River cruise ship "Dmitry Furmanov": description, routes. Travel by boat

Summer is a great time for holidays and travel. And in recent years, Russian tourists increasingly prefer to vacation in their homeland. In this article, we'll talk about a rather unusual and interesting way to spend time - about a cruise on the ship "Dmitry Furmanov."

A bit of history

The tourist life of the ship began in 1991. But at that time the ship "Dmitry Furmanov" served only for the entertainment of foreign tourists and went on the route Moscow - St. Petersburg.

In 1995 the ship was completely reconstructed. Replaced furniture and carpets, and all cabins were equipped with all necessary amenities (air conditioning, shower cabins, washbasins and toilets).

In 2012 the motor ship became available to Russian tourists. In 2016, the ship took over the ownership of the shipping company Infoflot.

Description

The ship "Dmitry Furmanov" was built in German shipyards in 1983. The crew is 98 people, and the cabins can accommodate 332 people.

The ship is a luxury boat. Each cabin is equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning, TV, radio and hairdryer. The suite category includes a set of cutlery and crockery, drinking water, bathrobes and slippers. There are several central channels on board, which are received thanks to the satellite, as well as on-board transmission: a security channel, cartoons and movies, a GPS map, a sightseeing channel, a view from the camera on the bow of the ship.

Tourists are provided with free of charge:

• Board games: chess, checkers, backgammon, etc.
• Volleyball and soccer balls, set for badminton, playing cards, beach mats and warm blankets.
• There are children's beds available, which can be installed in the cabin if desired. The restaurant has special highchairs.
• Also on the ship there is a large library.

For a hotel fee, you can rent binoculars and towels, order video and photography, use the laundry and order a taxi. Also on board are two restaurants, three bars, a sauna, a conference room, a souvenir shop, a solarium, a medical center and an ironing room.

Cabins

On the ship "Dmitry Furmanov" the main part of the cabins (except for suites and junior suites) is marked with A. They have a washbasin, toilet and shower. The number that is written after letter A indicates the number of places. The remaining letters indicate where the cabin is located.

Now we will consider, on what decks there are cabins of this or that category:

• Boathouse. There are double suites and junior suites, as well as cabins of class A1 and A2.
• The average deck has only class A2 rooms. A survey of some of them closes the gangplank, located nearby. And this need to be taken into account when choosing places.
• Home. There are also only cabins of class A2.
• Lower. Only on this deck there are triple and quadruple cabins.

The ship "Dmitry Furmanov" is very large, so there are usually no problems with the selection and the armor of places. Each passenger can choose what suits him and his family.

Service

The journey begins on the ship from check-in and landing, which takes place two hours before the flight is sent. Departure time can be found from the tourist passes.

Registration itself passes quickly and without any bureaucratic delay. At the entrance, you just need to show your passport and ticket, then the tourists will be given keys to the cabins, which can immediately be occupied. Later, they will be given boarding passes, which indicate the number of the excursion group and the table in the restaurant. Also passengers can ask for additional keys from their cabins.

If tourists arrive earlier at the river station, they can leave their things for storage at the cruise directorate, but only if the ship is at the pier. However, you can not be on board until you register.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at one of the two restaurants of the ship. At the same time, breakfasts are buffet-style, and for lunch and dinner you can choose one of several dishes offered in the menu. Passengers are offered basic dishes, soups, salads and desserts. From drinks for breakfast you can choose juices, milk, tea, coffee, champagne; For lunch - coffee, mors and tea; For dinner - tea and alcoholic beverages. For children under five, who can travel for free, there is a special children's menu.

On the ship there are also three bars that delight customers with a large assortment of alcoholic and soft drinks, as well as desserts. Until 00.30 you can also get hot dishes here. It is also possible to order in the cabin any products of the bar. In the daytime, along the promenade of the ship, beer, soft drinks and snacks are carried.

Routes

Cruise on the ship "Dmitry Furmanov" suggests several stops with excursions. All passengers are divided into groups, if necessary, you can use the services of an English-speaking interpreter.

Routes of cruises are more than a dozen. They differ in many ways. First of all, by the number of days - the duration of the trip can be from 3 to 15 days. And also by the number of cities visited. The ship can enter both in one port, for example Tver, and in fifteen. The only thing that remains unchanged is the cruise begins and ends at the Moscow port.

We list the cities that can be included in the tour: Uglich, Tver, Myshkin, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Ples, Kizhi, Goritsy, Mandrogi, St. Petersburg, Valaam, Sortavala, Svirstroy, Cherepovets, Vytegra, Petrozavodsk and others.

Cost and schedule

The schedule of trips on a four-deck motor ship should be known immediately before buying tickets, as it often changes.

As for the cost, the amount will depend on the route, duration of travel and cabin class. On average, the price can range from 12,000 to 75,000 rubles per person.

There is also a system of discounts. For children under 14, a 15% discount is provided, and for passengers under 5 years travel is free. Also on the price reduction may count the birthday, pensioners and those who got the upper shelves in the cabins of classes A3 and A4. Groups of tourists also receive discounts from 7 to 13% depending on the number of travelers.

It is supposed to be able to go on a cruise in installments. The initial contribution will be only 40%.

The motor ship "Dmitry Furmanov": reviews

Now let's talk about what impressions left tourists with a trip on the ship. At once we will make a reservation, that responses about a cruise leave both positive, and sharply negative.

First, let's talk about the pros. First of all, these are chic views and cognitive excursions. Also note the courtesy of the staff, good cuisine, reasonable prices in bars for alcohol and other drinks. Plumbing in the cabins is working properly. A lot of entertainment on board, even the most demanding client does not get bored. Friendly staff, quality and timely cleaning in the rooms.

However, not everyone liked the trip on the ship. Some passengers found the following drawbacks. The cabins have old furniture and narrow beds. You can not eat anywhere except for restaurants, during breakfast, lunch or dinner. Other tourists noted the indifferent attitude of the ship's crew.