Neva cruises and cruises along rivers and canals are extremely popular among guests and citizens of Saint Petersburg during the period of navigation (normally from May till October).
You will understand why Saint Petersburg is called “the Northern Venice”. Its founder Peter the Great wanted it to become the city on the water, in the 18-19 centuries the most splendid and luxurious palaces of Saint Petersburg were built here. You will see the magnificent city panorama, the beautiful Hermitage sight, Peter and Paul’s fortress, the Spit of Vasilievskiy island, Summer Garden, Smolniy cathedral and Aurora cruiser as well as the islands of the Neva delta. The ship will pass under the main bridges of Saint Petersburg. The guide will tell You about the city history and its legends connected with the waterways of Saint Petersburg. It is possible to get from Neva to the Gulf of Finland.
Even more adventurous is the night Neva cruise that will stay one of the most vivid impressions of Saint Petersburg and will take You to the miracle of the White Nights. You will see the opening drawbridges – Dvortsoviy (Palace) bridge, Troitsky (Trinity) bridge, Liteiny bridge and Birzhevoy bridge. The beautiful highlights at the monuments and palaces of the Neva embankment will give the new look to the sights of Saint Petersburg. When passing under the bridge open one can make a wish that will certainly come true if You really believe in it.
