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TAYLORS FALLS SCENIC BOAT TOURS

Paddlewheel riverboat tours on the st. croix river, mn, featured boat tours.

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Daily Excursion

A great way to see the St Croix River! This scenic boat tour includes a narrated tour of the history and rock formations along the river. A family-friendly activity available 7 days a week!

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Sundown Cruise

Cruise while the sun descends on the beautiful St. Croix River. Includes a narrated tour of the history and rock formations along the river! Available on select evenings.

Twilight Music & Wine Tasting Cruise

Spend an evening on the scenic St. Croix River listening to live music and sampling delicious wine.

• Clock 2 hours

Absolutely Elvis! Presented by Todd Anderson

Friday, June 14, 2024 &  September 6, 2024

Join us aboard our authentic paddle wheel boat for a live musical performance! Includes live music, excursion, cash bar, soft drinks, lemonade, and light snacks.

Oktoberfest Polka & Beer Dance Party with Polka Police

Sunday, September 15th 2024

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Cruising the St. Croix River Dalles Since 1906

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours has operated as a family business since 1906. Since opening, tourists by the thousands have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world-famous Dalles of the St. Croix River by boat. On your tour, you’ll learn about the area’s history, and all about the unique rock formations that were left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago! In addition to our daily boat tours, we also offer Private Charters, Weddings, Receptions, Corporate Parties, and Birthday Parties! Our fleet of paddlewheel boats, The Taylors Falls Queen and Princess, offer a unique and memorable venue for your next event!

Enjoy a private charter aboard an authentic paddlewheel boat! Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and unwind on a relaxing, leisurely cruise on the St. Croix River. Great for company outings, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, proms and more!

Looking for a unique wedding venue? Tie the knot aboard the Taylors Falls Queen or Princess! The beautiful scenery of the St. Croix River offers a spectacular backdrop for your special day. A breathtaking and memorable venue you and your guests won’t soon forget!

Make the most out of your visit and join us on one of our specialty cruises! We offer a variety of fun, family-friendly events. Enjoy a delicious pizza while you cruise, jam to a live music performance by a local artist, treat your parents to a special day out, and more!

Top-Rated Paddlewheel Boat Tours in St. Croix!

Everything was wonderful - the weather was perfect. The crew was helpful, polite and so informative. We truly enjoyed the experience and will be back next spring for another cruise. I highly recommend taking a boat tour with them!

Being on the water was very calming. Nice boat, good staff, wonderful scenery. The crew's commentary on the trip enhanced the experience. We also got the chance to see bald eagles and vultures soaring above the valley!

We thoroughly enjoyed the trip! Just the right amount of narration and time to just enjoy the ride. A great experience and left us all with great memories of the day. Excellent, efficient and polite staff! Beautiful views of the St. Croix River!

We had an outstanding experience! A really great venue to host an 80th Birthday party for 30 guests. The staff was very friendly and attentive! We had great weather on a sunset cruise as the fall colors began to change. We loved it!

A beautiful ride along the St. Croix on Friday night, with great musical accompaniment by Charlie O. The scenery was fantastic. Easy boarding and very comfortable seating. Would not hesitate to come back and do this again in the future!

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Taupo Classic

Cruise lake taupō to the mine bay māori rock carvings, then jet boat to huka falls.

Here's your chance to ride on two of Taupo's original boating adventures - Hukafalls Jet and Chris Jolly Outdoors .

Departing from the Taupo Marina at 10:30am, climb aboard the 52 ft catamaran Cruise Cat and cruise in comfort and style through Lake Taupo's stunning bays on a 90-minute journey culminating in a close-up view of the famous Maori Rock Carvings.

Enjoy the live commentary as you savour delicious homemade muffin and hot drink. Sit back and unwind in the comfortable booth seating with viewing platforms on two levels. There are tons of activities for kids on board, and some epic photo opportunities.  The Cruise Cat is an excellent all weather boating option.

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• 90-minute Cruise on Lake Taupo, including muffin and hot drink
• 30-minute Hukafalls Jet experience

You can book this combo online now! 

On the day:

• Start your adventure at Chris Jolly Outdoors with your lake cruise.  Departure is at 10.30am , check in at the T aupo Boat Harbour, Berth 4 on Ferry Road, Taupo, 15 minutes prior to departure.  Wear appropriate clothing to suit the weather on the day of your trip.
• Your jet boat experience at Hukafalls Jet departs at 1pm .  Check in at the base 15 minutes prior to your departure time, 200 Karetoto Road , Taupo.  You may get a little wet while jet boating, so bring a jacket and wear warm clothing should it be a cold day. 

