Ship "Ivan Kulibin": reviews and photos of tourists

Have you ever dreamed of going on a trip on a liner? Breathe fresh air and listen to the murmur of the water, meet every day in a new place and admire the passing landscapes ... If yes, then it's time for you to go on a cruise! The motor ship "Ivan Kulibin" can not be better suited for this purpose. Today we want to tell you about the features of a cruise vacation, and also describe the most popular routes. Planning a vacation is necessary in advance, and today it becomes much easier.

Short description

The motor ship Ivan Kulibin was built in Czechoslovakia and is considered the most convenient design for tourist liners. The snow-white three-deck floating hotel is equipped with modern navigation technology. On board the ship takes up to 300 people. That is, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted and communicate during the cruise.

The motor ship Ivan Kulibin was reconstructed in 2007. In the course of it the span of the main deck was widened, a registration desk was installed on the landing of the staircase, a hall with soft furniture was formed. The liner became more comfortable, he became a real mobile hotel. The restaurant on the main deck is air-conditioned.

Novelties and cabins were touched, wash basins and showers were added in them. Now it became possible to go on long trips, whereas before the motor ship "Ivan Kulibin" was used more for one-day excursions.

General characteristics

The length of the three-deck liner is 97 meters. Relatively small, it can safely pass through narrow channels and locks. The precipitation is 2.3 meters, width - 15 meters. The speed is average, about 28 km / h. However, for a tourist boat this is more than enough. The capacity of passengers is up to 300 people, and everyone can count on comfortable conditions, coziness and excellent service.

To the services of tourists are not only their cozy cabins and guide, which will lead the groups on excursions. On board there is a lounge and two restaurants, a bar and a medical center, an ironing room and outdoor side verandas.

Here each tourist is offered the best conditions for the rest of his dreams. It is for this that tourists like the ship "Ivan Kulibin". Navigation 2016 opens several new routes, which we'll talk about below, but for now let's dwell on household trivia.

Cabins for tourists

This is the most important nuance for many, because here you will have to spend a lot of time during the whole trip. Let's talk a little more about how the ship "Ivan Kulibin" is arranged. The location of the cabins will help you navigate quickly.

The lower deck is a place for budget tourists. Here there are simple cabins, equipped with a minimum of amenities. On the lower deck, cabins 3A are divided into quadruple cabins, with a washbasin, hot and cold water, and doubles without conveniences. Here you will find a bed and a small table, a set of necessary bed linen and a towel.

On the main deck there is a restaurant and a galley. Good insulation prevents smells from seeping into the living quarters. You can choose a double two-berth cabin with a washbasin (2A). For a young family, a three-place bunk or four-berth cabin (2B) is perfect. Each of them is equipped with a washbasin with hot and cold water. These cabins are considered the ideal option for a family vacation, not too expensive and quite comfortable.

Middle deck

And we continue to study the motor ship Ivan Kulibin. The description of the cabins is very important, as tourists should be well aware of the conditions in which they will spend their holidays. The middle deck is almost entirely occupied by living quarters. In addition to them there is only a bar and a reading room where you can spend time in a comfortable chair with a book or a glass of soft drinks.

The cabins on this deck are very cozy. This is especially true of the marking 1. These are double rooms in the bow of the middle deck, with a shower and a bathroom, a refrigerator and air conditioning. Double rooms in the middle of the middle deck (1A) are large in size, so they are great for those who like comfort. Similarly equipped, they can be equipped with an extra seat.

The rooms marked 1B are double cabins in the aft part of the middle deck. There are also air-conditioning and a refrigerator, a bathroom and a shower. Finally, 1B is a two-level cabins with conveniences located at the stern of the gangway or at the bar.

Boat Deck

The favorite place for all tourists is the boat deck. There is a large cinema and a solarium, as well as an excellent restaurant. In addition to the class 1 and 1A cabins described above, comfortable suites are located here. For connoisseurs of comfort, a two-room suite with a double suite on the boat deck is suitable. Guests are provided with all amenities, shower and toilet, TV and video, as well as a refrigerator and air conditioning. The room has a corner sofa, which gives a special atmosphere of comfort. The junior suite is different in that it consists of one room. The rest of the room is completely identical to the previous one.

From Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow

Let's now get acquainted with the flights offered to you by Ivan Kulibin. The ship changes its schedule depending on the year and season, so you should first contact the managers of the tourist company and specify the information. One of the most popular tours suggests making a trip from Nizhny Novgorod to the capital and back. The program is designed for 7 days and is very rich.

