Motor ship "Maxim Gorky": tours along the Volga

Mankind knows four elements: fire, water, earth and air. It is the fluid that gives the vital forces. She washes away fatigue, cleans the external and internal state of a person, allows you to relax. Looking at the water, I want to forget about everything, to think about something bright and at ease. Maybe, for this reason, traveling by boat is so popular. People tend to move away from everyday life, they want to enjoy the beautiful view of the sea. That the impression was not spoiled, it is recommended to choose the most reliable transport for the trip, just such is the ship "Maxim Gorky".

The idea of creating a ship

For a long time the project q 040 was engaged in building a four-deck vessel. This was practically impossible task, because before that time such a water transport did not create anybody. He had to meet all the security requirements as much as possible, but at the same time be comfortable and roomy.

The project was created for a long time, almost 30 years. In 1974, the idea to create a ship appeared, and the reconstruction was carried out only in 2002. In September 2011, the first long-awaited cruise took place. The world's first four-deck motor ship Maxim Gorky followed from Astrakhan to Moscow.

Characteristic

A modern vessel can reach speeds of up to 22 km / h, despite its weighty dimensions, its length is 110 meters, and its width is 14.5 meters. In total, it can accommodate up to 186 passengers. In the ship everything is arranged so that everyone can enjoy the most of the rest, namely:

• A comfortable restaurant on the territory of which every evening an entertainment program is conducted, mostly live music.
• Room for business negotiations.
• Three bars of a certain theme, designed for different age categories.
• The main feature of the vessel is the open deck. During the day, you can sunbathe, enjoy the sun's rays and a superb view of the sea.
• On the territory of the ship there is a small souvenir counter.
• There is open access to the Internet for all guests.

Since the ship "Maxim Gorky" is designed for long-distance navigation, an obligatory condition is the presence of a medical station, where first aid can be provided.

Tours

Standard tours on the boat last from 14 to 16 days. Mostly it is a cruise along the Volga from Moscow. Sending occurs from the capital of Russia in the direction of Kostroma. Further parking is carried out in places such as Myshkin, Kazan, Cheboksary, Nizhny Novgorod, Yaroslavl and Rybinsk. After that the vessel again returns to Moscow. At night, the ship carries out the move, and in the afternoon tourists can go on a city tour. Cruise along the Volga from Moscow includes a lot of entertainment, three meals a day and full service. The minimum cost for a rich journey through the home country is from 107 thousand rubles from one person.

Cabins

The ship "Maxim Gorky" is equipped with cabins of various classes. The simplest room is a single and a double junior suite. It has everything you need for a full-fledged stay: a bed, a bathroom, a shower, a socket, a TV and a radio. Two-cabin cabins are distinguished by the presence of a wardrobe for clothes, a refrigerator and an air-conditioner. The most expensive "number" is a suite, it is serviced at the highest level.

Reviews

Every tourist wants to share about his time in the open spaces of the whole world. In general, the reviews about the ship "Maxim Gorky" have the following form:

• Guests praise the high maintenance service. Surprisingly, even in the heart of the Volga, you can create comfortable conditions for every person.
• It is incredibly interesting to get acquainted with the sights of ten cities in two weeks.
• Another advantage is the availability of entertainment complexes. Here every tourist can usefully spend time and make new acquaintances.
• There is a children's room where the smallest travelers can play, on its territory there are highly qualified educators.
• Due to the presence of a conference hall (conference hall), one can not stop working even in swimming.

There are also negative comments. Many do not like high prices in bars and restaurants. They also write about the sudden appearance of seasickness during the voyage .