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MS Anton Chekhov


If you want to have an exciting travel experience on board the comfortable and well-tended river vessel, MS Chekhov is your choice.

This ship is one of two, representing the Austrian project of river cruise-liners used on the most popular Russian cruise destination Moscow – St. Petersburg.
MS Dneiper Princess


This beautiful ship holds just 320 passengers and renovated in 2002 cruising the Kyiv – Odessa, Kiev – Istanbul, and Kyiv – Sevastopol – Odessa – Kyiv destinations.
MS Dnieper Star


The MS Dnieper Star Hold 321 passengers and renovated in 2002.

The Dnieper Star has 1 restaurant , 3 bars, and a Conference hall accommodating 220 persons.
It cruises the Kyiv – Sevastopol – Odessa – Kyiv routes.
MS Glushkov


The MS Glushkov is a Russian River vessel built in Germany in 1982.

Aboard the ship we promise a gracious service, an unrivalled standard of ultraluxury travel.
All will be charmed by the ship's crew, as they have been specially trained to cater to the needs of Western tourists. The ship features outside staterooms, affording majestic views of the passing countryside, and all are airconditioned with private shower.

The cabins are comfortably furnished and feature refrigerator. The two dining rooms offer Continental cuisine with sampling of Russia cuisine, as well as specialties of the surrounding regions, served in a warm shipboard atmosphere.
There are two nice bars, a small souvenir shop, music salon, theatre and beauty salon on board the vessel.

Parties, games, dancing and shipboard entertainment all serve to ensure a memorable cruise holiday. From their spacious loungers to sweeping sundecks, our floating hotel offers unique journeys of distinction.
MS Marshal Koshavoy


This magnificent motor ship was built in 1988 (Renovated in 2005) at a German shipyard for cruises on the Dnieper and the Black Sea.
This classic ship has many features that make it one of the most comfortable ships in Ukraine.

Two elegant restaurants on board allow one seating for all meals, which is definitely an advantage, The Kiev restaurant (seats 170 guests) on Upper Deck and bar-restaurant and the Luna (seats 80 guests) on Boat Deck. You can enjoy with your friends over a drink our two bars, the Sky-Bar.» (55 seats) on Sun Deck and the Panorama (50 seats) on Boat Deck.

Other public areas and amenities aboard include a reading room on upper deck, a sauna, a hairdressing parlor, a first-aid post and a souvenir shop.
MS Novikov-Priboy


This ship was built in Germany in the late 80's, and major refurbishment in 2003-2004.
All will be charmed by the ship’s crew, as they have been specially trained to cater to the needs of Western tourists.

These ships feature outside staterooms, affording majestic views of the passing countryside, and all are air-conditioned with private shower.
The cabins are comfortably furnished and feature refrigerator.

The dining room offers both - Continental and Russia cuisine, as well as specialties of the surrounding regions, served in a warm shipboard atmosphere.
There are two nice bars, two beautiful souvenir shops, music salon and beauty salon on board the vessel.

Parties, games, dancing and shipboard entertainment all serve to ensure a memorable cruise holiday!
MS River Voyager


Built specifically for river cruising and completely refurbished to a high standard in 2003-2004, the m/s River Voyager is today considered as one of the finest vessels on Russia's waterways.
Passenger numbers for these departures are restricted to 230, so with 110 crew, standards of service match the best.

All of the River Voyager's Main, Middle and Upper Deck cabins are outward facing with windows which open to spectacular Russia's exotic destinations.
All cabins have private toilet/shower facilities, refrigerators, forced air controls, radio and ample closet space.

Facilities on board include a restaurant, two bars, TV/video room, souvenir shop, library, hairdressing salon, piano bar, observation lounge, and a sun deck.
There are medical services on board and the ship is fully air conditioned.

There are government-licensed guides on every cruise who will fill you in on the history, mythology, and art of the ports you visit so you’ll go home with more then just a tan- you’ll take with you a greater understanding of Russia.
MS Sholokhov


The Sholokhov was built in Germany and commissioned in 1987.
It is a modern river vessels equipped with the latest navigational aids and have been constructed to provide maximum comfort and safety on rivers, major lakes, waterways, and reservoirs.

It features all outside staterooms with large picture windows and private facilities.
Each cabin has individual temperature controls and air conditioning. The dining rooms offer Russian and Continental cuisine.

