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Hornblower Cruises & Events

• Great for scenic views
• Good for special occasions

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• Dining style Casual Elegant
• Price $50 and over
• Cuisines Californian
• Hours of operation Daily 8:00 am–6:00 pm
• Phone number (415) 788-8866 ext. 7
• Website http://www.hornblower.com/
• Payment options AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress code Smart Casual
• Catering Hornblower is a full-service, in-house catering company. All meals are prepared freshly on board. We offer a variety of dining cruises.
• Private party facilities Our eight uniquely different luxury yachts can accommodate group sizes of 2 - 2,200. With 30 years of experience, we have the knowledge and creative ability to continually make memorable events. Aboard our yachts, guests not only enjoy the gourmet food, but get to feast their eyes on the many views.
• Private party contact Taffeta Burr-Lewis: (415) 438-8300
• Location Hornblower Landing at Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111
• Neighborhood Financial District / Embarcadero
• Cross street Washington and Embarcadero
• Parking details Limited on site public parking at Hornblower Landing is available for $10. Nearby metered parking and public parking garages and lots are also available. <br /><br />*Hornblower Cruises and Events is not responsible for the metered parking lots. <br />*Please allow adequate time for parking and traffic. Boats are not held for late passengers.
• Public transit Historic Street Car: F Line (Will drop you off on Washington St., Half block away). <br />Bus: #12, #1, and #41. <br />BART & MUNI: Embarcadero Station (8 Minute Walk to/from Hornblower Landing at Pier 3).<br />Ferries: Tiburon & Vallejo, Sausalito, Larkspur, Alameda/Oakland, Harbor Bay Island (drop you off at the Ferry Building, one block away)
• Entertainment Dinner Dance- Live Band for Listening or dancing Brunch- Soloist or duo for listening
• Additional Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seasonal Fruit Display

Farmer's market garden salad, chicken chipotle pasta salad, asiago caesar salad.

garlic croutons

Couscous Salad

artichoke hearts, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

Imported & Domestic Cheese Platter

gourmet crackers, assorted bread

Scrambled Eggs

sautéed peppers and onions

French Toast & Waffles Valencia

whipped cream, fresh seasonal berries maple syrup

Roasted Red Potatoes

Smoked bacon and country sausage, smoked salmon.

cream cheese, mini bagels, red onion, capers

Chefs Freshly Baked Vegetarian Quiche

Entrée selections, oven roasted ham.

with mustard

Chef Carved Turkey Breast

with cranberry sauce

Grilled Basa

tropical fruit salsa

Home Style Macaroni & Cheese

Mixed bean chile, freshly baked bread, muffins, and pastries, bread pudding.

with caramel sauce

Assorted Cakes, Pies, Cookies and Seasonal Favorites

may contain nuts

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Hornblower Landing at Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111

• Public transit Historic Street Car: F Line (Will drop you off on Washington St., Half block away). Bus: #12, #1, and #41. BART & MUNI: Embarcadero Station (8 Minute Walk to/from Hornblower Landing at Pier 3).Ferries: Tiburon & Vallejo, Sausalito, Larkspur, Alameda/Oakland, Harbor Bay Island (drop you off at the Ferry Building, one block away)
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For Dinner Cruises, we recommend business casual to dressy casual attire. For men, slacks or khaki pants, and a collared shirt with or without a jacket; for women slacks or skirt, with a collared shirt, or dress. We request no jeans, shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or gym shoes on these cruises.

You may find that some guests are dressed more formally, especially those celebrating special occasions. However, attire varies from comfortable shorts to the more formal. Bring along a light jacket or wrap as it may get a bit breezy on the outer decks.

Hope this helps! We look forward to welcoming you on board

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San Diego Harbor Cruises by Flagship & City Cruises – prices, dress code

San Diego Harbor Cruises is the best way to explore the San Diego Bay area, a natural harbor and a deepwater port.

