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Dear friends,

Starting November 24, 2025, three more ships will join the Black Friday promotion, but you can already choose the most popular routes along the Volga and Oka rivers with a 15% discount.

Pre-booking for special cruises on the ships K.A. Timiryazev, Mikhail Tanich, and Borodino is now open!

To be among the first and not miss out on a great deal, simply include "Black Friday" in the comments when booking your cruise.

The picturesque landscapes of the Oka River and all the Volga gems – Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Uglich, Tver, Myshkin, Kineshma – await you on cruises from Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Kazan at very attractive prices.

Terms of the Black Friday promotion:

15% discount – for all cruises on the motor ship Mikhail Tanich; 15% discount – for selected cruises on the motor ships K.A. Timiryazev and Borodino; the price of cruises on our website is indicated without the promotional discount; the promotion is valid from November 24 to 30, 2025; 100% payment within 5 days of booking; for new bookings only; the offer does not apply to single cabins and cannot be combined with other discounts and promotions specified in the voyage.

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Dear friends,

Most of the time an expedition vessel SH Minervaoperates cruises to Antarctica, Japan and Indonesia, and only from June 2 to June 12, 2026 You will have a unique opportunity to take a cruise around the Kuril Islands on this ship!

Combine the comfort of a five-star hotel with a true spirit of adventure on an unforgettable journey through the Far East.

During the 11-day cruise you will:

Climb to the peaks and learn all about the volcanoes on the Pacific Ring of Fire; see one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world, the active Krenitsyn Volcano, which is listed as one of the "100 Wonders of Russia"; discover the beauty of the flooded Ushishir caldera with its emerald-green islands; swim in thermal springs with unique mineral water; observe rare seabirds and mammals of the Kuril Islands in their natural habitat; visit the largest rookeries of Steller sea lions, seals, and endangered fur seals; and travel back in time, exploring the remains of Russian and Japanese military bases, observation towers, and a lighthouse, long abandoned.

On your journey, you will be accompanied by experienced expedition team members and leading invited experts in the fields of geology, ornithology, marine biology, and history.

Thanks to the small number of passengers, you'll feel like a true explorer in the friendly company of like-minded people, visiting protected areas without harming the fragile ecosystems of these places.

Your home away from home:

SH Minerva is a modern and comfortable vessel with an enhanced ice class, specifically designed and engineered for expedition cruising. The fleet of the international cruise line Swan Hellenic meets the highest standards for guest health and safety. The crew-to-passenger ratio is virtually 1:1.

Enjoy breathtaking views from the specially equipped observation deck at the bow of the ship. For your convenience, there are three Zodiac boarding gates onboard, including an open lower deck at the stern.

The minimalist and elegant interiors are designed in Scandinavian style, featuring art objects and natural finishing materials. Spacious cabins, starting at 20 square meters, feature fireplaces and panoramic balconies.

At your service: a gourmet restaurant, an outdoor heated infinity pool, a library with a large collection of books and reference works, a spa and gym, and, of course, the heart of the ship—a panoramic lounge where life rages from morning until evening. During the day, engaging lectures about the cruising regions are held here, and in the evening, live music, evening shows, and master classes are offered.

There is a convenient payment system for the cruise:

20% or 30% advance payment (depending on cabin category) within 48 hours of booking, the rest – 90 days before the cruise start; 70% discount for children under 17 years old if the child is traveling as the third and/or fourth guest. 50% discount for the third and fourth passenger (from 17 years old) in the cabin. Accommodation in a cabin of the selected category; Accommodation in a 4-5* hotel before the cruise (1 night with breakfast) for the Cruise plus fare; Meals on board, including coffee, tea, soft drinks and some alcoholic drinks; Lectures by experienced experts and invited speakers; One excursion/expedition activity of your choice at each port of call along the itinerary in other regions; Waterproof backpack, rubber boots, reusable water bottle (you keep), jacket (you keep in the polar regions); Group transfer from the airport to the cruise port and to the hotel (for the Cruise plus fare). Charter flights to/from the port of embarkation/disembarkation (for the Cruise Plus fare); basic Wi-Fi package (upgraded packages are available for an additional fee); port and service charges.

