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Boarding One Piece’s Thousand Sunny Pirate Ship in Gamagori | Japan

Coinciding with our visit to Gamagōri in the Achi Prefecture is the docking of the pirate ship The Thousand Sunny from the popular Japanese manga series One Piece. As someone who is oblivious to the world of manga, I was fortunate to have gotten a quick recap about the story of the ship from a fellow travel writer Mica, who has previous knowledge about the series. According to her, the Thousand Sunny is the ship acquired by the Straw Hat Pirates—a group of misfits comprising the lead characters of One Piece—that figured prominently in both the manga volumes and the adapted anime series.

Making a port of call at the marine resort and theme park of Laguna Ten Beach, the Thousand Sunny takes visitors on a scenic cruise around the bay surrounded by fancy yachts and towering amusement park rides.

The interior of the ship is as fanciful as its playful exterior design. Bursting with popping colors and visually-arresting corners filled with replicas of items one would see in an anime series such as One Piece, being onboard this pirate ship kind of transports you into the pages of a manga book. As much as I enjoyed being inside the Thousand Sunny, I’m pretty sure kids and hardcore manga/anime fans would be five-folds more delighted boarding the ship.

Staying true to the anime version of the ship, the real-life Thousand Sunny also has various rooms such as: the boys and girls rooms, a kitchen, an aquarium bar, a library, a sickbay, Franky's workshop and Zoro's training room.

The bigger-than-life-sizes statues of the characters can be also seen inside standing on the different parts of the ship. My favorite of course, is Monkey D. Luffy, the leader of the Straw Hat gang.

The cruise took almost an hour and for the most part, we just chilled at the open dock feeling the soothing wind and watching dozens of birds flying-by our ship. The clear sky made up for a beautiful day and in the world of the Straw Hat Pirates, it would be a good day to explore the manga series' four seas composed of the North Blue, East Blue, South Blue and West Blue.

It was a fun experience going out on a brief cruise aboard a peculiar ship patterned after its original design from the anime—a Carrack, type of ship—complete with an observation tower, a slide, swing and a lawn deck.

So, who are your favorite One Piece characters?

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The Going Merry [4] was the first full-sized ship owned by the Straw Hat Pirates , a caravel that served as their main transportation through the East Blue , and the Grand Line up until Water 7 . It was often affectionally referred to as simply Merry ( メリー , Merī ? ) by the crew.

Originally designed by Kaya 's servant Merry , it was gifted to the Straw Hats for defending Syrup Village against the Black Cat Pirates . Over time, it came to be loved by the crew as a home and as a friend, so much so that she eventually developed a life of her own and became a genuine crew member. Unfortunately, the Going Merry took an inordinate amount of damage during her "lifetime", being blown up, impaled, sliced up multiple times, and partially eaten by Wapol . Eventually, the Merry could no longer continue and after helping the Straw Hats escape Enies Lobby , it received a Viking funeral. [5]

After its destruction, the Merry was succeeded by the Thousand Sunny , a ship specially built by Franky (and the Galley-La Company ) to maintain the "soul" of its predecessor. [6]

• 1.1 Meeting Room, Lounge, and Helm
• 1.2 Men's Room
• 1.3 Storage Room and Cannon Deck(aft)
• 1.4 Women's Room
• 1.5 Cannon Deck(fore) and Anchor Room
• 1.6 Bathroom
• 1.7 Luffy's Favorite Seat
• 1.8 Nami's Mikan Trees
• 2.1 Commissioning
• 2.2.1 Syrup Village Arc
• 2.2.2 One Piece: The Movie
• 2.2.3 Baratie Arc
• 2.2.4 Arlong Park Arc
• 2.2.5 Episode Special 1
• 2.2.6 Loguetown Arc
• 2.2.7 Clockwork Island Adventure
• 2.2.8 Warship Island Arc
• 2.3.1 Reverse Mountain Arc
• 2.3.2 Whisky Peak Arc
• 2.3.3 Little Garden Arc
• 2.3.4 Drum Island Arc
• 2.3.5 Arabasta Arc
• 2.3.6 Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals
• 2.3.7 Episode of Arabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates
• 2.3.8 Post-Arabasta Arc
• 2.4.1 Goat Island Arc
• 2.4.2 Dead End Adventure
• 2.4.3 Episode Special 2
• 2.4.4 The Cursed Holy Sword
• 2.4.5 Ruluka Island Arc
• 2.4.6 Jaya Arc
• 2.4.7 Skypiea Arc
• 2.4.8 G-8 Arc
• 2.4.9 Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
• 2.5.1 Long Ring Long Land Arc
• 2.5.2 Episode Special 3
• 2.5.3 Ocean's Dream Arc
• 2.5.4 Foxy's Return Arc
• 2.5.5 The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle
• 2.5.6 Water 7 Arc
• 2.5.7 Enies Lobby Arc
• 3.1 Anime Differences
• 3.2 Live-Action Differences
• 4 Real-life Counterpart
• 5 Translation and Dub Issues
• 6 Merchandise
• 7 Cultural References
• 9 References
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Ship Design and Appearance [ ]

The Going Merry was a medium-sized caravel that had a slightly elegant appearance. it was painted in light brown tones with white wooden details that curled up to simulate sheep's wool. He had a jib and a central steer rudder, but it was considerably smaller and simpler than most ships seen in the series. The ship's armaments consisted of four cannons, one in the bow pointing forward, one in the stern, and two pointing to either side. They were rarely used, as the Straw Hat Pirates usually preferred to run away or engage in hand-to-hand combat. After the Arlong Park Arc, the Going Merry gained three tangerine trees from Bell-mère 's orchard, a memento of Nami's home. As the crew traveled through the first half of the Grand Line , the ship received more and more damage and gained several metal patches to hold her together at places that could not be nailed back together: prominent examples are Merry's figurehead and the mast, which was torn off several times, and its deck, which showed various damages such as loose wooden boards. Several spots of the guardrail were damaged and missing, leading the crew to patch them up with wood-boards, which was done rather crudely due to their lack of experience in carpentry. By the time it reached Water 7 , the keel was damaged, which was considered to be irreparable in the long run, thus dooming Merry. In the Skypiea arc, the body of the ship had wings and the sheep figurehead was dressed as a chicken.