These cruises are professionally narrated tours that take you under the Coronado Bridge, past military ships, waterfront landmarks, etc., for an in-depth look at San Diego’s scenic beauty.

Visitors can choose from numerous options – dinner cruises, champagne cruises, speed boat rides, drive-your-own speedboats, and more.

This article shares everything you must know before booking your San Diego Bay Harbor Cruise. 

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What to expect on a harbor cruise, flagship cruises, city cruises, san diego cruise discounts , san diego harbor cruise north or south, dinner cruises, lunch and brunch cruises, regular harbor & whale-watching tours, boarding time, faqs about san diego cruise.

Here is a quick video on what to expect on a San Diego Bay Harbor cruise. 

San Diego Harbor provides stunning views of the city skyline, Coronado Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and the picturesque coastline. Be prepared to capture some fantastic photos of the harbor and its surroundings.

Depending on the time of year, you can spot marine life, such as sea lions, dolphins, and various seabirds. Some cruises even offer specific wildlife-watching tours.

Most harbor cruises provide narrated tours through live guides. These narrations give you insights into the area’s history, landmarks, and interesting facts.

Cruises often pass by or stop at key landmarks such as the USS Midway Museum, Seaport Village, the Maritime Museum of San Diego, and many more.

You can enjoy the gentle sea breeze, take in the views, and have a peaceful time on the water.

Many harbor cruises are designed to be accessible to visitors, including families with children and individuals with mobility challenges.

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Companies offering San Diego Cruises

Two companies offer cruises in the San Diego Bay area – Flagship Cruises and City Cruises.

Both companies offer excellent services and are rated 4.5/5 on Tripadvisor.

Flagship Cruises is a family-owned company that has been operating for more than 100 years.

They offer many ways to cruise around San Diego Bay, but their cruises on their luxury ships are the most popular. 

Flagship’s luxury ships have three indoor and outdoor seating levels, 360-degree views, and an onboard snack bar serving snacks, sodas, beer, and wine.

Tourists who love speed prefer Flagship’s Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride , a turbo-charged way to explore the San Diego bay. 

They also offer seasonal  whale-watching tours , available only between December and April.  

 Flagship harbor cruises are the most beautiful way to enjoy the best of San Diego. 

City Cruises was earlier known as the Hornblower Cruises company and offers numerous narrated San Diego harbor cruises for all visitors. 

Their 2-hour Harbor Sightseeing Cruise is the most popular among tourists and locals. 

City Cruises also offers a 2.5-hour, 3-course Dinner Cruise and a 2-hour Champagne Brunch Cruise in the San Diego Bay.  

If you prefer fun-filled happy hour entertainment with an enticing menu and cocktail specials, check out City Cruise’s Sights & Sips 2-hour Cocktail Cruise .

The company also offers Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruises and Sea Lion Adventure Cruises for those interested in local wildlife. 

San Diego Harbor Cruise prices

The 1-hour harbor tour by Flagship Cruises to either South or North of the San Diego Bay costs US$33 per person. 

For just US$38, you can go on the 2-hour Flagship cruise where you get to see both the North and South side of the Bay. 

The 2-hour long Harbor Sightseeing Cruise by City Cruises is priced at US$46.

The San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise costs US$168, and the Brunch Cruise comes with a price tag of US$135.

City Cruises and Flagship offer the same kind of discounts on their cruises. 

Everybody above 13 must pay the full price, while kids four to 12 get a 50% discount on the adult ticket price. 

Children three years and younger can join in for free. 

While booking a San Diego Harbor Cruise, tourists have three options: North Harbor, South Harbor, or both.

If you opt for one of the harbors, the cruise is one hour long, and you get to see only half the attractions. 

North Harbor: You can see the San Diego skyline, the Star of India, and the iconic ships of the Maritime Museum, Harbor Island, Shelter Island, and North Island Naval Air Station.

South Harbor: You see the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier, US Navy Surface Fleet, Coronado waterfront, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado (Navy SEALs train here), and Coronado Bay Bridge.

