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• Total Tour time 2 and half hour
• Changing room, showers and toilets
• Drinks, snorkel mask and Wetsuits
• Seabob F5 S jet
• Visit Antilla Shipwreck and other sea marine sightseeing areas

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Banana Adventure: Seabob Tour (Antilla Shipwreck)

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Dive into the intriguing depths of the Caribbean Sea with Banana Adventure: Seabob Tour, offering an immersive experience exploring the iconic SS Antilla shipwreck. Delve into the rich history and vibrant marine life that surround this sunken treasure.

Explore the SS Antilla Shipwreck

The SS Antilla, a German cargo ship, met its fate in Aruba’s Malmok Bay during the tumultuous events of World War II. Now, this historic vessel rests as the third-largest shipwreck in the Caribbean, beckoning divers to discover its secrets. Submerged beneath the azure waters, a part of the starboard side emerges above the surface, making it a captivating sight.

Underwater Wonderland of Colors and Creatures

As you navigate the depths surrounding the Antilla, witness a mesmerizing underwater landscape adorned with colorful corals and tube sponges. The wreckage has become a haven for marine life, providing a habitat for various species, including fish, lobsters, hawksbill sea turtles, moray eels, and the vibrant blue tang. Each glide through the waters offers a glimpse into the thriving ecosystem that has developed around this sunken relic.

Seabob Adventure with Banana Adventure

Banana Adventure: Seabob Tour promises not only an exploration of history but an interactive journey through Aruba’s underwater wonders. Glide effortlessly through the crystal-clear waters and get up close with the marine inhabitants that have made the SS Antilla their home.

