The Constellation Cruise Company believes that each ship has its own soul, and its power does not depend on the number of decks. "Vasily Chapaev" is a vivid example of this. The only two-deck motor ship of the company is known on the Russian market as a pioneer. After all, it was he who first went to the Vetluga, Vyatka and Sura rivers, became a real star of these routes, and also for the first time in 40 years entered the city of Kirov and made a cruise Moscow - Perm - Ufa - Moscow.
"Chapaevtsy" - who are they?
People who clearly know what they want and how their long-awaited vacation should go on cruises on this ship. They are the same as the ship itself - reliable, confident and extraordinary. They love the river, its healing energy and strength, adore everything new and non-standard.
A special warm mood on board, which is so appreciated by fans of cruise travel, and unique destinations, turn the cruise on "Vasily Chapaev" into a kind of fascinating expedition.
The ship's crew are attentive, friendly professionals, without whom it would not have been possible to create a unique atmosphere. They know all the regular tourists by their names and, like old friends, are happy to welcome every new guest on board.
Expedition with all the amenities
At the word "expedition", many associate with Spartan conditions: life in tents, food from cans, drinks from a flask. This, of course, also has its own romance, but in the Sozvezdiye cruise company they adhere to the principle that rest should be comfortable always and on any route.
The ship has everything on board for your cruise to take place in dignified conditions. Here are just a few facts to support this.
Guests of the ship are provided with three restaurant meals a day, while during the cruise not a single dish is repeated, and the menu includes traditional Russian and European cuisine. For those wishing to enjoy a morning meal in privacy, there is a service - breakfast in the cabin. The menu of the cozy bar includes cold and hot snacks, as well as desserts, soft and alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee.
A wide range of cabins allows you to choose the option that is perfect for you - from spacious junior suites to four-berth bunk cabins. Each of them has TVs with satellite channels, air conditioners, intercom telephones, hair dryers and blankets for each tourist, which are convenient to take with you on deck in the evening.
It is important to note that "Vasily Chapaev" is a boarding ship. What does it mean? And the fact that daily morning exercises, yoga and Pilates classes with a professional instructor, sports equipment, herbal tea and oxygen cocktail are provided for you on the cruise. Also available to guests: ironing room, souvenir kiosk, rental point, medical center, outdoor solarium, table tennis, evening disco with DJs, free Wi-Fi in the bar.
Entertainment programs for adults and children are provided daily on board. Including concerts in a pretty living room furnished with natural rattan furniture, karaoke evenings, exciting master classes, rich excursions.
What's new in navigation 2019?
While tourists are preparing for the new cruise season, the ships are in the backwater. Some are just waiting for navigation and undergoing scheduled maintenance, while others will have to be upgraded. "Vasily Chapaev" is among this number.
In the coming season, new comfortable double cabins of increased area will appear on the "double-deck" - junior suites and additional cabins with all conveniences.
The new cabins will have a shower and toilet, two single beds that can be combined into one large, as well as upholstered furniture, three observation windows. In addition, a welcome kit (sparkling drink, fruit), bathrobes, a shaving kit, slippers, a set of dishes and cutlery, drinking water, a minibar and a capsule coffee machine will be expected in the cabins.
Branded routes
Non-standard ship - original routes, special impressions, unique photographs. Indeed, the cruise on "Vasily Chapaev" promises to turn into a real adventure of an emotional plan.
Thus, the famous cruise "To Vyatka" (in the new season it will last 12 days) is one of a kind. This trip can be taken only once a year, due to the peculiarities of the river. Indeed, only from the second half of April to the beginning of May Vyatka is full enough to receive a motor ship. Only the two-deck "Vasily Chapaev", due to its dimensions and technical characteristics, can make such a voyage.
The appearance of the ship is a bright event for local residents who joyfully greet guests with souvenirs and treats.
As part of the cruise, tourists will see the unique three-stage Beresnyatsky waterfall, visit the picturesque Urzhum, Mamadysh, Sovetsk, Vyatskiye Polyany, Cheboksary, Chistopol and Kazan.
This cruise can be extended and supplemented with a trip along the Oka, extending it for another 5 days by visiting the cities of Murom, Kasimov, Ryazan, Konstantinovo. This extended option is called the Five Rivers Cruise.
No less interesting is the so-called "Moscow Around the World", which in 2019 will last 13 days. This route differs from other similar flights calls to the cities of Chuvashia and Tatarstan. During this period, tourists will visit dozens of Russian cities. Among them are Konstantinovo, Kasimov, Murom, Makariev, Sviyazhsk, Kazan, Bolgar, Cheboksary, Nizhny Novgorod, Kostroma, Yaroslavl.
Travelers will be able to get acquainted with the most ancient towns of the Oka during the cruise "Vse Oka". The first point of the route is the small village of Konstantinovo, where the S. A. Yesenin. The next camp is the former center of the Kasimov Khanate, the city of Kasimov. The guests will also visit the small town of Pavlovo, where the famous "Paziks" are produced, they will see the merchant Nizhny Novgorod, the smart Murom, the distinctive Ryazan and Kolomna.
Another "star" in the ship's collection is a circular cruise from Moscow along the Volga, Kama and Belaya rivers. This cruise will be 17 days for the 2019 season. During this time, the guests of the ship will visit 19 beautiful cities of the country. Including Gorodets, Mariinsky Posad, Sarapul, Perm. The turning point of the route will be Ufa, in front of which tourists will spend two days on board the ship without stopping. This is a great opportunity to 100% immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a cruise holiday, and finally to take part in all the entertainment offered on board. Also in the cruise program are the cities of Chistopol, Kazan, Sviyazhsk, Cheboksary, Nizhny Novgorod, Kostroma.
In total, in the navigation of 2019, the Vasily Chapaev motor ship will make 17 voyages - both short weekend cruises for 3 days, and average ones lasting 7-9 days, and long ones - for 17 days, suitable for planning a big vacation. The first flight will start on April 30, and the final one on September 1. All of them are worthy of attention and are created in such a way that during the cruise tourists enrich their knowledge about the country, get new unique impressions and return to their cities refreshed and full of energy.
