Overview – Volga River Cruise – MS Swan Lake 2021

Volga River Cruise – MS Swan Lake

Cabin Description:

Quad/Triple Cabin on Lower deck (13 sq.m.)
2 separate lower beds and 1 or 2 bunk beds, private sh/wc facilities, a wardrobe, AC, a fridge, radio, a TV, a hairdryer. Fixed porthole window.

Standard Twin Cabin on Main or Middle deck (10 sq.m.)
2 separate beds, private sh/wc facilities, AC, wardrobe, fridge, radio, TV, hairdryer. Opening panoramic window.

Renovated Superior Twin Cabin on Middle deck (10 sq.m.)
2 separate beds, private shower/wc,  air conditioning, wardrobe, fridge, radio, TV, hairdryer.
Cabins of this type have a panoramic window which can be opened.
Several cabins on Middle deck (Cabin # 255 to 360) have an extra upper berth and can be used as triple – available on request only.
These cabins were refurbished in 2019, with new furniture and shower room.

Single Cabin on Middle or Boat deck (7.6 sq.m.)
1 single bed, private sh/wc facilities, AC, wardrobe, fridge, radio, TV, hairdryer. Cabins of this type have a panoramic window which can be open

Single Cabin with balcony on Boat deck (7.6 sq.m.)
1 single bed, private sh/wc facilities (with a walk-in shower), AC, wardrobe, fridge, radio, TV, hairdryer, armchair.
There is also an upper bunk bed for a 2nd person if required. Each cabin of this type has a private balcony.

Deluxe Cabin on Boat deck (14 sq.m.)
2 beds, (can be twin or double on request), private sh/wc facilities (with a walk-in shower), AC, 2 bedstands, safe, table, 2 armchairs, fridge, radio, TV, wardrobe,  hairdryer. 2 panoramic windows. Shower amenities, bathrobes, slippers, provided.

Deluxe Cabin with balcony on Boat deck (15.5 – 16 sq.m.)
2 beds (can be twin or double on request), a sofa (which can be used for accommodation of 3rd person) or 2 armchairs, private sh/wc facilities (with a walk-in shower), AC, 2 bedstands, table and banquette, safe, fridge, radio, TV, wardrobe, hairdryer.
Each cabin of this type has a private balcony. Shower amenities, bathrobes, slippers, provided.

Junior Suite with balcony on Boat deck (17.5 – 21 sq.m.)
2 beds (can be twin or double on request), a sofa (2 additional sleeping places can be arranged), private sh/wc facilities (with a walk-in shower), AC, 2 bedstands, armchair, table, safe, fridge, radio, TV, wardrobe, hairdryer.
Each cabin of this type has a private balcony. Shower amenities, bathrobes, slippers, provided.

Deck Plan

Technical Information

• Length – 129 m
• Width – 16,7 m
• Immersion – 2,9 m
• Passenger capacity – 248 pax
• Electricity – 220 V
• Currency on board – Russian Ruble

Facilities on board

• 2 Restaurants
• Bar
• Theater hall
• Baby club
• Cinema club
• Sauna
• Souvenir kiosk
• Ironing room
• Rental store
• Sun deck

2021 Cruise Dates – Volga River Cruise

2021 Prices per person in Euros – River Cruise Russia
14 Days Moscow – Astrakhan and Astrakhan – Moscow

PORT TAX IS NOT INCLUDED : €35 PER PERSON

SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS:
Single occupancy of a twin cabin: 50% supplement (on request only)
Single use of Deluxe Cabin or Junior Suite: 100% supplement (on request only)

*DISCOUNTS:
Child policy (at time of travel):
0–2 years old: Free of charge (no meals included)
2–12 years old in Twin with 1 adult: -30% discount from the price
2nd person in Single Cabin with balcony (upper berth): -50% discount from the price
3rd person in Superior Twin Cabin (upper berth): -30% discount from the price
3rd and 4th person in Quad/Triple Cabin (upper berths): -30% discount from the price
3rd and 4th person in Deluxe Cabin or Junior Suite (sofabed): -30% discount from the price

Inclusions and Exclusions – Volga River Cruise

Price includes

• Guaranteed European languages for tours and onboard programme
• Excursion programme detailed in the cruise itinerary (optional tours are available onboard)
• Daily international entertainment on board: concerts, lessons, master classes, movies, welcome bread and salt ceremony, captain’s cocktail and dinner
• Luggage handling onboard the ship
• Use of cabin safe (Deluxe and Junior Suite cabins)