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Dear friends,

Our forecast for late November: great deals on cruises during the Black Friday promotion. Over 200 cruises on 25 comfortable ships from 16 departure cities are available!

Routes: Volga, Don, Yenisei and Karelia.

Motor ships: "Nikolai Zharkov", "Mustai Karim", "Mstislav Rostropovich", "Alexander Pushkin", "Konstantin Korotkov", "Leo Tolstoy", "Maxim Gorky", "Nizhny Novgorod", "Saint Petersburg", "Zosima Shashkov", "Georgy Chicherin", "Konstantin Simonov", "Lenin", "Leonid Sobolev", "Nikolai Chernyshevsky", "Rus", "Yuri Andropov", "Alexander Radishchev", "Mikhail Frunze", "Konstantin Fedin", "Sergey Kuchkin", "Semyon Budyonny", "Vissarion Belinsky", "Alexander Suvorov", "Kronstadt".

Departure cities: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Astrakhan, Volgograd, Samara, Saratov, Yaroslavl, Gorodets, Petrozavodsk, Cherepovets, Krasnoyarsk and Dudinka.

Black Friday Promotion:

Discounts up to 15% – for select cruises in the 2026 navigation season. The cruise prices on our website include the current offer for this voyage; the promotion is valid from November 19 to 30, 2025; for new bookings only; 100% payment; offer cannot be combined with other discounts and promotions specified for the voyage; the promotion applies to all current fares.

The operating company reserves the right to cancel any cruise before the end of the promotion.

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Dear friends,

Even more exciting itineraries are available with our Black Friday deal! From November 17 to 24, 2025, you can choose a cruise on the comfortable ships Ivan Bunin and Pavel Mironov with a 25% discount.

Departure cities: Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don, Samara and Tolyatti.

Black Friday Promotion:

A 25% discount applies to selected cruises on the Ivan Bunin and Pavel Mironov ships, paid in full, until November 24, 2025. Cruise prices on our website include the promotional discount. This offer is only valid for new bookings made during the promotional period—November 17–24, 2025. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions listed on the itinerary. It does not apply to extra beds or children staying without a seat.

About the motor ships "Ivan Bunin" and "Pavel Mironov":

In the cities along the route, you'll discover new and interesting places, and on board the Ivan Bunin, you'll find everything you need for a pleasant stay: a small pool and sunbathing areas on the sun deck, three bars, a restaurant, a concert hall, a reading lounge, exercise equipment, and a sauna.

During the ship's complete modernization, an emphasis was placed on the environmental safety of the vessel itself and the materials used. After the interior was renovated, using precious woods and other eco-friendly materials, the ship even became known as "Switzerland on the Water."

For the 2024 navigation season, the ship's two-room "Lux" cabins have been updated, as well as furniture in the concert hall and pool area. A tea station with cozy sofas has been installed, and a children's club has been equipped for the youngest travelers.

At your service on board the Pavel Mironov motor ship: cabins of various categories for comfortable accommodation of 1 to 4 people, an open solarium on the sun deck, a bar, two restaurants, a conference room, a reading lounge area, a sauna, a tea station, and a medical center.

Every day on the cruise, you'll enjoy a rich entertainment program to suit all tastes and ages: board games, team games, interactive shows, themed workshops, dance lessons, concerts and musical evenings, creative workshops, talks and lectures, films and cartoons.

The youngest travellers are also entertained by a professional team of animators.

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Dear friends!

Don't miss your chance to travel and choose your best cabin with a 13% discount until November 25, 2025.

Motor ships:Alexandra, Anton Chekhov, Volga Star, General Lavrinenkov, Igor Stravinsky, Maxim Litvinov, Sergei Diaghilev And Quiet Flows the Don.

