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The Paradise Staterooms

Choose your refreshing retreat.

Your stateroom onboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is a private retreat packed with the best amenities for your quick and easy getaway. Relax and unwind with queen-sized beds, open seating areas, and in-room dining to fuel all your adventures. Choose the perfect stateroom or suite for the ultimate cruise vacation, and start dreaming of paradise.

Cozy Interior Staterooms

Available on deck 4, 5, 6 and 7 | max occupancy 4 guests.

Lounge stylishly in these comfortable and cozy interior staterooms. Economical without sacrificing quality, this accommodation is an incredible value and serves as a perfect base for a most memorable cruise experience.

Picturesque Oceanview Staterooms

Available on deck 4, 5, 6 and 7 | max occupancy 3 guests.

Enjoy scenic ocean views along with extra lounge space, chic décor, and an ultra-comfy layout. Wake up to relaxing sunrises over the water or count the stars in the night sky right from the comfort of your room. This is one of our most popular staterooms for a reason.

Serene Junior Suites

Available on deck 5 | max occupancy 4 guests.

A perfect blend of comfort and style, the exclusive Junior Suites provide plenty of space to stretch out and unwind with wide-open views from two large windows. With a pull-out sofa bed, multiple desks and ample closet space, these suites are an idyllic landing spot.

Luxurious Grand Terrace Suites

Available on deck 10 | max occupancy 4 guests.

There’s no better way to cruise to paradise. These impressive staterooms with a balcony provide the perfect private getaway. Enjoy a host of premium amenities, including a queen bed, pull-out sofa bed, scenic balcony, shower, large jetted tub and more.

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I stayed in Margaritaville at Sea's renovated cabins. My 176-square-foot interior stateroom wasn't the best, but it felt larger than other cruise cabins.

• My brother and I shared a 176-square-foot interior stateroom on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise .
• The ship, which is over 30 years old, recently debuted a multimillion-dollar renovation.
• Our entry-level accommodation slept four people, with two twin-size beds and retractable bunk beds. 

This summer, my brother and I embarked on a three-day voyage from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.

The vessel, which is over 30 years old, is the first cruise operated by the Jimmy Buffett-founded hospitality brand. It made its inaugural voyage as the rebranded Margaritaville at Sea Paradise in 2022 and has since undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation . 

Because the voyage was short , I reserved a 176-square-foot interior stateroom , the 658-cabin cruise ship 's entry-level accommodation, directly through Margaritaville at Sea.

I booked my room during the cruise line's spring sale, scoring a 40% discount that brought the total cost for each passenger to $330.70 (including taxes and service charges, gratuities, and fuel surcharges). However, this rate didn't include any add-ons like drink packages, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, or excursions.

Here's what our cabin was like.

The interior stateroom I initially booked smelled like cigarettes, so guest services moved us twice before we found a suitable cabin.

Located on decks four, five, six, and seven, the interior staterooms accommodate up to four travelers. I figured my party of two would have plenty of space.

While booking my room, I could choose to be on the lower, middle, or upper decks, however, I didn't have the option to pick a specific stateroom. I requested placement on the upper deck, and the cruise line assigned me to a room on the starboard side of deck seven.

When I entered my cabin, I was overwhelmed by the smell of cigarettes and promptly requested to switch cabins at guest services. The employees reassigned us to a cabin on the port side of deck seven, but I thought it also smelled like cigarettes (with the addition of some air freshener). 

A representative for Margaritaville said that smoking "is not permitted in the cabins or interior areas of the ship," however, there are "designated smoking areas on the lido deck."

After our second try, we went back to guest services . Luckily, the third time was the charm. Guest services moved us down a level to a room on the port side of deck six. The area surrounding the cabin was mostly quiet, aside from a handful of late-night partiers returning to their staterooms in the wee hours each morning.

After entering our interior stateroom, I stepped into a long hallway.

