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M/S Princess Anastasia
Visa free cruises are becoming an increasingly popular way to visit the majestic St Petersburg. Passengers of all nationalities can enjoy St Petersburg for 72 hours without a Russian visa travelling overnight by a comfortable ferry. The visa-free scheduled ferry connection by M/S Princess Anastasia operate between Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn and St Petersburg cruising comfortably all year round. Enjoy the magnificent second Russian capital and its impressive highlights staying in the historical heart of the city.
- Introduction to your journey
- Your Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Departures and Prices
- What's Included
- Booking Conditions
The Route
STOCKHOLM • HELSINKI • ST PETERSBURG • HELSINKI
St Petersburg
Peter & Paul Fortress
Hermitage
Catherine Palace & Amber Room
Peterhof
Yusupov Palace
Maps
Evening departure from Stockholm to St Petersburg by M/S Princess Anastasia
Helsinki is a compact city where most sights are within walking distance and getting around town is very easy. Enjoy Helsinki with an independent exploration from 11:30 to 18:00. Evening departure from Helsinki to St Petersburg.
On arrival in St Petersburg, meet with your guide at the terminal and enjoy the panoramic city tour around the major highlights such as St Isaac's Cathedral, Admiralty, St. Nicolas Cathedral, Palace Square and Smolny Convent. Continue with a visit to Peter and Paul Fortress. Have a relaxing night at the chosen hotel in the heart of the city.
After having breakfast at your hotel, explore the city independently or take an optional excursion to the Winter Palace Hermitage Museum or Yusupov Palace.
After having breakfast at your hotel, explore the city independently or take an optional excursion to Catherine´s palace in Pushkin or Peterhof Palace. Both optional tours end to the ferry terminal. Departure from St. Petersburg in the evening by Princess Anastasia.
Arrival in Helsinki in the morning. Optional accommodation in Helsinki and/or a ferry trip to Stockholm by choice are available on request.
Hotel "Ambassador" 4* 
4 crown
Address
5/7, Rimsky Korsakov Ave., St. Petersburg, 190068, Russia
Location
Located in the historical center of the city in close vicinity of Nevsky Prospect, within walking distance to St Isaac’s Cathedral, The Jusupovsky Garden, The Mariinsky Theatre and other city sights. Pulkovo International Airport –14 km. The nearest metro station – SadovayaAccommodation
256 guest rooms including 30 Economy, 168 Standard, 40 Superior, 11 Studio, 5 Suites, 1 Terrace, 1 PresidentialIn-room
Interactive satellite TV, Internet access, direct-dial phone, air-conditioning, mini bar, in-room safeOther services
Conference Hall for 120 seats, Meeting Rooms and Negotiation Rooms for smaller meetings or master classes, The Cigar Room and the Banquet Hall for private meetings, Le Vernissage Restaurant close to the conference zone can be reequipped as a business center, Fitness room, gym, sauna, swimming pool, 24-hour room service, currency exchange, concierge services, laundry & dry cleaning, beauty salon, video surveillance and security.
Hotel Dostoevsky
4 crown
Address
19, Vladimirsky Prospect, St. Petersburg, 191002, Russia
Location
Conveniently located in the very heart of the city close to major historical sights, just 5 minutes away from Nevsky Prospect, business, shopping and recreational areas; the nearest landmarks – St Isaac’s Cathedral, Anichkov Bridge, Russian Art Museum, Vladimirskaya Church Pulkovo International Airport – 17 km
Accommodation
207 guest rooms in different price categories
In-room
TV, phone, Internet access, air-conditioning, mini bar
Leisure
Dostoevsky Restaurant: Russian and European cuisine Raskolnikov Bar
Business facilities
Business Center 4 fully equipped conference halls
Other services
Fitness center, sauna, gym Concierge service, currency exchange, guarded parking area
M/S Princess Anastasia
VESSEL FEATURES
Princess Anastasia is a modern passenger ferry with a total passenger capacity of 2 500 seats. On board there are 834 cabins and a car deck for 580 cars. The guests aboard the cruise ferry can enjoy the advantages of comfortable cabins and different entertainments to please any taste: restaurants, bars, Duty Free shop, SPA, gym, beauty salon, cinema and playroom for children. The show program aboard the ship is presented by the brilliant St. Petersburg Music Hall Ballet Theatre and by a famous night club network.
