hartbeespoort sunset cruise

• Daily Cruises
• Boat Rentals
• Sunday Lunch
• Shingalani Safaris & Bush Camp
• Accommodation in Harties
• Unimog Adventures

Boat Cruises

Daily Lunch Cruise

• R545 per person
• Children 6-12 R295.00
• 13h00 to 15h00
• 2 hour cruise
• Buffet of finger & Fork gourmet Snacks
• Music & Cash Bar

Champagne Sunset Cruise

• 16h00 to 18h00
• Champagne Welcome drink

Daily Brunch Cruise

• R545 per adult
• 10h00 to 12h00
• A beautiful 2 Hour Cruise around Hartbeespoortdam
• Breakfast/Brunch Gourmet Finger Food Platters
• Cash Bar on board

Best Dam Sunday Lunch Cruise

• R495.00 per adult
• Children 6-12 R245.00
• Welcome Drink on Arrival
• 3 Course Buffet Lunch

Come celebrate your birthday on one of our cruises

Why not book a combo

Boat cruise & bush braai combo, harties boat company offers a unique canvas in hartbeespoort dam to make your next corporate event/cruise memorable..

• Breakfast/brunch Cruise (10 to 12) with a generous finger and fork buffet breakfast
• Lunch Cruise (13h00 to 15h00) with either a menu of hot and cold finger & fork lunch or full 3 course buffet
• Sunset Cruise (16h00 to 18h00) with platters of canopies and a gourmet cocktail finger & fork menu

HARTIES BOAT COMPANY CRUISES

Hartbeespoort Dam, fondly known as Harties, has long been Gauteng’s hideaway and playground, located 45 minutes from Joburg & Pretoria and on route to Sun City and Pilanesberg.

Come and enjoy a cruise on Harties (Hartbeespoort Dam) with friends and family, and the best boat cruise company in Hartbeespoort, in the North West and most probably South Africa, who always put you first in everything we do.  Our cruises are legendary and enjoyed by all our beautiful passengers from all walks of life.  Our Chefs cooks their hearts out to bring you the tastiest gourmet buffet of finger and fork food that is sure to satisfy those empty tummies.  Our friendly welcoming staff will treat you like VIPs from the time you call, till we meet you again on your next cruise celebrating your birthday, special occasion, wedding, conference, team building or leisure day cruise with the Harties Boat Company.

Our highly trained and seasoned friendly courteous crew will ensure a great day out for you and your loved ones.  From serving you your favourite drink to choosing the right music for your cruise. Sit back and enjoy what Hartbeespoort Dam has on offer with our breakfast and lunch cruises, or Sunset cruises that are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

So hop aboard ….. it is your turn to come and enjoy Harties!

We operate three vessels and each one has its own charm and personality which caters for different needs.  Danny Buoy is our most famous and can be seen singing and dancing its way across the waves.  Toro Ya Me our family cruiser is a little more subdued but just as much fun.  The newest member to our family The Alba takes cruising on Harties to another level.

We now offer you our Zanzibar Beach Café and Shishanyama Lounge, to chill before and after your 2-hour cruise with lekker music that often goes on till late.

A visit to the Adventure Capital of the North West will definitely be a memorable one and our cruises are the perfect way to experience Hartbeespoort without any traffic!

Daily Cruises Click here

Corporate & Private Events Click here

The Alba Fine Dining Click here

• Things to Do
• Sunday Lunch
• Game Drives
• Helicopter Flights

Corporate Events

Private charter, welcome aboard.

your very own harties cruise boat experience

Join us on the Harties Cruise Boat deep inside the Cradle of Humankind…

As you look up, you see the crystal-clear azure blue skies overhead dotted with white clouds. If you’re lucky, you may see the highly endangered Cape Vultures and rare Black Eagles flying above you. You are flanked on one side by the awe-inspiring vertical cliffs of the majestic Magaliesberg Mountains the oldest mountain range on earth, and, on the other side you see more gentle-sloping Witwatersberg. Around you the water ripples past with an expectant gurgling excitement and a Fish Eagle cries its lofty song in the distance.

