Russian River Cruise

Touring through Russia on a luxurious river boat remains the best way to penetrate the country’s most enchanting and history-filled regions. Only a handful of travelers in the world have so much of Russia as have river cruise passengers.

Cruises usually span two weeks, with multi-day stops in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Between the two capitals, ships call on a different historic town or village each day while navigating a dozen famed Russian waterways.

Some of the most awe-inspiring sites along the way, such as the miraculous wooden churches of fabled Kizhi Island, can only be reached by boat. Other destinations, such as the legendary cities of Yaroslavl and Kostroma, lying directly on the shores of the Volga river, are natural havens for a river traveler. Ancient churches, gilded domes, working trade arcades, carved wooden houses, endearing people – these are the magical things encountered by river cruise travelers.

While sailing between ports, there is never a dull moment, with renowned guest lecturers, talks on Russian history, language lessons, and traditional dancing. Yet it is the majesty and unimaginable tranquility of the passing landscape that has mesmerized every passenger since Russian river cruise lines started operating.