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Ferry from Denmark to Norway

The fastest and most efficient way to reach your Norwegian holiday destination is with our modern SuperSpeed ships travelling from Hirtshals in Denmark to Larvik and Kristiansand in Norway.

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On board superspeed 1 and 2.

On board SuperSpeed you will find four tax free shops, comfortable seating areas, playroom for kids and of course delicious food. Enjoy the activities and delicious food on your ferry to Norway.

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Duty free shopping, bars and restaurants, book ferry to norway, ferry hirtshals - kristiansand, ferry hirtshals - larvik.

Remember to bring a valid ID. Norway is introducing border controls on all ferries from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. We encourage all guests to bring their passports when checking in.

Transport (except daytrip): 16 years Daytrip: 20 years 

Age limits apply to travellers unaccompanied by parents/ legal guardians.

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Guests with and without a vehicle should arrive at least 60 minutes before departure.

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Color Line Superspeed 1 and 2 Ro-pax Ferries

Superspeed 1 and 2 Ro-pax ferries are the latest addition to the Color Line fleet. Superspeed 1 was delivered in February 2008 and Superspeed 2 in June 2008.

Port of Registry

Kristiansand

Superspeed Project Ordered

December 2005

Superspeed Project Cost

Superspeed 1 delivery.

February 2008

Superspeed 2 Delivery

Owner and operator.

Falkum-Hansen Design

Mobile Service Provider

Passenger capacity, crew capacity, car capacity, gross tonnage, propulsion system.

Diesel-Mechanical

Main Engines

Four Nine-cylinder Wartsila 9L46 Main Diesel Engines

Total Output

Four x 9,600kW at 500 rpm

Bow Thrusters

Two 2,400kW Rolls-Royce Bow Thrusters

Stern Thrusters

One 1,200kW Rolls-Royce Stern Thrusters

Auxiliary Engines

Four Six-cylinder Wartsila 6L32

4 x 3,000kW at 750 rpm

Deep-draught

Superspeed 1 and 2 Ro-pax ferries are the latest addition to the Color Line fleet. Superspeed 1 was delivered in February 2008 and Superspeed 2 in June 2008. These ferries operate between Kristiansand, Norway and Hirtshals, Denmark.

Superspeed 1 takes three hours and fifteen minutes to cover the distance between Kristiansand and Hirtshals, whereas Superspeed 2 takes three hours and forty-five minutes.

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Color Line ordered the €250m Superspeed project in December 2005. These vessels were built by Aker Yards (now STX Europe).

Air condition and ventilation systems were supplied by Koja, auxiliary steam boilers and exhaust gas economisers by Aalborg Industries, the central cooler for the main engine by Alfa Laval, fire alarms by Autronica Fire and Security, life boats and life boat davits by Umoe Schat-Harding, passenger and service elevators by KONE Elevators, prefabricated cabins and bathroom modules by Aker Yards Cabins, roro equipment by MacGregor and windows, glass walls and wind screens by Pilkington Marine.

Mobile phone services, known as CellAtSea have been installed by MCP (Maritime Communications Partner).

In June 2010, a €12m contract was awarded to STX Europe for the conversion of Superspeed 1. The conversion was completed in 2011at STX Finland’s shipyard in Helsinki.

Superspeed vessel design by Falkum-Hansen

The interior, exterior as well as overall layouts of the vessels were designed by Falkum-Hansen Design. Superspeed vessels have a gross tonnage of 33,500t. Their length and breadth are 211.3m and 25.8m respectively.

Their deep-draught is 6.5m. These vessels have a capacity of 1,929 passengers, 71 crew members and 764 cars. They offer 2,000 lane metres of vehicle space.

The shape of the hull allows the vessel to optimise its sea-keeping features and speed.

The bow of the vessel is reasonably high and short. Its circular superstructure has been brought up to the height of the bridge. The relatively long rear of the vessel facilitates a large entry space between the actual rear of the ship and the rear of the superstructure.