Despite the incredible amount of damage the ship accumulated over its travel through the Grand Line, it had a miraculous resilience in that when Kaku released it to drop down a waterfall, it did not smash apart, but instead landed on its side, undamaged from the fall. With Iceburg's expertise in patching it up to extend the limited time it had, the Going Merry was able to sail through the treacherous storm of the Aqua Laguna , all the way to Enies Lobby and back before finally succumbing to its limits. Despite this, Merry was an extremely obsolete project even before the events of East Blue, and according to the Galley-la boatswains, it was dangerous for the Straw Hats to continue sailing on him due to it being a caravel, a class of ships that was considered unsuitable for this type of adventures despite its high mobility.

In Volume 11 of the manga, Oda presented various schematics and explanations of each part of the ship. These included everything from Merry's figurehead to the kitchen. [7]

Meeting Room, Lounge, and Helm [ ]

Meeting room, Lounge, and Helm of the Going Merry.

This is the room with the most functions in the entire ship. It serves as the meeting room, lounge, kitchen and helm. Here the whole crew can do a number of things. Temporarily, Usopp used this room for his Usopp's Workshop . [8]

The steering pole used to maneuver the ship is located in this room. It has a sheep's head similar to the one used for the ship's figurehead. By tilting the pole left or right, the rudder at the stern will move in that direction.

Men's Room [ ]

Men's room of the Going Merry.

The men's room of the Going Merry is located below the deck of the ship right below the mast. It is quite large and untidy. This room is normally crowded due to the fact it is shared by Luffy , Zoro , Usopp , Chopper , and Sanji to sleep. It is accessed through a hatch next to the mast. There are a total of five hammocks located here to sleep on. There is an emergency exit that connects to the women's room in case something should happen. It has a laundry set in the corner and each guy responsible for their own laundry.

Storage Room and Cannon Deck(aft) [ ]

Storage room and Cannon deck(aft) of the Going Merry.

A storage room and a cannon deck are located under the lounge of the Going Merry. This is where the crew keeps all their cargo such as beer barrels, water barrels, rations, and treasure boxes in storage. Any treasure that Nami cannot keep in the women's quarters is kept here as well. The room also houses two cannons facing each side of the ship.

The bathroom and the women's quarters can be accessed from here. Some towels can be found next to the bathroom's entrance for when one finishes taking a bath. The hatch going down to the women's quarters had a latch to keep out prying eyes.

The steering shaft that is used to steer the ship can also be seen located above this room.

Women's Room [ ]

Women's room of the Going Merry.

The women's room of the Going Merry is located under the storage and cannon deck. This is where Nami and Nico Robin (and for a time, Vivi ) usually sleep. It was originally designed by Merry for Kaya's use, resulting in its beautiful and well-decorated design. The room is accessed through a hatch that leads to the room above. This hatch had a lock. There is an emergency exit that connects to the men's room located here in case something happens. This hatch, however, is not normally used and is usually locked.

After the Arlong Park Arc , a bar was added here by a carpenter from Cocoyasi, Teru-san .

Cannon Deck(fore) and Anchor Room [ ]

Cannon Deck(fore) and Anchor Room of the Going Merry.

A cannon deck can be found below the front deck of the Going Merry. It also serves as the room where the anchor is stored. Various weapons such as swords can be stored here. It also contains giant oars and life preservers for use when called for.

The cannon here was notably used to fire at Laboon before the Going Merry rammed into him and broke her figurehead.

Bathroom [ ]

Bathroom of the Going Merry.

The bathroom of the Going Merry is located below deck, next to the rudder of the ship. It is accessed through a door leading to the storage room. This door had curtains for privacy.

The bathroom features a shower, a bathtub, a sink, and a toilet. When Robin was frozen by Aokiji , the bathtub was used by Chopper and Usopp to thaw her out. [9] The water in the bathroom is drawn up by a special machine located underneath the stairs on the top deck. There used to be two of these machines, but Luffy broke one.

Care must be taken after using the shower. After cleaning themselves, the crew must make sure to thoroughly clean the bathroom with a rubber wiper in order to prevent the ship from being weakened by moisture.

Luffy's Favorite Seat [ ]

Luffy's Favorite Seat, the figurehead of the Going Merry.

The figurehead of the Going Merry is a sheep. This is where Luffy likes to sit most of the time while sailing. Why he likes to sit there considering his inability to swim is a complete mystery. When the figurehead was temporarily broken upon impact with Laboon , Luffy expressed how mad he was and attacked the whale. The figurehead is also found on top of the ship's steering pole in the main room. This design is also used for the figurehead of the Mini Merry II .

Throughout the series, the figurehead would sometimes show signs of expressions like a regular person. These have ranged from comical to sad. [10]

Nami's Mikan Trees [ ]

Nami's Mikan Trees on the Going Merry.

