Russia Empire Cruises offer 14-day cruises from Astrakhan to Moscow and vice versa. Twenty-day cruises travel from Moscow to Rostov-on-don, Rostov-on-don to St. Petersburg and back. As of 2010, the 14-day cruises cost from $2,750 to $5,200; the 20-day cruises cost from $3,900 to $7,600 depending on cabin type. Cruises stop in towns on the way with most tours being by bus. Port taxes, fuel surcharges and single-occupancy supplement cost extra.
Russia Empire Cruises
6910 Avenue U, Suite 41
Brooklyn, NY 11234
866-505-2784
russianempirecruises.com
Splendid Waterways of the Czars is one of the Volga cruises offered by European River Cruise. Sailing from Moscow to St. Petersburg, the cruise lasts eight days and takes in such sights as Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritzy, Vytegra, Kyzhi Island and Mondraga. Day tours to see Russian artisans at work and historical churches and architecture are included. Rates can be obtained from 1-800-510-4002 and more examples of Volga cruises can be found on their website.
European River Cruises
5851 San Felipe, Suite 500
Houston, TX 77057
800-510-4002
europeanrivercruises.com
Express to Russia is another travel agency offering cruises down the Volga. Its St. Petersburg-to-Moscow cruise costs from $1,090 to $2,000 in 2010 and lasts 11 days. The package includes visiting the Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Mandrogui village, Lake Onega, Kizhi Island, Goritsy, Yaroslavl, Uglich and sights in Moscow such as Red Square and the Kremlin.
Express to Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia
800-553-9034
expresstorussia.com