Something to Celebrate

BIRTHDAYS PARTIES • BABYSHOWERS • ENGAGEMENT PARTIES AND MORE

Speak to our team about your special event. Book a table of 6 and we will decorate your table with balloons and sparklers and we will provide a complimentary cake.

In line with the Government Gazetted requirements from the Minister of telecommunications 23 March 2020 we are publishing the link the South African government’s Covid-19 portal

We take great care of you

OUR DEDICATED CREW IS HERE TO LOOK AFTER YOU

You’re surrounded by your friends. Everyone is totally relaxed, having fun, listening to great tracks, enjoying their favourite drinks and savouring mouth-watering snack platters. The dedicated boat crew are taking care of your every need. Everything about this Harties Cruise Boat experience is sheer bliss, creating vivid memories which are forever etched into your mind.

finger food

Things to Do in Harties

Boat cruises · game drive · ski boat rides ·helicopter flights ·bush camp sunday lunch · weddings · corporate events …, harties has such a great buzz about it.

This is heaven on earth, and you can experience this daily on either our midmorning, lunchtime or sunset cruise. If you’re after a corporate charter or private charter cruise, then you’ve come to the right place. Tell us exactly what you want, and we’ll organise you the ultimate private cruise experience. Nothing is too much trouble for us at Harties Cruise Boat and delighting you is what we do.

Things to Do in Harties…

Harties sunday buffet lunch.

your very own piece of heaven at the shingalani bush camp

Harties Sunday Buffet Lunch R445

Harties Sunday lunch buffet is just incredible value for money and the bushveld setting is so beautiful that you’ll want to spend the whole afternoon there relaxing and unwinding. With so many sumptuous wholesome meat-rich dishes to choose from you’ll never go hungry. Visualise your large dinner plate filed with wholesome, good, hearty food. Smell the rich mouth-watering aromas which go with this. Hear the laughter and become part of the excited buzz as hungry people gather around the large open fire potjies and colourful serving dishes. Taste the joy of an exquisitely prepared buffet. Have you booked your Harties Sunday Lunch Buffet with us yet?

Our Cruise and Lunch Combo is simply the best way to spend a lazy day at Hartbeespoort Dam, join us for a midmorning or Sundowner Cruise with your Sunday Buffet Lunch… R 695

Experience a Game Drive with us…

Harties safari game drives.

Our open vehicle takes you into the surrounding bush and soon you’ll be watching graceful kudu browsing, impala nervously flicking their tails, zebra and wildebeest looking back at you with equal interest and so much more. All around you the Harties bush teems with life. Colourful birds sing their little hearts out and flit from tree to tree. And if your timing is absolutely perfect, you may even get to see a large monitor lizard making its way down to the water’s edge to hunt. Harties Safari Game Drives are simply the perfect way to end an adventurous day in The Cradle

Ski Boat Rides

LOOKING FOR AN ADRENALINE RUSH? 

Harties Ski Boat Rides… We have superfast, ultra-comfortable ski boats too. Our brilliant skippers will take you out in to the smooth open water, crank open the throttle and have you tearing along the water’s gleaming surface. Remember to hold on to your sunhats, it’s such a rush that this is easily forgotten!

Want a different perspective on Harties?

Have an unforgettable experience! Imagine how absolutely amazing it must be to see the whole of Harties from the air. Well you can with Harties helicopter flips. Monthly high season and sometimes by special request, we organise a top-end 5-seater helicopter to get you into the sky. Imagine flying high enough that you can see the whole of the Hartbeespoort Dam below you, then dropping down into the valley and scooting along between the two mountain ranges, getting a birds eye view of the many luxury lifestyle estates flanking the dam. If you really want to impress someone special or give your top-end clients a business relationship cementing treat, then Harties helicopter flips are the way to go. Call us and we’ll make it happen for you.

A different perspective

shingalani bush camp is the perfect choice for your function

Treat your top clients, your top business unit performers, or even your hard-working team!