Construction of the Superspeed 1 and 2 Ro-pax ferries

The keel of Superspeed 1 was laid in February 2007 and the vessel was floated out in August 2007. Due to technical faults in an auxiliary engine and several other faults, the vessel’s delivery was delayed by almost two months.

The Superspeed 1 conversion project ordered in June 2010 included construction of a small galley on deck seven, a two deck high pizza restaurant and 24 new crew cabins on deck ten. Two additional lifeboats were also provided. In order to make the ship lighter, a major portion of its new structures was built using aluminium.

Dining and entertainment facilities on the Color Line fleet ships

Smoke-free restaurants and bars on the Superspeed ships offer several cuisine options onboard. Catch Me If You Can, a buffet restaurant, is located aft on deck eight. The 365 seat restaurant serves Nordic food, children’s buffet, soft drinks, beer, wine and coffee.

The 340-seater Fly Me To The Moon restaurant is located on deck eight. Here, passengers can find baked goods, salads and vegetable dishes, hot and wok dishes, varieties of pasta and pizza, cakes and desserts. Bluefins Lounge & Bar is located aft on deck seven and eight and can seat 365 persons.

Onboard stores include a Color shop, a fashion shop, perfume and cosmetics, a duty free market and a deli.

The duty free market, including Color shop, is located on deck seven. At Color shop, one can find children’s clothing, jewellery, watches, music, films, cameras and other electronic products. Tax-free market also sells products such as wine, liquor, beer and chocolate. The fashion shop and perfume and cosmetics shop are also located on deck seven. A varied range of meat products and delicacies are sold at deli shop.

The Business Class lounge with seating for 93 people and Voyager Class lounge with seating for 261 people are located in the aft section of decks eight and nine. A screen with free TV and internet access is fitted on the back of each chair. There is an extra sitting lounge on deck nine.

The vessels have three main stairways and five elevators. A multideck car deck complex and storage rooms are located on deck six. The entire provisioning of the vessel is handled through a crane installed on the top deck.

Superspeed 1 and 2 Ro-pax ferries propulsion and engines

Superspeed’s diesel-mechanical propulsion system consists of four nine-cylinder Wartsila 9L46 main diesel engines, each capable of generating 9,600kW at 500rpm. The vessels are fitted with Rolls-Royce Kamewa-type, twin controllable pitch propellers.

For safe manoeuvring, they are installed with two 2,400kW bow thrusters and a 1,200kW stern thruster supplied by Rolls-Royce. The vessels are also installed with four six-cylinder Wartsila 6L32 auxiliary engines, each generating 3,000kW at 750rpm.

A common-rail fuel injection system allows the vessels to cruise with lower exhaust emissions. The vessel’s cruising speed is 27kt.

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• Public spaces
• Design & Building
• Design process
• Facts & figures
• Design & building
• Comparison sheet
• Design material
• Passenger spaces
• Plans & elevations
• Construction pics

* Explorer is slightly larger since its scientific labs are classified as public spaces and thus add up to the gross tonnage figure.

• The total volume of the ship is about 450,000 cubic metres (15,885,000 cu.ft)
• The total deck area is 137,000 square metres (1,522,000 sq.ft)
• 300,000 steel pieces has been used for the steel hull of which 300,000 square meters are plates and 200 km steel profiles

Interior Facts

• There are 15,500 seats for passengers of which 5,300 seats are in cabins and 2,000 are seats on outer decks
• There are 50,000 square meters of carpet
• There are 4,100 art pieces onboard, worth USD 12 million.
• The total interior (i.e. air-conditioned) area is over 90,000 square meters of which approximately 30,000 square meters is public passenger area
• There are 15,400 square meters of outside deck areas for passengers and crew
• There are more than 400 slot machines in the casino
• The Aquariums have a total of 31 tons of water (only Voyager, Explorer and Adventure of the Seas)

Technical Facts

• For the comfort of passengers and crew totally about 1,850,000 cubic meters of air is transported and handled by air conditioning every hour
• About 3,000 kilometers of electrical cables
• About 15,000 automation points
• 5,000 square meters of windows
• About 140 kilometers of pipes over one inch is installed
• 320 tons of water in swimming pools and jacuzzis
• electric power for sound equipment: 25,000 W
• electric power for lighting equipment: 18,000 W

Source: Kværner Masa-Yards.

