The best cruise companies: description and reviews

Vacation on board the liner - today this dream becomes a reality for thousands of Russians. Cruise companies have significantly expanded the range of destinations and price offers, so that now everyone can find something that is not only to his taste, but also affordable. However, it is always urgent to ask which of the firms to entrust their vacation and life. For the tourist, not only the route is important, but also the safety, the level of service, the conditions for living on board, the attitude of the personnel and the quality of food. This article will list the cruise companies whose services are valued by consumers around the world. Let's start with Russian companies, and then we'll go to the world-famous stars.

Atlantis-line

If you are interested in traveling to distant cities and exotic countries, then here you will find exactly what you want. Not all cruise companies provide their tourists with such a choice of destinations. In this case, you can order sea cruises around the world, Europe and the Mediterranean. And for one such trip there is an opportunity to visit dozens of countries and exotic ports, as well as breathe in a lot of sea air.

Atlantis-line is the largest representative of the world's most famous companies, including the giants of the tourism industry. According to tourists' estimates, this company was recognized as the best tour operator and number 1 for sea cruises. All directions can not be listed, but as an example, we will mention some of them. Cruise on the Baltic Sea with a call to Helsinki, Stokholm and return to St. Petersburg, for 7 days, will cost 38 thousand rubles. Travel to Italy, Greece and Croatia for 8 days is 32 thousand. You can contact the managers by calling +7 (495) 787-25-10 or by calling at the office located in Moscow on the 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya, 23, building 1.

Best River Cruises

In fact, they are in no way inferior to maritime, on the contrary, they have their own charm. Cruise companies in Russia often offer a large number of options for trips on the rivers of our great country. Especially recommended is a vacation for those who prefer to combine cognitive rest with comfort. And one of the best in this segment is the tour operator "Orthodox". A world-famous cruise company offers you a unique opportunity to visit at once several Russian cities, and without tiring travel. Judging by the reviews of tourists, they evaluate the activities of this company very highly. Everything is thought out to the last detail. The price of the voucher already includes food and entertainment, that is, you only have to unpack the suitcase once and enjoy the rest, no matter how many countries and cities you visit.

Separately I want to note the fleet, which has "Orthodox". The cruise company offers you a rest on one of the nine comfortable motor ships, each of which is a real floating hotel. They are equipped with a large number of comfortable cabins, restaurants and bars, sun loungers on the deck, in which you can sunbathe, and beauty salons. Travel is built in such a way that every day you go for a walk around the new city, and then returns to the ship, where you are waited by dinner and rest. Cruises for the most part are committed from Moscow or St. Petersburg. In six days you can visit a large number of ancient cities, including Yaroslavl and Uglich, Mandrgi and Goritsy. The cost of the journey starts from 33 000 rubles (in a cabin with a window designed for one person).

Cruise Companies of St. Petersburg

It is the capital cities of Russia that are distinguished by an abundance of tour operators who specialize in cruise vacation. Today, it is becoming more popular, as it is a budget option for traveling through a large number of countries. A person who has never traveled abroad can become confused by a large number of options. And such a tour allows you to visit just a dozen cities, so that next time you already know exactly where to go. Let's look at the largest and most famous of them.

Infoflot

First of all I want to talk about the best cruise companies in St. Petersburg. Infoflot, no doubt, belongs to them. Founded in 2003, the company did not change its main profile. River cruises were and is its main specialization, and the accumulated experience and knowledge allow to improve services every year. The company works with all leading cruise operators in Russia. At the same time, the database offers about 3000 flights to navigation on more than 100 motor ships. At the service of tourists are majestic and comfortable "Dmitry Furmanov", "Alexander Benois", "Nekrasov", "Karl Marx" and "Vasily Chapaev."