This is such a great team-building experience! Go on a cruise, have game drive and bush camp dinner at Shingalani. Where else can you pack 3 such exquisitely different experiences into just 5-6 hours and a venue which is under an hour from the business hub of Sandton, Johannesburg and Pretoria. If you’re looking to do something very special for your away-from-the-office Exco bosberaad, then take this to the next level with a private cruise, game drive and bush camp dinner. La Dolce Vita , the exquisite guesthouse which is part of our expanded group of companies offers superb conferencing facilities, so all you have to do is bolt this fun-filled experience on to your strategy session and you’re set for a superb time.

Engagements · Birthdays · Anniversaries · Weddings…

Looking for a unique way to propose to that special someone? Wanting to host a special birthday or anniversary experience? Wanting to get away with family and friends and have loads of fun but without having others around you? This is where our private charter facilities comes into play. On the water, you’ve got access to our speedboat and to Toro Yame which takes up to 38 guests. On land we’ve got the private bush camp in a secluded wildlife area at the base of the Magaliesberg’s cliffs. Tell us what you want and we’ll help customise this into a very special experience.

Harties Cruise Boat

Book your Harties Boat Cruise today

Enjoy a luxurious, 2-hour boat cruise on the placid waters of the Hartebeespoort Dam.

With 3 tours departing daily, at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM, pick the time that fits your schedule and hit the water.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely a must when you go to Hartebeespoort!

Make a booking below, and we will make sure you have the most memorable visit .

Cruises start from R295 per adult, and R147,50 per child. Regret no children under 6 for safety.

Please complete all fields. You will be directed to the booking page once complete.

By submittingI have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

The only Daily Boat Cruise in Hartebeespoort

Join us for an amazing day at Hartbeespoort Dam! Our friendly crew is here to make sure you and your loved ones have a fantastic time. From serving your favorite drinks to choosing the perfect music, we’ve got it all covered on our breakfast, lunch, and sunset cruises, available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Experience the charm and personality of our three unique vessels. Watch Danny Buoy sing and dance across the waves, enjoy the family-friendly vibes of Toro Ya Me, or elevate your cruise with the newest member, The Alba.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Before and after your 2-hour cruise, relax at our Zanzibar Beach Café and Shishanyama lounge, where the cool vibes and great music extend late into the night.

Escape the traffic and make your visit to the Adventure Capital of the North West unforgettable with our hassle-free cruises. Get ready for a memorable experience on the waters of Hartbeespoort Dam!

Daily Lunch Cruise

A daily 2hr guided tour of Hartbeespoortdam whilst snacking to a scrumptious selection of traditional South African hot and cold finger and fork gourmet snacks.

Daily Sunset Cruise

A 2 hour cruise around the dam. Champagne & Canapés are served as well as a selection of hot and cold cocktail snacks on this cruise of celebration.

Weekend Brunch

A beautiful 2 Hour Cruise around Hartbeespoortdam from 10h00-12h00. Breakfast/Brunch Gourmet Finger Food Platters.

What Our Customers Have to Say

Smooth boat ride, lovely view of western area of Hartbeespoort Dam. Plentiful food in the buffet on the cruise!

Sandra Black

Refreshing, beautiful view, nice breeze. Good company and awesome music. A welcome drink and the food was delicious. 

Matjie Nong

It was really fun and relaxing. Definitely a must when you go to Hartebeespoort!

Lerato Mokhemisa

Automated page speed optimizations for fast site performance

Boat Cruises

The Harties Boat Company in Kosmos offers boat cruises on the Hartbeespoort Dam on Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday Cruises include an Afternoon & Sunset cruise, and the Sunday Lunch cruise is a 2 hour cruise with buffet/carvery, bar service (beer & wine), and credit card facilities. Kosmos is a small village situated on the banks of the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West Province, with great views of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range.

Harties Boat Company offers:

• Saturday and Sunday Cruises on Hartbeespoort Dam.
• Sunday Lunch Cruise: 2 hour Sunday Lunch Cruise – buffet/carvery.
• Saturday Cruises: Afternoon & Sunset cruises
• Corporate & Private Charter Packages: can be tailored to suite corporate or private charters.
• Cruise Times: may change according to seasons.