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Chris Jolly Outdoors Lake Cruise - wheelchair access is dependent on lake water levels and size of the wheelchair. Call the office to book prior to travelling to see if the wheelchair can be accommodated during the cruise. Note that there is no wheelchair access to the toilets onboard.  Phone +647 378 0623 to chat.

Hukafalls Jet - accessibility car parks are available directly in front of the Huka Prawn Park restaurant entrance, next door to the base. After checking in a path is available around the base building to take you to the boat boarding area. Staff are available should you require help boarding and disembarking the jet boat.  Some ability is required to hold on to the handrails in the boat but call us to chat if required. Phone +647 374 8572.

• Lake cruise departs at 10:30am, jet boating at 1pm. These times can be changed - call us if you need to adjust your timings.
• Once booked and paid, there are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows.
• If either activity in your Taupō Classics combo is cancelled due to adverse weather or for any other reason by Hukafalls Jet or Chris Jolly Outdoors a full refund will be given for that cancelled activity only.
• These prices are not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
• All normal registration requirements for lake cruising and jet boating must be complied with.
• Tickets are valid for one month: activities are normally completed in the same day but can be completed on separate days; either activity can be completed first.
• Regular daily departures and minimum passenger numbers must be reached to confirm a departure.  We will contact you if the departure in unable to proceed.
• There is a minimum height for all children of 1 metre to ride Hukafalls Jet.

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Scenic boat tour to the Māori Rock Carvings with Chris Jolly Outdoors

Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years and that continues during COVID-19. Our ability to socially distance you on your 90 minute tour makes us part of your 'top things to do in Taupō'. Spacious and sparkly clean.

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Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years, and with that in mind your safety and wellbeing, and comfort, is foremost in our mind. Journey to the Māori Rock Carvings in comfort and style with a stunning tour of the Lake Taupō bays. Our 90-minute tour on the Lake is on your list of the 'top things to do in Taupō'. Free homemade muffin and a hot drink included in your ticket. Heaps of things for the kids to do, and suitable for all weathers, ages and groups. Let us look after you while you are here.

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Free Tea or coffee and homemade muffin on board all of the daytime scenic cruises. Free WIFI onboard. Wheelchair access onto the boat (check ahead for water level) and push chair access. Great for all ages. If you have a large group (of more than 10 adults), please contact us directly for potential discounts.

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Finger Lakes Wine Tours & Cayuga Lake Boat Cruises

Finger lakes boat tours departing aurora ny & romulus ny daily.

BIANCONI TOURS OPENS BOATING SEASON ON APRIL 27, 2024: Summer is heating up! Now is the time to plan your 2024 Finger Lakes Boat Cruise with Bianconi Tours. Our tour boats provide full enclosures, keeping guests warm and dry on those cool Spring & Fall days.

Experience finger lakes wine tasting by boat, a cayuga lake sunset cruise, and the historic beauty of aurora, new york by water in the comfort of one of our three spacious pontoon boats or aboard our 23' chris craft touring classic. private charters provide your group with exclusive access to our boats. please see our tours page for the latest updates, information and options., from history tours and sunset cruises to first class wine tasting by boat, bianconi tours is your guide to experience life on the water in the finger lakes. providing ample space in an open air environment, bianconi tours is the safe, relaxing way to discover the beauty of cayuga lake. we are pleased to offer four tour boats for the 2024 season, and pick up/drop off locations on cayuga lake from both the east shore in aurora, ny and the west shore in romulus, ny., our ongoing commitment to guest experience and continued focus on customer safety brought us over two thousand passengers in 2023 and has once again earned us trip advisors coveted 'travelers choice' award, for the fourth year in a row reserve your seats today, or purchase a gift card for one of bianconi tours' award-winning 'wineries by water' cayuga lake boat cruises. we look forward to seeing you on the boat.

• HISTORY ON THE LAKE

Our history cruise departs the Aurora Inn dock at 11:00am and returns at 12:00pm weekdays only. Join us for a 1-hour guided tour featuring the spectacular history of Aurora, Cayuga Lake, and the Erie Canal… read more

• WINERIES BY WATER

Our winery tour departs the Aurora Inn dock at 1:00pm and returns at 5:15pm daily. Join us for a 4 1/4-hour wine cruise to the western shores of Cayuga Lake where we will visit up to 3 wineries by water… read more

• SUNSET CELEBRATION

Our sunset cruise departs the Aurora Inn dock daily. Departure times will vary. This 1.5-hour tour is the perfect way to end your day on the water with the most beautiful sunsets in the Finger Lakes… read more

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LAKE TAHOE WINE TASTING

Tour Lake Tahoe on one of our daytime or sunset cruise options in a small group setting or rent the entire boat to experience the lake with your friends and family!

