Russia River Cruising

What companies are best for cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow or vice-versa? I'm looking at Viking, but I've seen very mixed reviews. Anyone been on the Helgi lately?

Barbara

We will be boarding the Helgi in July for a St. Petersburg to Moscow cruise. We obviously haven't done this trip yet but have gone with Viking on two other cruises in the last year and were very pleased with the ships, the service and the itineraries. I am sure others have had similar experiences with other lines but I would not hesitate to recommend Viking.:)

We traveled with Grand Circle in 2010. When went from Moscow to St. Petersburg. One benefit of going this was is you are following history. Kiev (capital till about 1000 AD) to Moscow (1000 to 1700) and then St. Petersburg (1700 to 1918).

GCT was great

There is a very good thread running on the All River Cruise Roll Call section re Russian river boats.

Sheila