After the Arlong Park Arc , three mikan trees from Bell-mère's grove were added to the top of the Going Merry. The fruits they bear are satsumas (Citrus unshui) but are usually translated as tangerine or oranges. Nami treats them with care, as they are mementos of Bell-mère. They provide the crew with Vitamin C as well as serve as decorations for the ship.

Aside from Nami taking care of them, Sanji also protects these three trees from those who might otherwise harm them or steal the fruit (e.g., Luffy).

After Luffy and Usopp's battle in Water 7, these trees were moved to the hotel room where the Straw Hats were. They were luckily found by the Galley-La shipwrights and moved to a safer location before the Aqua Laguna hit.

They, along with the rest of the Straw Hats' belongings, now reside on the Thousand Sunny .

History [ ]

Commissioning [ ].

The Going Merry was first conceptualized by Merry approximately two years after Gold Roger 's execution, roughly contemporaneous with Shiki 's escape from Impel Down . [11]

East Blue Saga [ ]

Syrup village arc [ ].

The Going Merry in its original form being presented by Merry.

After the defeat of the Black Cat Pirates at Syrup Village , the Going Merry was given by Kaya as a gift for saving her from Kuro, her caretaker. [1] The ship was originally designed by Merry for Kaya as a luxury vessel and bore flags with his insignia on them before being replaced with that of the Straw Hat Pirates. This marked an important event for the Straw Hats as they had acquired for the first time a proper pirate ship. After a touching moment in which Usopp joined the crew, the Going Merry then set off for the future voyages that lay ahead.

One Piece: The Movie [ ]

Baratie arc [ ].

At first, the voyage was very easygoing. Many trivial tasks at the beginning, like the design of the Jolly Roger and placement of items were the crew's biggest worries. It was not until they met Johnny and Yosaku on board the Going Merry that a more serious issue occurred. Having accidentally shot their boat while testing the ship's cannons, the two bounty hunters showed to the crew first-hand the consequences of scurvy with the state that Yosaku was then in. Johnny, in a fit of desperation, turned his swords on the crew and chopped off part of the railing on the Merry's upper deck. This made the entire crew realize that they needed a cook in order to protect themselves from the disease as well as starvation due to the way Luffy and sometimes Zoro ate. Yosaku was given a supply of Vitamin C-rich limes to cure his scurvy, and Johnny repaid the Straw Hats for their kindness by fixing the damaged railing. Luckily the crew was informed by the bounty hunters that the ocean-going restaurant, Baratie , was nearby. This vessel would be the perfect place to acquire a cook. The crew set off on their journey to stock up on food and gain a chef. [12] During a raid by Don Krieg , which was further complicated by the appearance of Dracule Mihawk , Nami stole the Going Merry and headed back to Arlong and his crew, bringing the ship and the crew's treasures with her.

Arlong Park Arc [ ]

Later, Nami reaches the Conomi Islands on the Going Merry and continues till she arrives at Arlong Park . She later relocates the ship close to Cocoyasi Village , where the Merry remains till after the Straw Hats defeats Arlong and his entire crew.

Episode Special 1 [ ]

Loguetown arc [ ].

After the battle with Arlong , the Going Merry was later reclaimed and given three mikan trees, which were planted on top of the ship's cabin, where they remained. The Merry then continued on her voyage towards the Grand Line . While sailing towards their destination, the crew made a stop at the last island in East Blue before entering the Grand Line, Loguetown , in order to stock up on supplies for the journey ahead. This stop had something important for everyone. After docking the ship on a shore far from town in order to avoid drawing the attention of the Marines stationed there, the crew went into town to complete their tasks. This trip, which was already then made complicated by the reappearance of Buggy the Clown and the pursuit of Smoker 's Marines, was abruptly ended with the appearance of a massive storm. This storm stopped the Going Merry from being burnt by Mohji and the Marines, as matches could not be lit, and the Marine's gunpowder supply was wet. [13]

After escaping from Loguetown, the crew then held a small ceremony on board the Going Merry before entering the Grand Line while the storm raged on, symbolized by placing their feet above a barrel. The entire crew vowed to accomplish all of their dreams. With that done, the Going Merry was then navigated towards Reverse Mountain , the entrance to the Grand Line.

Clockwork Island Adventure [ ]

Warship island arc [ ], arabasta saga [ ], reverse mountain arc [ ].

After the Going Merry traversed Reverse Mountain and entered the Grand Line, the ship immediately encountered an Island Whale named Laboon . After crashing into the whale's side and knocking the figurehead off, an infuriated Luffy punched the whale in the eye. The whale, angered by this attack, swallowed the entire ship and most of the crew. Luffy was not swallowed along with the rest of the crew and the ship but instead found a trap door on the whale's side and went in.

While inside the whale, the crew met Crocus , as well as Mr. 9 and Miss Wednesday . After they got out of the whale, Luffy broke the mast off the Going Merry and attacked the whale with it. Both the whale and Luffy fought until Luffy called off the fight, announcing that it was a draw. Luffy then told the whale that he would return to Reverse Mountain to finish the fight and that the whale was not allowed to hit his head against the mountain anymore. The mast was reattached with the first of many tin plates that would coat its multiple fractures, and the figurehead was repaired in a similar manner.