When I walked inside, there was a large bathroom on the left. On the right, there was a full-size closet, a cabinet with shelves, and drawers.

The hallway opened to the main room, which had a mounted table on the left, two twin-size beds, and a small bedside ledge.

The mattresses were firm and the pillows were plush, but the sheets felt scratchy to me. 

On the right side of the back wall, there was a narrow closet that provided extra storage.

The back wall also had two bunk beds that I could pull down.

On the ride side of the room, there was a TV mounted on the wall, directly above a small wet bar.

I was disappointed that my room didn't have a Bridge Cam, which are webcams that show the ship's location and sometimes simulate an ocean view. They can help alleviate seasickness , especially in a room without an exterior view.

Even though the journey from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama is short, some passengers might still feel motion sickness without a window or balcony.

The wet bar was stocked with a mini fridge, a stainless-steel ice bucket, and drinking glasses.

Our room didn't have a kitchenette or microwave.

There was an abundance of lighting options in the stateroom, which was necessary given the lack of windows.

Hallway lights, decorative lights near the bunk beds, reading lights above the twin-size beds, and two high-hat lights above the desk made the cabin feel brighter and more spacious.

The cabin had such ample storage space that we had room to spare, even after we unpacked.

The main closet was standard in size. It had a chest of four drawers on one side and open space on the other. The bottom two drawers were filled with sheets. 

Inside the closet, there were 11 plastic hangers — five for skirts, three for pants, and three for shirts — along with a 6-foot-long shelf, where I found a life vest and a plush white comforter.

The cabinet adjacent to the wet bar had two shelves inside, one of which stored four life jackets and another with a space where I expected to see a safe (though there wasn't one in our room).

The bottom half of the cabinet had four drawers, with a blow-dryer in the top one.

The bathroom was right off the entrance hallway in the front of the room and had a decent amount of space inside.

The bathroom was larger than many others I've seen in cruise cabins .

A vanity with two cabinets and a full-length mirror was on the right, and on the left, there was a toilet and shower.

The shower was compact but featured a handheld showerhead with five adjustable settings and impressive water pressure.

The circular shower was so small that its beige shower curtain frequently clung to my body instead of preventing water from spraying all over the bathroom floor.

After changing staterooms two times, I realized that they seemed to be inconsistently furnished and stocked.

Several of the appliances I tested in the three interior staterooms didn't work very well.

In the first cabin I walked into, water had accumulated at the bottom of the mini fridge. In the room where we ended up staying, the mini fridge and blow-dryer barely functioned.

The amenities also didn't seem to be evenly distributed. The first room had a safe but no blow-dryer, and the third room had a blow-dryer, but the safe was nowhere to be found.

When asked about the missing amenities, a representative for Margaritaville told Insider that they "may have been removed to be repaired," but that guests can and should report "damaged or missing items" to guest services for assistance. 

I also noticed that none of the rooms I entered had the armchairs or cute throw pillows I saw in the website's photos . Insider reached out to the Margaritaville representative about the decor changes, and they said that "there are a variety of room types and small differences within singular categories."

I was also baffled by the lack of Margaritaville spirit I felt in my cabin.

Except for a few branded items, like a notepad with the Margaritaville logo, a pencil with lyrics from Buffett's "A Pirate Looks at Forty," wallpaper with a map on it, and some island-inspired artwork, I would've never assumed this was a Margaritaville room.

Our no-frills interior stateroom did the job, but it certainly wasn't luxurious.

Because of Margaritaville Paradise's mixed reviews and low rates, I went in with low expectations and high hopes. I found that Margaritaville Paradise had all the cruise basics, but the overall quality seemed to be scaled back. 

Even though I found our room's decor outdated and uninspired, especially fresh off of a renovation, the stateroom felt like the largest interior cabin I've ever stayed in.

And because there were so many activities available on the ship — like nightly music, wine tasting, bingo, and game shows — I hardly had any incentive to spend time in my stateroom anyway.