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Voyagers turn 20 – but could they have been better?

30/07/2021 by Kevincm

The Voyager (Class 220) and Super Voyager (Class 221 ) fleets were introduced in 2001 by Virgin CrossCountry and Virgin West Coast , as diesel multiple units to connect the networks that are unable to be served by electric trains.

They replaced locomotive-hauled trains that served the routes (inherited from British Rail Intercity days), as well as supplanting HST trains on some routes.

They are designed to operate up to 200kph/125mph, and in some cases, tilt as well (in the case of some who have tilt-enabled units), and CrossCountry (whose units have tilt isolated).

The trains were manufactured by Bombardier, (acquired by Alstom in January 2021) and entered service in 2001.

The Voyager Fleet can be found across the length and breadth of Britain’s Inter-City network from Aberdeen to Penzance, London to Llandudno.

The allocations currently are:

• Cross Country: 34 four-car Voyagers (Class 220)
• Cross Country: 4 four-car Super Voyagers (Class 221)
• Cross Country: 20 five-car Super Voyagers (Class 221)
• Avanti West Coast: 20 five-car Super Voyagers (Class 221) 

All 78 units are owned by Beacon Rail, and maintained by Alstom at its Central Rivers depot, with heavy component overhaul taking place at Alstom’s Crewe and Ilford facilities.

Innovation to continue – but missed opportunities

Even though they’re 20 years there seems to be plenty of room for innovation still, with such as hybrid diesel/battery operation and intelligent engine stop/start, being developed for the type. 

However, there was a missed opportunity some years ago, when there was an opportunity to make them dual-mode, with an extra carriage to be added, which would allow it to powered from overhead electricity (as part of Project Thor). This was not taken up in the end. 

This brings us to the next issue with the class- capacity.

Too short when they were ordered and never expanded

The Class 220 Voyager and Class 221 Super Voyager were ordered primarily as four-class configurations, with Super Voyagers mainly made up of five car configurations.

These replaced trains that were on average seven carriages long. In addition, space was consumed with luggage racks and large (if rather smelly) toilet units -leaving an ever reducing space for passenger seats .

Whilst it was argued that the improved timetable would justify the four/five-car sets, passenger demand soared – leaving Virgin and Arriva Cross Country with standing passengers on long haul routes – to the point where InterCity 125 trains returned to some CrossCountry routes. 

And sadly, the units were never expanded… except for one member of the family.

Enter the Meridian 

The last member of the Voyager family is the Class 222 Meridians. These entered service with  East Midlands Trains  (operated by Stagecoach) and Hull Trains  and currently operate with East Midlands Railway (operated by Abellio). 

Curiously, whilst they ordered some rather long nine-car sets, along with some four-car sets. The nine-car sets slowly were reduced to eight cars, then seven, with the four-car sets being transformed into five-car sets. 

Currently, East Midlands Railway operates:

• 6 Seven Car Sets (Class 222/0)
• 17 Five Car Sets (Class 222/0)
• 4 Four Car sets (Class 222/1)  

Peter Broadley, Managing Director, Services for Alstom UK & Ireland said:

“Twenty years of reliable, 200 km/hour operation across Britain is a very significant milestone. We are delighted to celebrate Voyager 20 with our friends from Beacon Rail, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast and look forward to future innovations to achieve even greater sustainability.”

