Going on a boat cruise with a child. River cruises

With the arrival of spring, the river navigation season opens, and everyone has the opportunity to book tickets for a ship cruise. Parents are happy to take their children with them, because it is active view vacation, during which passengers learn a lot of new things, see the sights of Russia, and have fun.

However, you need to remember that parents are responsible for the child. Don’t forget about the constant companion of such trips - the pitching (it’s especially strong on Ladoga and Lake Onega). If your son does not tolerate travel in a car or bus well, then he is unlikely to feel good on board the ship. Another point is the brightness of impressions. It is unlikely that children under one year old will be interested in a river tour, but older children may like it. In a word, consider all these factors before booking tickets for a cruise with a small child, so that only good memories are left in your memory.

Choosing a river cruise

Most cruise lines offer free travel for children aged 3-5 years. But there is one “but” - food and a separate place are not provided to the child. Accordingly, you need to decide two questions for yourself:
- where he will sleep;
- what will he eat?

In standard double cabins there is very little space, and sleeping in the same narrow bed with a baby is not very comfortable. The baby can be left in the stroller, placing it between the beds. Or you can book a Luxury class cabin with large double beds so that there is enough space for the whole family.

Meals on board

Store baby food in the refrigerator, which is available in each cabin. To reheat, use the microwave - you just need to check where it is located. Older children can eat in a bar or restaurant, but food for them will have to be purchased separately as it is not included in the tour price.

The menu is quite varied:
- buffet breakfast - sandwiches with butter, sausage, cheese, pancakes;
- lunch - first course, second course, salads;
- dinner is also a buffet.

Some ships have separate places for children, so there should be no problems with food.

Entertainment program

Each ship has a children's room where animators or teachers work. Toddlers can be safely left here, they will always be under control (please check this issue separately). Toys, colored markers, and coloring books have been prepared for them.

Senior preschoolers and elementary school students take part in various competitions announced in advance. Topics can be very different: a drawing competition or poetry reading, active team competitions. Animators will prepare plays and performances. Older students can attend any other events with you, they will be interested in having fun at parties.

Deserves special attention The cultural program on the shore. Any tour includes:
- excursions to attractions;
- "green stops" - beach holiday, visiting nature reserves and natural wonders, barbecue;
- cruises to Astrakhan or Rostov-on-Don include stops at tourist centers.

That is river cruise Children will definitely enjoy it, as they won’t be bored throughout the entire route.

What to take on a cruise

You can take with you on a cruise everything that is not prohibited by the rules. First of all, consider weather and choose appropriate clothing. Nobody forbids you to take a stroller, baby food, favorite toys. Be sure to take binoculars to enjoy the indescribable landscapes while cruising along the Volga with children.

Don't forget your anti-sickness pills, indigestion pills, and any other medications needed. Naturally, you must have all the documents with you.

Accommodation with a small child on a ship.

Typically, standard cabins on ships are similar to a compartment - a window, two beds along the walls and a table between them. Most major cruise lines offer free travel for children under 5 years of age without a seat in the same cabin as an adult. River cruises are not cheap and this good opportunity save money and go sailing with the whole family.
How to sleep on a ship with a child? If you have a baby, then squeezing a stroller into the aisle between the beds is probably possible. A separate cradle, for sure. But you can sleep with a larger child in the same bed, but it’s not comfortable. The solution for comfort is to take a cabin of an improved category, so that instead of one single bed there is a folding sofa or the ability to put a folding bed. This time we sailed on it, it is considered a luxury ship, and all cabins have a double bed in it - it is very convenient to sleep with a baby.
On ships, a stroller can normally be placed in the cabin only when folded - there is very little space. But you can easily leave it in the common areas - no one will touch it.
It’s not very convenient to walk around the ship and the open decks with a stroller, but you want and, of course, need to - you can’t sit in the cabin the entire voyage :). But keep in mind the very steep staircase transitions from deck to deck. Although the ship's staff is always ready to help you - lift/carry you. The motor ship "Princess Victoria" is so far the only motor ship in Russia with an elevator!
Don't forget to take mosquito repellent and warm clothes for the evening. Even if the forecast predicts heat, it will be windy and cold on the deck in the evening. On many ships, those who wish to do so are given blankets to sit on the decks, but this is not a mandatory option.
And some who have not sailed have a stereotype that such cruises can cause motion sickness. So, I’ll say, it doesn’t shake at all. Although when purchasing a tour, managers advise taking a cabin on a higher deck, supposedly there may be vibration from the engine compartment below.