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• Hotel Pick up and drop off
• Total Tour time 2 and half hour
• Changing room, showers and toilets
• Drinks, snorkel mask and Wetsuits
• Seabob F5 S jet
• Visit Antilla Shipwreck and other sea marine sightseeing areas
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Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
• Use of Snorkelling equipment
• Bottled Water
• Professionally trained SEABOB guide
• Bathroom Facilities
• To confirm the hotel to arrange pick up time.
• Aruba Ports Authority, L.G. Smith Boulevard 23, Oranjestad, Aruba
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Infant seats available
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• JackieJoy 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Kids liked it, Im a bit torn... Mixed feelings about this excursion. Pick up drop off very smooth. Instructor was very thorough and the seabobs were very easy to use. The water is breathtaking and you do see some fish, turtles and a beautiful friendly pelican. Cons: The time in the water is not 2 hours. Its more like 50 minutes. The other hour and 10 minutes is hotel pick up and drop off and instructions on how to use the seadoo. One of the reasons i did this with my family was for the pictures. It states you can have pics taken during the trip for extra fee. This is not the case. No mention of this being an option. Unless you bring an underwater camera, dont expect any pictures. Trip was ok, but basically all you do for 50 minutes is zoom thru the water and try and look for marine life, which is hit or miss. My biggest disappointment was no pics. I scrapbook all my trips and getting pictures is really high on my priority list. Unfortunately that part was a big disappointment. Read more Written March 17, 2024
• Woo_Atlanta 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great experience The Seabob is a miniature handheld wave runner/jet ski. The seabob does all the work. You just press the button and you are skimming over and under the water. With the help of a face mask we saw sea turtles and many exotic fish. It was an excellent tour and I would suggest it to anyone looking for fun. Our guide was very informative and helpful. Read more Written March 13, 2024
• B2083GJlisaj 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great rime Great service, fun activity, nice people. Easy transportation. We really enjoyed the experience. Would recommend and would do it again. Read more Written March 10, 2024
• Gilles_Champagne 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Riding a Segway is so much fun We really enjoyed our prívate tour on a Segway with a visit of the California lighthouse as well as some of the coast and beaches around the northern tip of the island. Our guide Michael was very interesting, funny and mindful of us during the whole experience. We really got our money’s worth. We highly recommend this activity; riding a Segway is so much fun. Read more Written March 2, 2024
• ossieb2016 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Swimming like a boss with a SeaBob! Picked up across the cruise terminal. Driven to the beach and greeted by Alex, the seabob instructor and guide tour. Easy to use and incredibly fun experience. The sensation of swimming with the sea bob was awesome. Even better was seeing our tour guide, Alex, catch fish with his bare hands to feed Doris, the Pelican. Saw plenty of tropical fish, sea turtles, and a sting ray. Great visibility! They provide masks. Would recommend you bring a snorkel. Read more Written February 10, 2024
• Travelersjpma 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Avoid disappointment! Do not book with these guys! We booked a private tour five months before our cruise. Two days before our arrival they informed us they were giving our spaces to a cruise ship and canceled our tour! Read more Written February 10, 2024
• Bryan F 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Seabob Adventure Seabobs were great to use! Have used underwater scooters before, but Seabobs are much more powerful to cover a lot of territory in a short period of time. Read more Written January 12, 2024
• Komplete5 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Swam like a dolphin….most fun I ever had. Hands downs most exciting excursion I have done besides skydiving. This was an awesome experience. I booked this for me and my husband. He was nervous at first but once we got in the water and started zipping around he said he had the time of his life. It is truly like you are a dolphin swimming in the ocean. The Sea Bob is so easy to handle even a small kids could get the hang of it pretty quickly we were able to swim right next to some sea turtles, and I even saw a stingray. Our guide Stay with us the entire time and made sure everyone in the group was together. If you’re nervous about doing this activity, you really don’t need to be a strong swimmer. The Sea Bob hold you up just like a flotation device. If you want to stay on top of the water the whole time you can however, I would recommend diving down. It’s easy to do in the Sea Bob is great. It brings you right back up when you’re ready. We had a 8 year old with us on the tour. I definitely wouldn’t miss out on this experience. If you are considering it do it, you won’t regret it. Read more Written December 29, 2023
• Tracy G 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun for the Entire Family This was an incredible experience to share as a family. The guide constantly checked in to make sure “mom” was doing great. The teens said this was the best thing they’ve ever done. Doris the Pelican rode on our SeaBobs while we viewed massive sea turtles, Angel fish and more. Read more Written December 26, 2023
• Maps729304 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Just OK OK experience. You’ll need travel from the port, as it’s several miles. Be prepared to pay (refundable) an additional deposit for the ATV rental to cover damages. In addition, you’ll be required to fill the atv back up with gas (cost us $10usd)(there are very few places for gas) for the 4 hours. The ATV’s are NOT Polaris as advertised, and the ATV’s are not in the best condition. However, we didn’t experience any maintenance issues. Don’t forget a cover for the face, the dust/dirt while riding the Atv wasn’t something we were prepared for..The views were amazing! Read more Written December 24, 2023
• A3136SNjoelg 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great fun. Donovan was great. They picked us up at the Hyatt rather than making us go back to the pier. A timer saver. Instructions were excellent. Tour is on sidewalk so the ride is verry smooth rather than on the road which would have been very bumpy. Read more Written December 4, 2023
• jporcelli1021 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best time ever!! Absolutely had the best time! Alex, our tour guide was amazing! Seabobs were so easy to use and so much fun. We saw 3 turtles, tons of fish, cool starfish and a few pelicans who caught a ride on our seabobs . Definitely recommend! Read more Written November 13, 2023
• Geary N 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Segway tour Aruba I would highly recommend this tour. Our group was small 4 people and our tour guide Don was extremely safety conscious and very knowledgeable. We had an excellent time. Read more Written November 11, 2023
• McVettas7973 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Pure excitement and amazement! What an amazing experience that one should never miss out on! Heaven sent piece of water equipment for the not so great swimmer and the non-swimmers!! Just hold your breath and your Seabob and dive down under to the sea turtles, tropical fishes, urchins, corals and more to experience ocean bliss! Have fun zipping around the surface and feel like you’re flying!! So thankful for this and would certainly do it again and again 😍🎉♥️ Read more Written October 18, 2023
• PerryG196 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome Experience on 2 wheels!!!! As experienced Segway riders we decided to book a private tour hoping that we would have an opportunity to push the limits a bit. Our tour guides Donavan and Michael did not disappoint. We had a great time riding along the shore line and up to the lighthouse on the north side of the island. Both Donavan and Michael were very knowledgeable and made the entire experience fun. Stopping at different points along the way learning more about the island and see the amazing views does not tire. A beer stop half way through is always welcome to go along with the coconut drink made by the Coco Man!! Donavan even helped great a great deal on my new bucket hat. Third time on Segway's in Aruba, and not the last!! Read more Written October 8, 2023

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If you’re amazed by the sea and the life it offers, SEABOB is just the right thing for you.