Looking for something fun to do in Lake Tahoe?

Step aboard the vintage Golden Rose, a 1953 Chris Craft Venetian Water Taxi, with Lake Tahoe's premier wine tasting tour company, operating out of South Lake Tahoe, California. Sit back, relax and take in the beauty of the lake while sipping on exquisite wines hand chosen for your enjoyment on Lake Tahoe's only wine boat tour of the lake. Take a tour with Tahoe Tastings, today!

Ready to book your next Lake Tahoe wine tasting boar tour with Tahoe Tastings, on the vintage Golden Rose?

Curious about our wine tasting menu? The wines that you will be tasting on your Lake Tahoe boat tour have been hand selected by us from our favorite wineries, with a heavy focus on Northern California wines.

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Interested in a private boat rental on a classic wooden yacht? We offer private charters for up to 20 guests for anything from bachelorette parties to retirement parties!

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Sunset Cruises? Yes, please!

Lake Tahoe sunsets are absolutely breathtaking, book a sunset tour with us and experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe as the sun sets over the lake.

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Bachelorette Party? Check! Family Reunion? Look no further! Whether you are celebrating with a group or just the two of you, we would love to be your destination for your perfect day on the water. We work with local catering companies, mobile massage therapists and some of our captains are even ordained so you can say your I do's on the lake. Check out pictures with "The Flamingo" to add to your girls trip, and get perfect shots for the 'gram!

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"I would give them 10 stars if I could!! This was the highlight of our vacation! The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly. Lexi is a doll. The wine tastings we amazing. The charcuterie boxes were delish! The boat was fantastic! We took the sunset cruise and they views were epic. There were only 12 guests on the boat!! Definitely will take this tour again."

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"Where do I start?! This was one of our favorite experiences of our entire week! Lexi, the "winetender" was knowledgeable, super friendly and fabulous host. Captain Shane was eager to share the boats history which was quite interesting. We cruised out to Emerald Bay where we got close to the Vikingsholm Castle and Lexi shared the history of the castle and the tea room on Fannette Island - all super pretty from the water. The wines were tasty and the boat was super clean - our family loved every minute!"

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Enjoy the Party Life Aboard 32' Chris Craft Cruiser on Lake Lanier

Yacht Life awaits you... 🌞🛥🌊😎 Whether you want to experience the party life of Margaritaville, enjoy a Sunset Cruise with someone special, or have a private adventure on a Private Cove, we can be your Water Chariot. This 32ft captained, Chris Craft Cruiser Yacht, provides you comfort and luxury. Limited access to the inside cabin. Enjoy food and drinks in the u-shaped cockpit, or soak up some sun on the bow. Our vessel includes off-white leather upholstery, a 60 inch flat screen TV, WiFi, Netflix, Hulu, sink, cooler, refrigerator, and a bluetooth Jam Box for music. You can cruise around the lake, or party on the dock. Our charters includes a captain, exterior use of the vessel only, water, and refreshing Italian Ice to cool you off on the those hot summer days. (Z Treats Italian-Ice Twisted Flavors for the Adults, and Virgin Italian-Ice for the children.) Book your adventure today!!! Additional Services Upon Request: - Catered Food - Open Bar - Photography - Jet Ski Rental ***There is a $150 cleaning fee included in the price of each charter.*** Urination is the only form of waste acceptable in the lavatory, any additional forms of waste are not acceptable. If this rule is not followed additional fees will be accrued.  If you have any questions, we can answer those through GetMyBoat’s messaging platform before you pay. Just hit, “Request to Book” and send us an inquiry for a custom offer!@

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Hakone Ashinoko(Lake Ashi) Boat Cruise have double hulls, so they have superior stability and twice the width.