Meals for a child on the ship.

Usually, free accommodation for children without a seat does not include meals. This is perhaps the moment that worried me the most. How and what to feed?
The first option is that on any ship you can buy additional food for the child separately (it’s better to check the cost when purchasing a tour, each ship has its own price).
The second and economical option is to eat at a common table. Today, on river cruises, most often you will be offered a buffet for breakfast, with cereals, omelettes, pancakes, etc. That is, with a buffet, the child will definitely not go hungry. Well, lunch and dinner - most often from the menu - will be shared “like brothers.” Vacationers choose dishes from the menu themselves, usually from several first and second courses, appetizers and desserts.
There are high chairs for children in restaurants, I hope there is enough for everyone.
I recommend taking only drinks from yours (except tea) and don’t forget something for snacks (fruits, cookies...). Regarding dairy products, when purchasing a ticket, check to see if there is a refrigerator in the cabin (we had one).
On any public ship there is always free hot water for tea and other things. I know that there is a microwave somewhere (you need to check when purchasing a tour). But in any case, in a restaurant (only during its opening hours), if you need it, you can always ask to warm up your own for your child.

Entertainment for children on the boat.

There are no problems with this at all. In addition to caring parents, who, of course, will take their favorite and always new (for distraction) toys, books, pencils, almost all ships have children's rooms and often with an animator. The schedule of all master classes, group games, competitions, discos are announced in advance - don’t miss it. And walking along the deck, looking at the shores and water - this is a self-evident entertainment :). I recommend not forgetting your binoculars at home. By the way, I know that there are ships from which you can even fish.

Ask if there is something that worries you, I didn’t tell you. HAPPY SAILING!

About the excursion

• Navigation for the 2019 season starts on May 4.
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You can go on a walk "Central route 2 hours".

How to spend leisure time with your child in a fun and interesting way? Embark on an exciting two-hour adventure along the Moscow River. A boat trip with children will be accompanied by an exciting program called “Initiation as Sailors.”

What awaits children during a boat trip for children in Moscow:

• A story about the structure of the ship and how to control it;
• Courses for knitting nautical knots;
• Visit to the captain's cabin and engine room;
• Delicious dishes and drinks in the restaurant for parents;
• Beautiful views of main city our country.

During the children's program, moms and dads will be able to relax and enjoy the wonderful views of the morning city, as well as have a snack and a cup of coffee in the cafe on board. During the river walk, guests of the holiday will be able to explore the center of the capital. The Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, the house on the Embankment and other important places of the city will appear before you. And if you want to enjoy the views of Moscow evenings, we recommend that you take a trip on the restaurant ship Maria Ermolova.

Conditions for relaxation on board the ship

Holidays for children are held on modern, comfortable and safe Moscow class ships with a capacity of up to 130 people. On board there is wireless high-speed Internet and a café-bar with polite staff. From the deck of the ship you can do family photos as a keepsake against the backdrop of the main Moscow attractions.

If you want to learn more about the sights of Moscow, we advise you to go on a sightseeing tour along the Moscow River, accompanied by a guide, whose fascinating story will appeal to both adults and children.

Schedule and route of the ship during the trip

The children's boat on the Moscow River departs from the Novospassky Bridge and passes near the high-rise building on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Next, the children's boat sails past the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and you will also see the Sparrow Hills. Then the ship will take passengers back to the Novospassky Bridge.

A motor ship for children along the Moscow River goes on river trips regularly on weekends. The boat excursion for children lasts 2 hours.

By purchasing tickets for children's boat trips around Moscow via the Internet, you save your time and money - prices when ordering online are lower than when purchasing tickets at the pier.