Whisky Peak Arc [ ]

Nami learned about Log Poses from Crocus, and the crew then escorted Mr. 9 and Miss Wednesday back to their home island, Whisky Peak , unbeknownst to them that the two were really planning something. After several events on the island where the crew learned about the secret organization, Baroque Works, its doings, and the true identity of Miss Wednesday, the Going Merry was then steered away from Whisky Peak with two extra passengers, Vivi, who disguised herself as Miss Wednesday, and Karoo , Vivi's pet spot billed duck. The Going Merry then sailed in the direction of Little Garden via the Log Pose where the crew experienced more Baroque Works related endeavors.

Little Garden Arc [ ]

The Going Merry being propelled through the Island Eater by an attack from Dorry and Brogy.

After surviving the battle brought about by Mr. 3, the Going Merry and its crew left Little Garden and headed in the direction of Arabasta using an Eternal Pose left by the aforementioned villain. They left Little Garden for their journey to Arabasta but not before the ship was temporarily swallowed by an Island Eater, which was shortly blown to bits by Dorry and Brogy. The journey to Vivi's homeland was at first smooth sailing until it was discovered that Nami was sick. This sickness, which no one in the crew could treat, forced the Going Merry and her crew to make a slight detour to the nearest island to find a doctor, Drum Island .

Drum Island Arc [ ]

After defeating Wapol and his men (during which Wapol had bitten a piece of the ship's side), whose ship they encountered earlier before coming to Drum, the Going Merry acquired a new member to her list of occupants; the reindeer doctor, Chopper. With that, the crew continued on its journey to Arabasta. While journeying to Arabasta, the ship accidentally took on board another passenger due to Luffy and Usopp's fishing techniques and some steam created by an underwater volcano. This person, Mr. 2 Bon Kurei, entertained the crew until his ship and crew came to the Going Merry to fetch him back. Upon learning the identity and powers of this person, the crew and their companions decided to protect themselves using an X mark placed on each of their right forearms and some bandages covering it. With this, they swore aboard the Going Merry as friends.

Arabasta Arc [ ]

After reaching Arabasta and docking in Nanohana, the Going Merry briefly took on board another passenger, Luffy's brother, Portgas D. Ace . After a short meeting with Ace about Blackbeard , the Going Merry was steered to the southwestern shores of Arabasta, across the great river, where it remained for some time. After Crocodile was defeated, it was learned that Mr. 2 had taken the ship. Learning about this the crew sped across the vast desert to retrieve their ship. Upon reaching the ship, it was learned that Mr. 2 had taken the ship not as an enemy but as a friend. He had taken the ship in order to safeguard it from the various Marines that were then searching around the island for the Straw Hats. With the crew back on the Going Merry and the Straw Hats' business with Baroque Works finished, it was time to leave Arabasta.

Leaving Arabasta was a real obstacle for the Going Merry. Being pursued by the various Marine ships under Captain Hina, the Going Merry suffered heavily from battle damage. The metal poles that were shot from the Marine ships pierced the ship's side thus creating large holes in the Merry's frame. Fortunately, however, the reformed Mr. 2, along with his crew, was able to draw away the Marines then by pretending to be the Straw Hats thus saving the ship from further damage. After all that, the Going Merry was steered to the northeastern part of the Arabasta. Here the Straw Hats were to meet up with Vivi in case she wanted to join up with the crew. Vivi was at the meeting place; however, she declined the offer for the sake of her country. The crew wanted to respond to Vivi from aboard the Merry; however, they could not due to a nearby Marine ship. Not wanting to get Vivi in trouble, the crew instead responded by showing off their X marks to Vivi. With that sign of friendship, the Going Merry and its crew sailed away from Arabasta.

The escapades with Baroque Works had left the crew of the Going Merry very tired and lonely due to the fact that Vivi wasn't coming along. However, one last surprise came along from all this: the former vice president of Baroque Works, Miss All Sunday, had stowed away aboard the Going Merry. Having met her before leaving Whisky Peak and identifying her as a past enemy, the crew did not know what to do. The woman, whose real name was Nico Robin , surprisingly asked to join the crew due to actions done by Luffy. This, Luffy accepted and the Going Merry gained another occupant from this series of events involving Baroque Works.

Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals [ ]

Episode of arabasta: the desert princess and the pirates [ ], post-arabasta arc [ ], sky island saga [ ], goat island arc [ ], dead end adventure [ ], episode special 2 [ ], the cursed holy sword [ ], ruluka island arc [ ], jaya arc [ ].

After the events with Baroque Works, the Going Merry and her crew shortly experienced an incredible sight. A ship fell out of the sky. This ship, later identified to be the St. Briss , apparently came from a sky island called Skypiea . This idea of this island seemed quite impossible. However, it appeared to be the next destination on the Log Pose . With this new sensation, Luffy decided to steer the Going Merry to Skypiea, but there was one slight problem. The Going Merry was not capable of going into the sky. Unable to do anything, the ship was instead steered into the direction of Jaya where the crew hoped to find some answers. Around this time the Going Merry started to show noticeable signs of damage, such as makeshift wooden repairs to the hull and scraps of steel holding the mast together, leading some members such as Zoro and Sanji to suggest they get a new ship, something Usopp vehemently denies due to its origins.

The Going Merry in flying mode.