Rob Dee, Beacon Rail said

“The Voyager fleet is an integral part of Beacon’s portfolio, consisting of close to 2,000 items of rolling stock operating in 17 countries across Europe.  Since taking ownership of the Voyagers in 2017 Beacon has worked closely with our customers Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry as well as Alstom to ensure the Voyagers offer a high level of safety, reliability, availability and comfort to the travelling public. Beacon has also commissioned industry colleagues to develop a hybrid battery solution for the fleet. The hybrid will significantly reduce emissions in built-up areas whilst maintaining Voyager’s high-speed, go-anywhere capability”.

Tom Joyner, Managing Director at CrossCountry said:

“The Voyager fleet has provided a sterling service for countless passengers over the past twenty years. There are some innovative projects in the pipeline, which will ensure the Voyagers continue to form a key part of our fleet and we are looking forward to working with colleagues from Alstom and Beacon Rail on these in the months ahead.”

Gus Dunster, Executive Director Operations & Safety, Avanti West Coast said:

“The Super Voyager has played a key role in the transformation of the West Coast Main Line – being integral to a high frequency timetable and helping to put Shrewsbury and Blackpool back on the map. The recent £8.3m investment in the fleet has given the trains a new lease of life and they will continue to serve our customers with great distinction.”

The next years

The Voyager fleet will see continued demand – however, the Meridian fleet is set to be released in the near future, when their new Class 810 “Arora” Fleet.

In theory, this will displace the Class 222 Meridian fleet. In addition,  Avanti West Coast  will be adding Class 805 trains too, to replace their Super Voyager fleet. 

Where it will go in the age of Great British Railways – who knows. Hopefully, CrossCountry can benefit from these releases.

But one thing is for certain – we’ll be seeing a lot of the Voyagers to come for many years, as they connect Penzance to Aberdeen, from Bournthmoth to Manchester and the places in between.

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Superspeed 2 ferry

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Superspeed 2 ferry current position

Superspeed 2 ferry current location is at North Sea (coordinates 57.78567 N / 9.94014 E) cruising at speed of 23.1 kn (43 km/h | 27 mph) en route to NOLAR-DKHIR. The AIS position was reported 4 minutes ago.

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MS Superspeed 2 ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel owned and operated by the company COLOR LINE . The ship has a max capacity of 2325 passengers and 764 cars (or 117 lorries). The vessel (classed as "fast ferry") was launched in 2008 and currently operates on the Norway-Denmark ferry route Larvik - Hirtshals (crossing time 3 hours 45 min).

As cruise ferry, Superspeed 2 features 54 "day cabins" for truck drivers (a total of 54 beds), all of which are air-conditioned and with en-suite bathrooms. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. All passenger cabins, as well as the staff and crew cabins (a total of 71),  are located on deck 10.

The ship has two reserved seating lounges - Business Class (deck 8 aft, capacity 93 seats) and Voyager Class (deck 9 aft, capacity 261 seats). On deck 9 there is another seating lounge.

• Business Class Lounge reserved seat costs EUR 26 pp. The ticket price is inclusive of free Wi-Fi and TV, drinks (coffee, fruit, mineral water), daily newspapers, luggage lockers. Each armchair (reclining Pullman seats) is fitted with a video screen (free TV and internet).
• Voyager Class Lounge reserved seat costs EUR 9 pp (adult) and EUR 4,50 pp (kids). The lounge has a large HDTV (Norwegian channels).

Age limits apply to passengers unaccompanied by adults and are as follows: 16 yo (Monday-Wednesday), 18 yo (Thursday-Sunday, also with hotel package bookings) and 20 yo (Monday-Sunday). Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (parent or legal guardian).