Harties Boat Company Contact Details:

Telephone: +27(0)122535045

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.hartiesboatco.co.za

Physical Address: Harties Boat Company 105 Jocelyn Street Kosmos

Postal Address: Harties Boat Company P.O. Box 139, Kosmos, 0216 North West province

Travel to Kenya

Mar 28, 2024 | Travel Ideas

Travel to Kenya, a land of beauty and endless adventure. The country of Kenya has something to...

Tamul Waterfall in Mexico

Mar 28, 2024 | Experiences

The spectacular Tamul Waterfall in Mexico (Cascada de Tamul) is located in the Huasteca Potosina...

• Corporate & Private Events
• Weekend Lunch

Boat Cruises

• Unimog Adventures

Join one of our daily boat cruises

Welcome aboard Danny Buoy

Daily brunch cruise.

• R545 per adult
• R295 per child under 12
• Under 6 Free of charge (limited to 2 per couple)
• 10h00 to 12h00
• A beautiful 2 Hour Cruise around Hartbeespoort dam
• Breakfast/Brunch Gourmet Finger Food Platters
• Cash Bar on board

BOOK NOW  

Daily Lunch Cruise

• R545 per person
• 13h00 to 15h00
• 2 hour cruise
• Buffet of finger & Fork gourmet Snacks
• Music & Cash Bar

Champagne Sunset Cruise

• 16h00 to 18h00
• Champagne Welcome drink

Why not charter one of these boat for your wedding with a reception on the lawn by the water edge.

105 Jocelyn Street Kosmos Hartbeespoort Dam

012 253 5045 076 311 7644 [email protected]

Cruises & Activities

BIRTHDAYS/SPECIAL OCCASIONS = For Groups of 6 or more we offer you a complimentary standard chocolate or vanilla Birthday Cake, Balloons and Sprinkles

We board Danny Buoy with a glass of champers in hand and enjoy a 2 hour cruise around the dam, taking in all the sights and sounds of Harties up-close.  Canapés are served as well as a selection of hot and cold cocktail snacks on this cruise of celebration.  There is just something magical about seeing the sunset over Harties.

Perfect for Birthdays, Family gatherings or any special occasion, for groups of 6 or more we offer you complimentary Balloons for your table, table sprinkles and a standard birthday cake

Wildcat Cruises

Catamaran Accommodation

we welcome you to beautiful sun sets and starry nights

Join us and experience the calming waters and a breath taking night sky on the only over night accommodation on the water in Hartbeespoort Dam

Sunset Cruises

Bring the family for a Sunset Cruise, catch a tan, dip your toes in the   water, relax and enjoy time away from all the noise

Private Functions

Book our Catamaran for functions like Birthday parties, engagement proposals, anniversaries or any special occasion that calls for  celebrations 

Over Night Stays

The best view of “Harties” is from the water, experience this by booking a night on the dam with us. Wild Cat Cruises, the only over night accommodation on Hartbeespoort Dam.

Personalized Catering

We cater to any thing you need, and we can make special events feel even more special with Personalized Catering. Feel free to contact us for more info.

Over Nights

We are the only Over Night accommodation "on the water" in Hartbeespoort. So when we say "We offer a truly Unique experience" we mean it.

All of our Crew Members and Skippers are Active volunteers at NSRI. Therefore, safety is our number one priority, and with our expertly trained skippers we have achieved and maintained that priority.

Our Address

Kommando Nek Resort, Simon Bekker St, Kosmos, Hartbeespoort, 0216

Sunshine Cruises

Contact us now to book a leisure cruise or speedboat trip!

Speedboat Trips 6 Seater

Enjoy a day out with your family or friends!

CALL US 071 200 1586

Contact us [email protected], facebook page sunshineharties, sunshine boat cruises offers various cruises on hartbeespoort dam.

Experience Hartbeespoort dam the way it should be and view the sites around the dam from the water, including the lavish houses of the hidden estates and the picturesque Magaliesberg Mountain Range. You can take in the sights and sounds of this pristine environment whilst enjoying the company of your family, friends or work colleagues.” Sunshine Cruises are perfect for smaller groups with a more intimate & private environment, cruises can also be shared to make it even more affordable. With us you are not a number you arrive as client and depart as friends. Relax and enjoy the sound of water splashing under the boat, the birds flying over the water and the fish jumping from below while you sip on your drinks listening to your special song or what nature has to offer. You will be captivated by the uniqueness of our services which provide the perfect base for leisure and/or adrenalin seekers to explore Hartbeespoort Dam.

