Lake Ladoga and Valaam
A journey with overnight stays on board or ashore. The plan includes water passages, extra time for weather and an island visit programme.
Along the Neva and across Ladoga
Departure from St Petersburg, passage along the Neva, a crossing of Lake Ladoga and a visit to Valaam form the core itinerary. For a multi-day trip, agree cabins or accommodation ashore, meals, fuel and spare time for bad weather. A three-day schedule cannot be confirmed before selecting the boat.
Valaam and the Ladoga skerries
On Valaam, you can discuss a walk to the monastery, visits to the sketes and time ashore. A detour through the skerries can be added after calculating the crossings. Landing points, excursions and visitor permits are confirmed before departure.
Oreshek and Staraya Ladoga
Oreshek Fortress is on Orekhovy Island near Shlisselburg, at the source of the Neva. Staraya Ladoga is a different destination on the Volkhov River. To visit both, include them as separate stops in the itinerary and cost calculation.
What you will see along the way
- St Petersburg
- Neva
- Lake Ladoga
- Valaam
These are landmarks on the programme; disembarkation at each site is not automatically included.
Valaam Monastery on the map
Location and nearby streets
A reference point for the monastery on Valaam Island. The mooring location and visit programme are agreed before the trip.
The map shows the selected landmark. The captain will confirm the route order and boarding point.
What to agree before your cruise
A vessel with the appropriate authorisation, confirmed overnight accommodation and agreed visits are required. The price is calculated for the whole programme.
State the date, number of guests and preferred pier. Confirm the duration, accessible cruising areas, stops and full programme cost.