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

As facilities, the Color Superspeed 2 ship offers:

• (deck 7) Taxfree Market is a duty-free shop selling wide selections of alcohol (wines, liquors, beers), tobaccos, gourmet and fast food, chocolates, sweets.
• (deck 7) Color Shop is a duty-free shop selling brand clothing (Wear, Betty Barclay, Va Vite, Gerry Weber, Gant, Alvo, Levis), children's clothes (Name It, Converse, LEGO, Levis). electronics, media products (music/video), luxury watches, jewelry and accessories (Nora Norway, Pilgrim, Friis Company), designer accessories (jewelry, scarves, sunglasses / Sno of Sweden, Modalu, Michael Kors, ADAX, MOO, Ti Sento, NUDE).
• (deck 7) Perfumes and Cosmetics Shop sells at duty-free prices popular luxury brands (including Versace, Prada, Chanel) and wellness products for men and women.
• (deck 7) Fashion Shop is a duty-free shop selling premium clothing, handbags, watches, and jewelry brands, including Moods of Norway, Tiger of Sweden, Eton, Gustav, Marc Cain, Cambio. Guess, Tiger, Hugo Boss, Dyrberg Kern, Bibi.
• (deck 8) Deli Shop sells seasonal delicacies and locally supplied fresh food products (including brand olive oil, balsamic vinegar, premium cheeses, spices, marmalades, meats - hams, tenderloin, chorizo).
• All shops open 15 min after leaving the dock and close 15 min before arrival.
• (decks 7-8) Bluefins Kitchen is a 2-deck deli shop / fast food restaurant (capacity 500 seats) offering burritos, burgers, buns, salads, fresh-made baguettes, sandwiches, vegan items, as well as breakfast buffet (oven-baked rolls, eggs, bacon, fruits, desserts). Table reservations are allowed (excepting the breakfast buffet).
• (decks 7-8) Bluefins Lounge and Bar is a panoramic bar lounge (capacity 365 seats, age limit 18 yo) with 2-deck high floor-ceiling windows and furnished with comfortable leather sofas, chairs and small round tables. Along with various drinks (including coffee, smoothies, wine, bottled and draft beers), the lounge also offers baked goods, cakes, pastries.
• (deck 8 aft) "Catch Me If You Can" is the ship's buffet restaurant (capacity 365 seats) offering hot and cold homemade dishes (Nordic food, seafood, meat, game, soups, wok vegetables, fresh salads), desserts (including gluten- and lactose-free items), beverages (soft drinks, beers, wine by the glass, tea, coffee). For children, there is a separate Captain Kid buffet station. The buffet restaurant offers as dine packages fixed-price Breakfast (bacon, scrambled eggs, toppings, fresh rolls, cereals / inclusive of coffee, tea, milk, juice), Lunch (hot / cold dishes, homemade cakes / inclusive of mineral water, coffee, tea, beer and wine by the glass) and Dinner (fresh seafood, meat and fish dishes, salad station, homemade desserts table - ice cream, chocolate pudding, cakes / inclusive of mineral water, coffee, tea, beer and wine by the glass). The buffet restaurant opens upon leaving the dock and closes 1 hour before arrival. Table reservations are allowed, but only upon booking and via phone.
• (deck 8 midship) "Fly Me To The Moon" restaurant is a self-service cafeteria / patisserie (capacity 340 seats) offering baked goods, sandwiches, salads, snacks, light lunch dishes, hot and vegetable dishes, wok food, pasta, pizza, desserts (cakes, pastries, pies, homemade ice-creams), coffee drinks, soft beverages. The cafe restaurant opens upon leaving the dock and closes upon arrival. Table reservations are not allowed.
• Storage rooms are on deck 6.

The Wheelhouse/Navigation Bridge and adjacent officers' quarters are on deck 10 forward. Deck 11 is a Promenade Deck / Sun Deck (outdoor area accessible to passengers). The ship also has a helipad (helicopter landing platform) located midship and used in cases of emergency.

The ship has all 3 main stairways and 5 lifts (passenger elevators). The ship's entire provisioning is handled through a top-deck mounted cargo crane.

WiFi is available at extra cost (except for Business Class passengers). Wi-Fi access codes are available for purchase at the Reception Desk.

Foot passengers must arrive at the departure port 1 hour prior to departure.

Color Line's car package deals offer discounted combo one-way fare (EUR 94 for 1 car and 2 passengers, EUR 12 per additional passenger).