This is the world’s most powerful underwater scooter, and it’s one of the easiest and most accessible ways to explore the waters surrounding the happy island. SEABOB is your personal submarine that allows you to move gracefully like a dolphin or feel like James Bond on an underwater mission.

What’s more, you can even book a tour with SEABOBs in Aruba and get the most out of your time. Everyone can join, from beginners to experienced snorkelers. During the SEABOB tour you’ll explore the wonderful coral and marine life in an area called Catalina Bay Aruba, at Malmok Beach and Arashi.

We provide guided tours up to 5 people per group. Each tour is accompanied by a manned Jet Ski support, ensuring high levels of safety.

SEABOB Aruba is not just a snorkeling trip, yet a fun and exhilarating activity of operating the world's most advanced underwater scooter. Our power snorkeling gives you the freedom to move around all the beautiful spots, like the Antilla Shipwreck Aruba, without spending a lot of energy. 

Our SEABOB tour in Aruba is different from regular snorkeling or scuba diving . You’re able to cover a lot more spots than during a regular snorkel trip, but you don’t have to worry about the diplomas you need for scuba diving. Best of both worlds!

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Antilla Shipwreck

Due to the Caribbean’s treacherous rock outcroppings, the waters of Aruba are lined with shipwrecks. These wrecks create fruitful diving and snorkeling sites, as they host scores of marine life, plus enticing historical stories. Aruba’s most popular is the Antilla Shipwreck, named after theSS Antilla, a cargo ship that sank in 1940.

Launched in 1939, the World War II Hamburg America Line SS Antilla operated for less than a year before running aground after its crew set it on fire to avoid its capture by the Dutch. Today the wreck makes for a great snorkeling and diving opportunity, as it acts as a safe haven for the abundant sea life of the Caribbean. Lobsters, sea turtles, and manta rays are regularly seen here. The site is a common destination on snorkeling, scuba diving, and sailing tours of Aruba.

The Antilla Shipwreck is ideal for divers of all experience levels as well as snorkelers, as it sits in just 66 feet (20 meters) of water.

Due to the choppy waters and strong current, it’s recommended that even experienced swimmers and snorkelers wear a lifejacket when exploring the wreck.

The shipwreck is accessible only by boat, not from shore.

The wreck is divided into two parts, so divers can experience two different dives at the same wreck.

The Antilla Shipwreck is located off the western coast of Aruba. It’s straight out from Malmok Beach, which is about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from resort-heavy Palm Beach. The beach is a 10-minute walk from the last bus stop on Malmok.

Aruba experiences its calmest weather from April to June, while its rainy season runs from December until March. But overall the island enjoys good weather year-round, making any time a good time to plan a diving trip there. Plus, because it’s located on the far southern edge of the hurricane belt, Aruba typically isn’t subject to severe storms.

This rocky and rugged beach runs alongside and around jagged limestone and rocks, and is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving; it’s the starting point for many Antilla Shipwreck excursions. While the beach does feature soft white sand, keep in mind that there are also plenty of pebbles and stones.

