spend all day at your discretion - take a walk around the city, arrange a shopping trip or go on an excursion.
What do you need to get for the trip?
Many tourists prefer ferries to travel by bus. Princess Anastasia is a great option for a long trip. In order to board it, you need to issue a Schengen multivisa. This can be done independently or contact the travel agency, which will collect the necessary documents for a small fee.
To apply for a visa, you will need a certificate of employment indicating your income. Instead, a statement from the bank on the status of the account may be provided. Two photographs, a completed application form and a passport for travel abroad will also be required.
Prices
You can buy a ticket for the Princess Anastasia cruise, which involves visiting three European capitals, for 300-1000 euros. The price depends on the category of cabin. Significantly save on travel will help special offers and hot tours. So, in an economy class cabin, the prices for a trip from St. Petersburg to Helsinki start from fifty euros.
The cost of carriage on the Princess Anastasia ferry ranges from seventy to one hundred euros. Sometimes there are special offers. In this case, the vehicle will need to pay only thirty-five to sixty euros, taking into account the place in the cabin for passengers and the driver.
Check on board the ferry
After passing the border control at the seaport, passengers are met by the security service of the Princess Anastasia ferry. Directly on board, employees check luggage of passengers for alcohol, revealing things. It is strictly forbidden to carry alcohol. Fans of strong drinks can visit Duty Free shop. The alcohol taken into the trip by the security service is deposited until the end of the trip.
timetable
Princess Anastasia leaves the cruise from St. Petersburg at 18 or 19 hours. Time varies depending on the season. After departure and until the morning, the ferry is on its way, arriving the next day in Helsinki. During the day, passengers are provided with free time, tours are offered for sightseeing in the Finnish capital. In the evening of the same day, the ferry leaves for Stockholm. The next morning, the ship arrives in Sweden. Passengers can walk around the city all day long. In the evening, the ship leaves for its next route point - Tallinn.
On board the ferry is a conference room. Every evening, representatives of travel agencies collect passengers in it and offer excursions the next day.
Entertainment on board
Photos of the Princess Anastasia ferry are clear evidence that cruises on this comfortable liner will bring real pleasure. The ship is a real center of entertainment. There are night clubs and cinemas, a complex of pools and casinos. On the sixth deck is the Aqua SPA KIVACH. It offers a wide selection of diverse spa treatments. There is also a gym on the ferry.
For little travelers on the sixth deck there is a kids club. Parents leave babies in it under the supervision of educators. Older children can play exciting games and participate in cognitive master classes in artistic creation.
Nutrition
Princess Anastasia ferry cruise is purchased without fear of any domestic problems. The same applies to nutrition. The ship has several bars and restaurants. The best option is breakfast and dinner on board. You can have lunch in the city you visit.
On the sixth deck is the Cafe Bake & Coffe. Here you can always try the freshest pastries and hot drinks, including chocolate. The café also offers passengers salads and light soups.
On the seventh deck is the Funny Rabit Bar. Its visitors can participate in karaoke shows, watch sports broadcasts and try seven different beers. Here is the New York City Restaurant. It offers visitors the dishes of American expats and contrasts of New York.
In the evenings, the Columbus Bar opens on the seventh deck of the ferry. He receives quite good reviews from visitors. Princess Anastasia invites ballet dancers to the Music Hall. They perform at the bar every night. Vacationers can see the show programs, as well as excerpts from Broadway musicals, which combine elements of a carefree operetta, elegant ballet, detective story, variety show and show.
The ferry also invites its passengers to the eighth deck. Here is the Night Rabbit Bar, which hosts the most exciting shows and high-profile parties. And the audience in it is the most fun.
This bar offers a wide variety of snacks. For those who prefer special drinks, the menu offers a wide range of the rarest varieties of tea, the magnificent single malt whiskey Laphroig and Lagavulin, as well as much more. A smoking room is organized here. It offers ferry passengers cigarettes, cigars, as well as a diverse hookah menu.
On the seventh deck is the Seven Seas Restaurant. It offers breakfast and dinner buffets. The restaurant will delight any passenger with a wide selection of salads and snacks, hot dishes and seafood.
For those who prefer Japanese cuisine, Kampai Champagne Bar is open on the eighth deck. It welcomes guests with piano music, offering unobtrusive service.
The cost of food depends on the institution. So, if you pre-pay breakfast in the buffet at the Seven Seas restaurant, you will have to pay eleven euros. Directly on board the payment will be slightly higher and amount to 12 euros.
What you need to know when going on a cruise
Passengers on board the Princess Anastasia ferry can pay only in euros or Swedish krona (both in cash and by credit card). Russian rubles are not used as a means of payment here. For the convenience of passengers on the ferry, there is a point at which currency exchange can be made. However, it is advisable to purchase the euro in advance.
There are special places for smoking on the ship. They should be found necessarily, so that you do not have to pay a fine. It should be borne in mind that the sea unstable operation of cell phones. Best communication in ports.
In cities, ferry boarding ends half an hour before departure. If you are late for the passengers, the money is not returned, and the cruise itself is canceled. You can get additional information on the official website.