10 departure cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Perm, Ufa, Astrakhan and Volgograd.

Routes: Volga, Don, Kama, Belaya, as well as the Golden Ring, Karelia, Tatarstan, between Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Get 13% early booking benefit: 8% seasonal discount when booking a cruise before November 30, 2025. Cruise prices on our website include the current early booking offer; an additional 5% discount when paying in full for a 2026 cruise before November 25, 2025; Special offers for travelers with children are also available: "2 for 1" promotion: when paying for 2 main berths in Suite and Junior Suite cabins, a child up to 14 years old (inclusive) stays in an extra berth free of charge. Only meals are charged at RUB 3,000 per day. A 15% discount applies to children up to 14 years old (inclusive) when staying in main berths.

You can check with our staff about the rules for applying discounts and possible restrictions.sales offices of the Infoflot cruise center.

The cruise price includes: accommodation in a cabin of your choice, three meals a day, excursions along the route, wellness services, and an onboard entertainment program.

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Dear friends,

Late November is a great time to take advantage of great deals on a wide variety of cruises, including those departing from your hometown – Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Samara, or Saratov.

Special offer "Week of Great Prices":

An additional 10% discount is available upon full payment for select 2026 cruises on the Princess Anabella, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Valery Chkalov ships. Seasonal discount is 8%, discounts for children and pensioners also apply. Cruise prices on our website do not include the promotional offer. The promotion is valid from November 17 to 26, 2025. New bookings only, limited availability. Offer does not apply to ECO cabins, extra berths, or the "Extra Person per Cabin" rate.

The price of all cruises includes: accommodation in a cabin of the selected category, three meals a day (breakfast – buffet, lunch and dinner – from a set menu), and an entertainment program.

You can purchase additional excursions to cities along the route on board.

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Dear friends,

From November 14 to 30, 2025, don't miss out on cruises from Sochi to Turkey, Greece, Israel, and Egypt on the Astoria Grande at super-affordable prices!

Black Friday Promotion:

1. Special prices on selected cruises: (cruise prices on the website include the promotional offer):

March 4–14, 2026: Sochi – Istanbul – Thessaloniki – Volos – Athens (2 days, overnight on board) – Amasra – Sochi

save up to RUB 36,000 when staying in an inside cabin of category IE, ID, IB, IA;

Save up to 40,000 rubles when staying in a minisuite with an OC category window.

March 14–28, 2026: Sochi – Istanbul – Marmaris – Ashdod (2 days, overnight on board) – Alexandria (2 days, overnight on board) – Izmir – Amasra – Sochi

save up to RUB 66,000 when staying in an inside cabin of category IE, ID, IB, IA;

Save up to RUB 75,000 when staying in a minisuite with an OC category window.

"Easter on the shores of Athos" April 8–18, 2026: Sochi – Istanbul (2 days, overnight on board) – Kusadasi – Athos (cruise) – Bozcaada Island – Amasra – Sochi

save up to RUB 78,000 when staying in an inside cabin of category IE, ID, IB, IA;

Save up to RUB 88,000 when staying in a minisuite with an OC category window.

November 7–21, 2026: Sochi – Istanbul – Bodrum – Ashdod (2 days, overnight on board) – Alexandria (2 days, overnight on board) – Izmir – Amasra – Sochi

save up to RUB 44,000 when staying in an inside cabin of category IE, ID, IB, IA;

Save up to 47,000 rubles when staying in a minisuite with an OC category window.

2. 5% discount – on all other cruises from March 4, 2026 onwards. Does not apply to cruises with special prices during the Black Friday promotion.

The price of cruises on the website includes the promotional offer.

Offer valid only for new bookings made during the promotional period and applies with an onboard deposit upon full one-time payment.

No language barrier – Russian-language service on board and excursions in Russian (paid extra).

All-inclusive package includes accommodation, four meals a day buffet style, soft drinks, port and service charges, medical insurance, and an entertainment program for adults and children.

Children aged 2 to 11 travel free! Only port and service charges apply.