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Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
• Use of Snorkelling equipment
• Bottled Water
• Professionally trained SEABOB guide
• Bathroom Facilities
• To confirm the hotel to arrange pick up time.
• Aruba Ports Authority, L.G. Smith Boulevard 23, Oranjestad, Aruba
• Wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Infant seats available
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Not recommended for travellers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• JackieJoy 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Kids liked it, Im a bit torn... Mixed feelings about this excursion. Pick up drop off very smooth. Instructor was very thorough and the seabobs were very easy to use. The water is breathtaking and you do see some fish, turtles and a beautiful friendly pelican. Cons: The time in the water is not 2 hours. Its more like 50 minutes. The other hour and 10 minutes is hotel pick up and drop off and instructions on how to use the seadoo. One of the reasons i did this with my family was for the pictures. It states you can have pics taken during the trip for extra fee. This is not the case. No mention of this being an option. Unless you bring an underwater camera, dont expect any pictures. Trip was ok, but basically all you do for 50 minutes is zoom thru the water and try and look for marine life, which is hit or miss. My biggest disappointment was no pics. I scrapbook all my trips and getting pictures is really high on my priority list. Unfortunately that part was a big disappointment. Read more Written 17 March 2024
• Woo_Atlanta 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great experience The Seabob is a miniature handheld wave runner/jet ski. The seabob does all the work. You just press the button and you are skimming over and under the water. With the help of a face mask we saw sea turtles and many exotic fish. It was an excellent tour and I would suggest it to anyone looking for fun. Our guide was very informative and helpful. Read more Written 13 March 2024
• B2083GJlisaj 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great rime Great service, fun activity, nice people. Easy transportation. We really enjoyed the experience. Would recommend and would do it again. Read more Written 10 March 2024
• Gilles_Champagne 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Riding a Segway is so much fun We really enjoyed our prívate tour on a Segway with a visit of the California lighthouse as well as some of the coast and beaches around the northern tip of the island. Our guide Michael was very interesting, funny and mindful of us during the whole experience. We really got our money’s worth. We highly recommend this activity; riding a Segway is so much fun. Read more Written 2 March 2024
• ossieb2016 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Swimming like a boss with a SeaBob! Picked up across the cruise terminal. Driven to the beach and greeted by Alex, the seabob instructor and guide tour. Easy to use and incredibly fun experience. The sensation of swimming with the sea bob was awesome. Even better was seeing our tour guide, Alex, catch fish with his bare hands to feed Doris, the Pelican. Saw plenty of tropical fish, sea turtles, and a sting ray. Great visibility! They provide masks. Would recommend you bring a snorkel. Read more Written 10 February 2024
• Travelersjpma 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Avoid disappointment! Do not book with these guys! We booked a private tour five months before our cruise. Two days before our arrival they informed us they were giving our spaces to a cruise ship and canceled our tour! Read more Written 10 February 2024
• Bryan F 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Seabob Adventure Seabobs were great to use! Have used underwater scooters before, but Seabobs are much more powerful to cover a lot of territory in a short period of time. Read more Written 12 January 2024
• Komplete5 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Swam like a dolphin….most fun I ever had. Hands downs most exciting excursion I have done besides skydiving. This was an awesome experience. I booked this for me and my husband. He was nervous at first but once we got in the water and started zipping around he said he had the time of his life. It is truly like you are a dolphin swimming in the ocean. The Sea Bob is so easy to handle even a small kids could get the hang of it pretty quickly we were able to swim right next to some sea turtles, and I even saw a stingray. Our guide Stay with us the entire time and made sure everyone in the group was together. If you’re nervous about doing this activity, you really don’t need to be a strong swimmer. The Sea Bob hold you up just like a flotation device. If you want to stay on top of the water the whole time you can however, I would recommend diving down. It’s easy to do in the Sea Bob is great. It brings you right back up when you’re ready. We had a 8 year old with us on the tour. I definitely wouldn’t miss out on this experience. If you are considering it do it, you won’t regret it. Read more Written 29 December 2023
• Tracy G 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun for the Entire Family This was an incredible experience to share as a family. The guide constantly checked in to make sure “mom” was doing great. The teens said this was the best thing they’ve ever done. Doris the Pelican rode on our SeaBobs while we viewed massive sea turtles, Angel fish and more. Read more Written 26 December 2023
• Maps729304 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Just OK OK experience. You’ll need travel from the port, as it’s several miles. Be prepared to pay (refundable) an additional deposit for the ATV rental to cover damages. In addition, you’ll be required to fill the atv back up with gas (cost us $10usd)(there are very few places for gas) for the 4 hours. The ATV’s are NOT Polaris as advertised, and the ATV’s are not in the best condition. However, we didn’t experience any maintenance issues. Don’t forget a cover for the face, the dust/dirt while riding the Atv wasn’t something we were prepared for..The views were amazing! Read more Written 24 December 2023
• A3136SNjoelg 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great fun. Donovan was great. They picked us up at the Hyatt rather than making us go back to the pier. A timer saver. Instructions were excellent. Tour is on sidewalk so the ride is verry smooth rather than on the road which would have been very bumpy. Read more Written 4 December 2023
• jporcelli1021 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best time ever!! Absolutely had the best time! Alex, our tour guide was amazing! Seabobs were so easy to use and so much fun. We saw 3 turtles, tons of fish, cool starfish and a few pelicans who caught a ride on our seabobs . Definitely recommend! Read more Written 13 November 2023
• Geary N 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Segway tour Aruba I would highly recommend this tour. Our group was small 4 people and our tour guide Don was extremely safety conscious and very knowledgeable. We had an excellent time. Read more Written 11 November 2023
• McVettas7973 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Pure excitement and amazement! What an amazing experience that one should never miss out on! Heaven sent piece of water equipment for the not so great swimmer and the non-swimmers!! Just hold your breath and your Seabob and dive down under to the sea turtles, tropical fishes, urchins, corals and more to experience ocean bliss! Have fun zipping around the surface and feel like you’re flying!! So thankful for this and would certainly do it again and again 😍🎉♥️ Read more Written 18 October 2023
• PerryG196 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome Experience on 2 wheels!!!! As experienced Segway riders we decided to book a private tour hoping that we would have an opportunity to push the limits a bit. Our tour guides Donavan and Michael did not disappoint. We had a great time riding along the shore line and up to the lighthouse on the north side of the island. Both Donavan and Michael were very knowledgeable and made the entire experience fun. Stopping at different points along the way learning more about the island and see the amazing views does not tire. A beer stop half way through is always welcome to go along with the coconut drink made by the Coco Man!! Donavan even helped great a great deal on my new bucket hat. Third time on Segway's in Aruba, and not the last!! Read more Written 8 October 2023