Pets on the ship

Pets (cats, dogs, and ferrets) are allowed to board the ship with car and foot passengers. Pets are not allowed on any of the passenger decks.

Car passengers can leave their pets in their vehicle or in the ship's kennels (free of charge, pre-booking is required). Foot passengers must transport their pets to and from the ship in either pet cage or other carrier. The animals must remain in the carrier for the duration of the trip.

Color Line participates in PETS (Pet Travel Scheme) system allowing pet animals to travel on ferries between European member countries without undergoing quarantine.

• In accordance with PETS requirements, on all voyages pets must have all the needed documentation in order to be able to travel.
• Pets check-ins are at least 2 hours prior departure. Each animal is charged EUR 12 per voyage. As each ferry has a limited number of kennels/cat boxes, pre-booking is required. Visiting the pets during the voyage is allowed, but access to the ship's public areas and cabins is forbidden.
• While dogs are allowed to stay in the vehicle during the crossing, it is not recommended in the summer due to the car deck heat.
• Pets visiting times are 5 pm, 8:30 pm and 7:15 am.

Guide dogs travel freely, but proper documentation must be provided by the owner. Guide dogs are allowed to travel with their owners, with access to all passenger decks, most public spaces and select cabin types. Guide/service assistance dogs travel free of charge.

MS Superspeed 2 ferry has a total of 5 pet cages, of which 4 are sized 0,7x0,9x0,9 m, and 1 is sized 0,7x1,2x0,8 m.

Superspeed 2 ship has 2 vehicle decks with total capacity 764 cars or 117 trailers. Staying on the car deck during the voyage is forbidden. The car deck, as well as engine room, technical rooms and all watertight doors are under constant CCTV camera surveillance.

All ferried vehicles must have documentation and valid insurance. Having the car's technical data sheet makes boarding checks easier. Upon booking, the vehicle's model, length and height must be specified. Car passengers must arrive at the departure port 2 hours prior departure.

Follows a list of car decks related safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring specific assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk.
• Apply handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear position. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• From your vehicle take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Make a note of your vehicle's location and garage deck number/stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to the ship's vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• In order to avoid air pollution, don't start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner Color Line ( fleet , 1990-founded, headquartered in Oslo Norway ) is a Norwegian ferry company operating on passenger and cargo shipping routes between Norway and Sweden, Germany and Denmark.

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Superspeed 2 ferry Wiki

The fast ferries Superspeed 1 and Superspeed 2 are Color Line's newest ships, both entering service in 2008 (respectively, in February and June). Both ships operate on the routes Norway-Denmark between Kristiansand and Hirtshals . Both vessels (project "Color Line Superspeed") were ordered in December 2015 for a total cost of EUR 250 million. They were constructed by the shipbuilder Aker Yards (STX Finland) at Rauma Shipyard .

These high-speed cruise ferries were designed by the Norwegian company Falkum-Hansen Design ( Oslo ). The hull shape is optimized to allow stability at higher speeds (max speed 31 knots / 57 kph / 36 mph). The ship's bow is high and short, while the superstructure is circular, brought up to the Navigation Bridge's height. The funnel is located aft. The vessel design features a larger entry space between the stern and the superstructure's rear.

Among the technology and equipment suppliers were the companies Koja (air-conditioning and ventilation systems), Aalborg Industries (steam and exhaust gas boilers), Alfa Laval (main engine's central cooler), Autronica (fire alarm and suppression systems), Umoe Schat-Harding (lifeboats and davits), KONE Elevators (lifts), Aker Yards Cabins (prefabricated staterooms and bathroom modules, MacGregor (Ro-Ro equipment) Pilkington Marine (windows, glass walls, windscreens), MCP (mobile phone services / CellAtSea), Wartsila (main and auxiliary engines), Rolls-Royce (propulsion).

