flower power cruise 2024

THE RASCALS

TOMMY JAMES & The Shondells

JOHN KAY of STEPPENWOLF

THE BUCKINGHAMS

THE GRASS ROOTS

RANDY BACHMAN Founding Member of BTO

THE FAMILY STONE

THE COWSILLS

JOHN LODGE of THE MOODY BLUES

THE FOUR TOPS

GARY LEWIS & The Playboys

THE BOXTOPS

CRUISE HOST PETER ASHER

A SPOONFUL OF LOVE

HITMAKERS TRIVIA

Information

Passenger capacity - 2170 gross tonnage - 91,000 grt length - 965 feet beam - 105 maximum speed - 24 knots dedicated -march 3, 2001.

Penthouse Suite

Category: PS

You'll feel on top of the world amid the sprawling space of our Penthouse Suite experience. Lounge in the CashmereSM king-size mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with butler service, expansive lounge areas and much more

Stateroom size 1,291 sq. ft, veranda size 389 sq. ft.

You'll feel on top of the world amid the sprawling space of our Penthouse Suite experience. Lounge in the Cashmere SM king-size mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with butler service, expansive lounge areas and much more

Royal Suite

Category: RS

Our Royal Suite delivers space, style, and comfort fit for a king or queen. Spread out and enjoy the discrete living, dining, and sleeping areas. Invite friends over for drinks. You'll have plenty of space indoors, plus comfortable lounge seating on the spacious private veranda. When it's time for bed, sink into your Cashmere SM queen-size mattress-perfect for the modern monarch.

Stateroom size 538 sq ft., veranda size 195 sq. ft.

Celebrity Suite

Category: CS

It's time you got the Celebrity treatment. Your personal butler will assist you at every step. Plus, you'll have exclusive access to the dining and lounge experience reserved exclusively for suite guests.

Category: S1, S2

Upgrade your vacation with our exceptional Sky Suite experience. Enjoy a warm welcome with a cool bottle of sparkling wine. Gain exclusive access to suites-only venues such as The Retreat Sundeck, The Retreat Lounge, and your private suites restaurant, Luminae. Indulge in the luxury of a personal butler throughout your stay, assisting you with unpacking, reservations, and more.

Stateroom size 251 sq ft., veranda size 57 sq. ft.

Family Veranda

Category: FV

By far the largest stateroom with a veranda - plenty of room for you and the family.

Stateroom size: 271 sq. ft.; veranda size: 296 sq. ft.

Aqua Class Stateroom

Category: A1, A2

Luxurious spa elements infused into the stateroom experience, savor clean cuisine with priority seating at Blu restaurant, and escape to the Relaxation Room and Persian garden for stunning sea views. Relax with AquaSpa treatments arranged by your personal spa concierge and feel rejuvenated with wellness classes such as meditation and yoga.

94 sq. ft.; veranda size: 54 sq. ft.

Concierge Class Stateroom

Category: C1, C2, C3

Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring new services and amenities, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room-it's an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs. From Priority Check-In-when you're greeted by your Concierge-to the moment you head back home, we're there to assist you.

Stateroom size: 204sq. ft.; veranda size: 42 sq. ft.

Veranda Stateroom

Category: 2A, 2B, 2C

Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.

Stateroom size: 175 sq. ft.; veranda size: 38 sq. ft.

Ocean View Stateroom

Category: P4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Larger living spaces and expansive views make Ocean View Staterooms the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity's eXhale bedding featuring the luxury king-sized Cashmere Mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs.

Stateroom size: 200 sq. ft.

Inside Stateroom

Category: 9, 10, 11, 12

Your escape at sea, Inside Staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience.

Stateroom size: 181 sq. ft.

Single Inside Stateroom

Category: Singles

Cabin Deposit Amounts

$800/person (suites), $500/person (non-suites), flower power cruise terms of purchase.

Flower Power Cruise 23 LLC its affiliates, parent companies, employees, shareholders, officers and directors (collectively "FPC23") does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip, including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, local ground operators, guides, sightseeing companies, entertainment, food or drink service providers, equipment suppliers, etc. As a result, FPC23 is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person or entity. In addition, FPC23 is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person or entity it does not own or control, nor for any act or inaction of any other third party not under its control. By booking a cabin you expressly agree to be bound by and accept the FPC23 Terms and Conditions. If you fail to accept the FPC23 Terms and Conditions in the time frame and manner determined by FPC23, FPC23 reserves the right to cancel your reservation with no refund to you. Please see the Cruise Terms and Conditions for more details.

Payment Plan:

FPC23 has one payment plan available to you for the Cruise. By selecting the payment plan available, you authorize us to charge your Payment Method for monthly payments as selected without additional notice to you. You expressly agree not to dispute any credit card charges associated with this trip.

Passport Policy:

All passengers must carry a valid passport book which expires at least six (6) months after the return date of the cruise. You may continue with the reservation if you are applying for or renewing your passport, as long as you are sure you will receive it on time. Please note that passport cards, birth certificates, and driver's licenses will not be accepted on this charter sailing. Failure to comply with the Passport Policy will result in a cancellation of your booking at no refund to you.

Cancellation Policy:

All payments to FPC23 are non-refundable. FPC23 may adjust itineraries and schedules, change any talent performing onboard the cruise, delay departures or arrivals without any further obligation to you. We reserve the right to refuse service to any person or cancel your reservation at any time at our sole discretion. FPC23 will not be responsible for any loss incurred due to a cancelled/delayed flight or other means of transportation.

Included/Excluded Charges:

The cabin prices advertised are "cruise only" and are based upon double occupancy, except for "Singles." The price does not include airfare, ground transportation, onboard purchases, purchased drinks onboard or excursions. It does include meals (except for meals at the specialty restaurants), shows and onboard events produced by FPC23. The cost of 3rd and 4th passengers in a stateroom varies depending on cabin category and is $1,500 for all suites and Family Veranda Stateroom, $1,200 for Aqua, Concierge and Verandah staterooms, $1,000 for Oceanview Staterooms and $800 for Inside Staterooms plus all applicable taxes and fees.

Port Charges/Taxes/Gratuities/Admin Fee:

$325 per person is due when remaining balance is due. This payment satisfies guest's total obligation for port charges, taxes, gratuities, and admin fees. However, FPC23 reserves the right to impose an additional fee for fuel ("Fuel Surcharge") if Cruise Line implements a fuel surcharge fleet wide for all guests. The Fuel surcharge will be processed with your final payment due to FPC23.

Credit Cards/Cancellation Fees:

FPC23 reserves the right to charge additional fees for returned payments, late payments, missed payments, canceled cards, chargebacks, credit card changes, invalid credit cards, cancellations and cancellations as a result of your failure to comply with any requests by FPC23.The fee assessed shall be $150 per person plus 5% of the total transaction.

Trip Protection:

All payments to FPC23 are nonrefundable so we strongly encourage the purchase of Travel Protection.

Unless otherwise noted, all prices on the website and any fees associated with the Cruise including any applicable taxes are quoted in United States Dollars (""USD"). All payments to FPC23 will be charged in USD to your selected payment method. You may incur an additional fee by your bank or credit card processor if it is an international transaction.