The observation deck in particular provides 360-degree views. You can take a 30-minute excursion from the port at Hakone Sekisho-ato Port or the Moto-hakone Port. You can tour the southern half of Lake Ashinoko and view the Hakone Sekisho(Checkpoint) and the red torii archway of Hakone-jinja Shrine from on board the boat. On clear days, you can view Mt. Fuji, which is a registered world cultural heritage site, as you enjoy your short trip on the lake at Hakone. Regularly scheduled boats link the four ports of the Hakone Sekisho-ato Port, Moto-hakone Port, Hakone-en Port, and Kojiri Port. *In the event of thick fog, strong wind, or other inclement weather, boat schedules may be altered or trips canceled.

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Join our signature small group journeys and cruise in luxury along the Russian Volga river!

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Explore Moscow, St. Petersburg and Russia’s Golden Ring in greater depth. Stay at gorgeous Four Seasons hotels. Enjoy special access to iconic cultural sites.

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Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience cruising the Volga river from Moscow to Astrakhan. The tour includes 2 nights in Moscow.

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A Volga river cruise is more than a geographical voyage; it’s also a journey through Russia’s rich and captivating history. No other experience takes you so completely to another place and time. The Volga is Europe’s longest and largest river; it meanders through the stories of Ivan the Terrible and his rise to power, the two historic ‘Greats’ Peter and Catherine, and then on into today. It’s a unique opportunity to see modern Russia in the context of its intriguing history, ably assisted by friendly and professional academics and tour guides. A Volga Dream Russian river tour promises to leave you with an unforgettable afterglow of fond memories.

Moscow to St. Petersburg River Cruise

Moscow and St. Petersburg are Russia’s best-known cities, but the towns of Russia’s historic Golden Ring are delightful too. The luxurious Volga Dream offers a unique opportunity to visit these Russian gems by sailing gently along the Volga River on an unforgettable cruising experience. In small, exclusive groups you’ll enjoy preferential access to some of Russia’s most significant cultural sites.

Moscow to Astrakhan River Cruise

Your River Cruise on the luxurious MS Volga Dream takes you from Moscow along Russia’s grand Volga River to the legend that is Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) and Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea. Along the way, you’ll discover the treasures of Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga, medieval Nizhniy Novgorod and beautiful Kazan, the ancient Tatar capital. We plan our tour carefully to combine the very best of Moscow with a world-class Volga River cruise.

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We love hearing from guests about their time in Russia and one comment often hear is how surprised people are by the Russian capital. We can’t say for certain what people expected but we do know that it’s always far removed from what they imagined! It’s been called a modern metropolis, a cosmopolitan city, an historic gem, an architectural treasure and a cultural powerhouse, among other descriptions. Majestic Moscow has always surprised our guests and left them with lasting and fond memories.

Russia’s famous Golden Ring is an archipelago of historic towns surrounding Moscow. Uglich is one of the oldest and was founded under Igor, the last Varangian prince. It once resisted the Mongol invasion and its ancient walls saw the grisly murder of young Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible. The impressive Church of St. Dmitri on the Blood, with its classic onion domes and blood red walls, is a fine example of classic Russian architecture. The tour ends with an enchanting choral concert.

This, the oldest city on the Volga River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts a wealth of ancient orthodox treasures. The impressive Transfiguration of the Savior, adorned with murals depicting St. John’s apocalyptic visions can be seen in the Spassky Monastery. The Church of St. Elijah the Prophet is decorated with an awe-inspiring selection of rich frescoes. For a real taste of pre-revolutionary Russia, visitors are entertained by a costumed reception at the Governor’s House.

Close to the shores of White Lake once were the ‘tsar’s fishing grounds’. It lies in a place so serene that ancient monks chose to build no fewer than three holy sites here, including the Ferapontov Monastery. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its chapels boast magnificent frescoes by Dionysius, one of Russia’s most renowned icon painters. The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery was a refuge for many nobles during tumultuous times and later a fortress that successfully repelled invading armies.

The Karelia region is a vast and naturally beautiful wilderness that spreads all the way from St. Petersburg to the Arctic Circle. The glorious island village of Kizhi consists almost entirely of the traditionally styled wooden buildings of ‘Old Russia’. Among them is the famous Transfiguration Church built in 1714. Remarkably, and in testament to the craftsmen of the time, not a single nail was used in its construction! Kizhi is one of the favorite stops on the river cruise to St. Petersburg.

A typical rural hamlet brought to life by warm and welcoming villagers. Volga Dream guests are invited into local homes to enjoy classic Russian fare, tea with jam and ‘pirozhki’ (pies). Enthusiastic hosts share Russian traditions and the appeal of village life while proudly showing off their scrupulously kept homes and kitchen gardens. The tour continues with a brief bus ride to see a unique World War II memorial and then, for a real glimpse of Russian life, a visit to a local primary school.