Ample deck spaces allow for unobstructed views. Aboard you'll find a small shop, pleasantly appointed bar, music salon, theater, and beauty salon.
MS Taras Shevchenko


MS Taras Shevchenko is a magnificent modern river cruise ship built in 1991 in Germany shipyards.
It is one of the best high class river-sea ships on the Dnipro and Black Sea.
It was specifically designed and built to meet the highest international travel safety standards, and features all modern amenities.


All cabins equipped with internal phone, air-conditioner, refrigerator, shower and toilet.
Suite cabins on boat deck are equipped with bath tubs.

Public areas are cozy and exceptionally maintained, and amenities aboard include sauna, hairdressing salon, first-aid post and a Souvenir Shop.

Ship’s two elegant restaurants, the Odessa (62 seats) on Boat Deck and the Kiev (170 seats) on Upper Deck, board allow one seating for all meals.
You can also enjoy two bars, the Sky-Bar (80 seats) on Sun Deck and the Panorama (50 seats) on Boat Deck.
Volga Prince


This ship was built in Germany in the late 80's. It had major refurbishment in 2003-2004.

All will be charmed by the ship’s crew, as they have been specially trained to cater to the needs of Western tourists.

These ships feature outside staterooms, affording majestic views of the passing countryside, and all are air-conditioned with private shower.
The cabins are comfortably furnished and feature refrigerator.

The dining room offers both - Continental and Russia cuisine, as well as specialties of the surrounding regions, served in a warm shipboard atmosphere.

There are two nice bars, two beautiful souvenir shops, music salon and beauty salon on board the vessel. Laundry service is also available.
Parties, games, dancing and shipboard entertainment


Pivate Accomodations


Accommodations in all outside cabins, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window
Dinning


Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship's restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation
Tour of Ships Bridge


Tour of Ships Bridge.
Transfers
Transfers for groups on IT flights
Captains Welcome Receptions


Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
Fairwell Dinner


Gala farewell Dinner aboard
Off Ship Activities


Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call
Guest lecturer


Guest lecturer
Education


Russian language and songs lessons
Entertainment


Nightly entertainment and dancing
Arobics
Nightly entertainment and dancing


Russian Waterways


Go with the classic! Moscow-St. Petersburg River Cruise aboard MS Volga Prince and the MS River Voyager.

Our Moscow-St. Petersburg river cruise is a trip to Russia that you have dreamt of all your life.
It is our most popular destination with a first time and experienced travelers alike.
In addition to the several days of exploration and sightseeing the magnificent imperial Russian cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, your will itinerary includes picturesque and ancient Volga River cities of the “Golden Ring” and mysterious Kizi Island.


Ukrainian Waterways


Ukrainian River Waterways Cruise – Your Voyage to the Ancient Slavic Lands! Black Sea and Dnieper River

Welcome to the adventure of the lifetime - Ukrainian River Waterways Cruise.
This journey was specifically designed to bring you the most ancient and beautiful landmarks of the Ukrainian History, while providing highest standards and comfort of the contemporary river cruise travel.
During your rip, you will have an opportunity to submerge and delight in the truly unique cultural and historical mix of Russian and Ukrainian culture, and will be enchanted by the picturesque beauty of the Dnepr River and its plentiful flora and fauna.


Black Sea and Dnepr River Cruise From Kiev to Istanbul – Three Rivers, Two Seas, Five Countries!

For a first time, in addition to the regular Ukrainian River Waterways cruise programs, we also offer limited exclusive Black Sea Cruise extensions on M/S Taras Shevchenko.
The limited availability cruise is a wonderful extension of our bestselling classic Ukrainian river tour, with rout that was expanded to include Black Sea ports of call in Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey.
It is a great and unique opportunity to visit cradle of Slavic civilization – Ukraine, marvel at the beauty of the picturesque river towns of Bulgaria and Moldova, get lost in the splendor of the ancient Romania, and submerge in the exotic, colorful and mysterious Turkey.
Great Mother Volga


Great Mother Volga Classic

2 voyages in 2007 will be offered; a 13 Day trip from Rostov-on-Don to Moscow on the MS Chekhov (May 1st to May 13th)
and the 16 Day trip from St. Petersburg to Rostov-on Don (Sep 25th to Oct 10th)


From the Caspian Sea to the Baltic Sea

2 voyages n 2007 will be offered; a 20 Day trip from Rostov-on-don to St. Petersburg (May 3rd to May 22nd)
and the 16 Day trip from St. Petersburg to Rostov-on-Don (Sep 25th to Oct 10th)