After several events in Jaya involving Bellamy in which the ship was temporarily broken by one of Bellamy's attacks, [14] the Saruyama Alliance modified her into Going Merry: Flying Mode ( ? ) . A brass brace was attached to the place where Bellamy had rebounded off the ship and split it open, along with four new brass plates on the port and starboard railings to reinforce the Merry. It was also given a rooster motif: wings, a tail, and a decorative red cowl with a cracked eggshell decoration hiding the broken bit of its figurehead. This new design of the Merry was intended so that it could easily maneuver on the vertical current called the Knock Up Stream . This current was the only way the ship could reach her next destination. Guided by the South Bird and escorted by Shoujou and Masira 's ships, the Going Merry was taken to the spot where the Knock Up Stream would occur. Once there, the ship was catapulted into the sky by the current. The Going Merry literally flew as it journeyed to the sky. After a momentous journey into the sky, the ship finally landed in the White Sea where the Straw Hats' adventures in the sky would begin. Unfortunately, the Merry's flying modifications did not hold up for long, as its wings broke off from the force of the landing.

Skypiea Arc [ ]

After a brief encounter with a masked warrior and a seemingly errant knight, the Going Merry traveled across the White Sea towards Heaven's Gate. There, the Going Merry was transported to the White-White Sea by the speedy shrimp. Once in the White-White Sea , the Going Merry docked on the shores of Angel Island . Several events caused by the crew happened on Angel Island which ultimately led to the Going Merry to being carried off by a super-express speed lobster deep into Upper Yard , the territory of Skypiea's God. This series of events caused the Straw Hats that were left on Angel Island, Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp, to head out into Upper Yard to reclaim their ship and rescue their friends. As for the remaining Straw Hats aboard the Going Merry, they could not do anything to the giant lobster without falling victim to some pursuing sky sharks, so they allowed the lobster to carry the ship until it placed them upon a sacrificial altar surrounded by water-like clouds. There they decided to explore the rest of Upper Yard, leaving Chopper to guard the Going Merry. [15]

While waiting for the others, Chopper encountered one of the priests of Skypiea, Shura the Sky Rider. Desiring to maintain the balance caused by the other sacrifices (Nami, Zoro, and Robin) leaving the ship, Shura went to the ruined altar of Shandora, where offerings would be taken by the Super-Express Speedy Lobster. He attempted to sacrifice Chopper and began attacking him along with Fuza , and their scuffle began to damage the Merry. The priest, having no respect for the ship, lit the ship's mast on fire. Desperately, Chopper broke the mast and threw it into the clouds in order to prevent the fire from spreading to the rest of the ship. This seemed like a dangerous situation for the Going Merry; however, before the priest could continue his attack on it, her then sole defender, the knight errant, Gan Fall, appeared to fight him off. The battle between these two, however, ended with Gan Fall being defeated and Chopper diving into the clouds surrounding the altar to save him, although as a devil fruit user, he lost the ability to swim. Fortunately, the Going Merry wasn't further harassed by the priest as he was then called at that moment to be somewhere else. The Going Merry, then and there, would remain on the altar in its damaged state until the rest of the Straw Hats returned. [16]

A mysterious figure fixes the ship in the middle of the night.

After the entire crew rejoined one another and had a party with some wolves, something mysterious happened to the Going Merry. While the rest of the crew was asleep, Usopp went off to relieve himself. As he finishes doing his business, he sees someone apparently repairing the ship. Wondering who it might be, Usopp tried to get a better look at the person. Suddenly without warning, the person then looked at Usopp with nothing but a smiling featureless face. Horrified by the sight, Usopp wakes the rest of the crew to alert them to what he thinks is a ghost. Seeing no one near the ship, the rest of the crew dismisses Usopp's claims as nothing more than his imagination and go back to sleep. The next morning, however, the crew awaken to a surprising sight. The Going Merry, though still not perfect, was apparently repaired by someone overnight. This was very surprising as most of them knew for sure that no one else was up repairing the ship. What was more surprising was that the one who repaired the ship restored it to its non-flying mode. This was a design that only the crew themselves knew since entering Skypiea. Regardless of who repaired Merry, the crew decided to press forward on their adventure in Skypiea. [17]

After using a sky shark to drag the ship off the altar, it was decided that the Going Merry would be steered to the southern part of Upper Yard. The crew had decided to split up into two teams and that there they would meet up again after getting the gold. However, things did not go as planned when the Merry set off. Enel , the self-proclaimed God of Skypiea, appeared on the ship and took out Sanji and Usopp. Later the ship was turned into a battleground for Nami and Gan Fall against Satori 's triplet brothers, Hotori and Kotori . The battle was won by the former. After several events, the ship was left in the protection of Conis then later her fox, Su . Throughout the terror that Enel had brought about with his plan to destroy Skypiea, the ship swayed uneasily against the waves of clouds that were created. It stayed there on that spot for some time, even after the final battle between Enel and Luffy, until the crew returned with bags of gold they supposedly "stole" from Skypiea.

After all the excitement in Skypiea, the Going Merry was steered into the direction of Cloud End . There, the Going Merry and her crew left Skypiea, with the aid of a balloon octopus and a hoard of gold. It then safely returned to the Blue Sea down below to continue its voyage. [18]

G-8 Arc [ ]

Baron omatsuri and the secret island [ ], water 7 saga [ ], long ring long land arc [ ].

The ship eventually reaches the coast of Long Ring Long Land where it is docked and then surrounded by the Foxy Pirates and their ship the Sexy Foxy , essentially trapping the Merry in that location until the events of the Davy Back Fight have concluded.

Episode Special 3 [ ]

Ocean's dream arc [ ], foxy's return arc [ ], the giant mechanical soldier of karakuri castle [ ], water 7 arc [ ].

