MS "Volga"

Cabins

The ship has a total of 56 staterooms in categories ranging from Standard (with porthole windows) to Owner Suite. All cabins are outside and with large opening windows (excepting Standard cabins on Cabin Deck which are with non-opening portholes). Owner’s Suite (forward on Promenade Deck) has large windows and a private terrace (wraparound balcony). All staterooms offer as standard amenities opening window, individually controlled air-conditioning, direct dial phone, minibar, flat HDTV (satellite reception), bedside cabinets, 220 V power outlets, wardrobe, safe (in the closet), en-suite bathroom (WC, glass shower, wash basin, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, bath products, accessories kit), welcome fruit basket, bottled water (replenished daily).

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Ship's facilities include:

• Dining room restaurant (single-seatting capacity) serves European and Russian traditional dishes. Wine by the glass and soft drinks are complementary with lunch and dinner.
• Neva Lounge is the ship's main lounge with comfortable seating (leather sofas and armchairs), bar area, live music, floor-ceiling windows.
• Ladoga Bar serves aft-located on Sun Deck open-air area furnished with teak deck furniture (tables and chairs).
• The Library (aft on Promenade Deck) has comfortable seating, popular board games, books, Wi-Fi internet access (shipwide coverage). From the Library can be accessed an outdoor deck area with tables and chairs.
• The ship also has Boutique Shop, Fitness Center (Gym Room), Spa (Sauna, Massage Room), Infirmary (Doctor's Office).
• Satellite Internet and phone, as well as laundry services cost extra.

Onboard dining offers both international and traditional Russian cuisine specialties. Breakfast is buffet style, with cooked and continental meals. Lunch is also buffet-style, with a la carte menu service for the main course.  Weather permitting, passengers can enjoy al-fresco dining aft on Sun Deck. Dinner is 4-course, with themed food evenings featuring national and local cuisine specialties. A coffee and tea station is complimentary and 24-hour. Afternoon Tea service (with a traditional samovar) is provided daily at Neva Lounge. Laundry service (no dry-cleaning) is also available.

There are several big reasons to book Volga Dream cruises:

• Ship's small passenger capacity (only 109 guests) guarantees premium vacation travel experiences.
• Shore excursions are led by professional tour guides and tour groups sized 25 (Gold program) and 15 (Platinum program) passengers.
• The boat is family-owned and operated, and offers a truly authentic Russian travel experience. All its crew are Russians and fluent in English.
• Professional lecturers (professors) provide highest-quality information on Russia's history, culture, current politics, lifestyle, education. Other onboard entertainment options include traditional Russian tea ceremonies, Russian cooking classes, Russian language lessons, vodka tasting party, Russian classical music (live piano concert performances), Matreshka (Russian nesting doll) painting class.