(Prices below are Per Person Double Occupancy)

The cost of 3rd and 4th passengers in a stateroom varies depending on cabin category and is $1,500 for all suites and family veranda stateroom, $1,200 for concierge and veranda staterooms, $1,000 for oceanview staterooms and $800 for inside staterooms plus all applicable taxes and fees..

$325 per person is due when remaining balance is due. Please note, in the event of a cancellation of a 3rd or 4th passenger, the remaining passengers in the cabin are responsible for the full double occupancy price of the cabin.

To qualify for our "Military Rate" you must provide a copy of your DD-214 or a military id. Please email this to [email protected] after booking and the 5% discount will apply to your balance before your first payment installment. Please note that in order to receive the discount, you cannot have already paid in full at the time of the application.

If you'd like to pay in full, please call our office at 316-641-2767 to book your cabin and provide the above information.

2024 Cruise Dates & Ports 

*Ports of call subject to change

Miami, Florida

Welcome to the official Cruise Capital of the World, a world-class city with a world-class beach. Before your cruise from Miami, stay and play. Within view of Miami cruises, colorful characters from macaws to monkeys greet you at Jungle Island, with pink flamingos, white cockatoos, and green parrots. In Miami Beach, iconic Lummus Park frames the Art Deco hotels, fashion models, and fancy cars. From South Pointe Park, watch the ships glide out to sea. On Lincoln Road, you could spend three months eating at a different restaurant every day. Up the coast at Bal Harbour Shops, designer boutiques challenge fashionistas, who shop till they drop at Haulover Park Beach.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is one of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Discover the classic signs of a vacationer's paradise: gorgeous landscape with lush green mountains, underground caves, balmy waters, white-sandy beaches, delicious rum drinks and so much more. Spend an afternoon snorkeling during your cruise to Puerto Rico and discover the beautiful marine life of the Caribbean Sea while swimming among the fish, coral communities, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds. Or take an evening sail around Old San Juan for amazing views of the 500-year-old walled city as the sun casts gorgeous light on the turquoise waters.

St. Croix, USVI

It's one of the three isles that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands, and though St. Croix is the largest-measuring 218 square kilometers (84 square miles) it's the least visited of the trio. Perhaps that's because much of the island has been set aside as parkland, which means fewer tourist hubs and more space dedicated to natural wonders, including pristine beaches and primo snorkeling and diving. But St. Croix also boasts many excellent historical sites. At various times it was controlled by Spain, Britain, France, the Netherlands and Denmark; the latter's influence is the most visible in the architecture of St. Croix's charming capital city of Christiansted, on the northern coast. Frederiksted, on the western point of the island, is a busy port surrounded by some significant colonial attractions, with a restored sugar estate and an 18th-century fort being among the most noteworthy. Here you'll also find a family-run rum distillery and many restaurants and shops.

Flower Power Cruise

View more photos here

The Flower Power Cruise is a phenomenal opportunity to relive the era of the Love Generation. The cruise will take you back to the days of long hair, bell bottoms, tie dye t-shirts and peace signs with special themed events including a Bell Bottom Ball, British Invasion Costume Party, and a Psychedelic '60s Dance party. It will blend the amazing music of the late ‘60s through LIVE performances by the era’s biggest stars along with celebrity led  interactive events, exciting ports of call, great food and amenities all aboard a luxury cruise ship. The Flower Power Cruise is a full ship charter filled with like-minded people who want to go back and celebrate this very special and unique time period. It’s like a music festival at sea with some of the greatest artists of the ‘60s.

Just a few of the many superstar artists who have sailed with us include Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Eric Burdon and The Animals, The Hollies, The Zombies, Peter Asher, The 5th Dimension, Three Dog Night, Blood Sweat & Tears, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Micky Dolenz – The Monkees Lead Singer, and more!

For more information visit http://www.flowerpowercruise.com

Join Our Email List

• Malt Shop Memories Cruise OCT 27-NOV 3, 2024
• The Big Easy Cruise January 5-12, 2025
• Ultimate Disco Cruise FEBRUARY 19-24, 2025
• Sandy Beaches Cruise JANUARY 12-19, 2025
• The Country Music Cruise JANUARY 19-26, 2025
• Soul Train Cruise JAN 26-FEB 2, 2025 NOV 9-16, 2025
• '70s Rock & Romance Cruise  MARCH 15-22, 2025
• Flower Power Cruise MARCH 22 - 29, 2025
• Southern Rock Cruise Not Scheduled
• Abbey Road on The River MAY 23-27, 2024  

Our Promise

StarVista LIVE promises to provide you with a unique entertainment experience, bringing you together with a community of like-minded enthusiasts to relive favorite moments, create new memories, and enjoy unparalleled access to the superstars you love. 

2024 Flower Power Cruise Schedules

Official Flower Power Cruise Link to Schedule

Printable Schedules in Adobe PDF Format

Updated 2/24/2024 - 12:10

Remember - Schedules can be changed due to unforeseen circumstances

Flower Power Cruise

Classic Rock, Plus

About this Cruise

2024 Lineup The Rascals Tommy James & The Shondells John Kay of Steppenwolf Randy Bachman founder of Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who The Moody Blues' John Lodge The Four Tops Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Danny Seraphine, co-founder of Chicago, featuring Jeff Coffey The Family Stone Gary Lewis & The Playboys The Grass Roots The Buckinghams The Lovin' Spoonful The Yardbirds The Box Tops The Cowsills The Vogues Cruise Host Peter Asher 1910 Fruitgum Company The Kinks Experience Darren Dowler, former vocalist of Paul Revere and The Raiders The Jukebox Beatles The Newbees The LSB Experience Hal Bruce Tribute Artists Cara Lee, Tim Stamper and George Trullinger Bad Ass Brass Music Host Joe Johnson And More!

Sail Date(s):

Thursday, mar 21, 2024, cruise line:.

Celebrity Cruises

Cruise Ship:

Celebrity Summit

Cruise Type:

Full Ship Charter

Call your travel specialist or send a request for more information here.  

*our expienced specialists provide valuable details and booking options for cruise line sponsored theme cruises., there was an error submitting your information, please give an email address so the tcava can reach out for assistance., your request has been sent to a travel specialist. expect a response within 24 business hours  .

ThemeCruiseFinder.com Team

or continue with

Flower Power Cruise 2024

About Flower Power Cruise 2024

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news in the world of rock, metal, punk and metalcore on our social media Facebook and Instagram !

Please contact us if you find any mistake on the page.

About the festival headliner - Lovin' Spoonful

The Lovin' Spoonful is an American rock band popular during the mid- to late-1960s. Founded in New York City in 1965 by lead singer/songwriter John Sebastian and guitarist Zal Yanovsky, the band is widely known for a number of hits, including "Summer in the City", "Do You Believe In Magic", "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?", and "Daydream". The Lovin' Spoonful was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and in 2006 the group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Flower Power Cruise 2024 line-up

Celebrity Infinity

Tortuga Music Festival 2025

III Points Festival 2024

Taylor Swift

A Day To Remember

© MyRockShows 2017-2024

Sign up to MyRockShows, subscribe to your favorite artists and bands and get the updates you need.

or log in with social networks

2024 Flower Fun Shows, Events and Extraordinary Places to Visit

By David Coake

USA PUBLIC FLOWER EVENTS

Fleurs de Villes

Many dates throughout the year

Many locations throughout the world 

Fleurs de Villes , led by  Tina Barkley and Karen Marshall, is catnip to the flower-loving public and in the past four years has created 100 shows all around the globe. They have gathered the best florists in the local destinations to create these massive installations that are treasure maps around a theme.

