Cruising the Russian waterways between St. Petersburg and Moscow is a great way to see some of the Russian countryside. Many ocean-going cruise ships visit St. Petersburg on cruises to northern Europe and the Baltics, but for those seeking an in-depth experience in just one country, a Russian Waterways cruise is a marvelous way to discover the culture, history, and people of Russia. Since Russia's capital is landlocked, a waterways cruise is the only way to get to Moscow on a ship.
I sailed on the Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises' M/S Rossia, and loved the ship and itinerary. The small ship sailed the 900 miles separating St. Petersburg and Moscow in seven days, and we passed through 21 locks as the Captain navigated the rivers, lakes, canals of the Volga-Baltic Waterways.
Photo Galleries of the Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises' M/S Rossia
M/S Rossia Russian River Ship - Cabins and Interior
- Riverboat on the Svir River in RussiaRiverboat on the Svir River in Russia
- Russian Village on the Svir RiverRussian Village on the Svir River
- Russian Riverboats at the Dock on Kizhi Island in Lake OnegaRussian Riverboats at the Dock on Kizhi Island in Lake Onega
- Cargo Ship on the Kovzha River Section of the Volga-Baltic Waterway of RussiaCargo Ship on the Kovzha River Section of the Volga-Baltic Waterway of Russia
- River Traffic on the Volga-Baltic Waterway in RussiaRiver Traffic on the Volga-Baltic Waterway in Russia
- Fishing from the Banks of the Kovzha River in the Volga-Baltic WaterwayFishing from the Banks of the Kovzha River in the Volga-Baltic Waterway in Russia
- Lock on the Volga-Baltic WaterwayLock on the Volga-Baltic Waterway
- Ship's Lock on the Volga-Baltic WaterwayShip's Lock on the Volga-Baltic Waterway
- Lock on the Volga-Baltic WaterwayLock on the Volga-Baltic Waterway
- Ships in Lock on the Volga-Baltic WaterwayShips in Lock on the Volga-Baltic Waterway
- Water Pouring into Lock on the Volga-Baltic WaterwayWater Pouring into Lock on the Volga-Baltic Waterway
- Gates Opening in Lock on the Volga-Baltic WaterwayGates Opening in Lock on the Volga-Baltic Waterway
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