Ferries' propulsion system is based on marine diesel engines - four Wartsila engines (9-cylinder, model 9L46, total power output 38,4 MW), plus four Wartsila 6L32 diesel generators (6-cylinder, total power output 12 MW). The ship's propulsion system is by Rolls-Royce Marine and consists of 2 controllable pitch propellers, 2 bow thrusters (combined power 4,8 MW) and 1 stern thruster (1,2 MW).

Due to technical issues, Superspeed 2 ship was delivered 2 months behind schedule (planned for late April 2008, delivered June 2008).

In 2010-2011, MS Superspeed 2 was converted in Finland (EUR 12 million drydock refit and refurbishment project) by STX Europe at the Helsinki shipyard. During the refit were added a galley/kitchen (deck 7), 2-deck high cafe restaurant (Bluefins Kitchen, decks 7-8), 24 new staff and crew cabins (deck 10) and 2 lifeboats. To make the ferry lighter, most of the newly added structures were made of aluminum. Following the conversion, the ship's capacity was increased from 1928 to 2335.

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The first photo break is made at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. We then pass by the district with numerous museums, Prechistinka Street and the district with numerous medical areas.

We again stop at the Novodevichy Convent, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the other bank of the Moskva River to click pictures.

Then we visit “Sparrow Hills” where you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city of Moscow from the observation deck. Then there are the skyscrapers of Moscow-City, the Kutuzov avenue, the New Arbat, Tverskaya Street, the world-famous Bolshoi Theater, the KGB building and Varvarka Street. Here there are ample spots to click pictures.

We then drive past the Kremlin again and finally reach Red Square. We take a short tour of Red Square and say goodbye in the Alexander Garden.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 3.5 hours Price for a group: 170-200 $ (depending on the number of travelers) Language: English

Metro tour – daily

Palaces for ordinary people – that was what Stalin promised to the people when the construction of the Moscow Metro began between the World Wars. The communist dictator hadn’t promised too much. No other underground system in the world can boast such spectacular architecture – chandeliers, decorations, stucco, paintings on the walls – each station is individually designed. No wonder that Moscow residents love their metro. I will guide you through the bustle of one of the busiest subways in the world and show you the most beautiful stations Moscow city has.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: Metro tickets / the guided tour

Tour of Communist Moscow – every day

After the Communist October Revolution in 1918, Moscow became the capital of the Soviet Empire and was the center of socialist orbit for more than 70 years. This left its mark on Moscow, even if the USSR disintegrated more than a quarter of a century ago. The city streets are full of remnants of the communist regime and the Cold War. This is a walking tour where I will show you the most exciting places in Soviet Moscow: from the notorious KGB headquarters, also known as Lubyanka to the Karl Marx Monument to small hidden remains from the time of hammer and sickle. You will also learn about Stalin’s Great Terror political campaign and the system of the GULAG and how the USSR, the communist Russian republic, became modern Russia.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour

Alternative Moscow Tour – daily

Explore the unseen Moscow with your Moscow private guide and discover a range of sights during this alternative walking tour.  Away from the main tourist spots (in the central district of Kitay-Gorod), just a short walk from Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral, you suddenly find yourself in one of the trendiest districts of Moscow. This place not only has trendy cafes and green squares, but here you can see the most beautiful spray works (according to Albrecht Dürer), hangout-places of the youth and hipsters, as well as learn what Moscow looked like in the 19th century. Here you will also learn exciting and even bloody stories about famous gangsters, eccentric business people and legends like the wandering preacher Rasputin, who is known in Russia either as the “holy devil” or the mad monk. To learn a little more about Moscow’s culture, this is the tour for you. On my alternative tour, you will get to know Moscow away from the tourist hotspots. This tour is of 2 hours duration and you will experience the following on the tour:

• St. John’s Hill, a quiet oasis right in the center, where time has stopped as it did in pre-Communist times
• Khokhlovka Art Center, where Russian hipsters and street artists hang out
• Samoskvorechye District where you can see beautiful streets and hear stories from old Moscow