Creating any of these installations requires days of work. Each flower is attached to a tube and delicately put into the mannequin so it lasts for 10 days. Manipulating shapes and considering colors as well as creating movement is all part of these talented florists’ challenge. Thousands of blooms are used for these creations to bring joy, merriment, and awe to the public.

Upcoming shows include Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh May. 31-June 9, Calgary-Stampede July 5-15, August 9-18, Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney, October 4-13, NYC Hudson Yards, December 6-15, Seattle, Washington

fleursdevilles.com

EPCOT Int’l. Flower & Garden Festival

Feb. 28-May 27, 2024

disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/epcot

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Spring Show

 This hotel loves flowers – and has rotating exhibitions – Fun to just visit and see them

March 9-May 18, 2024

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Summer Show

  May 25-Sept. 7, 2024

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Harvest Show

  Aug. 14-Nov. 9, 2024

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Holiday Show

  Nov. 16, 2024-Jan. 4, 2025

Las Vegas, Nev.

bellagio.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/conservatory-botanical-garden.html

PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

March 2-10, 2024

Philadelphia, Pa.

phsonline.org/the-flower-show

San Francisco Bay Flower & Garden Show

April 4-7, 2024

Pleasanton, Calif.

sfgardenshow.com

Boise Flower & Garden Show

March 22-24, 2024

Boise, Idaho

iblevents.com

Coronado Flower Show

April 20-21, 2024

Coronado, Calif.

coronadoflowershow.com

Newport Flower Show

June 21-23, 2024

Newport, R.I.

newportmansions.org/events

Biltmore Blooms/Spring

March 25-May 23, 2024

Asheville, N.C.

biltmore.com/things-to-do

Dallas Blooms

Feb. 28-April 12, 2024

Dallas, Texas

dallasarboretum.org/events-activities

Virginia Historic Garden Week

April 20-27, 2024

Tours throughout Virginia

vagardenweek.org

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

April 1-30, 2024

tulipfestival.org

May 4-12, 2024

Holland, Mich.

tuliptime.com

Azalea & Spring Flower Trail

March 22-April 8, 2024

Tyler, Texas

visittyler.com/azaleatrail

North Carolina Azalea Festival

April 3-7, 2024

Wilmington, N.C.

ncazaleafestival.org

Dogwood-Azalea Festival

April 18-21, 2024

Charleston, Mo.

charlestonmo.org/festival

Bluebonnet Festival

April 12-14, 2024

Burnet, Texas

bluebonnetfestival.org

California Poppy Festival

April 19-21, 2024

Lancaster, Calif.

cityoflancasterca.org/our-city

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival

June 17-26, 2024

Mackinac Island, Mich.

mackinacisland.org/mackinac-island-lilac-festival

Nantucket Daffodil Festival

April 25-28, 2024

Nantucket, Mass.

daffodilfestival.com

National Cherry Blossom Festival

March 20-April 14, 2024

Washington, D.C.

nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

Int’l. Cherry Blossom Festival

March 15-24, 2024

Macon, Georgia

cherryblossom.com

Washington State Apple Blossom Festival

April 25-May 5, 2024

appleblossom.org

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

April 26-May 5, 2024

Winchester, Va.

thebloom.com

ART MUSEUM FLOWER DESIGN EVENTS

The  “Art in Bloom ” series has floral artists interpret existing paintings with branches and blooms instead of paint. Matched together, they are eye-popping, smile-inducing, inspiring pieces that are prototypes of what people can also do in their own homes. After all, why buy a piece of art and not have a matching floral arrangement? Both enhance and elevate the visual effect.

Across the country, there are now many, some with different names, but same concept. These mainly happen in March

Worcester Art Museum “Flora in Winter”

Worcester, Mass.

worcesterart.org/events/flora-in-winter

American Revolution Institute “Art in Bloom DC at Anderson House”

artinbloomdc.com

americanrevolutioninstitute.org/event/art-in-bloom-dc-2024

Attleboro Arts Museum “Flower Show”

Attleboro, Mass.

attleboroartsmuseum.org

The Columbia Museum of Art “Art Blossoms”

Columbia, S.C.

columbiamuseum.org/events/art-blossoms

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art “Art in Bloom”

Bentonville, Ark.

crystalbridges.org/calendar/art-in-bloom-3

Dallas Museum of Art “Art in Bloom”

artinbloomdma.org

dma.org/support/fundraising-events/art-in-bloom

Newfields “Art in Bloom”

Indianapolis, Ind.

discovernewfields.org/art-bloom

New Orleans Museum of Art “Art in Bloom”

New Orleans, La.

noma.org/event/art-in-bloom-2024

North Carolina Museum of Art “Art in Bloom”

Raleigh, N.C.

ncartmuseum.org

Portland Museum of Art “Art in Bloom”

Portland, Maine

portlandmuseum.org/magazine/artinbloom

St. Louis Art Museum “Art in Bloom”

St. Louis, Mo.

slam.org/event/art-in-bloom-2024

Vero Beach Museum of Art “Art in Bloom”

Vero Beach, Fla.

vbmuseum.org/events/art-in-bloom

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts “Art in Bloom”

Hagerstown, Md.

wcmfa.org/art-in-bloom

Columbus Museum of Art “Art in Bloom”

Columbus, Ohio

columbusmuseum.org/calendar-and-events/artinbloom

Heckscher Museum of Art “Art in Bloom”

Huntington, N.Y.

heckscher.org/events/art-in-bloom

Milwaukee Art Museum “Art in Bloom”

Milwaukee, Wis.

mam.org/events/bloom

Minneapolis Institute of Art “Art in Bloom”

Minneapolis, MInn.

artsmia.org/art-in-bloom/art-in-bloom-2023

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg “Art in Bloom”

St. Petersburg, Fla.

mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-4-4-24

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston “Art in Bloom”

Boston, Mass.

mfa.org/event/special-event/art-in-bloom

Oklahoma City Museum of Art “Art in Bloom”

Oklahoma City, Okla.

okcmoa.com/visit/events/art-bloom-2024

Orlando Museum of Art “Art in Bloom

Orlando, Fla.

omart.org/events/art-in-bloom

The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) “Art Alive”

San Diego, Calif.

sdmart.org/artalive

Springfield Art Museum “Art in Bloom”

Springfield, Mo.

sgfmuseum.org/172/fundraising-events

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art “Fine Art & Flowers”

Hartford, Conn.

thewadsworth.org/flowers

de Young Museum “Bouquets to Art”

San Francisco, Calif.

