The capital of Azerbaijan is becoming more and more attractive for travelers every year. The development of tourist infrastructure and transport opportunities for arriving in the city and transit passengers make it possible to travel conveniently and on a budget, and special conditions are provided for those who prefer to use a private car. Ferries from Baku, for example, help to quickly and comfortably cross the Caspian Sea and get to the ports of neighboring states.
Convenient and profitable
The advantages of ferries have long been appreciated by experienced tourists:
- A convenient schedule allows you to travel rationally and even save money on hotels, where you would have to stay, following your destination by land.
- Ferries provide special amenities for disabled passengers.
- The restaurants on the ferries offer hot meals on board. Usually this service is already included in the ferry ticket price.
- When traveling to another country, passengers have the opportunity to make purchases in Duty Free shops and purchase the necessary goods at attractive prices.
The seagoing vessels participating in the organization of ferry crossings are built in accordance with international standards and have safety certificates for passengers and transported goods.
Where can you get by ferries from Baku?
The capital of Azerbaijan is connected by ferry service with two states:
- With Turkmenistan. A ferry from Baku will deliver passengers to the Caspian port of Turkmenbashy.
- With Kazakhstan. The final destination of the ferry leaving the Baku port of Alat is the city of Aktau.
The new port in Baku is located to the east of the city center, about 70 km.
The ferry from Baku to Aktau takes from 18 to 24 hours, depending on the weather. The cost of a one-way ticket per person is about 4,500 for the cheapest option in a 4-berth cabin without a porthole. Children under 6 years old can travel for free. If the young passenger is 6 years old, he is entitled to a 50% discount from the adult fare. After 12 years, all passengers are required to have a full ticket.
The ferry from Baku to Altau does not have an exact schedule and departs as requests are received. You can find out details about the time of departure, book a seat and get all the necessary information on the website - www.bakuseaport.az.
The Caspian sea resort Avaza, 12 km from Turkmenbashi, is becoming a very popular destination for beach holidays. The ferry from Baku to Turkmenbashy is a good way to cross the Caspian Sea and get to Turkmenistan. Vessels leave without a definite schedule - "on filling". The duration of the boat trip is about 12 hours.
Civilized intermediary services for the organization of ferry crossings from Baku to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are provided by InterRailService LLC. Its official website with contacts for communication and booking tickets is www.railservice.ru.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of July 2016.