Nizhny Novgorod

This was once a wealthy city thanks to its proximity to rich eastern trading routes. During the Soviet era, the city was closed to outsiders because of its military importance. It’s also where many political prisoners were sent to live out their days in exile. The 16th-century Kremlin ramparts offer spectacular views and the city is known for its elaborately decorated churches. For Volga Dream cruise guests, the highlight of the day is an evening folk concert performed by local children.

Sailing along the Volga river, the riverbank gradually ceases to be dominated by Orthodox churches. Instead, beautiful mosques appear as the river crosses into Tatarstan where the first stop is scenic Kazan, the region’s capital. Inside the white walls of the citadel, the famous Kul Sharif mosque and the old Cathedral of Peter and Paul stand side-by-side symbolizing the two faiths’ long and peaceful coexistence in the region. A concert of traditional Tatar music ends the Volga Dream tour in Kazan.

Passing the Zhigulevskie Mountains offers wonderful views from the sundeck before touring the city. One of the key attractions is the fascinating Space Museum, which offers a revealing glimpse of how the Soviet Union pursued its ambitious journey to the cosmos. The town is also noted for its beautiful esplanade, perfect for a relaxed stroll beside the Volga river. This in turn leads to the Samara State Art Museum. Founded in 1897, it is home to a collection of more than 16,000 works of art.

This city is best known for its close associations with cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin. The Russian hero who achieved worldwide fame as the first man in space lived and studied here. Saratov used to be home to a large German community, a heritage that can still be seen in the local architecture. The Volga Dream tour visits the Radishchev State Art Museum, the first picture gallery in Russia outside Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Originally called Tsaritsyn, the city was renamed Stalingrad from 1925 to 1961 in honor of the USSR’s leader. During World War II, the city’s residents put up a heroic defense, repelling an advancing Nazi invasion. The battle for Stalingrad has gone down in history as a pivotal moment in the bloody conflict on the eastern front. The most ferocious and deadly fighting took place on Mamayev Hill, where an imposing memorial now stands close to the excellent Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum.

Saint Petersburg

If Moscow surprises, then St Petersburg delights. Peter the Great founded the city to showcase Russia’s newfound enlightenment. He wanted to show the modern world a cultured and advanced society. In short, he built the city to impress and in that he succeeded splendidly! The striking buildings were designed by some of the finest architects Europe had to offer and even now, the ‘Venice of the North’ never fails to enchant with its spectacular buildings and impressive canal network. It is a city of true grandeur.

Cocktails with the Captain

Commanding any ship is a complex role that calls for a long list of skills. Captains know their vessels inside out as well as well as the routes they sail and when things don’t go to plan, they have to make instant decisions. Above all though, the most important part of the job, underpinning everything they do, is to keep the ship and everyone aboard safe. The Captain’s cocktail party is a great and a wonderful opportunity for passengers and crew to get acquainted as the gets underway.

Matryoshka doll painting

There is nothing more typically Russian than a Matryoshka. It embodies the fact that there’s always something deeper to be found in every aspect of Russian life. Learning the traditional designs and techniques used to decorate these iconic dolls offers a pleasant diversion and some cathartic creativity!

Superb Service & Dining

Our restaurant serves the highest standard of international cuisine, freshly made by our Cordon Bleu Chef. Choose either a sumptuous buffet or set menu for lunch while dinner is always four or five courses with full service. High praise for the exquisite quality of meals is yet another constantly recurring feature in feedback from our guests.

Meet the Professor

From the Mongol hordes to Soviet times, Russia’s history is, like all of Europe’s, a complex web of political intrigue, war and peace, trade and treaties, as well as heroes and villains. Academics devote whole lifetimes to studying Russia’s long past and one of them presents a series of lectures shedding light on everything from Gorbachev to Chekhov, Khrushchev to Ivan the Terrible and of course, contemporary Russia. Our Professor is on board throughout the river cruise for informal conversation.

Beginner’s Russian

The Russian language can be rather beautiful and poetic and we know that many seasoned travelers enjoy trying their hand at different languages. Our onboard teachers provide an introduction to the riches of Russian, so guests can try out a few useful words and phrases on real Russians during the exciting river tours from Moscow to St. Petersburg or from Moscow to Volgograd!

Russian tea tasting

The drink we tend to associate with Russia is vodka, but tea, in fact, is the much more universal beverage of choice throughout the country. Guests will get acquainted with the Russian tea etiquette, a fundamental component of the country's social culture, and enjoy the traditional tea ceremony while cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow or taking a Grand Volga river tour.