famsf.org/exhibitions/bouquets-to-art-2024

INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC FLOWER EVENTS

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

May 21-25, 2024

There are also 5 other RHS flower/garden shows throughout England

rhs.org.uk/shows-events

Belgravia in Bloom

London, England

belgravialdn.com/belgravia-in-bloom

Chelsea in Bloom

chelseainbloom.co.uk

RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

17-21 July 2024

Knutsford, Cheshire, England

RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show

16-18 Aug. 2024

Great Torrington, North Devon, England

RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show

03-08 Sept. 2024

Woking, Surrey, England

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

02-07 July 2024

East Molesey, Richmond-Upon-Thames, London, England

RHS Malvern Spring Festival

9-12 May 2024

Malvern, Worcestershire, England rhs.org.uk

Malvern Autumn Show

27-29 Sept. 2024

Malvern, Worcestershire, England

malvernautumn.co.uk

RHS Urban Garden Show

18-21 April 2024

Manchester, England

Euroflora 2025

April 24-May 4, 2025

Genoa, Italy

euroflora.genova.it/#

Féerie Florale (Floral Enchantment)

(replaces Fleuramour)

Sept. 27-30, 2024

Rijkhoven, Bilzen, Limburg, Belgium

beflorist.be

FLORALIES Internationales – France

May 17-26, 2024

Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon, France

comite-des-floralies.com/en/#

Many locations throughout the world

Int’l. Horticulture Goyang Korea

(public show AND trade exhibition)

April 26-May 12, 2024

Goyang Special City, Korea

flower.or.kr

Dubai Miracle Garden

September or October through June

dubaimiraclegarden.com

Madeira Flower Festival

02-26 May 2024

Madeira, Portugal

visitmadeira.com

Belvoir Castle May Day Garden Party

4-6 May 2024

Grantham, Leicestershire, England

belvoircastle.com

Belvoir Castle Garden Show

31 Aug. – 1 Sept. 2024

Blenheim Palace Flower Show

21-23 June 2024

Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England

blenheimflowershow.co.uk

Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers

05-08 June 2024

Chichester, West Sussex, England

chichestercathedral.org.uk

Garden Show at Broadlands

26-28 July 2024

Romsey, Hampshire, England

thegardenshows.com

Garden Show at Stansted Park

07-09 June 2024

Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, England

Garden Show at Firle Place

19-21 April 2024

Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, England

Kent Garden Show

25-27 May 2024

Detling, Maidstone, Kent, England

kentgardenshow.com

HTA National Plant Show

(Horticulture Trades Assn.) 19-20 June 2024

Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, England

National Flower Show

17-19 May 2024

Hylands House

Chelmsford, Essex, England

nationalflowershow.co.uk

Southport Flower Show

15-18 Aug. 2024

Southport, Merseyside, England

southportflowershow.co.uk

Taunton Flower Show

02-03 Aug. 2024

Taunton, Somerset, England

tauntonfs.co.uk

Sweet-pea Season at Easton Walled Gardens

26 June through July 2024

Easton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England visiteaston.co.uk

Feria de las Flores de Medellín (Flowers Festival of Medellín)

Desfile de Silleteros (Silleteros Parade)

late July or early August

Medellín, Colombia

medellin.gov.co/es/feria-de-flores

colombia.travel/en/medellin

Floriade Australia

Sept. 14-Oct. 13, 2024

Canberra, A.C.T., Australia

floriadeaustralia.com

Floriade World Expo Amsterdam

Every 10 years; next expo is in 2032

Da Lat Flower Festival

November and December

Carnaval de Nice Festival of Flowers

Feb. 17-March 3, 2024

nicecarnaval.com/en

Keukenhof Gardens

March 21-May 12, 2024

keukenhof.nl/en

tulipfestivalamsterdam.com/keukenhof

Holland Dahlia Event

mid-August through the end of September

hollanddahliaevent.com

Tulip Festival Amsterdam

Flower Parade

April 20, 2024

tulipfestivalamsterdam.com

Istanbul Lale Festivali (Istanbul Tulip Festival)

Opens late April/early May

istanbulplace.com/blog/istanbul-tulip-festival-enjoy

turkishle.com/istanbul-tulip-festival-istanbul-lale-festivali/

tulipsinholland.com/tulip-festival-around-the-world/istanbul-tulip-festival

Canadian Tulip Festival

May 10-20, 2024

tulipfestival.ca

Huis Ten Bosch Tulip Festival

Early Feb. to early April

Nagasaki, Japan

Kamiyubetsu Tulip Festival

Early May to early June

Yubetsu, Japan

Sakura Tulip Festival

Late March to late April

Sakura City, Chiba, Japan

Tonami Tulip Fair

Mid-April to early May

Tonami City, Japan

Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing

Late March to mid-April

Himeji City , Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Kawazu/Zakura Cherry Blossom Festival

Late February to early March

Cities from Kawazu to Mine Onsen, Japan

japan.travel/en/spot/1279

Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival and Spring Festival

Late March to early-April

Nagoya City, Japan

Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival

Late Feb. to mid-March

Chūō-ku , Osaka, Japan

Atami Baien Plum Blossom Festival

Atami, Japan

Keisei Rose Garden Spring Festival

April 20-June 16, 2024

Yachiyo, Chiba, Japan

Kyū-Furukawa Gardens Spring Rose Festival

Late April to late June

Kyū-Furukawa Gardens Autumn Rose Festival

Mid-Oct. to late Nov.

Tokyo, Japan

Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival

Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo

Shiofune Kannonji Azalea Festival

Tsutsujigaoka Park Azalea Festival

April 10-May 10, 2024

Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Chichibu Shibazakura (moss phlox) Festival

Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Misato Shibazakura (moss phlox) Festival

April 6-May6, 2024

Misato, Gunma, Japan

Mt. Fuji Shibazakura (moss phlox) Festival

Mid-April to late May

Yamanashi, Japan

Wisteria Festival at Kawachi Fuji Garden

Late April to mid-May

Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Ashikaga Flower Park Spring Flower Festival

Late March to mid-May

Ashikaga Flower Park Great Wisteria Festival

April 13-May 15, 2024

Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefercure, Japan

Hitachi Seaside Park Flowering Festival

March to June

Nemophila (baby-blue-eyes) Flower Festival at Hitachi Seaside Park

Kochia Carnival at Hitachi Seaside Park

Sept. to mid-Oct.

Cosmos Fields at Hitachi Seaside Park

Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Akeno Sunflower Festival

Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 2024

Hokuryu Sunflower Festival

Mid-July to mid-August

Hokuryu, Japan

Akabori Mini-Chrysanthemum Flower Festival

Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture

Hachijomachi Freesia Festival

March to April

Hachijomachi, Hachijo-jima, Tokyo

freesiafesta.com

Bunkyo Ajisai (hydrangea) Matsuri

Poppy Happy Square Poppy Festival

Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Farm Tomita Lavender Festival

Late June and July

Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan

Kinchakuda Red Spider Lily Festival

Hidaka City, Siatama Prefecture, Japan

Cosmos at Yamanakako Hana-no Miyako Park

Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan

Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field

Late Sept. to early Nov.

Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus)

Early April

Kawasaki (near Tokyo), Japan

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival

Late March to June

Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan

Takayama Festival (Sanno Matsuri)

April and October

Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

INTERNATIONAL FLORAL DESIGN COMPETITIONS

Interflora World Cup

(held every 4-6 years; last one was in 2023; next one is in the Netherlands in 2027)

interflora.co.uk/page/world-cup

Coppa Italia Federfiori (Italian Cup)

decorumplantsflowers.com/en/events/coppa-italia

EUROFLEURS – European Championship for Young Florists

(approx. every 4 years; last one was in 2023)

florint.org/topics/craftsmanship/eurofleurs

(approx. every 4 years; last one was in 2022)

florint.org/topics/craftsmanship/europacup

Gateway to the Americas Cup

Sept. 1-5, 2024

Panama City, Panama

gatewaytotheamericascup.com

Maple Leaf Cup Floral Design Competition

April 13, 2024

Edmonton, Alta., Canada

heatherdekok.com/the-maple-leaf-cup

SAF (Society of American Florists) Sylvia Cup Design Competition

Aug. 7, 2024

Aventura, Fla.

safnow.org/events-education/sylvia-cup-design-competition

Theo Boerma Cup

Sept. 6, 2024

Aalsmeer, Netherlands

boerma.nl/en/event/theo-boerma-cup-2024

(There are others across Europe, but I cannot find dates or links to them at this time.)

USA STATE / REGIONAL FLORIST ASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS / EVENTS

Arizona State Florists Assn. Expo

July 28, 2024

Phoenix, Ariz.

azflorists.org/annual-expo

Arkansas Florists Assn. Annual Convention & Vendor Showcase

arkansasfloristsassociation.com/convention

FSFA (Florida State Florists’ Assn.) Int’l. Convention

June 7-9, 2024

Tampa, Fla.

floridastatefloristsassociation.com/convention-2024

Georgia Floral Assn. (GFA) Convention

georgiafloralassociation.com

facebook.com/groups/586283609605644

Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo

March 1-3, 2024

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Illinois State Florists’ Assn. Immersive Educational Weekend Retreat

March 8-10, 2024

isfaeducation.org/#

Kentucky Florists’ Assn. Convention

Aug. 2-4, 2024

Louisville, Ky.

kyflorists.com

Montana Florists Assn. Convention

mtfloristassc.com

North Carolina State Florists Assn. Convention

North Dakota Floral Assn. Annual Convention

ndfloral.com/convention

South Dakota Florists Assn. Convention

sdflorists.org/spring-convention

Texas State Florists’ Assn. “Texas Floral Forum”

  June 21-23, 2024

  tsfa.org/forum

Texas State Florists’ Assn. “Texas Floral Expo”

  June (every other odd-numbered year)

  tsfa.org/txfloralexpo

Texas State Florists’ Assn. “Texas Floral Showcase”

  tsfa.org/texasfloralshowcase

Texas State Florists’ Assn. “Texas Floral Spotlight”

  tsfa.org/texasfloralspotlight

Texas State Florists’ Assn. “Texas Designer of the Year Competition”

  tsfa.org/designeroftheyear

WesTexas New Mexico Florist Assn. Annual Convention

Lubbock, Texas

wtnmfloristassociation.com/annual-convention

WUMFA (Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Assn.) Annual Convention

March 15-17, 2024

Green Bay, Wisc.

wumfa.org/wumfa-annual-convention

NORTH AMERICA FLORICULTURE / HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY EVENTS

AIFD National Symposium

July 2-6, 2024

aifd.org/2024-symposium

All-America Selections / National Garden Bureau Summer Summit

June 4-5, 2024

Auburn, Ala.

all-americaselections.org/aas-meetings-events

ASCFG (Assn. of Specialty Cut Flower Growers) National Conference

  Early November; dates and location TBA

  ascfg.org/conference24

ASCFG (Assn. of Specialty Cut Flower Growers) Regional Conferences

  July-October

  ascfg.org/2024-regional-conferences

ASHS Annual Conference (American Society for Horticultural Science)

Sept. 23-27, 2024

Honolulu, Hawaii

ashs.org/page/ashsannualconference

Ball Seed Customer Days

July (might also be open to the public)

Chicago, Ill.

ballcustomerday.com

Black Girl Florists Conference

Atlanta, Ga.

blackgirlflorists.com/conference2024

Fun ’N Sun Floral Convention

(CalFlowers, the California Assn. of Flower Growers & Shippers)

Carlsbad, Calif.

cafgs.org/fns2024

Canadian Greenhouse Conference

Oct. 9-10, 2024

Niagara Falls, Ont., Canada

canadiangreenhouseconference.com

Certified American Grown “Field to Vase Dinner Tour”

(various dates, various locations in the U.S. and Canada)

americangrownflowers.org/field-to-vase

(American Hort)

July 13-16, 2024

cultivateevent.org

June 5-7, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

floriexpo.com

FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Assn.) Annual Convention

  June 20-22, 2024

  Naples, Fla.

  fngla.org/events/fngla-convention

FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Assn.) “The Landscape Show”

  Aug. 21-23, 2024

  Orlando, Fla.

  thelandscapeshow.org/2024/public/enter.aspx

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “Emerging Leaders Program”

  Early December

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “Hort Connections”

  June 3-5, 2024

  Melbourne, Australia

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “The Floral Conference – Anaheim”

  Feb. 27, 2024

  Anaheim, Calif.

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “The Floral Conference – Miami”

  June 18, 2024

  Miami, Fla.

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “The Global Produce & Floral Show”

  Oct. 17-19, 2024

  Atlanta, Ga.

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “The Mexico Conference”

  May 22-23, 2024

  Guadalajara, Mexico

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “The Retail Conference”

  Phoenix, Ariz.

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “The Washington Conference”

  June 10-12, 2024

  Washington, D.C.

IFPA (Int’l. Fresh Produce Assn.) “Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference”

  April 7-9, 2024

freshproduce.com/events

Landscape Ontario Congress Trade Show & Conference

Jan. 9-11, 2024

Toronto, Ont., Canada

locongress.com

Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS)

Baltimore, Md.

National Floriculture Forum (NFF)

(American Floral Endowment)

Feb. 22-24, 2024

Biloxi, Miss.

endowment.org/national-floriculture-forum

Perennial Plant Assn. (PPA) National Symposium

July 29-Aug. 1, 2024

perennialplant.org/page/nationalsymposium

SAF (Society of American Florists) Congressional Action Days

  (targeted meetings between floral industry members and congressional offices multiple times a year)

SAF (Society of American Florists) “Next Gen Live!”

  Feb. 25-27, 2024

  San Diego, Calif.

SAF (Society of American Florists) Annual Convention

  Aug. 6-9, 2024

  Aventura (Miami), Fla.

SAF (Society of American Florists) 1-Day Profit Blast

  (various dates and locations throughout the U.S.)

  most recent was June 11, 2024

  Cleveland, Ohio

safnow.org/events-education

Slow Flowers Summit

June 23-25, 2024

Banff, Alta., Canada (location varies every year)

slowflowerssummit.com

Tropical Plant Int.l Expo (TPIE)

Jan. 17-19, 2024

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

WF&FSA (Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Assn.) “Development Experience (DevX)”

  July 23-26, 2024

  San Francisco, Calif.

