A boat trip on the Moscow River is perhaps one of the most popular recreational options not only for guests of the capital, but also for its natives. There are especially many who want to see the sights of Belokamennaya from the board of the ship in the summer, when the most picturesque views open up before your eyes. Taking a ride on a river bus, you can not only admire the historical appearance of the metropolitan metropolis, but also see its cultural center.
Attractions
A sightseeing tour of the Moscow River on a boat will allow vacationers to "see" the Luzhniki sports arena, the high-rise building of Moscow State University, Andreevsky Bridges, Sparrow Hills, green spaces of the Neskuchny Garden, Gorky Park, the monument to Peter the Great and much more. The picturesque views of the capital's Kremlin against which the gilded domes can be used to capture unique shots will not leave anyone indifferent.
Excursion on the boat alongThe Moscow River will give you the opportunity to see the "heart of Russia" - Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Zamoskvoretsky Bridge.
Travel options
The metropolitan metropolis offers several routes to explore the city's sights. The most popular is the last of the following.
Northern River Station
The first is a boat trip from the Northern River Station along the Moscow Canal and three reservoirs: Pestovsky, Klyazminsky and Khimkinsky. The duration of excursions along the canal without disembarkation is 1.5–2.5 hours. The cost of the trip is 400 rubles for adults and 200 rubles for children.
There is a route with landing in the Bay of Joy, the duration of such an excursion is 4 hours 30 minutes. A ticket for such a route will cost 1000 rubles for adults and 500 rubles for children.
Pier of Kolomenskoye Park
For those who want to admire the beauties of the southeastern part of the capital, a boat trip along the Moscow River, which starts from the pier of Kolomenskoye Park, is the best option. This route will allow you to admire the Saburovsky bridges, the Nikolo-Perervensky monastery, the Perervensky dam. Such an excursion along the Moscow River on a boat, the price of which is 440 rubles for adults and 190 rubles for children, will help you escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the picturesque beauties.
Pier near the Kievsky railway station
A huge number of Muscovites and guests of the capit alto see Moscow sights, choose the route along the Moscow River, which starts from the pier near the Kievsky railway station.
Moreover, you can travel in two ways: drive to the Novospassky bridge one way or ply back and forth. Such an excursion along the Moscow River on a motor ship, the price of which is 700 rubles, will make it possible, in addition to the Kremlin, Luzhniki, Gorky Park, to see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the house on Kotelnicheskaya embankment. A one-way trip will cost 550 rubles. Those who get hungry during the cruise can buy beer, light snacks, sparkling water at the bar, which is located on the ground floor.
Lovers of noisy and outdoor activities can recommend a river bus with a disco on board. They will have to pay 1,000 rubles for a ticket.
Not only a standard boat trip on the Moscow River is in high demand, but also night walks on the water surface.
If you want to travel on all available routes with the right to transfer from the ship to the ship, you must purchase a ticket for the whole day. For adults, its cost is set at 900 rubles, and for children - at 500 rubles.
Of course, many people are attracted by the Singing Boat excursion along the Moscow River. This project was initiated by the Capital Shipping Company together with the Excursion and Theater Center "Lights of the Capital". It means two in one: a concert and a tour. OthersIn other words, vacationers not only admire city views of parks, monasteries, Stalinist skyscrapers, but also listen to popular songs from Soviet films composed by famous composers. These are such as: “Shaggy bumblebee”, “Alexandra”, “The best city on earth”, “Saws full of mullet”, “We wish you happiness” and many others.
In addition to city cruises, you can take a trip out of town on the motor ship "Moskva" or take a ride on the high-speed ship "Rocket" with the breeze. Out-of-town routes start from the Northern River Station.