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Margaritaville at Sea Islander Sets Sail to Florida

• May 24, 2024

The new Margaritaville at Sea Islander is currently heading to Florida. After undergoing a major refurbishment at the Harland & Wolff Shipyard in Northern Ireland, the cruise ship left Belfast on May 19, 2024.

Set to enter service for Margaritaville at Sea in mid-June, the Islander made a technical call in Gibraltar.

After arriving at the UK port on May 23, the ship is set to cross the Atlantic on its way to Port Tampa Bay.

Margaritaville at Sea celebrated the start of the repositioning journey with a post on its social media accounts.

According to the company, the 2,100-guest ship is undergoing final touches along the way and is expected to arrive in Florida in early June.

Before kicking off its maiden voyage on June 14, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander is set to be christened during a special ceremony.

The company announced that Savannah Buffet, daughter of the late singer, author, and sailor Jimmy Buffett, will serve as the ship’s godmother .

Once in Tampa, the Islander is set to offer a year-round program of four- and five-night cruises to Mexico and Florida that feature visits to Cozumel, Puerto Progreso, Costa Maya and Key West.

In early 2025, the ship is also set to offer six- and seven-night cruises to the Western Caribbean, adding destinations in Belize, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

Originally built for Costa Cruises as the Costa Atlantica, the Islander first entered service in the early 2000s.

After sailing in China for several years, the Spirit-Class vessel was sold to Margaritaville at Sea in late 2023 .

Before kicking off its inaugural season, the ship underwent a major makeover that included updates to staterooms and public areas.

The Islander also received new features , including the three-story poolside LandShark Bar at Sea and the JWB Prime Steakhouse.

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Margaritaville at Sea Islander sets sail for Tampa FL after major refurbishment

The newest Margaritaville at Sea vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander , has commenced her voyage to Tampa, Florida .

Departing from the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Islander began her transatlantic journey over the weekend. The ship is expected to take 3 weeks to arrive at Port Tampa Bay.

During her time in Ireland, the ship underwent extensive refurbishment . The crew will complete the final touches during the crossing.

Starting in June, the Islander will embark on 4- and 5-night cruises with ports of call in Key West , Cozumel , and Progreso . The ship has a capacity of 2,650 passengers and features 12 decks.

The Margaritaville at Sea Islander is the company’s second vessel, following the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise , which launched in 2022 and operates from the Port of Palm Beach .

Popular cruise line fails surprise CDC inspection, major concerns in ‘65 different areas’

• Updated: May. 17, 2024, 6:04 p.m. |
• Published: May. 17, 2024, 11:30 a.m.

The popular cruise line "Margaritaville at Sea Paradise" failed a surprise inspection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which cited major concerns in "65 different areas." TNS

• Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

A popular cruise line failed a surprise inspection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , which cited major concerns in “65 different areas.”

The cruise liner, “Margaritaville at Sea Paradise,” had several issues when the CDC conducted its health and safety inspection on May 1, 2024. The ship must correct those issues or else be prevented from sailing, according to the CDC’s vessel sanitation program report.

The 65 issues that the CDC highlighted included food preparation in guest and crew facilities, cleanliness of plumbing, cleanliness of the medical facility, pool maintenance, food storage and cleaning procedures.

For each violation the CDC’s inspection team gave, they also provided a suggested solution to the problem.

On one example, the CDC noted, “On several occasions, up to six bathers were noted in each whirlpool. Each whirlpool is designed to have a maximum bather load of 4 persons.” The CDC noted that this is to “ensure the maximum passenger bather load number is not exceeded, so the proper halogen and pH values are not adversely affected.”

The agency also noted issues with potable water lines serving the medical facility, trash room, engine room and select guest cabin areas.

Food preparation was also lacking, as some freezers and coolers did not keep things at the proper temperature or were out of service.

Sanitation procedures by the crew were also lacking.

In total, “Margaritaville at Sea Paradise” scored an 83 on the CDC inspection. Any score below an 85 is considered “unsatisfactory,” according to the agency.