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour / tram ticket

Kremlin tour – daily (closed on Thursday)

With its 20 towers and high walls, the Kremlin rises imposingly over Red Square. This world-famous fortress with its area of ​​28 hectares is home to over 800 years of Russian history. Described as the eighth wonder of the world, this historic fortress complex is the principal symbol of Russia that sits on the banks of the Moscow River. Today the Kremlin still harbors numerous secrets and has palaces and cathedrals, surrounded by Kremlin Wall. The current wall was constructed between the 15 th  and 16 th  centuries, but the original wall was made of wood around the year 1147. The Kremlin Wall became an important symbol of Moscow’s importance in the Russian Empire. This top tourist destination attracts millions of people every year and there are various sights to see. With my Kremlin tour, you will see the oldest square in the city in the heart of the Kremlin, the once largest cannon in the world and the scene of numerous dramas – from Ivan the Terrible and Napoleon to Stalin. You cannot miss this unique experience.

An advance booking and prepayment for tickets are required.

Time: by arrangement, daily (closed on Thursday) Duration: 2 hours Price on request Students and children: on request Language: English Included in the price: Kremlin tickets / the guided tour

Moscow pub crawl – Friday / Saturday

Experience the real nightlife of Moscow with my Moscow Pub Crawl and enjoy 4 pubs/bars plus 4 welcome shot drinks. Move from one bar to another and get to know travelers from around the world as well as the locals. Play fun adventure games and contests in addition to getting perks in the bars. Between the bars, move from one place to another on foot. The routes are organized as such that you will walk no more than 10 minutes between the bars. Visit the most exciting events, parties, concerts, and dance in the bars. Moscow Pub Crawl is a tour that you will never forget.

This tour runs every Friday and Saturday evening at 8 PM and you need to bring along your passport or an ID card, comfortable shoes, and wear smart casual clothes.

An advance booking and a small prepayment are required!

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 4 hours Price on request Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour, 4 shot drinks

1.5-hour boat trip on the Moskva River.

Taking a boat tour in Moscow on the Moskva River is a very pleasant experience. It allows you to know the city from a totally different perspective and admire the beautiful bridges. In this 1.5-hour river trip, you will sail past many beautiful sites in Moscow, so you can take the best photos to commemorate this day. The ship makes several stops on the way. The trip starts from the Ustinskiy Bridge near Sarjadje Park and ends at the Kiev train station.

On this Boat Trip, you can see sights such as: the former Imperial Education House, Sarjadje Park, the “flowing”, “floating” bridge, the most beautiful view of the Kremlin, the Great Stone Bridge, the legendary House on the Quay, the Christ the Savior Cathedral , the monument to Peter the Great on the ship, the central sports arena Luzhniki, the Sparrow Hills, 240 meters high Lomonosov University, the numerous architecturally spectacular skyscrapers of Moscow-City, the Novodevichy Convent, the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs etc.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 1.5 hours Price on request Language: English

A military tour – riding on tanks in Stupino (Moscow region)

Russian Military is one of the largest military forces in the world formed in 1992. With my Military Tour experience what it likes to be in the Russian military, shooting guns, ride the Tank T-34 and various models of German tanks from the Second World War, as well as armored personnel carriers and vehicles. You will also shoot from the AK-47 and another combat weapon.

The tour will begin with your private tour guide Moscow in a Soviet army van accompanied with some tasty snacks and tea for a tasty start. Upon arriving, you will have to put on the army safety clothing and climb the Russian armored vehicles. The tour will take you on the noisy, smoky tank, driving through mud roads. All participants will get the chance to drive the tank which is coordinated by the Russian military.

Time: by arrangement, daily Price on request Language: English

Alexander Popov

Welcome to Russia! My name is Alexander, I was born in Moscow and I'm a passionate tour guide. I want to share my passion for Russia and my hometown with you. On my website you will find useful information to make your individual trip to Russia as interesting as possible.

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