Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours in Russia

Slow down in style after a day's sightseeing in St. Petersburg with a leisurely 2-hour private evening canal cruise experience, including hotel pickup and drop-off. Admire the stately palaces, churches and bridges from your own private canal boat as it navigates the River Neva and other waterways. Pass landmarks like the Peter and Paul Fortress and Vasilyevsky Island, and enjoy live onboard commentary. Upgrade to include a glass of Champagne for added sparkle.

The must-see sights of St. Petersburg are covered in one day on this tour with a private guide who provides an overview of the city's history and character. You'll explore the historical city center, its main streets, and squares, plus visit the State Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and the Neva River, where you'll take a boat cruise along the canals.

Cruise along St Petersburg's illuminated canals and Neva River at midnight and see the city's glittering drawbridges raise on this 1.5-hour boat trip. Settle onto a comfortable sightseeing boat and glide along the romantic canals as you listen to the fascinating onboard commentary and watch the reflections of St Petersburg's landmarks twinkling on the water. Enjoy stellar views of Peter and Paul Fortress, the Spit of Basil Island, Mikhailovsky Castle and more, and sail under the glittering Trinity Bridge - a camera-worthy moment if ever there was one.

Explore St. Petersburg by land and water on a private 3.5-hour canal cruise and walking tour. With a personal guide, join a public boat to see the 'Venice of the North' from its waterways. Pass bridges and landmarks like the Winter Palace and Peter and Paul Fortress as you learn about their history. Then, take a private walking tour around central St. Petersburg, admiring St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church on the Spilled Blood, and more.

Experience Moscow from a whole new angle with a 2.5-hour guided sightseeing cruise along the Moscow River. An expert guide will pick you up at your hotel to embark on this relaxing day tour, which takes in many of the capital city's top attractions including the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Kremlin—otherwise known as “The Heart of Moscow.” Enjoy onboard refreshments (own expense), sit back and simply savor the surrounding scenery as you go.

View St Petersburg from a whole new perspective with an evening cruise along the city's waterways. Sail beneath bridges and past stunning palaces where members of Russia's imperial family once lived Marvel at St Peter and Paul Fortress"•birthplace of St Petersburg"•and meander past the Hermitage complex, home to the largest collection of paintings on the planet. Savor unique views of this 'Venice of the North' and see for yourself exactly how it earned its nickname, all the while learning about its fascinating history from your own personal guide.

Set sail on western Russia's Moskva River, and catch sight of the city's main attractions during this cruise. Relax aboard your ship as you pass the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral (Pokrovsky Cathedral), and Novospassky Monastery. If you'd like you can order dinner (own expense) and enjoy it as you take in views of the stunning cityscape. Plus, this cruise offers multiple departure times to fit your busy schedule.

Combine an evening tour of St Petersburg's Vodka Museum with a scenic cruise on the city's rivers and canals. Enjoy a visit to the small museum where you'll learn the difference between Russian and Polish vodka, how vodka is distilled and the proper way to drink it. Then have an opportunity to sample three distinct vodkas paired with traditional Russian snacks. Next embark on a leisurely boat ride along St Petersburg's Neva River"•as well as a trio of other waterways"•taking in the illuminated city from an entire new view.

St. Petersburg is nicknamed the 'Venice of the North,' making a cruise along its waterways a must-do. Soak in the city's riverside splendors on a 3-hour cruise, passing sights like the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Mariinsky Theatre, plus cathedrals, palaces, and more. Choose a daytime cruise on the River Neva and main canals, a midnight cruise to see St. Petersburg's illuminated drawbridges open, or a jazz dinner cruise on the Neva. Hotel pickup included.