Now, the cruise liner has to implement as many health and safety options as possible before the CDC does another surprise inspection.

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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.

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• Moscow - St. Petersburg 5-star cruise by Vodohod

8 days and 7 nights

• Moscow - St. Petersburg Cruise
• Route Moscow - Uglich - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. Petersburg
• Languages English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.
• Cruise Ship 5-star cruise ship MS Rostropovich
• Group Tour This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.
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Moscow : Welcome on board! Check in begins at 14:00 (2.00 PM), but you may board earlier or later depending on you arrival in Moscow. If you order a transfer, you will be met at the airport or train station by one of our drivers and taken by comfortable car to the river port where you will board your cruise ship (transfer is optional).

Over the next few days, you will get the chance to explore Moscow and learn about its riveting history. You will be taken on a city tour and see Moscow's most interesting sights and learn about this amazing city's past and present. You will also have a chance to do some light shopping and there will be time to relax aboard the ship in the evenings. One of the highlights of your time in Moscow is a visit to  Red Square  and the  Kremlin . You will also visit one of the Kremlin's famous cathedrals. The Kremlin as we know it today was rebuilt as a stone structure during the beginning of the 14th century but the actual site has been inhabited and used as a fortified city wall for centuries before this period. The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure - at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city's former military fortification, a palace and the workplace of the Russian President. The Kremlin is the center of Russia's political life and State power and has been home to Tsars, General Secretaries of the Soviet Union and Russian Presidents.

Moscow  is Russia's political and financial capital as well as a major world class cultural center. The city includes many must see attractions from the Kremlin and Red Square to the Assumption Cathedral. Moscow is the largest city in Europe. It is unique in that it blends the ancient with the modern. See medieval structures among modern office buildings, walk down crooked old city streets opening up to wide, busy boulevards. It is a fantastic city and truly a site that shouldn't be missed.

Uglich : You will be taken on a walking city tour with visit to the  Kremlin , the  Church of St. Demitrius on the Blood  and the  Transfiguration cathedral .

Uglich  was founded in 1148 as a small princedom bordering on Muscovy and is one of the most beloved towns in Old Russia. The view of the town as you approach it from the Volga River is breathtaking with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John's Church rising on the horizon. The history of the town is fascinating; At the end of the 16th century, Maria Nagaya, seventh wife of Ivan the Terrible, lived in honorary exile at the Kremlin in Uglich. It was here in her garden that the 10 year old Prince Dmitry of the Rurik Dynasty, heir to the Russian throne was murdered by Boris Godunov who wanted to seize power for himself. On the spot of his death, the Church of St. Demitrius of the Blood was built and still stands today. The death of Prince Dmitri brought on the start of the Time of Troubles, a dynastic and political crises and one of the most tumultuous periods in Russian history which ended 15 years later after the election of a new Tsar, Mikhail Romanov (the first Tsar of the Romanov Dynasty). Inside the Kremlin the oldest building in Uglich, the Palace of Tsarevich Dmitry also stands. During your time in Uglich you will learn more about the town's past and walk along the paths of Russian history.

Arrival in the ancient village of  Goritsy . Tour of the  St. Cyril on the White Lake Monastery  and the  Museum of Icons .

Goritsy  is a tiny settlement 7 kilometers from the St. Cyril on the White Lake Monastery. The remains of the Nunnery of the Resurrection that sits on the banks of the Sheksna River can be visited and is within a quarter of a mile of where the ship stops. Goritsy is definitely a site to see for anyone with an interest in Russian history. St. Cyril on the White Lake was founded in 1397 by Kirill Belosersky on the shore of Lake Siverskoye. The monastery had wide trade in the 15th to 17th centuries and was used as a fortress to protect Russia's nobility during the Times of Troubles.