WF&FSA (Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Assn.) “Floral Distribution Conference”

  March 3-6, 2024

WF&FSA (Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Assn.) “University of Innovative Distribution (UID)”

  March 11-14, 2024

  Indianapolis, Ind.

INTERNATIONAL FLORICULTURE / HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY EVENTS

  Oct. 8-10, 2024?

  Quito, Ecuador

  hppexhibitions.com

Expo Flor Ecuador (this is a biennial show, maybe AGRIFLOR, too, alternating with Proflora in odd-numbered years)

  Oct. 8-10, 2024

  florecuador.com

Asia Int’l. Floriculture & Horticulture Trade Fair (Flower Expo Asia)

(formerly Flower Expo China)

May 10-12, 2024

Guangzhou, China

flowerexpoasia.com/index.php?lang=en

BFA FloriCon and BFA Awards

(British Florist Assn.)

October (dates and locations TBA)

britishfloristassociation.org

Decorum Plants & Flowers Spring Fair

Decorum Plants & Flowers Summer Fair

Decorum Plants & Flowers Winter Fair

The Netherlands (various cities)

decorumplantsflowers.com/en/events

Sept. 28-29, 2024

Nottingham, England

britishfloristassociation.org/fleurex

Flora Expo Astana

April 10-12, 2024

Astana, Kazakhstan

flowers-expo.ru/en/flora-garden-village/index.html

Flormart “The Green Italy” Int’l. Horticulture, Green & Landscape Exhibition

Sept. 25-27, 2024

Padua, Italy

flormart.it/en

FlowersExpo

Sept. 10-12, 2024

Moscow, Russia

flowers-expo.ru/en/v/flowersexpo/index.html

Green is Life Int’l. Trade Fair

Sept. 5-7, 2024

Warsaw, Poland

zielentozycie.pl/en

GreenTech Amsterdam

June 11-13, 2024

Amsterdam, Netherlands

greentech.nl/amsterdam

GreenTech Americas

March 25-27, 2025

Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

greentech.nl/americas

HortiFlor Zimbabwe

Sept. 17-19, 2024

Harare, Zimbabwe

hppexhibitions.com

HortiFlora Expo

Addis Ababa , Ethiopia, Africa?

hppexhibitions.com/hfe

Hortiflorexpo IPM China / Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing

  (this is a biennial show, alternating with Hortiflorexpo IPM China / Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai)

May 23-25, 2024

Beijing, China

ipm-essen.de/exhibitors/ipm-worldwide/hortiflorexpo-ipm-china

en.hortiflorexpo.com

expo-book.com/exhibitions/1098

Hortiflorexpo IPM China / Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai

  (this is a biennial show, alternating with Hortiflorexpo IPM China / Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing)

April 10-12, 2025

Shanghai, China

messe-essen.de/essen-fairground/trade-fairs-conferences-events/detail/hortiflorexpo-ipm-beijing-2023-09-15-en.html

hfexpo.net/en

Int’l. Plants Expo Asia

April 22, 2024?

Pudong (Shanghai), China

events2join.com/events/china/shanghai-china-6f/1768063-international-plants-expo-asia-shanghai-new-international-expo-center

eworldtrade.com/events/international-plants-expo-asia

IFTEX (Kenya’s Flower Industry Expo)

June 4-6, 2024

Nairobi, Kenya

hppexhibitions.com/iftex

IFTF – Int’l. Floriculture Trade Fair

(this event is held at the same time as, but not in conjunction with, Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair Aalsmeer)

Nov. 5-7, 2024

Vijfhuizen, Netherlands

hppexhibitions.com/iftf

Int’l. Horticultural Exhibition Chengdu

April 25-??, 2024

Chengdu, China

cdhortiexpo2024.com

IPM Essen Int’l. Horticultural Trade Fair

Jan. 28-31, 2025

Essen, Germany

ipm-essen.de/world-trade-fair

Myplant & Garden

Feb. 19-21, 2025

Milan, Italy

myplantgarden.com/en

Ornamental, Plants & Flowers México (OP&F)

September 2024; dates TBA

Mexico City, Mexico

opfexpo.com

ipm-essen.de/exhibitors/ipm-worldwide/ornamental-plants-flowers-mexico

PLANTARIUM | GROEN-Direkt Summer Days

  June 10-11, 2024

PLANTARIUM | GROEN-Direkt “The Green Retail Fair” Autumn Edition 2024

  Aug. 21-22, 2024

PLANTARIUM | GROEN-Direkt “The Green Retail Fair” Spring Edition

  Feb. 4-5, 2025

Hazerswoude-Dorp, Netherlands

plantariumgroendirekt.nl

October 2025 (dates TBA)

(this is a biennial show, alternating with Expo Flor Ecuador and possibly AGRIFLOR in even-numbered years)

Bogotá, Colombia

proflora.org.co

Royal FloraHolland Winter Fair

  Jan. 10-11, 2024

  Aalsmeer, Netherlands

  royalfloraholland.com/en/trade-fairs-and-events

  royalfloraholland.com/campagne/winter-fair

Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair Rijswijk

  March 13-14, 2024

  Rijswijk, Netherlands

  tradefairnaaldwijk.royalfloraholland.com/en

Royal FloraHolland Spring Fair

  April 10-11, 2024

  royalfloraholland.com/campagne/spring-fair

Royal FloraHolland Autumn Fair

  Sept 4-5, 2024

  royalfloraholland.com/campagne/autumn-fair

Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair Aalsmeer

  (this event is held at the same time as, but not in conjunction with, IFTF – Int’l. Floriculture Trade Fair)

  Nov. 5-7, 2024

  tradefairaalsmeer.royalfloraholland.com/en

Cruise Routes (Interactive Map)

Request a quote download brochure

Russian River Cruises

• Find your cruise
• Moscow — St. Petersburg
• Moscow — Astrakhan
• Astrakhan — St. Petersburg
• St. Petersburg
• Cruise Highlights
• News & Travel Tips

Russia is again welcoming travelers!

• A negative PCR test is all that's needed to enter Russia
• Regular flights are now operating to / from Russia
• Visas can be issues quickly (Volga Dream provides your invitation)
• All Volga Dream personnel and guides are fully vacinated
• Bookings are transferable without penalty for 12 months
• Volga Dream arranges PCR-tests if needed for your outbound flight

Check our COVID-19 Policy page to learn more.

Lorem Ipsum

Luxurious river cruises in russia.

Explore authentic Russian cities. Enjoy premium service and engaging activities as you sail the Volga River.

2022 Cruise Season

Join our signature small group journeys and cruise in luxury along the Russian Volga river!

The Russian Odyssey

An extended 'South to North' view of Russia from Astrakhan to St. Petersburg through Moscow.

Explore Moscow, St. Petersburg and Russia’s Golden Ring in greater depth. Stay at gorgeous Four Seasons hotels. Enjoy special access to iconic cultural sites.

Lower Volga

Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience cruising the Volga river from Moscow to Astrakhan. The tour includes 2 nights in Moscow.

