"Fedor Panferov" (motor ship): photos and reviews of tourists. Cruises along the Volga from Kazan

To spend a vacation at sea is the dream of many. But, unfortunately, not always and not everyone has such an opportunity. Someone solves this problem by leaving on a summer residence, others leave on a visit, and the third go on a river cruise. For residents of the European part of Russia there is an opportunity to make your cruise along the Volga. "Fedor Panferov" is a motor ship that runs along this river from May to September. Which cities can be visited and what tourists say about their travels - about all of this in more detail below.

Description of motor ship

Fifty five years ago in the German city of Wismar, the ship "FI Panferov" was built at the shipyard. Since then, the four-decker vessel has been cruising along the rivers of Russia. However, at first the ship had only three decks, but later it was modernized and got one more. Security system update took place 12 years ago.

Its name was given to the ship in honor of the writer of the 20th century, Fedor Ivanovich Panferov, known for the trilogy "Volga - Mother River" and "The Struggle for Peace".

«F. Panferov "- a motor ship, a length of almost one hundred meters and a width of more than 14, can take on board a maximum of 150 guests. Comfortable rest conditions are provided in cabins of different class and area. In addition to cabins, you can relax on a ship in one of the restaurants ("Volga", "Kama"), which offer delicious food in the home atmosphere. If someone wants to "plunge" into the setting of the fifties, they can visit the Neva bar by drinking a cocktail, beer or a cup of coffee. For lovers of dancing on the upper deck is equipped with a hall. There is also a solarium. If you want, you can visit the reading room or sauna. The first aid will be provided at the medical center if necessary. And for those who can not tear themselves away from the Internet, the ship has Wi-Fi.

Description of cabins

All cabins of the ship are equipped with modern furniture (beds, wardrobe, refrigerator) and a bathroom. Each bathroom has a shower, washbasin and toilet. «F. Panferov (ship) has on its board single, double and triple cabins, as well as luxury and junior suites. The luxury cabins are located on the boat deck. There are only two of them on the ship. In addition, they have a chest of drawers and a bedside table, a TV and a coffee table. Control the room temperature by using an air conditioner.

The cabin category of the junior suite is equipped similarly to suites, except for the bedside table and chest. It is calculated for one person. There are five such cabins on the ship. They are also located on the boat deck. The deluxe and junior suites have a private balcony.

On the middle deck there are eight single cabins. They are equipped in a standard way and do not have access to the balcony.

Standard double cabins (their 3) are located on the main deck. Three double cabins with a balcony are on the upper deck and another 11 are the same - on the boat. There are double-sized apartments on the boat with a large balcony and without.

Three-bed long cabins are located on the lower deck. From the other standard rooms differ only in that one bed is located on the top.

Cruises on the Volga

A river trip can not be compared with an ordinary trip from city to city. Firstly, the surrounding view is significantly different from what you can see through the window of a car, bus or train. Secondly, the general atmosphere of entertainment with the simultaneous calm movement of the ship creates a special mood.

Cruise along the Volga on the ship "Fedor Panferov" can start from Samara or Saratov, Kazan or Astrakhan. The duration of the trip can be different. Someone goes swimming in a couple of free days off, someone chooses a cruise for a whole week.

On the boat there is a daily routine. In the morning - charge and breakfast, during the day various entertainment activities for children and adults and lunch. The evening ends with dinner and dancing. Children are entertained by animators, adults choose an occupation to their liking: a master class in dance or a general intellectual game.

Stops in the cities on the Volga

In large and small towns on the Volga there are stops. If desired, you can go on an organized excursion or independently wander around the city.

In Astrakhan, for example, the excursion program includes an overview bus tour of the city, a trip to the recreation center and a visit to the local mausoleum of Kurman Gaza. It is difficult to imagine a stop in Volgograd without a tour of the Mamayev Kurgan. In Samara, you can visit the bunker of Stalin.

Cruises from Kazan

Cruise on the Volga can start from this city (Kazan). The ship "Panferov" makes a water trip from there for a long time and with a visit to a large number of settlements, and for a couple of days with a stop in one city.

The nine-day tour from Kazan includes stops in Samara, Saratov, Volgograd, Astrakhan, Nikolsky, Kamyshin and Balakovo. The lowest cost of such a trip will cost 29500 rubles. (Excluding discounts). «F. Panferov "(a motor ship) makes one-day cruises from Kazan. The cost of such a walk is from 3100 rubles.

Price list

The cost of travel depends primarily on the number of days in the way and the chosen cabin. For example, a Saratov-Volgograd-Saratov cruise lasting three days per person in a double cabin on the middle deck will cost ten thousand rubles. This cost will include accommodation, recreational activities on the boat and 3 meals a day. In addition, if you want to spend money on drinks in bars, excursions and so on.

Cruise on the Volga by boat 6 days / 5 nights from Saratov with a visit to Volgograd, Astrakhan, Nikolsky and Akhtuba (in a similar cabin) will cost 24,300 rubles.

Some influence on prices, as in any tourism, has a season. In May, June and September, many operators reduce prices.

"Fedor Parfenov" - a motor ship, on which various discounts operate. So, many tour operators offer to save up to 12% on early booking. Children and pensioners can count on 10%. If a whole company leaves for a trip across the Volga, then one ticket can be with 50% discount or completely free.

The ship "Fedor Panferov": reviews

Reviews of the cruise on the ship "Fedor Parfenov" are divided into three parts. The first say that the trip was very boring. The latter are more loyal and consider that it is quite possible to diversify a vacation sometimes with a river cruise. The third part of the tourists were completely delighted, and they are ready to repeat their trip next time.

One of the negative things people think is boring atmosphere and lack of entertainment. Some even claim that this cruise is only for people "for forty". But many among tourists have a reverse point of view, arguing that entertainment can be found both for young people and for the older generation.

The motor ship "F.I. Panferov "is often praised for food. Even take some recipes on your note. And the variety of dishes allows you to find something for everyone, including vegetarians.