Beneath the opening bridges
St Petersburg at night and raised spans over the Neva. A cruise on a suitable passenger vessel is planned around the actual bridge-opening schedule and boarding point.
Choose a river boat for a night cruise
Night cruise restrictions
From 23:00 to 05:00, small craft are prohibited from travelling on the Neva between Blagoveshchensky and Liteyny Bridges. This route requires a passenger vessel with confirmed authorisation. Departure time, access to the cruising area and the night rate are confirmed for the date.
Count every passenger, including children. These river boats list the Neva as a cruising area; the operator must confirm eligibility for the night itinerary.
Boats for 6 guests: 82
The first 3 by hourly price
River cruise boats
Ижора
Up to 10 guests · 12 m
Panoramic saloon · Glass roof · Open deck
River cruise boats
Ладога
Up to 11 guests · 12 m
Enclosed saloon · Panoramic roof · Opening windows
River cruise boats
Айвенго
Up to 30 guests · 14.68 m
Panoramic saloon · Glass roof · Open deck
The catalogue category does not confirm a vessel’s legal status. Before booking, agree on the permitted cruising area, night rate and return time.
Palace and Trinity bridges
When choosing your cruise, say which bridge you want to see. The captain plans the passage from Palace to Trinity Bridge, the waiting point and the return time around the current schedule. Check any music programme at Palace Bridge separately for your chosen night.
Boarding and returning at night
Save the pier address and the meeting time for your group. Bring an extra warm layer and plan your journey after disembarking: raised bridges may affect the route on land. Along with the night rate, confirm the minimum duration and rescheduling terms.
What you will see along the way
- Blagoveshchensky Bridge
- Palace Bridge
- Troitsky Bridge
These are landmarks on the programme; disembarkation at each site is not automatically included.
Palace Bridge on the map
Location and nearby streets
A reference point by the bridge. Passage time and the permitted cruising area are agreed before departure.
The map shows the selected landmark. The captain will confirm the route order and boarding point.
What to agree before your cruise
From 23:00 to 05:00, small craft are prohibited from travelling on the Neva between Blagoveshchensky and Liteyny Bridges. This route requires a passenger vessel with confirmed authorisation. Departure time, access to the cruising area and the night rate are confirmed for the date.
State the date, number of guests and preferred pier. Confirm the duration, accessible cruising areas, stops and full programme cost.