Find Your Cruise

Select destination Moscow — St. Petersburg Moscow — Astrakhan Astrakhan — St. Petersburg

View all months

A Volga river cruise is more than a geographical voyage; it’s also a journey through Russia’s rich and captivating history. No other experience takes you so completely to another place and time. The Volga is Europe’s longest and largest river; it meanders through the stories of Ivan the Terrible and his rise to power, the two historic ‘Greats’ Peter and Catherine, and then on into today. It’s a unique opportunity to see modern Russia in the context of its intriguing history, ably assisted by friendly and professional academics and tour guides. A Volga Dream Russian river tour promises to leave you with an unforgettable afterglow of fond memories.

Moscow to St. Petersburg River Cruise

Moscow and St. Petersburg are Russia’s best-known cities, but the towns of Russia’s historic Golden Ring are delightful too. The luxurious Volga Dream offers a unique opportunity to visit these Russian gems by sailing gently along the Volga River on an unforgettable cruising experience. In small, exclusive groups you’ll enjoy preferential access to some of Russia’s most significant cultural sites.

Moscow to Astrakhan River Cruise

Your River Cruise on the luxurious MS Volga Dream takes you from Moscow along Russia’s grand Volga River to the legend that is Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) and Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea. Along the way, you’ll discover the treasures of Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga, medieval Nizhniy Novgorod and beautiful Kazan, the ancient Tatar capital. We plan our tour carefully to combine the very best of Moscow with a world-class Volga River cruise.

Discover Russia with MS Volga Dream - Click-through map

We love hearing from guests about their time in Russia and one comment often hear is how surprised people are by the Russian capital. We can’t say for certain what people expected but we do know that it’s always far removed from what they imagined! It’s been called a modern metropolis, a cosmopolitan city, an historic gem, an architectural treasure and a cultural powerhouse, among other descriptions. Majestic Moscow has always surprised our guests and left them with lasting and fond memories.

Russia’s famous Golden Ring is an archipelago of historic towns surrounding Moscow. Uglich is one of the oldest and was founded under Igor, the last Varangian prince. It once resisted the Mongol invasion and its ancient walls saw the grisly murder of young Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible. The impressive Church of St. Dmitri on the Blood, with its classic onion domes and blood red walls, is a fine example of classic Russian architecture. The tour ends with an enchanting choral concert.

This, the oldest city on the Volga River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts a wealth of ancient orthodox treasures. The impressive Transfiguration of the Savior, adorned with murals depicting St. John’s apocalyptic visions can be seen in the Spassky Monastery. The Church of St. Elijah the Prophet is decorated with an awe-inspiring selection of rich frescoes. For a real taste of pre-revolutionary Russia, visitors are entertained by a costumed reception at the Governor’s House.

Close to the shores of White Lake once were the ‘tsar’s fishing grounds’. It lies in a place so serene that ancient monks chose to build no fewer than three holy sites here, including the Ferapontov Monastery. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its chapels boast magnificent frescoes by Dionysius, one of Russia’s most renowned icon painters. The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery was a refuge for many nobles during tumultuous times and later a fortress that successfully repelled invading armies.

The Karelia region is a vast and naturally beautiful wilderness that spreads all the way from St. Petersburg to the Arctic Circle. The glorious island village of Kizhi consists almost entirely of the traditionally styled wooden buildings of ‘Old Russia’. Among them is the famous Transfiguration Church built in 1714. Remarkably, and in testament to the craftsmen of the time, not a single nail was used in its construction! Kizhi is one of the favorite stops on the river cruise to St. Petersburg.

A typical rural hamlet brought to life by warm and welcoming villagers. Volga Dream guests are invited into local homes to enjoy classic Russian fare, tea with jam and ‘pirozhki’ (pies). Enthusiastic hosts share Russian traditions and the appeal of village life while proudly showing off their scrupulously kept homes and kitchen gardens. The tour continues with a brief bus ride to see a unique World War II memorial and then, for a real glimpse of Russian life, a visit to a local primary school.

Nizhny Novgorod

This was once a wealthy city thanks to its proximity to rich eastern trading routes. During the Soviet era, the city was closed to outsiders because of its military importance. It’s also where many political prisoners were sent to live out their days in exile. The 16th-century Kremlin ramparts offer spectacular views and the city is known for its elaborately decorated churches. For Volga Dream cruise guests, the highlight of the day is an evening folk concert performed by local children.

Sailing along the Volga river, the riverbank gradually ceases to be dominated by Orthodox churches. Instead, beautiful mosques appear as the river crosses into Tatarstan where the first stop is scenic Kazan, the region’s capital. Inside the white walls of the citadel, the famous Kul Sharif mosque and the old Cathedral of Peter and Paul stand side-by-side symbolizing the two faiths’ long and peaceful coexistence in the region. A concert of traditional Tatar music ends the Volga Dream tour in Kazan.

Passing the Zhigulevskie Mountains offers wonderful views from the sundeck before touring the city. One of the key attractions is the fascinating Space Museum, which offers a revealing glimpse of how the Soviet Union pursued its ambitious journey to the cosmos. The town is also noted for its beautiful esplanade, perfect for a relaxed stroll beside the Volga river. This in turn leads to the Samara State Art Museum. Founded in 1897, it is home to a collection of more than 16,000 works of art.

This city is best known for its close associations with cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin. The Russian hero who achieved worldwide fame as the first man in space lived and studied here. Saratov used to be home to a large German community, a heritage that can still be seen in the local architecture. The Volga Dream tour visits the Radishchev State Art Museum, the first picture gallery in Russia outside Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Originally called Tsaritsyn, the city was renamed Stalingrad from 1925 to 1961 in honor of the USSR’s leader. During World War II, the city’s residents put up a heroic defense, repelling an advancing Nazi invasion. The battle for Stalingrad has gone down in history as a pivotal moment in the bloody conflict on the eastern front. The most ferocious and deadly fighting took place on Mamayev Hill, where an imposing memorial now stands close to the excellent Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum.

Saint Petersburg

If Moscow surprises, then St Petersburg delights. Peter the Great founded the city to showcase Russia’s newfound enlightenment. He wanted to show the modern world a cultured and advanced society. In short, he built the city to impress and in that he succeeded splendidly! The striking buildings were designed by some of the finest architects Europe had to offer and even now, the ‘Venice of the North’ never fails to enchant with its spectacular buildings and impressive canal network. It is a city of true grandeur.

Cocktails with the Captain

Commanding any ship is a complex role that calls for a long list of skills. Captains know their vessels inside out as well as well as the routes they sail and when things don’t go to plan, they have to make instant decisions. Above all though, the most important part of the job, underpinning everything they do, is to keep the ship and everyone aboard safe. The Captain’s cocktail party is a great and a wonderful opportunity for passengers and crew to get acquainted as the gets underway.

Matryoshka doll painting

There is nothing more typically Russian than a Matryoshka. It embodies the fact that there’s always something deeper to be found in every aspect of Russian life. Learning the traditional designs and techniques used to decorate these iconic dolls offers a pleasant diversion and some cathartic creativity!

Superb Service & Dining

Our restaurant serves the highest standard of international cuisine, freshly made by our Cordon Bleu Chef. Choose either a sumptuous buffet or set menu for lunch while dinner is always four or five courses with full service. High praise for the exquisite quality of meals is yet another constantly recurring feature in feedback from our guests.