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Best of Moscow by high speed train

By shuguley , February 15, 2014 in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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Ticket prices for the Trans-Siberian Railway also depend on the current ruble exchange rate.

Is the Trans-Siberian Railway expensive?

Before starting on your Trans-Siberian Railway adventure you naturally want to know what the entire trip will cost. Although this sounds like a simple question, it is pretty difficult to answer. The Trans-Siberian Railway price of travel depends on the following factors:

• Which travel class do I want to use? The price for a first class ticket is about three times the price of a 3rd class ticket
• Am I willing to buy the tickets myself and assume responsibility for the organisation of the trip?
• How many stopovers do I want to make? The more breaks, the higher the total price.
• What sort of accommodation do I want? Will it be a luxury hotel or will a hostel dormitory be sufficient?
• What tours and excursions would I like to go on?
• What is the current exchange rate for rubles?

Basically, everything from a luxury to a budget holiday is available. If you buy yourself a 3rd Class nonstop ticket at the counter, a few hundred Euros will cover the price. All you will experience is a week on the Trans-Siberian train and will see nothing of the cities on the way. There is, however, any amount of room for upward expansion. Everyone makes different choices about which aspects they are willing to spend money on. I personally prefer to save money on accommodation and railcar class, visit as many cities and do as many trips as possible. To enable better classification of your travel expenses I have contrasted two typical traveler types. In the third column you can calculate the total cost of your own journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Please keep in mind that these are only rough estimations and not exact prices.

The all-in costs seem fairly high at first. However, they cover everything and it is quite a long journey taking four weeks. Many people forget to consider that when looking at the list. We should also deduct the running costs for food and leisure at home. I think most visitors to this page will classify themselves somewhere between the two categories, that is around the € 2,000 – € 2,500 range. When comparing these prices with other travel packages, you get the impression that it is hardly worthwhile travelling individually on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Please keep in mind that most packages last no more than 14 days and you are herded like cattle through the most beautiful locations.

If you spend less time on the Trans-Siberian Railway you will, of course, pay less. I chose this particular travel length because I prefer not to do things by halves. If you fulfill your dream of travelling on the Trans-Siberian Railway, enjoy it and don’t rush things. But it’s up to you, of course. Try playing around with the form a bit to find the appropriate price for your trip.

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