After the tour you will return to your ship and set sail in the direction of St. Petersburg along the Volga Baltic Canal. The Volga Baltic Canal is a series of canals and rivers that connect the Volga river to the Baltic Sea.

You'll cruise along Europe's second largest lake,  Lake Onega  and arrive on the island of  Kizhi . Here you will visit a fascinating open-air museum containing numerous examples of elaborate Russian, wooden architecture.

Kizhi Island : Via the Volga Baltic Canal, our cruise takes us to the tiny island of Kizhi, located at the northern end of Lake Onega. The island is renowned for its open-air  Museum of Architecture , which is assembled from over 80 monuments of wooden architecture from various areas of the country and restored to form a glimpse of the past. The most impressive site on the island is the  Church of the Transfiguration or Preobrazhenskaya  (the church of twenty-two wooden domes). This masterpiece of architecture, featuring five tiers of 22 domes, was built in 1714 without the use of a single nail, only an axe and pine trees. The church magically changes color as the day grows old, it is certainly one of the most interesting things you will see during your time in Russia.

A stop in the village of  Mandrogui . Enjoy walking around this traditional Russian village in its beautiful setting and spend a day of rest, relaxation and fun. We will have a fantastic barbeque picnic on the banks of the river featuring one of Russia's favorite specialties - shashlik (meat shish kebab prepared on an outdoor fire). You will love it!

Mandrogui  is really more of a living museum than a live-in village. It features a collection of old wooden houses and is geared towards showing visitors what a traditional Russian village resembled in the past. One of the features here is the Vodka Museum, which contains thousands of different brands and types of Russia's favorite pastime.

Arrival in the imperial capital of Russia -  St. Petersburg . Your time in St. Petersburg will begin with a  Panoramic City Tour . This tour is the best way to get acquainted with all of the city's major highlights. Our professional guide will take you down  Nevsky Prospect , St. Petersburg's most famous and vibrant thoroughfare. There you will see some of the city's most interesting architectural monuments including the Kazan Cathedral (exterior) and the Winter Palace. You will see the  Peter and Paul Fortress  (interior) - a symbol of St. Petersburg and also the oldest building in the city.

One of the highlights of your entire cruise will be a visit to the  Hermitage , Russia's premier museum containing one of the largest art collections in the world. The museum consists of five historical buildings including the Winter Palace - the residence of the Russian Tsars. The museum contains over 3 million pieces of art with dates ranging from high antiquity to the present day. Among the Hermitage's treasures are artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens and many others.

On the last day of your cruise you will say goodbye to Russia, your ship's crew and the many new friends we are sure you will have met during your time with us. We are sure that your memories of the trip will last a lifetime and we look forward to welcoming you to Russia sometime in the future. Our driver will meet you at the ship and take you to the airport to see you off (transfer is optional).

St. Petersburg  is Russia's second largest and second most important city - the Northern capital of the country, Russia's cultural center, and considered the world's 'Northern Venice' due to its extensive system of canals and islands. Walk along Nevsky Prospect and experience the grandeur of pre-revolutionary imperial Russia. Pass palaces from the past and gaze at the famous embankment of the Neva River with its numerous bridges and striking architecture. St. Petersburg is also home to Russia's largest and busiest port and with its many world class theaters and museums has a very high level of cultural life.

Prices and Terms

Prices are per person.

The surcharge for single occupancy in a double cabin is 75% of the total cruise price. Surcharge for single occupancy in Deluxe or Suite cabin is 100% of the cruise price.

