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The boat trip journal
How to choose a boat, plan a route and prepare your hire preferences in Saint Petersburg.
Articles found: 23
Choosing a boat · 3 August 2023
A yacht trip for two in St Petersburg
A quiet date, an anniversary or a weekend on the water: choose a yacht for two, agree the route and arrange a small onboard meal.
Routes · 18 September 2024
Trips on the Neva and Gulf of Finland
Two different views of St Petersburg: central embankments and bridges or the open gulf horizon. Choose a route that fits the time you have.
Routes · 18 June 2025
White Nights in St Petersburg: planning a boat trip
Bright summer twilight, embankments and night bridges. Choose a departure time and distinguish the White Nights season from your trip’s actual schedule.
Preparation and services · 19 July 2023
Planning a corporate event on a yacht in St Petersburg
From the guest list to the return to shore: plan the space, programme, catering and costs of a corporate yacht event before booking.
Routes · 30 April 2025
Five places to photograph from a boat in St Petersburg
The Spit, the fortress, Palace Bridge, Smolny and the gulf: ideas for photos from the water and a route to discuss with your captain.
Choosing a boat · 3 August 2023
River vessel classification: what to check before a trip
Vessel class, operating area and passenger capacity answer different questions. Find out what to ask about for a river trip or a gulf excursion.
Preparation and services · 26 July 2023
A stag party on a motorboat in St Petersburg
Bring friends together on the Neva or Gulf of Finland: choose the boat, music, food and photographs, with a clear plan for returning ashore.
Choosing a boat · 3 August 2023
What is the difference between a yacht and a motorboat?
Size, layout, cabins and purpose: why a vessel’s label cannot replace its specifications, and which differences matter to a passenger.
Choosing a boat · 18 September 2024
Ideas for a romantic date on the water in St Petersburg
Sunset, a Neva trip, photographs or a proposal: choose one idea for two and plan the details that make it feel personal.
Choosing a boat · 20 June 2023
What should you hire: a motorboat or a yacht?
Choose for your trip: canals or open water, a compact deck or a spacious cabin. Compare the route, facilities and full cost of individual boats.
Routes · 30 June 2024
A Gulf of Finland trip: route and preparation
Open horizons, Lakhta Center and views of modern St Petersburg. Choose your departure point, agree gulf access and plan for changing weather.
Routes · 30 April 2025
St Petersburg bridges to photograph from the water
Five bridges and different subjects: Neva panoramas, Fontanka details and night lights. Plan a photo trip and prepare to shoot from a moving boat.