It starts with a visit to Kostroma, but the parking lot is only 30 minutes, so you can only take a few photos. But the next destination, Yaroslavl, will give you the opportunity to walk half the day along its streets. After lunch, you will visit Rybinsk and make an amazing excursion around the city. What is worth only the bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral, which tourists are offered to climb!

On the third day, Dubna is waiting for you. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of visiting the ginseng plantation, as well as get acquainted with the history of this city. The fourth day will be marked by the arrival in Moscow. Here you will spend the whole day, for you a rich program is prepared. Survey of the Red Square and the Alexander Garden, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

The next day you will find the city-museum Myshkin. The sightseeing tour will allow you to visit museums and exhibitions, walk through the streets of the ancient city. Then the group returns to the capital. Judging by the reviews of tourists, service on board is beyond praise. All celebrate very tasty food, politeness and courtesy of employees, as well as an excellent organization of excursions.

Terms & Payment

The cost of the cruise depends on the cabin chosen by you. Room without amenities costs 10 200 rubles for one person with three meals a day. Cabins with a washbasin - from 11 200 to 15 200. Comfortable rooms with amenities start from 16 000, and suites from 30 000. The price includes accommodation and meals, as well as excursions that are planned on this route. Additional excursions are optional if requested.

Moscow-Astrakhan

If there is a big holiday ahead, which you want to spend cheerfully and profitably, we recommend that you choose a long cruise on the ship "Ivan Kulibin". The duration of the tour from the capital to Astrakhan is 19 days. During this time, the ship will make a trip to the most beautiful and interesting cities in Russia. You will visit Kostroma and Myshkin, Yaroslavl, Ples and Nizhny Novgorod, Cheboksary and Nizhny Novgorod. Interesting excursions allow you to better know your native country.

The cost of a cruise depending on the chosen cabin starts from 37 000 rubles and up to 130 000 in luxury rooms. Reviews of the cruise on the ship "Ivan Kulibin" are regularly updated on the official websites of travel companies that are engaged in the formation of groups. This tour is a favorite among the intelligent public over 40 years old. Tourists say that three weeks on the road allow you to learn a lot about the country and cities, spend many pleasant minutes, talking with interesting people. The price includes accommodation and meals, as well as entertainment on board. The cost of the excursion package is 5000 rubles.

Kostroma-Moscow-Kostroma

A trip for five days allows you to get out on vacation even the busiest people. The motor ship Ivan Kulibin (photo will give you an opportunity to present it visually) invites you to make a fabulous and informative journey through historical places, visit ancient churches and temples.

A journey begins in Kostroma, early in the morning. The first tourists visit Yaroslavl and a unique masterpiece of Russian architecture - the Church of Elijah the Prophet. In Rybinsk you can go sightseeing around the city. Tourists note that very interesting excursions are taking place in the cities of Dubna, Moscow and Uglich. Return to Kostroma in five days.

The cost of this tour starts from 7000 rubles. Rooms with partial conveniences (washbasin) cost from 8000 to 12 000 rubles. If you choose accommodation with amenities, then you have to pay from 16 000 to 23 000 rubles. The luxury cabins cost 35,000 rubles.

The price includes accommodation in the cabin and board, as well as entertainment on board. Judging by the reviews of tourists, this tour - like immersion in a fairy tale. You will see with your own eyes the most beautiful places of our homeland, and have time to visit many of them in such a short time.

Volgograd-Astrakhan-Volgograd

This is another interesting direction, which may well act as a weekend tour. Its duration is only 4 days. From Volgograd, the ship departs at 15:00, and the journey begins. A fine dinner for tourists is laid in the big hall of the restaurant, if desired, you can go to the open veranda on the deck, there are also tables. Judging by the feedback, the staff on board is working so well that all activities are carried out exactly according to plan. Starting with a simple - serving dinner or dinner - and ending with the formation of the excursion group.

On the second day, Astrakhan meets the motor ship Ivan Kulibin. Reviews say that this part of the tour is the most interesting. It includes a pedestrian walk around the city, a visit to the Kremlin and ancient cathedrals, Swan Lake and the historic center of the city. On the third day a green parking lot awaits you, and by the morning of the fourth day you return home. The cost of this tour for one person, including meals, is from 8,000 to 30,000 rubles.

Opinions of tourists

All reviews characterize the motor ship Ivan Kulibin as the best Russian tourist liner. Cozy cabins, excellent food, friendly service - all this, considering that you can buy inexpensive tickets in simple cabins. And what are the scenery that floats before you! It is worth it once to get ready for a trip.