Not included

• Arrival and Departure transfers
  We can arrange these for you at a total cost of €150, including both arrival and departure transfers in a saloon car for 1-2 persons.
  International city airports, city rail stations and central hotels are also included
  For transfers from 22.00 – 07.00 and at all times on public holidays the cost is €200
• Travel/medical insurance
• Port tax (35 eur pp)
• Optional excursions (available on board)
• Gratuities (7 € per person and day)
• Personal expenditure

Included meals/beverages

• Full board, three meals per day (from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day)
• Breakfast is buffet style, lunch and dinner are with fixed menu with choice of courses
• Breakfast in the cabin is possible (from 07:00 to 11:00)
• Water, tea/ coffee, 1 shot of vodka OR 1 glass of wine (white/ red) OR 1 glass of juice per dinner
• Complimentary bottle of water (0.5l) in cabin on arrival day/ in Deluxe and Junior Suite cabins replenished daily
• There is a coffee-station onboard the ship available for guests from 06:00 till 19:00
• Early risers breakfast with tea/ coffee and cookies
• Welcome bread and salt ceremony (arrival day)
  Welcome cocktail (hereon the start of the navigation)
  Captain’s farewell dinner with a special menu
  “Russian tea ceremony” and “Vodka show”
  Cocktail party – once per cruise – 1 cocktail per person
• BBQ outdoors in Mandrogui (instead of lunch onboard, subject to the weather conditions)
• Hot/cold drinks (depending on weather) upon returning to ship after shore

Notes

• Rates are calculated on a specified fuel cost, in case of significant fuel cost increase rates, the owners reserve the right to supplement the price.
• The itinerary may vary and places visited may be changed locally due to local conditions. 
• Important – Please check entry requirements, a visa is required by most visitors to Russia and must be obtained in advance of arrival.
• Important – Check current health requirements by looking at the official travel advice website of your own country, or ask your doctor.
• If you require an extended visa support we can supply this from €25 per person (certain nationalities incur a higher extended visa support letter fee) – check with us for details.
• You may reserve Optional Excursions onboard only.
  These may include the following*:
  Moscow: National folk show “Kostroma”, Moscow by night + metro
  Yaroslavl & Kostroma: Rostov the Great, Master Class of painting traditional russian doll Matryoshka
  Cheboksary: The city of Ioshkar-Ola
  Kazan: Raifa Bogoroditsky monastery, Temple of All Religions, Sviyazk
  Samara: Bunker of Stalin as part of city tour, Cosmic Samara
  Volgograd: Stalingrad battle museum, Rossoshka memorial
  Astrakhan: Volga Delta
  *IMPORTANT: The range of tours offered may vary. You may not pre-book, tours can only be purchased onboard.Details and prices are provided onboard only.
• Your arrival and departure details will be required,
• Moscow airport information Sheremetyevo (SVO), Domodedovo (DME), Vnukovo (VKO)
• Astrakhan airport information Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport (ASF)

How to Book and Pay

• Please read the terms and conditions applicable to your booking.
• Please complete the booking form adding your credit card details via our secure system.
• We will respond by email with confirmation of your tour.
• Upon confirmation we will collect the non-refundable deposit of 20% of the tour price from the credit card provided.
• The balance payment will be collected 10 weeks prior to departure date on the Russia River Cruise.
• If you book within 10 weeks of departure date we will collect the full amount due from the credit card provided.
• Cabin numbers are advised 7 days prior to arrival. €100 fee to pre-book a specific cabin number.
• If your selected date is not available we will offer you an alternative.
• Your card will not be charged until you accept the alternative offered.
• If you have any special requirements please add details in the notes section.
• We will request your passport details for the visa support documentation required to apply for a
  Russian visa (please check with your nearest Consulate if you require a visa).
• After you have paid in full, you will receive a voucher and joining details for the tour.
• Arrival and departure transfers are NOT included on this Russia River Cruise.
  Please send full flight or other transportation details if you would like us to provide these at an additional charge.

Moscow – Astrakhan cruise (14 days / 13 nights)

Astrakhan – Moscow cruise (14 days / 13 nights)