Judging by the reviews of tourists, they are primarily attracted to a full cycle of tourist services. Comfortable cabins become the second home for the time of travel. To services of tourists - satellite TV and a restaurant food, a wide choice of the basic and additional excursions and entertaining actions. The routes of this company run along most of the navigable rivers of Russia: the Volga, the Kama, the Oka, the Don, the Lena, the Ladoga Lake, and also along the other waterways of our country. It is Infoflot that annually collects a huge amount of grateful reviews for a great holiday.

«Vodokhod»

Cruise companies in Russia today can not be distinguished from European firms in terms of the highest level of service. At the same time, the cost of tours is favorably different, and the opportunity to go on a cruise straight from your native city can not but rejoice. You are offered a choice of ships of different classes with a slightly different package of services. Class "Standard" is the motor ships "Georgy Zhukov", "Alexander Suvorov", "Dzerzhinsky". The list of services includes a fixed set of sightseeing tours, a diet menu. The "comfort" class offers you in addition to the standard set of services also bottled water in the cabins, breakfast buffet and many optional excursions to choose from. If you like this option, then welcome to board the motor ships "Lenin", "Mikhail Frunze", "Kronstadt".

Simultaneously, the "comfort +" class awaits you on the liners "Nizhny Novgorod", "Leonid Sobolev". Each cabin has a refrigerator and a TV, as well as all the necessary cosmetic accessories. Breakfast and lunch are served according to the buffet. You can choose between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Bottled water is brought to the cabins throughout the journey. Finally motor ships of the "premium" class are Maxim Gorky and Alexander Pushkin. The list of services includes a publicly accessible table with drinks and sweets, napkins and slippers in the cabins plus all of the above services.

A river cruise company offers a variety of different destinations to choose from. Tours from St. Petersburg to Valaam and Kizhi are very popular. Duration can be different, it depends on your ability. Stunning experience will give a tour of the Volga and Kama. And if you do not have the time, then at your service weekend tours. This weekend will be remembered for a long time. Of course, we are interested in the reviews of tourists who have already rested with this firm. Numerous responses form a very flattering opinion about the company "Vodohod". Tourists emphasize, from the perfect choice of tours and ending with the coordinated work of the staff - everything is thought through to the smallest detail. This makes it possible to spend your vacation exactly the way you wanted. Each tourist can count on an individual approach. You will definitely choose exactly the conditions that would suit you.

Cruise fleet "Rusich"

Another company of cruise ships, which, of course, is trustworthy. Are you looking for affordable options for cruise vacation in Russia? You can assume that your search is over. The company offers to make a trip on modern ships, equipped with the latest technology. The comfortable motor ship "Great Rus", beloved by tourists, is equipped with modern mechanics and a navigation system, as well as with fire safety equipment. It was this ship that was built taking into account the narrow locks, through which you have to go through the ship while traveling along the rivers. No less majestic is the ship "Native Rus", which is also a part of the fleet of the company. These two snow-white liners will become the embodiment of your dreams. In 2006 the ship was modernized. And now it is a comfortable floating hotel.

All excursions guarantee a pleasant rest and at the same time give a lot of knowledge about your native country. In particular, it is the Rusich Company that brings to your attention unique tours: "Following the Second World", "Eastern Peninsula Myngyshlak", "Northern pilgrims", "Russian North", "Solovetsky Express" and many others. Tourists emphasize that so many cognitive routes in which experienced guides give a lot of useful information, do not provide other cruise companies. Reviews also say that the very organization of recreation is well thought out. You do not have to face unpleasant moments when the declared service can not be provided because the administrators have missed something. Comfortable living conditions, quality food, evening entertainment and pre-planned excursions - all this creates a perfect impression of the time spent on board.

Journey through the Mediterranean

An excellent rest and familiarity with European countries is offered to you by the cruise company MSC. It is part of the largest holding, which since 1970 worked as a cargo transportation company, and then began to carry out sea cruises. First of all, the company offered routes along the Mediterranean. Subsequently, added new flights, and cruise ships. However, the Italian color remained unchanged. Judging by the reviews, all the tourists could experience this special ease with which you are met on board, appreciate a varied and very beautiful holiday.

