The ship "Fedor Dostoevsky". River fleet of Russia. By boat on the Volga

Hard work, fuss and problems constantly surround the modern person. Weekend and vacation - this is the time when you want to relax, break away from this reality and plunge into serenity in the bosom of nature. A large number of people prefer rest in the field, in the country or the river. However, the most pleasant is a civilized rest, for example, on a motor ship.

Sea and river fleet provide a wide variety of cruises in different cities of Russia. The everyday problems will be overboard, as soon as a person steps on the ship.

Landscapes outside the window, familiarity with new people and calm, measured life of the ship will leave a good impression for a long time.

The ship "Fedor Dostoevsky"

The ship was built in Germany in 1987. In 1996-1997 it was completely reconstructed (the first reconstruction). In 2010 the ship survived its second reconstruction.

Initially, he worked only with foreign tourists, now the passengers can become and the Russians.

The ship "Fedor Dostoevsky" will be like any passenger, as it is quite cozy. Almost everywhere there are corners with soft furniture, where you can sit comfortably and chat. The restaurant cooks tasty food in large quantities. At the request of the guests, cooks can cook their favorite dishes. Unfortunately, this is not included in the price of the voucher, and the "extra dish" will have to be paid for by yourself.

A library with good literature will allow you not to miss the long rainy evenings. The cabins are spacious enough, the interior of the hall is filled with mirrors that expand the space. For architecture, the ship even received a gold medal.

In addition, to the services of tourists are provided:

• Two bars;
• Two restaurants;
• solarium;
• library;
• beauty saloon;
• The musical salon;
• conference hall;
• medical Center;
• Souvenir shop.

According to the passengers' reviews, the ship leaves quite a positive impression, thanks to its cleanliness and sense of spaciousness. The ship is distinguished for its well-groomed and modern. On the decks hang the navigation stands, thanks to which you can easily navigate the ship.

The history of the ship and its name

Over the course of its existence, the ship changed its name several times:

• 1987-1998 - Astor;
• 1998-1991 - "Fedor Dostoevsky";
• 1991-1995 - Fedor Dostoevskiy;
• 1995-2012 - Astor;
• 2012-2014 - "Fedor Dostoevsky".

The last name of the ship was in honor of the writer FM Dostoyevsky, who was known not only in Russia, but throughout the world. The portrait of the writer weighs on the boat deck (aft span).

The ship "Fedor Dostoevsky" was first launched in 1987. At that time it belonged to the German company Transocean Tours and made sea cruises around the world. One of the points of departure was the Russian city of St. Petersburg.

Currently, the boat can only make river cruises in Russia.

Since 2012, it has become possible to travel by boat along the Volga. The cities of departure are Samara, Saratov, Volgograd and Kazan.

Throughout the cruise the motor ship passes and stops in the following cities: Cheboksary, Nizhny Novgorod, Gorodets, Yaroslavl, St. Petersburg, Kostroma, Uglich and others.

The river fleet of Russia attributed the ship "Fedor Dostoevsky" to the port of Perm. The operator of the vessel is the company Sputnik-Hermes (Samara).

Characteristics of the ship

Technical characteristics of the motor ship are presented in the table:

The ship has four decks: lower, middle, main and boat.

Composition of the boat deck

The characteristics of the cabins of the boat deck are presented in the table:

Composition of the middle deck

The characteristics of the cabins of the middle deck are presented in the table:

Composition of the main deck

The characteristics of the main deck cabins are shown in the table:

Composition of the lower deck

Characteristics of the lower deck cabins are presented in the table:

The best are considered luxury cabins. The only drawback is that the view from the window opens onto the middle deck. During the day, you can watch passengers who walk on the ship. In the cabins of economy class, windows are arranged with portholes. The general view of the cabins resembles the compartment numbers on the trains. The disadvantage of these places is darkness and dampness.

Among the other Russian ships the most comfortable is the ship "Fedor Dostoevsky". Photo cabins are shown below.

Rest on the ship

There are several routes on the ship. Depending on how many cities the ship passes, the duration of the movement along the rivers is from 3 to 18 days. The cost of the tour depends on the route of movement, occupied by the deck and cabin. Accommodation in all cabins, except for the suites, are provided for children and pension discounts.

The motor ship will help not only to relax from everyday problems, but also to spend an unforgettable trip to the best cities of our country. Your trip will be interesting due to the rich program. Excursions around the cities along the route, and concert programs are held constantly. The beauty of nature outside the window, fogs, sunrises, sunsets will amaze travelers.

In the cities where the ship stops, bus excursions take place along the main sights. Visiting of excursions is not obligatory. Vacationers can spend the allotted time on the ship.

Impressions of the excursions directly depend on the surrounding people, the weather and, of course, from the guide. For a case of bad weather, you need to stock up on books to pass long evenings. In the evening it is usually cold, so in a manual cruise it is absolutely necessary to take warm things with you.

Quite often travelers take their children with them. It should be closely monitored: the structure of the ship has many stairs, long enough corridors and several decks. There is a possibility that the child may get confused and get lost. In case the child suddenly gets injured, you can go to the medical center on the boat, where they will provide first aid.

Book a tour is possible not only through travel agencies, but also via the Internet.