The full tour of San Diego Bay lasts two hours, and you get to see both the North and the South harbors. 

The complete 2-hour tour by Flagship Cruises costs only US$ 5 more than the 1-hour-long cruise. 

So if your question is, “North Harbor or South Harbor at San Diego Harbor?” our answer is, “Both!”

City Cruises’ 2-Hours Cruise also covers all parts of the San Diego Harbor cruise.

Dress code for San Diego Harbor Cruises

The dress code for San Diego Harbor Cruises depends on the type of cruise booked. 

Business casual to dressy casual attire is a safe bet for dinner cruises on the San Diego Bay. 

Men can wear slacks or khaki pants and a collared shirt with or without a jacket, while women can wear slacks or skirts with a collared shirt or dress. 

City Cruises recommends no jeans, shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or gym shoes on dinner cruises. 

For lunch and brunch cruises, it is better to be dressed in business casual, such as khaki pants and collared shirts. 

Shorts, tank tops, flip flops, or gym shoes are strongly discouraged. 

For San Diego whale-watching cruise , or regular harbor tours, tourists can wear casual attire, such as shorts and t-shirts.

We recommend dressing in layers and bringing along a jacket or a wrap because it can get breezy on board, especially on the outer decks and cruises that head out on the open ocean. 

Bringing a hat and some sunscreen makes a lot of sense for daytime cruises.

City Cruises depart from 970 North Harbor Drive , and the Flagship Cruises leave the shores from 990 North Harbor Drive .

Departure piers for both the companies are just 300 meters (.2 miles) from each other.

However, checking your ticket confirmation email to determine the boarding point and timing is better. 

Boarding time is usually 15 to 30 minutes before departure.

It is better to reach at least 30 minutes before dinner cruises to enjoy your boarding cocktail and dockside sights. 

Tourists planning a cruise around the San Diego Bay area have many questions.

We answer them here –

What happens to the cruise during bad weather?

City Cruises and Flagship Cruises sail rain or shine. The ships remain dockside during severe weather conditions (or when directed by the US Coast Guard).The Patriot, which has open-air seating, is more likely to be canceled due to rain. But you don’t need to worry because if your cruise gets canceled, you can choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Are there any age restrictions on San Diego cruises?

Most cruises have no age restrictions, but all minors require adult supervision.Cocktail cruises are usually for patrons 21 years and older. 

When is the dinner served on dinner cruises?

The moment you get on board, you get a boarding drink, after which the service begins.

How safe are San Diego Cruises?

San Diego Harbor cruises are safe because each vessel is US Coast Guard certified with life preservers and all required lifesaving equipment, including child life vests.

Will I get seasickness?

Since the Bay area cruises don’t leave the San Diego harbor’s calm waters, most guests don’t experience any discomfort. However, if you experience motion sickness, you will likely face uneasiness during the cruise. You should take your usual preventative measures in such a case.Whale-watching cruises go out into the open ocean, which increases your chances of seasickness. 

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Hornblower Dinner Cruise

Glide around the harbor for a memorable dinner cruise experience. Begin your evening with a welcome glass of champagne, followed by a delicious four-course dinner crafted from local, seasonal ingredients at your private table. After dinner, head to the outdoor deck for music and dancing under the sparkling night sky. Boarding at 7:30 p.m. and depart at 8 p.m. 

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Hornblower Cruises & Events

• Great for scenic views
• Good for special occasions

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.

