Motor ship "Alexander Suvorov": reviews of the cruise

According to the type of vessel "Valerian Kuibyshev", whose project is known under the code 92-016, in 1981 in Czechoslovakia the ship "Alexander Suvorov" was created. It was named in honor of the famous commander.

History of the ship

"Alexander Suvorov" was created in the city of Komarn as a passenger ship, in 1981 it was transferred to the customer - the Soviet Volga-Don river shipping company. It is worth noting that in the Soviet Union the motor ships created under the said project were themselves large. But he did not work this ship in this shipping company for long. Already in 1983, a catastrophe occurred, which resulted in a huge number of victims.

After the tragic events and the subsequent restoration of the ship in 1984, it was transferred to the Volga River Joint Shipping Company of the USSR. There he was and during the collapse of the country. Just with the change of power on board, the Soviet flag replaced the tricolor, and the management company was called the Volga Shipping Company. These changes occurred in 1994.

Currently, the ship "Alexander Suvorov" is operated by a company called "Vodohod". The vessel makes regular tourist flights, following the northern capital of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod.

Feedback on the organization of travel

Talking about a trip on a cruise ship, the passengers celebrate as a team work together, excellent service, and a good organization of leisure. Many liked the created in 2010 bar-panorama, others like to enjoy the natural beauty that opens during the trip. Of course, there are passengers who were dissatisfied with the level of service, food in the restaurant and the work of the staff in general. But even they note the purity on the ship. Although at the same time, others talk about a varied menu and excellent service. Tourists often recall the warm words of artists and animators who are in charge of their leisure time.

Separately, each of the travelers notes the excellent organization of excursions. If any of the meals falls for the duration of the journey on land, the company issues provisions for a dry ration or organizes meals on the shore.

Description

The constructed four-deck cruise ship is equipped with the most modern navigation technology. Currently it is used for tourist trips. Simultaneously, it can comfortably accommodate 336 passengers. The best way to help you understand how the ship "Alexander Suvorov" looks, photo, on which it can be considered in detail.

The vessel is a length of 135.7 m from the bow to the stern, while its width is 16.8, and the draft is 2.9 m, its potential capacity is 3 thousand liters. With., And deadweight - 4 thousand tons. Following its route, it can reach speeds of up to 26 km / h. It is during such leisurely travel that you can consider all the beauty of the coastal zones. Based on its technical characteristics, the vessel can swim not only in river basins, but also in Onega and Ladoga lakes. True, this is allowed provided that the excitement in them does not exceed 2.5x25.

The Tragedy of 1983

In the first years of operation the motor ship made tourist flights between Rostov-on-Don and Moscow. On one of these trips, which took place on June 5, in the dark (for the time of the accident on the clock was already 22:45) the ship at full speed entered the span of the Ulyanovsk Bridge. It was not designed for passage of vessels, therefore as a result there was an accident - bearing structure was touched by the ship "Alexander Suvorov". The motor ship, the catastrophe for which turned out to be fatal, suffered greatly. It turned out the demolished wheelhouse, cut off all the chimneys, there was no cinema room on board either. The speed of the ship at the time of the accident was 25 km / h, this led to such a strong blow. In addition, it passed by inertia after a collision of another 300 meters.

But structural damage would not be so terrible if the tragedy did not lead to a mass death of people. Just at that time, many were in the cinema and on the dance floor, which were located on the upper deck. It is known about 176 dead. But the exact number of them can not be recognized. The fact is that during the voyage "Alexander Suvorov" was overloaded. In addition to the official 330 passengers, 50 crew members and more than 30 service personnel, the ship was still familiar, which the ship's employees held without tickets.

The causes of the tragedy and the fate of passengers

After the accident, the experts took care to find out why it happened. So, in the same year it was found that the main causes of the accident were the negligence of the helmsman and the first navigator, as well as the fact that there were no signal lights in the dark at the time of the day. In addition, at the scene of the accident - on the sixth flight - there was a railway workers' bunk, which in the dark can be confused with a signal panel indicating the ship's span. All these factors in the complex and led to the fact that there was an accident with the ship "Alexander Suvorov." The motor ship (the catastrophe led to numerous victims) could avoid such a fate.

Fatal coincidence of circumstances, across the bridge, in which the ship crashed at full speed, at this time there was a freight train, in which there were 53 cars. After the collision, 11 of them got off the rails, some of them turned over, the cargo fell on the ship. It was coal, logs and grain. Part of the cars suffered because of the fact that as a result of the disaster railroad tracks were displaced by 40 cm.