Russian Dinner & Vodka Tasting

All our dining is international but for Russian Dining night, the Chef includes a selection of traditional Russian dishes: Chicken Kiev, Kulebyaka and no Russian table is complete without Borsch. To add to the ‘Taste of Russia’ optional Russian dress, or at least a touch of Russian style, is provided along with enthusiastic help from our staff!

Russian Cooking Class

A plate of pelmeni might not look like much to the untrained eye, but it forms the heart of Russian cuisine and culture. Basically, it's a type of dumpling: small portions of meat and onion wrapped in a thin sheet of unleavened dough and boiled, a little like ravioli. Guests can join a Russian cooking class onboard the MS Volga Dream to learn how to cook this delicious Russian dish.

Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov Piano Recital

Some of the greatest classical music ever written comes from Russia. It’s hard to imagine a more fitting stage for a virtuoso solo recital by our resident concert pianist than the mighty Volga or a better backdrop than the heart of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov’s own serene homeland.

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Why Volga Dream

Family Owned & Operated

MS Volga Dream is Russia’s only family-owned river cruise ship. She can accommodate up to 100 guests, far fewer than most other cruise ships on the river making for a uniquely friendly and intimate atmosphere aboard.

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We at Volga Dream are completely convinced that, our guests should stay in great 5-star hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg within comfortable walking distance of all the major attractions, theaters and restaurants, rather than having to waste time in traffic.

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The MS Volga Dream is the most intimate and elegant 5-star cruise vessel in Russia. She boasts 56 cabins, all river facing, ranging from comfortable Standard Cabins to spacious Junior Suites and the luxurious forward facing Owner's Suite.

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• Moscow - St. Petersburg 4-star cruise by Vodohod

12 days and 11 nights

• Moscow - St. Petersburg Cruise
• Route Moscow - Uglich - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. Petersburg
• Languages English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.
• Cruise Ship 4-star cruise ships:, MS Nikolay Chernyshevsky, MS Nizhny Novgorod, MS Konstantin Fedin, MS Sankt-Peterburg, MS Kronshtadt
• Group Tour This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.
• Prices and Dates

Moscow : The first day is arrival day. You are welcome on board! Check in starts at 14:00 (2.00 PM), but you may arrive earlier or later on that day. If you order a transfer you will be met at the airport or train station by one of our drivers and taken by a comfortable car to the river port where you will board your cruise ship (transfer is OPTIONAL).

Over the next few days you will have a chance to explore Moscow and learn about its riveting history. You will be taken on a city tour where you will see Moscow's most interesting sights and learn about this amazing city's past and present. You will also have a chance to do some light shopping and there will be time to relax aboard the ship in the evenings. One of the highlights of your time in Moscow is a visit to Red Square  and the Kremlin . You will also visit one of the Kremlin's famous cathedrals. The Kremlin as we know it today was rebuilt as a stone structure during the beginning of the 14th century but the actual site had been inhabited and used as a fortified city wall for centuries before this period. The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure - at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city's former military fortification, a palace and the workplace of the Russian President. The Kremlin is the center of Russia's political life and State power and has been home to Tsars, General Secretaries of the Soviet Union and Russian Presidents.

Moscow is Russia's political and financial capital as well as a major world class cultural center. The city includes many must see attractions from the Kremlin and Red Square to the Assumption Cathedral. Moscow is the largest city in Europe. It is unique in that it blends the ancient with the modern. See medieval structures among modern office buildings, walk down crooked old city streets opening up to wide busy boulevards. It is a fantastic city and truly a site that shouldn't be missed.

Uglich : You will be taken to the walking city tour with visit to Kremlin , the Church of St. Demitrius on the Blood and the Transfiguration cathedral .

Uglich was founded in 1148 as a small princedom bordering on Muscovy, Uglich is one of the most beloved towns in Old Russia. The view of the town as you approach it from the Volga River is breathtaking with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John´s Church rising up on the horizon. The history of the town is fascinating; At the end of the 16th century, Maria Nagaya, seventh wife of Ivan the Terrible, lived in honorary exile at the Kremlin in Uglich. It was here in her garden that the 10 year old Prince Dmitry of the Rurik Dynasty, heir to the Russian throne was murdered by Boris Godunov who wanted to seize power for himself. On the spot of his death, the Church of St. Demitrius of the Blood was built and still stands today. The death of Prince Dmitri brought on the start of the Time of Troubles, a dynastic and political crises and one of the most tumultuous periods in Russian history which ended 15 years later after the election of a new Tsar Mikhail Romanov (the first Tsar of the Romanov Dynasty). Inside the Kremlin the oldest building in Uglich, the Palace of Tsarevich Dmitry also stands. During your time in Uglich you will learn more about the town's past and walk along the paths of Russian history.