From the Caspiam Sea to the Russian Capital Moscow

2 voyages n 2007 will be offered; a 20 Day trip from Rostov-on-Don – Caspian Sea to Moscow (April 29th to May 18th)
and the 20 Day trip from Moscow to the Caspian Sea – Rostov-on Don


From the Ural Mountains to Kazan to Moscow

This is a 12 Day trip from Perm to Moscow (may 7th to May 18th)
Special Departures


A Music Lovers Dream - Volga River Cruise with Russian National Orchestra

The Musical Volga River Cruise with Russian National Orchestra is a great cruise package deal for a culture savvy and frugal music lovers everywhere! In additional to our standard sightseeing program of Moscow and ancient Russian river towns, you will be treated to a series of the superb classical music performances in the most beautiful theaters and philharmonic halls in the cities along the route.
This great combination will allow you to satisfy your curiosity about mysterious Russian lands and indulge your passion for music at the same time. This cruise is an exclusive, one of a kind offer with limited availability.
This cruise is offered May 5th to May 17th.


Peter Tchaikovsky Cruise – 12 day Musical River adventure from Moscow to Perm

This unique river voyage is dedicated to the memory of the great Russian composer Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky.
It is a wonderful opportunity to take our popular sightseeing tour that includes Moscow, Uglitch, Yaroslavl, Tchaikovsk and Kazan; and enjoy classical music along your way.
You will have an opportunity to re-discover Peter Tchaikovsky’s brilliant music, and learn about his life and art. This sailing is offered Sept 27th to Oct 8th.


Far East


Some of us, being such a rowdy-dowdy when a child, just couldn't keep from willing to know "what is this kamchatka like".
And having discovered beauty of Russian Far East for ourselves we now want to share it with you.

We have traveled the length and breadth of Kamchatka and Sakhalin to seek out the zests of the region.
Nobody knows secrets of the Land better than its natives. Having advantage to share their native language, culture and history we succeed in looking at these territories through their eyes.
We now can say that such an experience is invaluable: to witness a little girl, building volcano of sand (not a sand castle!) on the beach not far from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
2007 Full Brochure


Imperial River Cruises is a division of the New Way Group, Ltd. Located in Oyster Bay, New York.
Our staff has over 20 years of cruise travel service experience, with specialization in Russian waterways cruises.
In addition, our Russian cruise operator Orthodox Cruise Company is a well known and dependable partner, with experienced staff and reliable ship fleet, considered to be best on these waterways.
This cooperation allows us to provide fabulous travel programs at excellent prices.


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Reviews:

  • "In addition to exploring the wonders of the world’s most beautiful cities, you will sail through enchanting countryside and witness firsthand the tranquility and beauty which had inspired artists, writers and musicians for centuries. "
  • "You DON'T go on a Russian river cruise for the ship amenities; you go for the interesting itinerary and the fascinating destinations. The cruise we are going to do is St. Petersburg to Moscow, with stops at several other towns. You'll discover the paradoxes that are a part of Russia today—the rich cultural heritage along with the harsh daily existence endured by the common people. You'll learn about Checkhov, Dostoyevsky, Pasternak, Pushkin and Tolstoy, about Russian music and art. "

Imperial River Cruise Experience:

  • Discover the unique and mysterious treasures of Eastern Europe aboard the best available ships on the European river waterways with Imperial Travel. With approximately 20 years of experience Imperial Travel offers extensive cruise itineraries that combine luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine and spectacular entertainment which come together to guarantee you an unforgettable and exciting journey. Choose from exciting itineraries and a highly professional cruise staff, plus thousands of years of history and rich hospitable culture which only Imperial Travel can offer!
  • Russia is a land blessed with abundant rivers and inland seas which have served as the natural highways of the Russian people for eons. The paths of these inner waterways flow among the most breathtaking sights in Russia.
  • Imperial River Cruises, operates vessels along the rivers of Russia. Our most popular trip, between Moscow and St. Petersburg, provides you with maximum amenities aboard our comfortable vessels and on our exciting shore excursions. Your “floating hotels” will cruise the mighty Volga and Neva Rivers, the famed Moscow Canal, Lake Ladoga, and Lake Onega, making stops at such historic cities as Uglich, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, and Kizhi. In addition, your itinerary includes visits to towns and villages previously “offlimits” to foreign tourists.