Additional information

• Dining style Casual Elegant
• Price $50 and over
• Cuisines Californian
• Hours of Operation Daily 8:00 am–6:00 pm
• Phone number (415) 788-8866 ext. 7
• Website http://www.hornblower.com/
• Payment Options AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress Code Smart Casual
• Catering Hornblower is a full-service, in-house catering company. All meals are prepared freshly on board. We offer a variety of dining cruises.
• Private party facilities Our eight uniquely different luxury yachts can accommodate group sizes of 2 - 2,200. With 30 years of experience, we have the knowledge and creative ability to continually make memorable events. Aboard our yachts, guests not only enjoy the gourmet food, but get to feast their eyes on the many views.
• Private party contact Taffeta Burr-Lewis: (415) 438-8300
• Location Hornblower Landing at Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111
• Neighbourhood Financial District / Embarcadero
• Cross Street Washington and Embarcadero
• Parking Details Limited on site public parking at Hornblower Landing is available for $10. Nearby metered parking and public parking garages and lots are also available. <br /><br />*Hornblower Cruises and Events is not responsible for the metered parking lots. <br />*Please allow adequate time for parking and traffic. Boats are not held for late passengers.
• Public Transit Historic Street Car: F Line (Will drop you off on Washington St., Half block away). <br />Bus: #12, #1, and #41. <br />BART & MUNI: Embarcadero Station (8 Minute Walk to/from Hornblower Landing at Pier 3).<br />Ferries: Tiburon & Vallejo, Sausalito, Larkspur, Alameda/Oakland, Harbor Bay Island (drop you off at the Ferry Building, one block away)
• Entertainment Dinner Dance- Live Band for Listening or dancing Brunch- Soloist or duo for listening
• Additional Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seasonal Fruit Display

Farmer's market garden salad, chicken chipotle pasta salad, asiago caesar salad.

garlic croutons

Couscous Salad

artichoke hearts, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

Imported & Domestic Cheese Platter

gourmet crackers, assorted bread

Scrambled Eggs

sautéed peppers and onions

French Toast & Waffles Valencia

whipped cream, fresh seasonal berries maple syrup

Roasted Red Potatoes

Smoked bacon and country sausage, smoked salmon.

cream cheese, mini bagels, red onion, capers

Chefs Freshly Baked Vegetarian Quiche

Entrée selections, oven roasted ham.

with mustard

Chef Carved Turkey Breast

with cranberry sauce

Grilled Basa

tropical fruit salsa

Home Style Macaroni & Cheese

Mixed bean chile, freshly baked bread, muffins, and pastries, bread pudding.

with caramel sauce

Assorted Cakes, Pies, Cookies and Seasonal Favorites

may contain nuts

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Best of Moscow by high speed train

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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The New Jersey dinner cruise departs from Lincoln Harbor Marina, 1500 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken, NJ 07086.

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Now, if you go a place that ends up costing $400/person or so, might be a different story!

Do you think that Muscovites love to be hungry? :)

Of course, you would be allowed to restaurant.

I agree with both post above. Good jeans are fine. Russians dress more like we did in the 1950's, before we became slob's and gave up carring about how we look. Russian woman do like their fashion, and I think every Russian man own's a leather jacket? Dress in what I would call normal, clean, cloths. Real shirts, not T shirts, no torn jeans, swet's with tears/holes in them & so on and you will be fine. AIM.

''and I think every Russian man own's a leather jacket?''

*starts to laugh*

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it comes to my concern too

i am only bringing a pair of sneakers with me. does that mean that i can never dine at decent places?

Depends on what your definition of decent is. There are quite a few "nice" places where sneakers will not be a problem. On a different note, if you are going to be there more than 3-4 days, and expecting to do a lot of walking (I certainly hope so!), I might suggest you consider bringing another pair of shoes with a somewhat different "profile" simply to offer your feet some relief.

To answer exactly to your question - yes, sometimes you can meet a dress-code in Moscow's restaurants. But at first - try to find it; second - you will always find something same good but cheaper around corner.

thanks all. except fast food restaurant, how can i tell which restaurant is sneakers & jeans friendly and which is not?

Forgive me for stating the obvious, but I think the same way you would anywhere in the world...observe the overall "trappings" and visitors...and/or if you are doing this "sight unseen", then ask either your hotel or "someone" to suggest places that would fit what you are looking for, which I think sounds like not a low end cheap place, but a reasonable mid-upper level place.

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