Yaroslavl : You will be taken to the panoramic city tour with a visit to a local market (free time). You will also see the Church of Elijah the Prophet (exterior), Church of St Nicholas (interior) and enjoy an interactive tour of former Governor's House (and visit to an Art Gallery).

Yaroslavl : Stretching for 18 miles on both banks of the Volga , Yaroslavl is an important Volga port with a population of 600,000. It was founded in the 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise and is one of the ancient Russian cities making up the Golden Ring . It was destroyed by the Tatars in the 13th and 14th centuries but then restored and rebuilt and by the 17th century it had become Russia's second largest city after Moscow and an important cultural and political center. Today, Yaroslavl retains many noteworthy monuments of its colorful past. Of special interest is the magnificent 13th century Spassky Monastery ensemble, a group of majestic 17th century cathedrals, an elegant rotunda and remnants of an ancient trading center. The churches of St. Nicholas and Elijah the Prophet have some of the Golden Ring's most impressive frescoes.

Goritsy : You'll tour the St. Cyril on the White Lake Monastery and Museum of Icons .

Goritsy is a tiny settlement 7 kilometers from the St. Cyril on the White Lake Monastery. The remains of the Nunnery of the Resurrection that sits on the banks of the Sheksna River can be visited and is within a quarter of a mile of where the ship stops. Goritsy is definitely a site to see for anyone with an interest in Russian history. St. Cyril on the White Lake was founded in 1397 by Kirill Belosersky on the shore of Lake Siverskoye. The monastery had wide trade in the 15th to 17th centuries and was used as a fortress to protect Russia's nobility during the Times of Troubles.

After the tour you will return to your ship and set sail in the direction of St. Petersburg along the Volga Baltic Canal. The Volga Baltic Canal is a series of canals and rivers that connect the Volga river to the Baltic Sea.

You'll cruise along Europe's second largest lake, Lake Onega and arrive on the island of Kizhi . Here you will visit a fascinating open air museum containing numerous examples of elaborate Russian, wooden architecture.

Kizhi Island : Via the Volga Baltic Canal, our cruise takes us to the tiny island of Kizhi, located at the northern end of Lake Onega. The island is renowned for its open-air Museum of Architecture , which is assembled from over 80 monuments of wooden architecture from various areas of the country and restored to form a glimpse of the past. The most impressive site on the island is the Church of the Transfiguration or Preobrazhenskaya (the church of twenty-two wooden domes). This masterpiece of architecture, featuring five tiers of 22 domes, was built in 1714 without the use of a single nail, only an axe and pine trees. The church magically changes color as the day grows old, it is certainly one of the most interesting things you will see during your time in Russia.

Mandrogui : Enjoy walking around this traditional Russian village in its beautiful setting and spending a day of rest, relaxation and fun. We will have a fantastic barbeque picnic on the banks of the river featuring one of Russia's favorite specialties - shashlik (meat shish kebab prepared on an outdoor fire). You will love it!

Mandrogui : is really more of a living museum than a live-in village. It features a collection of old wooden houses and is geared towards showing visitors what a traditional Russian village resembled in the past. One of the features here is the Vodka Museum, which contains thousands of different brands and types of Russia's favorite pastime.

St. Petersburg : Your time in St. Petersburg will begin with a Panoramic City Tour . This tour is the best way to get acquainted with all of the city's major highlights. Our professional guide will take you down Nevsky Prospect , St. Petersburg's most famous and vibrant thoroughfare. There you will see some of the city's most interesting architectural monuments including the Kazan Cathedral (exterior) and the Winter Palace. You will see the Peter and Paul Fortress (interior) - a symbol of St. Petersburg and also the oldest building in the city.

One of the highlights of your entire cruise will be a visit to the Hermitage , Russia's premier museum containing one of the largest art collections in the world. The museum consists of five historical buildings including the Winter Palace - the residence of the Russian Tsars. The museum contains over 3 million pieces of art with dates ranging from high antiquity to the present day. Among the Hermitage's treasures are artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens and many others.