After the ship returned to the Blue Sea and the events the crew experienced in Long Ring Long Land also ended, the Going Merry's crew had reached the fabled city of water, Water 7 . This Venice-like city was renowned for its shipwrights and shipyards. So great were these, that not even pirates dared to attack them at risk of not having their ships repaired or worse. This city was a great opportunity for the Straw Hats in many ways. Ever since the damage caused by the marines during the Straw Hat's escape from Arabasta, the Going Merry had continued to sustain heavy damage caused by a number of events. Even though the crew, most notably Usopp, was able to patch up the Merry, the repairs done to the ship were below standard. Here, the Straw Hats could finally fully repair the ship properly. Even better, they also hoped to gain a new member for the crew from the abundance of shipwrights within the city. This they hoped would help maintain the ship fully. With these high hopes, they docked the Going Merry on a shore near the city.

Kaku evaluates the Going Merry's condition.

This, as Kaku explained, was because the keel (which is like a ship's backbone) was broken. This was the most critical part of the Going Merry, and it being broken meant the ship could never be fixed again. This meant the ship would practically sink on the way to the next island. Luffy, not wanting to accept this, insisted that the shipwrights repair the ship regardless of the cost. It was then, however, that Luffy and Nami realized that Usopp was missing, along with two-thirds of their money intended to repair the ship. This was done by the Franky Family , a gang of bounty hunters that earlier had attempted to raid the Merry with Zoro on it. [20]

After discovering that Usopp had been taken and beaten up by the Franky Family for the money, Luffy, along with Zoro, Sanji, and Chopper, decided to raid the gang's hideout to reclaim the money, as well avenge their fallen comrade. However, when they trashed the place, they discovered that the money that could have been used to repair the ship had been taken far away from Water 7. With this turn of events and the facts given by the Galley-La company, Luffy made the hard decision to instead buy a new ship. This decision, however, did not go over well with Usopp. Having repaired the ship so many times, Usopp had come to treasure the ship to a point where he considered her as part of the crew. Thus, he could not accept as it seemed to him like the crew was abandoning one of their own. This disagreement with Luffy's decision eventually led to Usopp leaving the crew and a battle between him and Luffy for ownership of the Going Merry. This battle in the night was an intense one for both combatants. This was because Usopp had known Luffy more than the latter's previous opponents and was able to come up with some strategies to battle Luffy for the ship. However, despite all the effort Usopp put into it, Luffy beats him. Even though he was the victor, Luffy let Usopp keep the ship. The next morning, Luffy and the rest of the crew take their belongings off the ship, leaving Usopp alone with the Going Merry.

Klabautermann as described by Franky.

After the intense battle from the night before, Usopp continued to desperately repair the Going Merry, despite his lack of carpentry skills and equipment. Eventually, Usopp is "kidnapped" by the boss of the Franky Family, Franky , in order to draw out Luffy whom the latter had a brief battle with. Usopp and the ship are then taken to Franky's secret hideout under the bridge. Despite being enemies, the two bonded together and Franky allowed Usopp to continue repairing the ship. However, after hearing Usopp plans to use the Going Merry to go back home, Franky began to dismantle the ship despite Usopp's protests. The underworld boss told Usopp the same reason Kaku told him as to why the ship could not be repaired anymore. Usopp, knowing this all too well, replied that he knew already that the ship could no longer be repaired but did not have the heart to accept it. It is then that Usopp revealed to Franky about the mysterious spirit that he saw. Realizing what Usopp was talking about, Franky explained to Usopp that the spirit he saw was a Klabautermann , a manifestation of a ship's soul brought about when it has been loved and cared enough. Franky explained to Usopp that the Going Merry is a ship whose final job now is to carry its crew to one last island before it could sink. Should she not be able to do so, the ship would have failed in her duty. She, he explained, would be happier to simply be dismantled at an island than to sink with her crew onboard. This explanation made Usopp realize how much more of a crewmate the ship was. However, it also led to a heated debate between him and Franky on whether or not the ship should be dismantled. Before the debate could get any more heated, Franky's hideout was breached. The intruders who barged in were Lucci, Kaku, Kalifa, and Blueno, four of the shipwrights of Water 7 who were then revealed to be secret undercover agents of Cipher Pol 9 .

After a brief struggle wherein, the agents took down Franky in order to get the blueprints of the ancient weapon, Pluton , the Going Merry was put in a dire situation. One of the agents, Kaku, explained that even though the agents were undercover and not truly shipwrights by trade, they had studied up on the job rigorously in order to function as shipwrights well enough to avert suspicion. The group's judgment that the ship needed to be scuttled was a legitimate call by professionals who had the knowledge needed to make it. As one last act as a shipwright, Kaku cast off the Going Merry out into the sea where the fury of the Aqua Laguna was currently besieging Water 7. With a mighty fall from the hideout, the Going Merry plunged into the raging sea.

Enies Lobby Arc [ ]

The Going Merry saving everyone in Enies Lobby.

After the discovery of CP9 and its intentions, the Straw Hats and their allies leave Water 7 and are drawn to the judiciary island, Enies Lobby , to battle against the World Government and the numerous forces stationed there. This invasion ultimately leads to a massive battle on the Bridge of Hesitation between the pirates and a horde of Marines deployed by the Buster Call ships.

The battle was very intense due to the fact that most of the Marines weren't the run of the mill kind plus there was also the impending danger of the Buster Call cannons. Just when it all seemed hopeless, the Going Merry suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Without hesitation, the Straw Hats and their allies boarded the ship and made a desperate escape. With a little thrust from Franky's Coup de Vent and a little gate closing thanks to Sanji, the Going Merry and her crew escaped from Enies Lobby leaving the Buster Call ships to deal with the whirlpools. With this, the battle in Enies Lobby was won.