Meet the Professor

From the Mongol hordes to Soviet times, Russia’s history is, like all of Europe’s, a complex web of political intrigue, war and peace, trade and treaties, as well as heroes and villains. Academics devote whole lifetimes to studying Russia’s long past and one of them presents a series of lectures shedding light on everything from Gorbachev to Chekhov, Khrushchev to Ivan the Terrible and of course, contemporary Russia. Our Professor is on board throughout the river cruise for informal conversation.

Beginner’s Russian

The Russian language can be rather beautiful and poetic and we know that many seasoned travelers enjoy trying their hand at different languages. Our onboard teachers provide an introduction to the riches of Russian, so guests can try out a few useful words and phrases on real Russians during the exciting river tours from Moscow to St. Petersburg or from Moscow to Volgograd!

Russian tea tasting

The drink we tend to associate with Russia is vodka, but tea, in fact, is the much more universal beverage of choice throughout the country. Guests will get acquainted with the Russian tea etiquette, a fundamental component of the country's social culture, and enjoy the traditional tea ceremony while cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow or taking a Grand Volga river tour.

Russian Dinner & Vodka Tasting

All our dining is international but for Russian Dining night, the Chef includes a selection of traditional Russian dishes: Chicken Kiev, Kulebyaka and no Russian table is complete without Borsch. To add to the ‘Taste of Russia’ optional Russian dress, or at least a touch of Russian style, is provided along with enthusiastic help from our staff!

Russian Cooking Class

A plate of pelmeni might not look like much to the untrained eye, but it forms the heart of Russian cuisine and culture. Basically, it's a type of dumpling: small portions of meat and onion wrapped in a thin sheet of unleavened dough and boiled, a little like ravioli. Guests can join a Russian cooking class onboard the MS Volga Dream to learn how to cook this delicious Russian dish.

Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov Piano Recital

Some of the greatest classical music ever written comes from Russia. It’s hard to imagine a more fitting stage for a virtuoso solo recital by our resident concert pianist than the mighty Volga or a better backdrop than the heart of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov’s own serene homeland.

Russian River Cruise Aboard Volga Dream

Moscow to St. Petersburg

Why Volga Dream

Family Owned & Operated

MS Volga Dream is Russia’s only family-owned river cruise ship. She can accommodate up to 100 guests, far fewer than most other cruise ships on the river making for a uniquely friendly and intimate atmosphere aboard.

Five-Star Central Hotels

We at Volga Dream are completely convinced that, our guests should stay in great 5-star hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg within comfortable walking distance of all the major attractions, theaters and restaurants, rather than having to waste time in traffic.

Luxurious Accommodation

The MS Volga Dream is the most intimate and elegant 5-star cruise vessel in Russia. She boasts 56 cabins, all river facing, ranging from comfortable Standard Cabins to spacious Junior Suites and the luxurious forward facing Owner's Suite.

Russian Cultural Experience

Explore Russia's past with the help of professional tour guides. Our on-board program includes fascinating talks on Russian history and politics, Russian language lessons, a festival of Russian cuisine (including vodka tasting!), and much more.

Gourmet Dining

Our on board restaurant serves international cuisine to the highest standard, all freshly made by our Cordon Bleu Chef. For Russian Dining night, he prepares a selection of traditional Russian dishes: Chicken Kiev, Kulebyaka and Borsch.

Tailored Service

All our service crew members are native Russians who are fluent in English and handpicked by the Owner. Proudly, the Volga Dream is famous for her hard working and very hospitable personnel who take care of every aspect of your life aboard.

Download Our Brochure

It's never been easier to plan your next holiday in Russia. Download our free brochure to learn more about authentic Russian river cruises.

Escape the hassle and bustle and add a satisfyingly informative element to your trip and bring together a colorful mosaic of people, history, traditions,  religion, music and art. These are the many strands that time has woven into what is known today as Russia.

What people are saying

Jacqueline Lapwood

Great Britain

Rick Dowden

United States

Alexander Powell

Monique Verbrugge

Peter & Annemieke English

Philippa Calnan

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter and keep up to date with the latest offers, savings and news at Volga Dream

March 22 - 29, 2025

Ft. Lauderdale, FL • Falmouth • Georgetown

(844) 700-3569

Join Waitlist

What’s Included

What Is Included in my Flower Power Cruise Package?

Your cabin price includes more than 50 LIVE performances and 25 celebrity interactive events with your fellow cruisers on the Grooviest Trip at Sea. Sing, dance and dine for seven amazing days while reliving the '60s.

All Musical Performances

All musical entertainment presented on the cruise is included.

COMPLETE LINEUP >

Themed Events

Join us for artist-led events and themed activities including a Psychedelic ‘60s Dance Party, Bell Bottom Party, a T-shirt Pool Party, Interviews, Artist Q&A sessions, Contests, Trivia and much more!

Dining & Beverages

Meals served on the ship in the main dining restaurant and casual dining areas (except for meals at the specialty restaurants) are included in your reservation, including most room service*. All breakfasts, dinners, and some lunches are served in both formal and casual restaurants. Lunch is always available in the casual dining restaurant as well as at the poolside restaurant and often available in some of the specialty restaurants. Dinner is available in most of the specialty restaurants each night. There is a charge for dining in the specialty restaurants.

*Complimentary except between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., when a service charge may apply.

DINING & BARS >

What is not included in the cruise reservation?

Though all of the above is included with the booking of your cabin, there may be additional on-ship costs and expenses. All of these expenses are elective, and none are required payments.

• Specialty Dining Restaurants  - Reservations are recommended at the specialty dining restaurants.
• Bottled Beverages  - The ship provides coffee, water, tea, fruit juice, lemonade and other drinks as part of the offerings, however bottled beverages, such as soda, various water drinks and energy drinks are available on the ship for purchase only, as are all alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, mixed drinks, etc. Special packages for the purchase of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are always available.
• Onboard Purchases  - Items purchased in the gift shops or from our Flower Power store will be charged to your onboard account.
• Onboard Services  - Excursions, spa services, internet services, and other similar services are also subject to additional costs and charges.

Join Our Email List

March 22 - 29 2025.

• Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2025 Lineup

• The Temptations
• The Rascals
• Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
• Jay & The Americans
• The Association
• Mark Lindsay former Lead Singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders
• The Cowsills
• The Family Stone
• Jan & Dean's Beach Party starring Dean Torrence
• The Bronx Wanderers
• Ron Dante of The Archies and Cufflinks
• Terry Sylvester of The Hollies
• Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
• The Box Tops
• Billy J. Kramer
• Pete Best Original Drummer of The Beatles
• Toast – The Ultimate Bread Experience
• The Who Generation
• The Papas & Mamas
• Cruise Host Peter Asher
• The Newbees
• The LSB Experience
• The Hall of Fame Band
• Bad Ass Brass
• And Many More To Be Added!

Our Promise

StarVista LIVE promises to provide you with a unique entertainment experience, bringing you together with a community of like-minded enthusiasts to relive favorite moments, create new memories, and enjoy unparalleled access to the superstars you love.