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Rivers and canals

From 1.5 hours
Rivers and canals

Quiet embankments, low bridges and courtyards seen from a different side. A route for a first introduction to the more intimate side of St Petersburg.

Лотос — boat photo
Boat pictured: Лотос

Choose a boat for the canals

Count every passenger, including children. These boats list canals among their cruising areas.

Boats for 6 guests: 133

The first 3 by hourly price

Лотос — boat photo

Motorboats

Лотос

Up to 6 guests · 5.43 m

Open bow area · Upholstered seats · Aft area

from RUB 6,000 / hour
Орион — boat photo

Motorboats

Орион

Up to 6 guests · 6 m

Open bow area · Upholstered seats · Small table

from RUB 6,000 / hour
Счастливчик — boat photo

Up to 11 guests · 8 m

Panoramic saloon · Open aft area · Upholstered sofas

from RUB 6,500 / hour

Passage under low bridges depends on boat dimensions and water level. This selection does not confirm availability or the full itinerary.

What you will see along the way

  • Fontanka
  • Kryukov Canal
  • Moika
  • Winter Canal

These are landmarks on the programme; disembarkation at each site is not automatically included.

Fontanka by the Fabergé Museum on the map

Location and nearby streets

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A reference point on Fontanka Embankment between Belinsky and Anichkov Bridges.

The map shows the selected landmark. The captain will confirm the route order and boarding point.

What to agree before your cruise

A motorboat that can pass under low bridges is needed. Water levels and traffic restrictions may change the route.

State the date, number of guests and preferred pier. Confirm the duration, accessible cruising areas, stops and full programme cost.