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You will see the TOP 10 attractions:

• Kremlin
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Monument to Peter I
• Government House
• Moscow City Hall
• Main building of Moscow State University
• Luzhniki
• Sparrow Hills
• Park of Culture and Recreation
• Novodevichy Convent

Russia is a country of the broadest tourism opportunities, impressive natural beauty, unique examples of national architecture, and famous historical monuments. Its European part has an extensive and extensive network of navigable rivers and canals. Thanks to this, river cruises are very popular among both Russians and foreign guests of our country. Prices for water travel today are quite affordable for tourists with average incomes.

The conditions of cruises on river ships are characterized by increased comfort. Their passengers are provided with cozy cabins, tasty and nourishing meals three times a day, and have many opportunities to take an active part in numerous educational excursions and entertainment programs. During the trip, you can always relax in the cabin or on the deck, visit the ship’s restaurant, take many videos and photographs that will preserve for you the unforgettable charm of traveling along the Volga for the rest of your life.

River cruises on the Volga from Moscow

Romantic boat trips along the Volga from Moscow are unique chance enjoy the enchanting natural beauties and see many historical monuments. Today you can choose a cruise route from a significant number of options, offering a wide variety of unforgettable experiences. The duration of the cruise varies from several days to three weeks, extremely eventful.

River cruise ships regularly stop at the most interesting tourist centers and cities. Depending on the chosen cruise route, travelers will be able to explore the famous Uglich Kremlin, city Kremlins Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, visit the majestic Metropolitan Chambers of Yaroslavl, walk through the halls of the Ipatiev Monastery in Kostroma and National Museum in Cheboksary. In Rybinsk, the local Art Gallery will open their eyes, in the city of Myshkin they will see the original “Mouse Palace”, and in Plyos, the Isaac Levitan Museum will not leave guests indifferent. And this is only a small part of the opportunities that Volga cruises generously share with travelers.

Features of a boat cruise

The air saturated with river moisture, the calm rhythm of swimming and the constantly changing views of domestic open spaces will help you recharge your spirit for a long time, shaking off the accumulated fatigue of city everyday life. Cruises along the Volga reveal the true soul of our country and its people to the admiring eyes of travelers. A river cruise helps you feel with your heart the attractive charm of central Russia and fully enjoy amazing beauties and landscapes that open up literally around every river bend.

Why is it better to purchase a river cruise ticket from us? Our agency strives to provide the best service conditions and offers clients the maximum low prices on all water travel routes along the rivers and canals of the European part of Russia. Our experienced consultants will tell you about all the features of the route that interests you, the parking areas included in it, planned excursions, and the conditions of stay on a comfortable tourist ship.

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A cruise is a great opportunity to relax with the whole family, and be fully confident that your children will not be bored! Staying on board will be a real holiday for kids, full of bright impressions and events!

On board the liners there is a huge amount of entertainment for children! This is a water park with all kinds of water attractions, and a variety of educational and entertainment programs, which will be of interest to children of all age categories.

With little travelers will be handled by specially trained animators who will pay maximum attention to them. Your children will be captivated by games, entertainment, and will be supervised, but in no case will they feel close control over themselves.

Going on a cruise with babies in strollers, parents can also be calm, because modern cruise ships are equipped with wide decks and corridors, spacious elevators, which makes it possible to easily and freely move around the ship.

It is worth noting that some cruise companies provide the opportunity to travel for children under 18 years of age free of charge in a cabin with two adults.

Cruise companies offer free participation of all interested children in children's clubs. They are divided by age categories, where a special program is drawn up for each age group in order to offer children entertainment appropriate to their age and interests.

Thanks to the Adventure Ocean children's program and new program for teenagers Teen Program Your children will never be bored, because under the guidance of teachers they will always be busy in exciting activities designed for seven age groups:

· Aquababies(6-18 months) - a program aimed at developing various skills and abilities in infants

· Aquababies(18-36 months) - helps little travelers explore the amazing world around them through educational games

· Aquanauts(3-5 years) - dressing up in fancy dress, music lessons, role-playing games and much more

· Researchers(6-8 years old) - talent show, drawing of ships, sports tournaments

· Sailors(9-11 years old) - karaoke, evening film screening, ice cream ball for those with a sweet tooth and pizza party

· Navigators(12-14 years old) - join the games by the pool and take part in the activities in the Living Room

· Teens(15-17 years old) - dinners with peers, interactive games and themed evenings, Fuel disco, which is closed to adults.