Included meals:

• Full board, three meals per day (from dinner on arrival day to continental breakfast on departure day). In case of late arrival (after 23:00) or early departure (before 06:00) a boxed meal is provided instead of dinner/breakfast. Breakfast is buffet style, lunch and dinner are served at your table.
• Coffee station (tea, coffee, biscuits) available from 06:00 to 19:00;
• 1 bottle of mineral water (0.5 l) per person per day in cabin;
• Lunches in the city: water for your table;
• Dinners in the city: 1 bottle of mineral water (0.5 l) + 1 glass (150 ml) of red/white wine or 1 glass of juice (200 ml) per person;
• Lunches and Dinners on board:
• For lunch and dinner: white/red/sparkling wine/beer in glasses (with no limit), water with no limit
• For breakfast: water with no limit, Cappuccino or Espresso without extra charge 
• Welcome “bread and salt” ceremony;
• Welcome cocktail - 1 glass of sparkling wine or juice per person;
• Tea or coffee for all meals;
• Russian Tea Ceremony;
• Themed dinners;
• “Captain’s dinner” with a special menu
• In cool weather: hot tea upon returning on board after shore excursions;
• In hot weather: Cold iced tea or juice upon returning on board after shore excursions;

Included services in cabins

• Bathrobes in Suite cabins;
• Toiletries provided in all cabins - shampoo 30 ml., shower gel 30 ml., conditioner 30 ml., body lotion 30 ml. (refill as needed), shower cap, slippers;
• Safe in all cabins;
• Minibar in Suite cabins (for additional fee);
• TVs and phones in all cabins.

Included services on board

• Hot towels upon returning on board after shore excursions;
• Onboard guides speaking English / French / German / Spanish / Italian; service of onboard guides for other foreign languages can be provided upon request for an additional fee;
• Sightseeing programs in each port as per itinerary (optional tours are available on board)
• Daily entertainment including lessons of the Russian language and Russian songs, dance evenings, folklore concerts, and more.
• Headsets for shore excursions
• Luggage handling in river ports from the inspection point to the ship and from the ship to the bus, as well as on board.

Services available on board for an additional fee:

• Optional tours
• Culinary master class;
• Vodka tasting with traditional snacks;
• Sports equipment rental: bicycles, Nordic walking poles, folding chair canes;
• Bottled water during shore excursions
• Birthday greetings (cake, music)
• Hairdresser services

Other included services:

• Russian visa invitation  - the document necessary for obtaining a Russian visa when applying for a Russian visa at the local Russian Consulate in your country.  PLEASE NOTE:  your passport should be valid for no less than 6 months after the planned departure from Russia and it should have at least 2 blank pages. The process of applying for a visa may take a long time and we recommend that you start the process 3 months before your trip. In case you are booking the trip last minute, we recommend that you check with the Russian Consulate in your country whether you have enough time for the visa application process. In case you have to cancel your trip because of visa issues standard cancellation policy will be applied. 

Not included:

• Visa processing costs. For US, UK, Australian, Indian and Canadian citizens, our company offers  Full Visa Support . With Full Visa Support, you send us your passport and other documentation and we obtain the Russian visa for you. 
• International airfare.
• Arrival and departure transfers. We can arrange these for an extra fee.
• Additional drinks and water in ship restaurant and drinks from onboard bars
• Suggested gratuity for crew and staff (7€ or $10 per traveler per day)
• Forwarding of baggage/souvenirs
• Travel insurance.  We highly recommend to purchase travel insurance before embarking on your trip to Russia. It’s always good to have extra protection while traveling far from home.  Click here  to learn more.
• Items of a personal nature (laundry services, bar charges, beauty salon services, telephone and cable charges and medical services).

Please be informed that all pre/post cruise services (additional arr/dep transfers, hotel accommodations, additional excursions, etc.) can also be arranged by us.

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY IN 2022:

Conditions of payment:  To book your cruise, a 25% irrevocable deposit is required. The trip must be fully paid 75 days before the cruise starting date.

Cancellation terms:  75 or more days before the trip – a fee equal to 25% of the entire package will be charged. 74-65 days before the trip – a fee equal to 30% of the entire package will be charged. 64-41 days before the trip – a fee equal to 60% of the entire package will be charged. 40-35 days before the trip – a fee equal to 75% of the entire package will be charged. 34 days or less before the trip or in the event of a no-show - a fee equal to 100% of the package will be charged.

Our travel brands include

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