On board the Astoria Grande:

Various categories of comfortable cabins:

«Royal Suite» — spacious apartments, located on the bow of the 7th deck. The area of the cabins is 35 m2 20 m2 private common deck for 4 cabins in this category. It is possible to accommodate a third guest on a sofa; 12 cabins «Junior Suite with Balcony»: area – 24 m2 6 m2 balcony. It is possible to accommodate a third guest on a sofa; 32 double cabins with a balcony: area – 17 m2 balcony 3 m2; 343 double cabins with a window: area – from 13.1 m2 to 16.8 m2; It is possible to accommodate a 3rd and 4th passengers on an extra berth. 202 double cabins without a window: cabin area – 13.7 m2. It is possible to accommodate a 3rd passenger on an extra berth.

Meals on cruises:

The Europe restaurant offers culinary masterpieces on an all-inclusive basis: a wide selection of appetizers, salads and main courses of European and Pan-Asian cuisine, fresh pastries, and handmade desserts. Children will especially enjoy the ice cream and chocolate fondue stations. Upon special request, banquet services can be organized for events, private dinners and corporate events;
in the tropical-style restaurant Riviera, guests are also offered a la carte menu and buffet service: always fresh assorted seafood, salads, meat meze, khachapuri and other favorite dishes;
The cozy Riviera bar, located on the open deck (at the stern of the ship), is open to all guests for breakfast and lunch buffet style, dinners are A’La Carte by appointment. Here you can also try a collection of cocktails and drinks, before and after your gastronomic journey.

Selection restaurant is an alternative and exclusive A’laCarte restaurant with a huge selection of fine wines. The menu from the team of chefs is designed specifically for guests of Astoria Grande to get an unforgettable taste experience from routes along the Black and Mediterranean Seas. A worthy end to a magnificent evening in the rays of the sea sunset can be signature desserts and the famous collection of drinks from Italy, France and Georgia. The restaurant with 98 seats is open for breakfast for passengers living in cabins of the categories “Royal Suite”, “Junior Suite”, “With Balcony” (included in cruise cost), as well as during dinners by appointment for all guests.
The musical Riviera Bar is located on deck 9 in the central part of the ship at the entrance to the Riviera restaurant. This is the best place to relax after dinner or an evening show at the Grande Theatre, listen to live music or dance. Guests are offered more than 10 types of signature champagne, a large selection of cocktails, light snacks, desserts and ice cream. The bar hosts interactive shows, artists and musicians who will make every evening unforgettable.

On-board entertainment:

There's no time to get bored on this cruise! Guests can enjoy a vibrant entertainment program every day: a two-story theater, a cinema, a swimming pool, a spa with a Finnish sauna, an oriental hammam, and wellness treatments, kids' clubs, play areas, sports fields, and much more.

Theater Grande is a fully-fledged 800-seat theater with sophisticated stage equipment for professional performances by artists, musicians, dancers, and guest stars. It features a nightly program of shows, including dance numbers, ballet performances, light shows, and film screenings. During the show, guests can order drinks and snacks (for an additional fee), and a children's playroom with entertainers is available for younger viewers. The outdoor deck features a heated seawater pool and a Jacuzzi, where you can relax on a sun lounger and enjoy the stunning sea views, soak up the sun, or even play volleyball or basketball. In the evening, barbecue parties and cocktail tastings are held on the deck, with entertainers and a show ballet dancers performing. The Pool Bar serves Turkish coffee, signature Italian gelato, or your favorite cocktail, along with an ice-cold beer. The panoramic Ibiza Bar is located on the topmost deck of the cruise ship, the 11th, offering stunning panoramic views of the sea, just like from the captain's bridge. Every evening until dawn, parties are held here for the most active and energetic guests on the cruise, with fun competitions, live music, and dancing to world dance hits. A cardio zone with exercise bikes, a treadmill on the open deck, and a fitness center are also available. Volleyball and basketball courts, yoga, and dance workshops are also available.

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