Cruise company MSC CRUISES offers its guests options for family rest. Here they are very happy for the children, they are provided with free stay in the cabin with two adults. Cruise liners of this company often gather Russian groups with or without accompaniment. In addition to the Mediterranean, there are tours of Africa and the Indian Ocean, Northern Europe, the Canary Islands, Morocco and South America, to the shores of the Caribbean islands.

Indian Ocean Cruises

If you dream to get to the overseas island, swim in the warm ocean and admire the exotic beauty, then the ideal option will be a trip to Goa. Indian cruise company Costa offers you tours of the Indian Ocean. You are waiting for the magnificent Maldives, Colombo and Sri Lanka, a sea of adventures and surprises. Judging by the reviews, these tours are the most spectacular and bright. The cost of the cruise includes accommodation in the cabin of your chosen category, full board, swimming pool and gym, Jacuzzi and sauna, sports grounds. In order for the evenings to pass brightly, specifically for you, there is animation, visits to music and dance shows on board. A fascinating journey called "Shining Nights" will last exactly two weeks. Its cost is 2600 euros, from time to time the company announces discounts up to 50%.

The best companies in the world

The choice of a tourist operator is a very important occupation, which must be approached with all seriousness. We now list the best cruise companies in the world, whose rating was compiled based on the assessment of their activities directly by tourists. Royal Caribbean International opens our list. This company was formed due to the merger of several Norwegian cruise operators. To date, it has the most impressive fleet, consisting of 22 high-class aircraft. It's not just motor ships, but huge floating entertainment complexes. The rating list includes the flagship of the fleet Freedom of the Seas, which is a swimming pool with an artificial wave for surfers, a water park for children and adults, a whirlpool that protrudes from the side of the liner. But that's not all. Imagine the possibility of entering the ice arena, a tennis court, a football or basketball field, a theater and a disco - all on board the liner on the way to the Maldives.

Celebrity Cruises is another company that carries out luxury routes. This is not a cheap pleasure, however, tourists claim that the highest service fully corresponds to the money spent. The company provides excellent meals on board, and also relies on the refined furnish of cabins and decked rooms. Surprisingly, this is a relatively young company. It was founded in 1990. Today she can be proud of her achievements, as she has repeatedly received awards and awards. Thus the route network is one more occasion for pride. Liners Celebrity Cruises, the furrows of the sea of all the continents of the world, offer weekend tours and large-scale trips, standard or very exotic at your choice.

Budget Options

Among the global giants of this business segment, there are not too many who adhere to the affordable pricing policy. An example is the company MSC Crociere, which has already been mentioned. It is a newcomer to the market, which quickly gained a reputation due to the modern fleet, Italian service and fairly low prices. But this is not the only company in its price segment. Princess Cruises is another universal operator that makes routes around the world. A unique difference from competitors is the availability of a good excursion package when entering the port, allowing tourists to visit amazing and interesting places. The basis of the company's fleet is 3 liners with a capacity of about 2000 people, where the atmosphere of coziness and comfort awaits the tourists.

Work on liners

Very often it is in Russia that the most famous cruise companies are recruited. Jobs are most often placed through the largest recruiting agencies. Therefore, if you are interested in such work, then you should take care of placing your resume. Today, work on liners is one of the most popular programs related to working abroad, which provides a consistently high income. A vast geography of routes allows you to see almost the whole world. Staff of the cruise liners such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Apollo, Cunard, Seabourn, Royal Carribean, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and many others are steadily picking up personnel in the CIS countries. Each of them has a reputation of a reliable employer who values his employees and provides them with decent living conditions and a high level of wages. Therefore, if you dream to see the whole world, and thus not only do not go bankrupt on tickets, but also earn a decent amount, then this is an ideal option.