Having escaped Enies Lobby on the Going Merry, everything seemed right in the world for the Straw Hats. Unfortunately, the joy was short lived. The Going Merry suddenly broke apart in the middle of the ocean. Fortunately, a Galley-La ship carrying Iceburg and other workers appeared to rescue the passengers on board the Going Merry in time. Upon reuniting with the president since they left Water 7, Iceburg revealed the Going Merry's sudden appearance at Enies Lobby. After they had left Water 7 for Enies Lobby, Iceburg found the ship beached on one of Water 7's shores, surprisingly undamaged from the fall. The ship then apparently asked Iceburg to fix her. Iceburg, though shocked at hearing the voice and found the damage to be irreparable, reluctantly complied, using his expertise to patch up the ship enough for it to sail for a limited time. To his surprise once again, the ship thanked him and then suddenly set off by itself into the raging seas, braving the storm that was then going on. He also told them that the ship was now in a state completely beyond repair and needed to finally rest in peace and that she was a special ship, treated with care.

Going Merry's funeral.

With heavy hearts, Luffy set the ship on fire and the Going Merry was given a Viking funeral; Luffy, unaware of Sogeking 's identity, thought it would be better if Usopp was not here for this, fearing he would be unable to take it. The Straw Hats stayed to see Merry off, not wanting it to leave lonely. As the ship was burned, snow appeared and the Merry spoke to her crew. Despite the crew feeling like they really did not take care of the ship to the fullest during her time with them, the Going Merry did not hold any hard feelings towards them. This, as she explained, was because the crew actually did take care of her, and for that, she was grateful. As Merry apologized to the crew that it wanted to take them "a little further", Luffy cried back that they are the ones who should be apologizing for their way of treating the ship; Merry assured them it was happy. With her last words and a tearful goodbye from her crew, the Going Merry was finally destroyed, and an invaluable member was forever lost. [5]

On board the Thousand Sunny , Franky announced that the Thousand Sunny will carry on the spirit of Going Merry. This is shown more literally when Franky later introduced the Straw Hat Pirates to the soldier dock system and it was revealed that Channel 2 houses the Mini Merry II , a four-passenger steamboat almost identical to the original Merry, so much that Usopp declared that she was Merry's "reincarnation"; the main differences are that it is much smaller and has a steam engine with paddle wheels.

Usopp, who was so dedicated to saving Merry that it blinded him from the truth to the point of nearly severing his ties with the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates, came to realize his mistake upon Merry's funeral. Although difficult, he accepted that he had to let the ship go, and eventually went to apologize to the crew before being re-accepted.

The following events are Non-Canon and therefore not considered part of the Canon story.

When Usopp, Chopper and Brook were riding on the Mini Merry II, Brook asked about the little ship's design. Remembering that Brook was recruited after the Going Merry's demise, Usopp recounted to him about how the Merry was their first ship and all the adventures they had together. Touched by the Going Merry's life story, Brook cried that he would have wanted to meet the ship. When back aboard the Thousand Sunny, Usopp caught a glimpse of Merry's Klabautermann and shed a tear for the ship that he loved so much.

Concludes non-canon section.

The ship of the Barto Club , the Going Luffy-senpai is clearly a homage to Merry, possessing a similar name and design.

Adaptation Differences [ ]

Anime differences [ ].

Going Merry as commonly colored in the manga.

In color spreads and certain covers of the manga, it is shown that Going Merry's figurehead and most of her body is colored just brown. In the anime, she is more colorful.

In the manga, the Going Merry had been accumulating damage on her voyage in the Grand Line, with the most notable damage happening with the Straw Hat pirates encounter with Laboon (the figurehead breaks and Luffy tears off one of the masts to use as a weapon), Wapol (an entire part of the ship's side gets eaten by him) and later taking heavier damage while escaping from the Marines during the Straw Hat's departure from Arabasta (several massive iron harpoons pierce the ship). In the anime, this damage is more or less removed unexpectedly, [21] and they sustain most of it from their adventures in the Rainbow Mist when the ship is catapulted out of Ape's concert , tearing apart from the shockwaves it endures. [22]

Live-Action Differences [ ]

In the live-action series , because Merry is killed by Kuro unlike in the manga, [23] the Going Merry is named by Luffy in honor of Merry. [24] The figurehead of the ship is also of a more realistic sheepshead.

Real-life Counterpart [ ]

Real Life Going Merry .

In 2003, a replica of the Going Merry , which may not be fully functional, was created and has been present at a number of exhibitions sponsored by Shueisha , Toei Animation , and Fuji TV , in Odaiba , Tokyo . The 2005 incarnation of this live-action replica is designed to show the beating the ship had taken up through the Water 7 Arc .

Translation and Dub Issues [ ]

In the Odex version of the anime, when the Straw Hats first receive the Going Merry in Episode 17 , Merry neglects to say its name and it is exclusively referred to as "the ship" and "the boat". This continues for several episodes, until Episode 31 when Usopp spots the stolen ship and finally refers to it as the Going Merry .