Deck plan
Decks: 6
26,4 m2 / 1-4* persons Luxury apartments with sea views.
In your living room, there are comfortable sofas and armchairs, LCD TV and a minibar. The bedroom is located separately. A double bed ensures a pleasant sleep. Equipped with air-conditioner and a hair-dryer.
Breakfast and Internet access are included in the price of the cabin.
*Children from 7 to 12 years old can be accommodated in Suite cabin as the 4th passenger. For children from 13 years old a separate adult bed is required.
Decks: 5, 8
16,4 m2/ 2-3 persons
You are guaranteed to have a wonderful sleep on the chic queen size bed. The cabin is equipped with air-conditioner, flat screen TV, comfortable armchairs and mini-bar in the sitting area, hairdryer.
Breakfast is included in the price of the cabin.
Childred older than 7 years old require an adult bed in the cabin.
Decks: 5, 6
12 m2/ 1-2 persons
The cabin has windows and is equipped with an air-conditioner, mini-bar, flat screen TV, splendid bathroom, hairdryer, soft armchairs and a glass coffee table.
The price includes breakfast.
Childred older than 7 years old require an adult bed in the cabin.
Decks: 4
11,6 m2/ 1-3 persons/ with window
Cabin is fully equipped with special railings and handrails to accomodate passengers with disabilities. The floor is made of antiallergic material.
Childred older than 7 years old require an adult bed in the cabin.
Decks: 4, 5, 6
8,5 m2/ 2-4 persons/ with window
The cabin is equipped with a closet, air conditioner and a bathroom.
Childred older than 7 years old require an adult bed in the cabin.
Decks: 4, 5, 6
8,5 m2/ 2-4 persons / without window
A great value for money. The cabin is air conditioned and has a private bathroom, and is equiped by lower and upper beds.
Childred older than 7 years old require an adult bed in the cabin.
Decks: 4, 5, 6
7 m2/ 1-2 persons/ without window / the beds are arranged one above the other
A great value for money. The cabin is air conditioned and has a private bathroom, and is equiped by lower and upper beds.
Childred older than 7 years old require an adult bed in the cabin.
Please note that our visa-free programmes are available on enquiry basis. Get in touch with our Destination Experts to secure your tour.
| DATES 2019, 6 days 5 nights, | DOSTOEVSKY 3*, price per person based on 2 passengers, prices from | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT, prices from | |
| MARCH | 27 | 509.29 £ | 360.11 £ |
| APRIL | 2, 10, 16 | 509.29 £ | 360.11 £ |
| MAY | 1, 14 | 586.46 £ | 432.13 £ |
| MAY | 22, 28 | 709.92 £ | 535.01 £ |
| JUNE | 5, 11, 19, 25 | 709.92 £ | 535.01 £ |
| JULY | 3, 9 | 787.09 £ | 607.04 £ |
| JULY | 17, 23, 31 | 668.77 £ | 504.15 £ |
| AUGUST | 6, 14, 20, 28 | 668.77 £ | 504.15 £ |
| SEPTEMBER | 3, 11, 17, 25 | 586.46 £ | 432.13 £ |
| OCTOBER | 1, 9, 15, 23, 29 | 509.29 £ | 360.11 £ |
| NOVEMBER | 6, 12, 20, 26 | 509.29 £ | 360.11 £ |
| DECEMBER | 4, 10, 18, 24 | 509.29 £ | 360.11 £ |
| DATES 2019, 6 days 5 nights, from Stockholm | AMBASSADOR 4*, price per person based on 2 passengers, prices from | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT, prices from | |
| MARCH | 27 | 524.73 £ | 360.11 £ |
| APRIL | 2, 10 | 524.73 £ | 360.11 £ |
| APRIL | 16 | 586.46 £ | 411.55 £ |
| MAY | 1 | 586.46 £ | 411.55 £ |
| MAY | 14, 22, 28 | 715.07 £ | 545.3 £ |
| JUNE | 5, 11, 19, 25 | 715.07 £ | 545.3 £ |
| JULY | 3, 9 | 802.52 £ | 627.61 £ |
| JULY | 17, 23, 31 | 668.77 £ | 493.86 £ |
| AUGUST | 6, 14, 20, 28 | 668.77 £ | 493.86 £ |
| SEPTEMBER | 3, 11, 17, 25 | 586.46 £ | 411.55 £ |
| OCTOBER | 1, 9 | 586.46 £ | 411.55 £ |
| OCTOBER | 15, 23, 29 | 524.73 £ | 360.11 £ |