Group nannies are available for $5/hour. A personal nanny can be ordered at the front desk for a cost starting from $8/hour. Children must be at least 6 months old.

Offers a Kid's Crew program where all the kids gather for a boiler room party to meet the Captain, who gives them the task of finding the real treasure.

There are 4 age groups:

· Young sailors(2-5) – magic shows, face painting, water circus, arts and crafts and much more.

· First Mate(6-8) – fun cooking lessons, drawing, singing, pool games.

· Navigators(9-12) – video games, treasure hunts, pajama parties, filming and a real camp with tents and lanterns.

· Teens(13-17) - swimming in the pool, sports games and competitions, competitions and quizzes, dance lessons, children's discos and themed parties.

For children aged 2 to 12 years, babysitting services (group) are offered in the evenings from 22:00 to 01:00 and from 09:00 to 17:00 while the ship is in port. The cost is about $5/hour for the first child and $3/hour for each additional child. Private babysitting services are not available on board.

MSC Cruises offers SPECIAL OFFERS for traveling with children:

- “Adult + child in a cabin” - the main place + child is paid 60% of the main place.

- “Special prices for an additional cabin for children” - a cabin of any category for adults + an internal cabin without a window 290 euros per child, an external cabin with a window 340 euros per child, a cabin with a balcony 390 euros per child.

Baby cots in cabins

· Mini club (3-9)

· Junior club (9-11)

· Teenagers (14-17)

Note: Children under three years of age are allowed into the play area only if accompanied by an adult, who must remain with the child at all times.

... for even greater comfort, completely free on all MSC Cruises ships, you can use the options " MSC Happy Dinners" And " M.S.C. Fun Time Dinners».

When choosing a service " M.S.C. Happy Dinners" employees children's club will take the children to the kids club after dinner and allow the adults to continue eating dinner. If parents have an event planned, then they don’t have to worry about their kids at all: they will be fed with a children’s menu and the animation group will entertain them until their parents arrive.

When choosing a service " MSC Fun Time Dinners» children will be able to dine with their new friends in a separate, specially decorated area. Children will then be taken to the kids' club for parents to pick them up after dinner.

PRINCESS CRUISES

The Youth Program provides special activities for children from 3 to 17 years old, which is divided into 3 categories:

· Pelicans(3-7) - arts and crafts lessons, films and cartoons, video games, various tournaments, etc.

· Pirates(8-12) – discos, competitions, karaoke, pajama parties, etc.

· Off Limits(13-17) – movies on the big screen, karaoke, board games, ping pong, etc.

Princess Cruises partners with California scientific center and uses educational materials from the National Federation of Wildlife about objects of wildlife conservation. The Mexican Riviera program includes exploration of the stars, the ocean, coral reefs, and marine biology. The environmental program "Save Our Seas" in Alaska will tell about endangered species of animals.

Princess Cruises offers children's clubs on all ships except Royal, Tahitian and Pacific.

Sun, Dawn, Grand, Golden, Coral, Island, Diamond and Star Princess offer play areas for the little ones. Children's programs on Royal, Tahitian and Pacific will only be offered if there are 20 or more children on board between 3 and 17 years of age.

Babysitting services are available from 10:00 to 01:00 for children from 3 to 12 years old on all ships except Royal, Tahitian and Pacific Princess. The cost is about $5 per hour.

Offers a program called Camp Carnival that runs year-round. The program offers carefully selected programs and activities for children of all ages. Games and computer rooms, children's pools and water slides, as well as a special children's menu.

Divided into four age categories:

· kids(2 – 5) – bingo, video games, cartoons, singing, drawing, arts and crafts, drawing competitions.

· Juniors(6 – 8) – puppet theater, cooking lessons, drawing, video games, pool games, etc.