• For the more energetic person, speedboat rides and other water sports can be included in your cruise. [special arrangement]
• Packages can be tailored to suite business or private cruises.
• Fees can change on short notice, please confirm current fees via email [email protected]
• Cruise times may change according to weather and seasons.

Sunshine Leasure or Speed Boat 8/11 Seater

Speedboat trips 8 seater.

Best Times: With the recent changes in weather conditions, it could be anytime but recent experience appear to be early  morning…..

A]   R 270.00 per person * Duration: 60 minute cruise [slow cruise only]

B]   R 390.00 per person * Duration: 90 minute slow cruise

• Minimum of 8 pax & Maximum of 11 pax [weight TC’s]
• Private or shared cruises
• Own drinks allowed @ no hidden fees
• Sound system, you can listen to what you prefer

Leasure Cruise Boat

Best Times: Any time for the adrenalin junky…….

A]   R 285.00 per person * Duration: 60 minutes (combo cruise & speed – min 8 passengers or private option)

B]   R 430.00 per person * Duration: 90 minutes (combination slow & speed, min of 8 passengers)

C]  Tube rides or water-ski on request [10 minute per person]

• Prices on request [R980.00] separate event [prices can change]
• Minimum of 2 pax & Maximum of 4 pax
• Private or shared trips/cruises
• Own drinks allowed @ no extra fee
• Sound system

Leisure Boat

[custom-facebook-feed]

© 2024 Sunshine Cruises. All rights reserved.

• Terms & Conditions

Cruise Routes (Interactive Map)

Request a quote download brochure

Russian River Cruises

• Find your cruise
• Moscow — St. Petersburg
• Moscow — Astrakhan
• Astrakhan — St. Petersburg
• St. Petersburg
• Cruise Highlights
• News & Travel Tips

Russia is again welcoming travelers!

• A negative PCR test is all that's needed to enter Russia
• Regular flights are now operating to / from Russia
• Visas can be issues quickly (Volga Dream provides your invitation)
• All Volga Dream personnel and guides are fully vacinated
• Bookings are transferable without penalty for 12 months
• Volga Dream arranges PCR-tests if needed for your outbound flight

Check our COVID-19 Policy page to learn more.

Lorem Ipsum

Luxurious river cruises in russia.

Explore authentic Russian cities. Enjoy premium service and engaging activities as you sail the Volga River.

2022 Cruise Season

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

The Russian Odyssey

An extended 'South to North' view of Russia from Astrakhan to St. Petersburg through Moscow.

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.

Lower Volga

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

Find Your Cruise

Select destination Moscow — St. Petersburg Moscow — Astrakhan Astrakhan — St. Petersburg

View all months

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.

Discover Russia with MS Volga Dream - Click-through map

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.

Russian River Cruise Aboard Volga Dream

Moscow to St. Petersburg

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.

Five-Star Central Hotels

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.

Luxurious Accommodation

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.

Russian Cultural Experience

Explore Russia's past with the help of professional tour guides. Our on-board program includes fascinating talks on Russian history and politics, Russian language lessons, a festival of Russian cuisine (including vodka tasting!), and much more.

Gourmet Dining

Our on board restaurant serves international cuisine to the highest standard, all freshly made by our Cordon Bleu Chef. For Russian Dining night, he prepares a selection of traditional Russian dishes: Chicken Kiev, Kulebyaka and Borsch.

Tailored Service

All our service crew members are native Russians who are fluent in English and handpicked by the Owner. Proudly, the Volga Dream is famous for her hard working and very hospitable personnel who take care of every aspect of your life aboard.

Download Our Brochure

It's never been easier to plan your next holiday in Russia. Download our free brochure to learn more about authentic Russian river cruises.

Escape the hassle and bustle and add a satisfyingly informative element to your trip and bring together a colorful mosaic of people, history, traditions,  religion, music and art. These are the many strands that time has woven into what is known today as Russia.

