Russian river cruises are an excellent way to see Russia. Our Russian cruises make for a perfect holiday
Take a Russian cruise with us. Each Russian river cruise that we offer is all inclusive and perfectly catered.
Russian River Cruises and Other Destinations
Journey down the rivers of Russia with us - travel in the footsteps of the Tsars.
See little visited towns that retain the atmosphere of Russia’s mysterious past. Visit medieval cities along the Volga River - full of history, folklore and legend. Relax in your comfortable cabin or deluxe stateroom. Be entertained by professional dancers and musicians or sunbath on deck and visit one of our onboard bars or cafes after a day of sightseeing.
Enjoy rich, culinary delights from the ship’s restaurant including many Russian specialties. Spend romantic evenings floating under the stars – far from the city lights as you make your way down the river. Visit the museums, theaters and cultural sites of St. Petersburg and the Kremlin in Moscow , all inclusive with your own private guide. This is what Express to Russia offers you – a vacation of a lifetime at the most reasonable prices available.
Express to Russia has been organizing individual and group Russian cruises along the rivers of Russia for the last decade and is the leader in low priced, all inclusive Russian river cruises. We are a Western owned and managed company based in St. Petersburg, Russia with offices in Moscow, Budapest, Italy and the United States. Because of our local presence our customers get the best of both worlds – the lowest prices available for Russian river cruises and high levels of quality. Just compare us with our competition! All Russia cruises are all inclusive and include all transfers, accommodation, onboard entertainment, meals and guided excursions and tickets in every city or town we visit. Cruise Russia with us!
Welcome aboard!
Each Russian cruise ship features comfortably furnished outside staterooms, affording majestic views of the passing countryside. All personal cabins are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and showers, and can comfortably hold 1 to 3 people per cabin. The dining room offers continental cuisine with samplings of Russian cuisine, as well as some specialties of the surrounding regions you will be visiting. On each of our Russia cruises you will be served in a warm shipboard atmosphere with an extremely friendly staff. There are pleasant bars, a small souvenir shop, a music salon and a beauty salon onboard these vessels as well. Parties, games, dancing and shipboard entertainment additionally all provide for a memorable and exciting vacation!
Our Russian tours and Russia cruises are offered as land only where you arrange your own airfare and we meet you at the airport and handle everything else. You can easily book the discount tickets yourself through our own discount internet ticket office. The airline tickets we offer are the cheapest available on the web. Please browse our discount air tickets section to learn more. We look forward to seeing you on one of our Russian cruises!
Our Cruises Routes
Moscow - St. Petersburg Cruise
It is impossible to visit Russia without seeing its two largest cities: Moscow and St. Petersburg. Both these cities are rich in history, art, architecture and the food is pretty good too! By taking a Moscow cruise, a ship can easily link these two great imperial cities of the czars. Moscow has a wonderful heritage of historic buildings and is known as the medieval and 20th century capital of Russia, while St. Petersburg is a dreamland of 18th century architecture and craftsmanship. Besides offering visits to sites of unique historical and architectural interest, these cruises afford a relaxing alternative to traveling by taking you along the Neva River, Lake Ladoga, the Svir River, Lake Onega, the Baltic canal, White Lake and the Volga River.
St. Petersburg - Moscow Cruise
This St. Petersburg cruise is a great combination of ancient Russian cities, famous for their history, architecture and art. Cities include the Russian capital Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kizhi, Goritsy and Uglich. The river cruise ship will take you along the Neva River, Lake Ladoga, the Svir River, Lake Onega, the Baltic canal, White Lake and the Volga River. The beauty of the countryside will make your trip unforgettable.
Volga River Cruise: Moscow - Astrakhan
This Volga cruise gives you a unique chance to see many different parts of Russia in one trip. You will admire the vibrancy of Moscow, enjoy the quiet atmosphere of ancient Yaroslavl and get a feeling for Russian village life as well as have a look at local handicrafts in Uglich and Kostroma. You will visit Nizhny Novgorod, the picturesque old center of the Volga region as well as Kazan and Astrakhan which occupy the former territory of the Golden Horde - all stops are full of history and beauty. While cruising you will sail practically the whole length of the Volga River to the edge of the Caspian Sea.
Volga River Cruise: Astrakhan - Moscow
This Volga river cruise gives you a unique chance to see many of Russia’s different regions and to get a feeling for both the south-eastern Russia with its link to the Asia and the Orient and the European, imperial Russia. You will admire the vibrancy of Moscow, enjoy the quiet atmosphere of ancient Yaroslavl and get a feeling for Russian village life as well as have a look at local handicrafts in Uglich and Kostroma. You will visit Nizhny Novgorod, the picturesque old center of the Volga region as well as Kazan and Astrakhan which occupy the former territory of the Golden Horde - all stops are full of history and beauty. While cruising you will sail practically the whole length of the Volga River from the edge of the Caspian Sea to Moscow.
Black Sea Cruise: Kiev - Odessa
Take an incredible voyage along the Dnieper River to the Black Sea when you travel from Kiev to Odessa. Visit Kiev, the beautiful capital of the Ukraine where you will see medieval cathedrals and monasteries and learn about Ukrainian and Russian history. Relax on the sundeck of our river boat as the tranquil Ukrainian landscape passes by. Visit the Cossack stronghold of Zaporizhia and learn the fascinating history of the region and its people. Travel to Sevastopol, home of the Black Sea Fleet and site of the famous Siege of Sevastopol. Journey along the Black Sea to Yalta, the site of the Yalta Conference and arrive in the cosmopolitan and historically important city of Odessa. Enjoy local and International cuisine on our all-inclusive Black Sea cruise.
Black Sea Cruise: Odessa - Kiev
Take an incredible voyage along the Black Sea and the Dnieper River when you travel from Odessa to Kiev. Explore the cosmopolitan Black Sea city of Odessa with its distinctive Mediterranean feel and its rich cultural history. Journey to Yalta, the site of the Yalta Conference on the Crimea and visit Sevastopol, home of the Black Sea Fleet and site of the famous Siege of Sevastopol. Relax on the sundeck of our river boat as the tranquil Ukrainian landscape passes by. Visit the Cossack stronghold of Zaporizhia and learn the fascinating history of the region. Finally arrive in Kiev, the beautiful capital of the Ukraine where you will visit medieval cathedrals and monasteries and learn more about Ukrainian and Russian history. Enjoy local and International cuisine on our all-inclusive Black Sea cruise.
Black Sea Cruise: Kiev - Odessa - Kiev
Take an incredible voyage along the Dnieper River to the Black Sea when you travel from Kiev to Odessa. Visit Kiev, the beautiful capital of the Ukraine where you will see medieval cathedrals and monasteries and learn about Ukrainian and Russian history. Relax on the sundeck of our river boat as the tranquil Ukrainian landscape passes by. Visit the Cossack stronghold of Zaporizhia and learn the fascinating history of the region and its people. Journey along the Black Sea to the cosmopolitan and historically important city of Odessa. Enjoy local and International cuisine on our all-inclusive cruise.