Fortunately, most of the people still managed to save. This was achieved thanks to the prompt action of the few railway workers who were at the site of the tragedy, and the good organization of the medical staff, which promptly accepted and provided assistance to the victims.

The 2008 accident

But the tragedy in 1983 for the ship was not the only one. In 2008, he also failed to avoid trouble. Of course, this was no longer the crash of the ship "Alexander Suvorov", but just a small accident.

On May 30, the ship proceeded along the Moscow canal towards Tver. But when passing the lock, it touched it one of the sides. This led to damage to the steering. Immediately after the incident, the floodgate was filled with water, and the ship was able to exit. All the passengers on board at that time were returned to Moscow by bus.

Ship's infrastructure

But the old tragedies with the ship can not be the reason for refusing to travel on it at the present time. Now it is fully restored and equipped with the most modern navigation equipment, which minimizes the probability of repeating any of the accidents.

The motor ship "Alexander Suvorov" is designed primarily to meet the demands of tourists, which is confirmed by the words of many tourists. In it you will find two restaurants, the same number of bars, a conference room, a music room, a souvenir stand and a solarium located on the sun deck. For the convenience of passengers on board there is a special ironing room where you can put your clothes in order. In addition, the ship has a medical point.

One of the restaurants is on the main deck, and the other is on the middle deck. But in each of them you can order dishes of domestic or European cuisine, and you will be greeted by friendly and friendly staff. In the bars located in the stern of the main deck, you can find a variety of drinks for every taste.

Accommodation of passengers

All tourists who are going to buy a ticket for a cruise that the motor ship "Alexander Suvorov" conducts, cabins can choose independently depending on preferences and financial possibilities. There are several different options on board. The most presentable cabins are "luxury" and "junior suite". They are located on the middle promenade deck. There are also double and triple options. On the main deck there are cabins designed for one, two or three passengers. Travelers are also accommodated where boats are located. On this deck you can find double and single cabins.

Distribution of places of residence is still at the stage of purchasing tickets, because depending on the passenger capacity of the premises, their price is set. The most accessible are the seats in a triple cabin located on the main deck. And the most expensive will be the "luxury" and "junior suite". It is worth noting that the accommodation on the boat and middle decks is considered more prestigious, so staying there will cost tourists a bit more.

Description of cabins

For the most well-off travelers, luxury rooms are designed. They are located on the middle deck and consist of two small rooms in which 2 or 4 people can live. The cabin has everything you need for living: roomy cabinets, upholstered furniture, comfortable double bed. In addition, in the rooms tourists can find a refrigerator, video, air conditioning. In the "suite" there is a separate shower, a washbasin and, of course, a toilet. Also travelers can enjoy the view opening from the large panoramic windows.

On the second place for comfort is the "junior suite", designed for 2 or 4 passengers. Cruise on the ship "Alexander Suvorov" in such a cabin will also leave a lot of pleasant memories. For the convenience of tourists there is soft furniture, video, wardrobe, refrigerator, radio and air conditioning. But two beds are located one above the other. The bathroom in the "junior suite" is separate, it has a toilet, a washbasin and a shower.

More affordable cabins are equipped almost equally. In each of them there is an installed number of beds, air conditioning, wardrobes, radio. Also in all cabins there is a separate shower, toilet and washbasin.

Organization of residence and leisure

The established cost of the ticket includes not only accommodation in the room of the established class, but also a full three meals a day, excursions included in the program, and other recreational activities held on the ship "Alexander Suvorov". The motor ship, reviews about which the majority remain more than pleasant, like many tourists. Having bought a ticket for a cruise, you can do gymnastics and morning exercises, which will be organized by a specialist of exercise therapy, drink phyto tea and oxygen cocktail, switch to diet food.

Children under two years can travel free of charge without providing a place and food. Accompanying children under the age of five must pay for food. For children under 12 years old, a 15% discount is provided only in a standard cabin, not a "suite" or "junior suite". If you want to organize a group trip and chose the motor ship "Alexander Suvorov", then when you recruit more than 25 people you can count on a 5% discount.

Route of trips

The company "Vodohod" has developed several routes for the vessel. From the final destination will depend on the duration of the trip and, accordingly, its cost. The longest and most intense is a nine-day cruise to the city of Rybinsk. It passes through Valaam, Mandrogi, Goritsy, Kizhi, Svirstroy, Lodeinoe Pole. In addition to a long trip, time also goes on excursions to the cities through which the motor ship "Alexander Suvorov" passes.

Valaam is one of the closest ports, a trip back and forth from St. Petersburg takes only three days and is the most accessible. Also, the company developed a separate weekend cruise with a stop in the above town and in Konevets.