Orion Expeditions
Discover Russian Far East
Explore the remote Russian Far East from the luxurious, expedition cruise ship Orion II, which carries 100 passengers and 75 crew.

From Kushiro to Petropavlovsk, headquarters of Russia’s atomic submarine fleet, Orion II’s expedition team will guide you ashore to the ‘‘land of ice and fire’’, with its snowcapped mountains and 29 active volcanoes.

Discover this region of thermal springs, brown bears, eagles and fur seals, abandoned air bases, onion-dome churches, vodka and succulent salmon.

The 10-night Natural Treasures of the Russian Far East cruise costs from $8150 a person for an ocean-view suite, departing June 18 next year; reverse itinerary June 28 next year.

To book, call 1300 361 012, visit orionexpeditions.com or see your travel agent.

Beyond Travel
Waterways of the Tsars
Beyond Travel’s most popular Russian river cruise is the 13-day Waterways of the Tsars itinerary, available next year on three fully renovated vessels, the Viking Pakhomov, Surkov and Kirov – considered Russia’s best.

The itinerary visits St Petersburg, Lake Ladoga villages, the Svir River and Lake Onega, the village of Kizhi, Goritzy, Yaroslavl, Uglich and the capital Moscow.

Book before October 29 for $4599 a person twin share, including a river-view stateroom, private car transfers, all meals and wine with dinner, sightseeing and cultural highlights program, taxes and gratuities.

Single cabins from $5199. There are more than 40 departures between May and October next year.

Call 1300 363 554 or email info@beyondtravel.com.au

APT
Russian Waterways
To cruise along Russia’s rivers is to glimpse the country’s intriguing past and present. The MS Amakatarina, exclusive to APT next year, is the most stylish and spacious river ship in Russia.

Thanks to a $14 million reconstruction and renovation this year, it easily exceeds the modern traveller’s expectations. Cruise on the Amakatarina for 12 magical days between Moscow and St Petersburg, gliding along the Volga, Svir and Neva rivers.

Book by September 30 for a free return economy airfare from Australia. Just pay air taxes from $700 a person. The 12-day cruise is priced from $5495 a person, twin share, including all meals, excursions and entertainment, tipping and airport transfers. Conditions apply.

Call 1300 229 804, visit aptouring.com.au or see your travel agent.

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