During your time in St. Petersburg you will also visit Peterhof - former summer residence of the Russian Emperors, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. You will see the Lower Park - a genuine masterpiece of landscape design which can compete with Versailles in France. The park includes over 150 fountains and 4 monumental cascades.

On the last day of your cruise you will say goodbye to Russia, your ship's crew and the many new friends we are sure you will have met during your time with us. We are sure that your memories of the trip will last a lifetime and we look forward to welcoming you to Russia sometime in the future. Our driver will meet you at the ship and take you to the airport to see you off (transfer is optional).

St. Petersburg is Russia's second largest and second most important city - the Northern capital of the country, Russia's cultural center, and considered the world's "Northern Venice" due to its extensive system of canals and islands. Walk along Nevsky Prospect and experience the grandeur of pre-revolutionary imperial Russia. Pass palaces from the past and gaze at the famous embankment of the Neva River with its numerous bridges and striking architecture. St. Petersburg is also home to Russia's largest and busiest port and with its many world class theaters and museums has a very high level of cultural life

Prices and Terms

Prices are per person.

The surcharge for single occupancy in a double cabin is 75% of the total amount for the cruise. Surcharge for single occupancy in Deluxe cabins, Junior Suites and Suites is 100% of the cruise price. Included:

• Accommodation in a cabin of a chosen category
• Sightseeing programs in each port as per itinerary (optional tours are available on board)
• Daily entertainment including live music concerts, evening entertainment, Captain’s bridge tour, dancing music at bars at night and more
• Onboard guides speaking English / French / German / Spanish / Italian; service of onboard guides for other foreign languages can be provided upon request for an additional fee
• Luggage handling in river ports from the inspection point to the ship and from the ship to the bus, as well as on board.
• Headsets for shore excursions
• Russian visa invitation  - the document necessary for obtaining a Russian visa when applying for one at the local Russian Consulate in your country.  PLEASE NOTE:  your passport should be valid for no less than 6 months after the planned departure from Russia and it should have at least 2 blank pages. The process of applying for a visa may take a long time and we recommend that you start 3 months before your trip. In case you are booking the trip last minute, we recommend that you check with the Russian Consulate in your country whether you have enough time for visa application process. In case you have to cancel your trip because of visa issues standard cancellation policy will be applied. 

Included meals:

• Full board, three meals per day (from dinner on arrival day to continental breakfast on departure day). Breakfast is buffet style, lunch and dinner are served at your table.
• 1 bottle of mineral water (0.5 l) for 1 person daily in the cabin
• For lunch and dinner: white/red/sparkling wine/beer in glasses (with no limit), water with no limit
• For breakfast: water with no limit, Cappuccino or Espresso without extra charge 
• Welcome “bread and salt” ceremony on arrival day
• Russian Tea Ceremony
• Captain’s welcome cocktail 
• Captain’s farewell dinner with a special menu
• Coffee station available from 06:00 to breakfast, from 10:00 to 12:00, from 16:00 to 18:00, from 21:00 to 23:00

​ Not included:

• Visa processing costs. For US, UK, Australian, Indian and Canadian citizens, our company offers  Full Visa Support . With Full Visa Support, you send us your passport and other documentation and we obtain the Russian visa for you. 
• International airfare. 
• Arrival and departure transfers. We can arrange those for an extra fee.
• Additional drinks and water in ship restaurant and drinks from the onboard bars
• Optional tours
• Tips for the crew and ship staff
• Forwarding of baggage/souvenirs
• Travel insurance.  We highly recommend to purchase travel insurance before embarking on your trip to Russia. It’s always good to have extra protection while traveling far from home.  Click here  to learn more.
• Items of a personal nature (laundry services, bar charges, beauty salon services, telephone charges, and medical services).
• Room service offered at an additional price.

Please be informed that all pre/post cruise services (additional arr/dep transfers, hotel accommodations, additional excursions, etc.) can also arranged by us.

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY IN 2022:

Conditions of payment:  To book your cruise a 25% deposit is required in advance. The trip must be fully paid 75 days before departure.

Cancellation terms:    75 or more days before departure – a fee equal to 25% of the entire package will be charged.  74-65 days before departure – a fee equal to 30% of the entire package will be charged.  64-41 days before departure – a fee equal to 60% of the entire package will be charged.  40-35 days before departure – a fee equal to 75% of the entire package will be charged.  34 days or less before departure or in the event of a no-show - a fee equal to 100% of the package will be charged.

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