Also in the Odex dub, when introducing the ship, instead of saying he designed the ship, Merry states that he renovated and restored it. Merry also says that the ship is a "caravan" rather than a caravel ("caravan" is not actually a type of ship) and that it is "from the 15th century, used mainly by the Spanish and Portuguese on their voyage." He does not specify what voyage he's referring to but it can be inferred he's referring to the various transatlantic voyages made during the Age of Discovery . He also states that " Christopher Columbus commanded this type of ship when he discovered America." This would actually be correct if he had said it was a caravel rather than "caravan". Obviously America, Spain, Portugal and Christopher Columbus are never stated to exist within the original canon.

Merchandise [ ]

Going Merry figurines are presented in several merchandise series, including One Piece Wobbling Pirate Ship Collection and One Piece Super Ship Collection .

Cultural References [ ]

In the fourteenth episode of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur , a merry-go-round is depicted with the name Going Merrily and a logo showing the mast of the Going Merry.

Merry's personal Jolly Roger on the main mast.

• Until Usopp drew the crew's Jolly Roger , the ship sailed under Merry 's personal Jolly Roger.
• Caravel class ships were one of the few ships designed for sea travel that also could travel inland via rivers. Due to their lightness, caravels were faster and more agile than many of the bigger ships. As such, merchants favored them highly despite their low cargo hold. Yet despite their advantages, as the Going Merry implied, they were fragile vessels that could not take as much battering as many other vessels could.
• The Going Merry was voiced by Houko Kuwashima , and in the English dub, by Brittney Karbowski .
• The Going Merry referred itself as "Boku" ( 僕 , Boku ? ) , a masculine pronoun used by males, usually meant to be humble and for boys (or young men). [5]
• Despite its initial color scheme and design, on the Cover Page of Chapter 967 , the ship was seen with a white figure head.
• Going Merry is one of the very few ships known to be destroyed through scuttling.

References [ ]

• ↑ 1.0 1.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 5 Chapter 41 and Episode 17 , The Going Merry is given to Luffy and crew.
• ↑ SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 86 (p. 152), The Going Merry's completion date is revealed.
• ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vivre Card - One Piece Visual Dictionary (Card #0011), Information about the Going Merry is revealed.
• ↑ One Piece Rainbow! (p. 201), The Going Merry's name is romanized.
• ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 44 Chapter 430 and Episode 312 , The Going Merry's funeral.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 45 Chapter 436 and Episode 321 .
• ↑ SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 11 , The complete layout of the Going Merry with explanations.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 21 Chapter 190 (p. 11-12) and Episode 117 , Usopp's Workshop is located in the meeting room.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 34 Chapter 321 and Episode 228 , Chopper and Usopp use the Going Merry's bathtub to thaw out Robin.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 32 Chapter 302 and Episode 195 , The Going Merry's figurehead expresses shock as the ship falls from Skypiea.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 0 Chapter 0 (p. 20) and Episode 0 , Merry sketching out the ship's design is one of many events depicted in the wake of Shiki's escape.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 5 Chapter 42 and Episodes 18 – 20 .
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 12 Chapter 100 and Episode 53 , Mohji tries to burn the Going Merry with matches while the storm rages on.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 25 Chapter 231 and Episode 150 , The Going Merry is broken by Bellamy's attack.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 26 Chapter 245 and Episode 159 , Zoro, Nami, and Robin leave to explore Upper Yard while Chopper guards the Going Merry.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 27 Chapters 248 – 250 and Episodes 162 – 163 , The Going Merry is protected by Chopper and Gan Fall from Shura.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 27 Chapter 254 and Episode 167 , Usopp sees someone fixing the Going Merry late at night and the ship is shown fixed the next day.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 32 Chapter 302 and Episode 195 , The Going Merry and crew leave Skypiea.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 34 Chapter 325 and Episode 231 , Luffy, Nami, and Usopp met Kaku who decides to inspect their ship.
• ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 34 Chapters 324 – 325 and Episodes 230 – 231 , The Franky Family attempt a raid on Going Merry.
• ↑ One Piece Anime — Episode 131 , The Going Merry is shown in perfect condition with no makeshift repairs, despite the damage it took to the frame and the flooding in the previous episode.
• ↑ One Piece Anime — Episode 143 .
• ↑ One Piece Live-Action — Tell No Tales .
• ↑ One Piece Live-Action — The Pirates are Coming .

External links [ ]

• Inside Going Merry [ broken link ] - The anatomy and explanation from SBS vol. 11.
• Tokyo Water Cruise's Going Merry Homepage [ broken link ]

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Tour of famous Moscow Metro. Explore the Underground World! (2 hours)

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On this tour you take in some of Moscow's most important and highly decorated stations. Carrying up to 7 million passengers a day and covering almost the entire city, the Moscow Metro is one of the most extensive mass transit systems in the world. It's famous for the fine examples of social-realism which decorate many of its stations.

Visit some of the most important stations and get the chance to admire spectacular baroque-style ceilings, marble statues, busts of Communist heroes, stained glass windows, and ceiling mosaics depicting the bright Soviet future. Visit the most remarkable stations like Komsomolskaya, Kurskaya, Kievskaya and others, with the experienced guide who will bring you a full insight into their fascinating history.

• Tour of Moscow's Metro system visiting beautifully decorated key stations on the network.
• System that carries more than 7 million passengers per day
• Views of the most opulently designed tunnels & platforms
• Significance to the country—known as the “People's Palace”
• History & stories relayed by an expert local guide

If you wonder why the Moscow metro is considered one the most beautiful in the world, this tour is made for you!

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• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks
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• Children must be accompanied by an adult

Departure and return point: nearest metro station to your central Moscow hotel  

Departure time:  flexible

Sights included in program

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Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Claudia Looi

Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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