What people are saying

Jacqueline Lapwood

Great Britain

Rick Dowden

United States

Alexander Powell

Monique Verbrugge

Peter & Annemieke English

Philippa Calnan

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter and keep up to date with the latest offers, savings and news at Volga Dream

• Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Best of Moscow by high speed train

By shuguley , February 15, 2014 in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Recommended Posts

Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

Link to comment

Share on other sites.

If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

countflorida

We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

Emperor Norton

Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

• 4 months later...

scubacruiserx2

Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in

• Welcome to Cruise Critic
• Hurricane Zone 2024
• Cruise Insurance Q&A w/ Steve Dasseos of Tripinsurancestore.com June 2024
• New Cruisers
• Cruise Lines “A – O”
• Cruise Lines “P – Z”
• River Cruising
• Cruise Critic News & Features
• Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
• Special Interest Cruising
• Cruise Discussion Topics
• UK Cruising
• Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
• Canadian Cruisers
• North American Homeports
• Ports of Call
• Cruise Conversations

Announcements

• New to Cruise Critic? Join our Community!

Write Your Own Amazing Review !

Click this gorgeous photo by member SUPERstar777 to share your review!

Features & News

LauraS · Started 9 hours ago

LauraS · Started 10 hours ago

LauraS · Started 12 hours ago

LauraS · Started Friday at 01:39 PM

• Existing user? Sign in OR Create an Account
• Find Your Roll Call
• Meet & Mingle
• Community Help Center
• All Activity
• Member Photo Albums
• Meet & Mingle Photos
• Favorite Cruise Memories
• Cruise Food Photos
• Cruise Ship Photos
• Ports of Call Photos
• Towel Animal Photos
• Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos
• Write a Review
• Live Cruise Reports
• Member Cruise Reviews
• Create New...

2 Hour Boat Cruise in Hartbeespoort Dam

• Breakfast/Brunch Gourmet Finger Food Platters
• Cash Bar on Board
• 2 Hour Cruise Around Hartbeespoort Dam
• Choose from Morning Cruise, Afternoon Cruise or Sunset Cruise
• Entry/Admission - Hartbeespoort Dam
• Champagne and drinks
• Kommandonek Resort, Simon Bekker Ave, Hartbeespoort, 0216, South Africa Please note: we are NOT situated at the Zoo and Snake Park BUT in Kosmos, Kommando Nek, Simon Bekker Drive.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
• You'll start at Kommandonek Resort Simon Bekker Ave, Hartbeespoort, 0216, South Africa Please note: we are NOT situated at the Zoo and Snake Park BUT in Kosmos, Kommando Nek, Simon Bekker Drive. See address & details
• 1 Hartbeespoort Dam Stop: 2 hours - Admission included We would like to welcome you aboard Danny Buoy to experience Hartbeespoort Dam from the water on one of our Daily Lunch or Sunset cruises. Our route takes us from Kommandonek, passed Caribbean estate and Sandy lane golf course to the Kosmos foreshore and the quaint Kosmos Village to the dam wall. Passing the Zoo and Snake Park as well as the Transvaal Yacht Club. We then hit open waters and cruise across to Eagle Waters and Pecanwood estate and golf course, taking a look at some of these fantastic waterfront homes. We then head passed The Islands and back to the harbor. All of this while sipping on bubbly, enjoying a buffet of the gourmet finger and fork snacks and good conversation. A great way to spend time with family and friends Read more
• You'll return to the starting point

More to explore in Hartbeespoort

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

2 Hour Boat Cruise in Hartbeespoort Dam - with unbiased reviews

• Bahasa Indonesia
• Slovenščina
• Science & Tech
• Russian Kitchen

Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

If using any of Russia Beyond's content, partly or in full, always provide an active hyperlink to the original material.

to our newsletter!

Get the week's best stories straight to your inbox

• What to do in Moscow City, if you’re not mega-rich
• Moscow after dusk: 10 places to drink, dance, and groove
• 5 things you must do in Moscow in 2018 between football matches (or without them)
• Sandwiched between Moscow and St. Petersburg: How to spend a perfect weekend in Tver 
• 24 or 48 hours in Moscow: Where to go and what to do in 2019

This website uses cookies. Click here to find out more.