| NOVEMBER | 6, 12, 20, 26 | 524.73 £ | 360.11 £ |
| DECEMBER | 4, 10, 18, 24 | 524.73 £ | 360.11 £ |
| Supplements | |
| MEALS ON BOARD | price per person |
| Buffet breakfast | 15.43 £ |
| Deluxe breakfast | 20.58 £ |
| Buffer dinner | 34.98 £ |
| OTHER CABINS ON BOARD price per cabin | |
| A cl with window | 298.37 £ |
| Commodore (Deluxe BF included) | 607.04 £ |
| Deluxe (Deluxe BF included) | 915.7 £ |
Included in the price:
- Transport Stockholm-Helsinki-St. Petersburg-Helsinki by ferry M/S Princess Anastasia in B cl double cabin (without window)
- Excursions: Panoramic city tour including a visit to Peter and paul Fortress with local English speaking guide
- 2 nights in St. Petersburg at chosen hotel (or similar) in double room
- 2 breakfasts in St. Petersburg
Not included in the price:
- Meals on-board
- Meals in St. Petersburg
- Other cabins on-board
- Optional tours in St. Petersburg. All optional tours must be booked in advance
- Departure transfer
- Optional evening programme
- Ferry trip Helsinki-Stockholm
Passengers of all nationalities travelling onboard can enjoy St Petersburg for 72 hours without a Russian visa. NB: Passengers requiring a Schengen visa need a multivisa for to return in Schengen area. A single visa is valid only for one way trip.
Requirements for visitors without Visa:
- Return must be in 72 hours, starting from the ferry arrival to St Petersburg
- Passport should be valid for 6 months after your departure from St Petersburg
- Shuttle bus ticket (included in the package)
- Hotel reservation voucher if the passenger stays overnight in St Petersburg (included in the package)
- Migration card will be given during check-in and it must be returned filled out during passport control in St Petersburg
Ports important information:
Stockholm - Frihamnen
Frihamnsgatan 21-23, 10 253 Stockholm
Check-in opens 3,5 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure.
Tallinn - Passenger terminal A
Sadama 25 / 2, 15051 Tallinn
Passengers can return to ferry any time of the day, at latest one hour before departure. When the ferry arrives to Tallinn, passengers are required to leave the ship. Remember to take your passport and boarding card with you.
St Petersburg - Morskoy Vokzal terminal
V.O., 1, Morskoy Slavy square
For passengers travelling without a vehicle check-in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure.
Passengers are required to present passport, arrival card and migration card at the passport control in St Petersburg. Arrival-card and migration card are issued at check-in in Helsinki. Passengers who stay overnight in St Petersburg visa free are required to present hotel voucher (hotel confirmation) on request.
On return trip it is necessary to make check-in before passport control. Cruise passengers are allowed to go directly to passport control. Passengers are required to present passport, departure card and migration card at passport control. Departure card and migration card must be kept safely while staying in St Petersburg.
NOTE: If transporting alchohol, it will be collected at the harbour of St Petersburg and returned when leaving the ferry.
Helsinki - West Harbour (Länsiterminaali)
Check-in starts 3 hours before the departure and closes half an hour before the departure.
At the harbour you can pay with: cash, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Amex, Visa Electron, finnish bankcards.
M/S Anastasia passengers can return to ferry after klo 13:00pm. When the ferry arrives to Helsinki, passengers are required to leave the ship. Remember to take your passport and boarding card with you.
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