· Children(9 -11) – ping pong, table football, basketball, air hockey, dance lessons, photography courses, talent shows, etc.

· Teenagers(12 – 15) ping-pong championships, table football, basketball, air hockey, pool parties, photography courses, talent shows, etc.

There is also a playroom for children under 3 years old.

On Carnival Breeze, Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise, children's clubs are located in a 2,500 square foot area, which is divided into 3 sectors: the first sector offers educational computer labs and computer games, the second sector is for art activities, and the third is an indoor play area with a climbing wall. , video wall on which children watch films, music videos, cartoons. There is also an outdoor play area with a schooner-shaped children's playhouse and a toddler pool.

Carnival Spirit, Pride, Legend, and Miracle offer Virtual Reality, a high-tech video game room.

Babysitting services are available for children of all ages and cost approximately $6 per hour for the first child and $4 for each additional child.

Offers programs for children from 5 to 17 years old. Exciting and educational excursions in the port are organized only for children. The largest children's clubs are located on Maasdam, Zuiderdam, Oosterdam and Westerdam, but despite this, children will find entertainment on all Holland America ships.

The programs are divided into 3 age groups:

(5-8) – bingo, arts and crafts, charades, etc.

(9-12) – golf lessons, dance lessons, video games, sports, etc.

(13-17) – disco, dance lessons, sports, video games, etc.

Personal nanny services are available upon request, must be made 24 hours in advance, approximate cost is $7 per hour for the first child and $5 for each additional child from the same family.

Offers full children's programs during the summer and holidays. At all other times of the year, a reduced program is offered. The full program is divided into 4 age groups:

Comrades(3-6) and Cadets(7-9) – drawing and painting lessons, singing, dancing, films, etc.

Ensigns(10-12) and Admirals(13-17) – theatrical costume shows, volleyball, basketball, golf, ping-pong, etc.

Programs start from 9 am to noon, from 2 pm to 5 pm and from 7 pm to 10 pm. There is also a party for teenagers from 22:00 – 01:00. On days when the ship is in port, a party is organized from 00:00 to 02:00.

All children have the opportunity to meet the captain and learn to navigate the ship by the stars. All children can also take part in the masquerade.

Personal nanny services are available upon request, must be made 24 hours in advance, at an approximate cost of $8 per hour for two children. Children must be over 6 months old.

The infrastructure of the ships is convenient and simple, starting with spacious comfortable cabins with three to four beds or adjacent rooms.

Costa Cruises offers SPECIAL OFFERS for traveling with children:

Children under 18 years of age traveling in a cabin with 2 adults travel for free!

Children's play clubs (participation is free)

Also on board cruise ships There is a special children's menu and all kinds of entertainment: from sports games to drawing and karaoke.

Some ships are equipped with a children's pool, and the largest ones have a swimming pool with water slide. The ships have professional animators who organize the work of 4 different clubs for children of different ages. Participation is free.

Babies(from 6 months to 2 years)

Multi-deck ships are ideal for parents with babies and toddlers strollers who can go on a cruise from 6 months. The ships are equipped with spacious elevators and cabins, wide external decks, free walking paths and corridors. Parents with children under 3 years of age have the right to use priority boarding, as well as play in the premises with toys in the children's club, provided that the children are under the supervision of one of the parents.

Available to order:

• cribs and cradles
• baby baths
• possibility to prepare baby food in the cabin
• high chairs for children in restaurants
• bottle warmers (ordered from the Cabin Delivery Service)
• Possibility to order food prepared for your child in a restaurant

Mini club(from 3 to 6 years) and Maxi Club(from 7 to 11 years old) have their own playgrounds and their own pools on some ships. The clubs are open in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Here are some of the events for guests of the Mini and Maxi Club: treasure hunts, sports competitions, games in the pool, costume shows, dancing and karaoke, themed parties.

The service “Parents on excursions, children in the Club” is provided upon request.

Programs Teenage(from 12 to 14 years old) and Youthful(from 15 to 17 years old) clubs help to find new friends during the holidays.

Popular events: dance lessons, sports, pool games, magic lessons, pool parties, themed dinners, disco games, Miss and Mister Teen selection.