RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISES

M/S Tikhi Don and M/S Bauman were built in late 80-s in Germany. Refurbishing of the ships was completed in 2002. The 4-deck vessels are outfitted with state-of-the-art navigation equipment. All cabins are outside cabins and have individual AC temperature control, private shower, washstand, W/C, comfortable floor level berths, refrigerator, large picture window as well as a built-in closet. Ships have a restaurant, bars, entertainment lounge, a beauty shop, souvenir/gift shop, first-aid services and sun deck. M/S Tikhi Don is extraordinary one and has semi-suit cabins. There are 22 semi-suite cabins on the ships. Semi-suits are double cabin (one room) with only one large bed. There is TV set and armchairs in these cabins. Specifications: Length-410 ft.; Beam-55 ft.; Draught-9 ft.; Engines-3 x 736 kW; Speed-16 mph; Total Capacity-302 passengers; Total Cabins-160; Country of Registry-Russia; Nationality of crew-Russian.

M/S Saint Petersburg and M/S Kronstadt

The public facilities consist of a Gift Shop, Snack Bar and Hairdresser on the Main (2nd) deck, Dining room (2 seatings- maximum capacity of 175 per seating), Souvenir shop and Reading room/Card room on the Middle (3d) deck, a Piano Bar/Observation Lounge and an Entertainment Salon on the Upper (4th) deck, and a Conference/Meeting Room on the (5th) Sun Deck. The Lower (1st) Deck cabins have 3 beds and portholes. The Main (2nd) deck cabins are about 102 sq. ft in size, the Main (3d) and Upper (4th) deck cabins are about 120sq ft in size. All Main, Middle and Upper Deck cabins are outward facing with big picture windows that open. All cabins have private toilet/shower facilities, forced air controls, radio and closet space. Unique Features: double sized staterooms, one two room suite and buffet style breakfast. Regular twin cabins were opened up and transformed into four one room Junior Suites featuring a sitting area, king size bed, two windows - twice the size of a regular twin cabin, superb on board entertainment program featuring lectures, seminars and concerts performed by some of Russia's most famous artists. Number of seats - 320.