Ukraine Waterways
10 DAYS/ 9 NIGHTS WITH M/S DNIEPER PRINCESS CRUISE from Kiev to Odessa
Download PDF BrochureFabulous river cruises along the Dnipro River! From magnificent Kiev to elegant Odessa, this 10 day sailing will also introduce you to authentic Ukraine villages like Kherson nestled along the Dnieper Delta and to Zaporozhye, home to the legendary Cossak warriors! Featuring accomoodations in all outside facing cabins, including newely renovated deluxe twins and suites, 26 meals, a welcome cocktail and Captain’s Farewell dinner, 7 immersive shore excursions and a bevy of on board lectures and activities, this program is the ideal way to experience this beautiful country, its cluture and its welcoming people!
Upon your arrival to Kiev, please proceed through customs. In the arrival hall you will be met by one of our cruise directors and transferred to the port for embarkation. An information meeting will either precede or follow dinner. Afterwards, enjoy your first night aboard your floating hotel. (Cruise only passengers with transfers on their own - services begin with embarkation.) (Meal: D)
This morning you will have city tour including Inside Tour of St. Sophia Cathedral. Return to cruise for lunch; afternoon is at leisure. (Meal: B/L/D)
Today you will take tour of Pecherskaya Lavra Caves (Tombs), also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kiev. Return to cruise for lunch; afternoon is at leisure. (Meal: B/L/D)
Enjoy the passing vistas and participate in ukrainian national day featuring ukrainian dances, games, cuisine, ukrainian language lessons and other activities arranged by your on board staff. All meals on board. (Meal: B/L/D)
Arrive Zaporozhye in the morning. You will take city tour – including Cossak Museum; lunch on board followed by a fabulous Cossack horsemanship show
departure from Zaporozhye. (Meal: B/L/D)
Take the boat trip along Dniepr Delta with a stop at a local village where you will be greeted by local hosts and have a chance to taste some authentic Ukraine snacks. Back on board enjoy lunch followed by on board activities. (Meal: B/L/D)
On arrival enjoy a delightful walking tour through this small and authentic dnieper town. (Meal: B/L/D)
Arrive Odessa in the morning; you will have City sightseeing tour. Odessa is a port city on the Black Sea in southern Ukraine. It’s known for its beaches and 19th-century architecture, including the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater. The monumental Potemkin Stairs, immortalized in "The Battleship Potemkin," lead down to the waterfront with its Vorontsov Lighthouse. Running parallel to the water, the grand Primorsky Boulevard is a popular promenade lined with mansions and monuments. (Meal: B/L/D)
Free day to explore this georgeous city on your own or take in one of the available optional tours and / or activities. Breakfst, Lunch and Captain’s Farewell dinner served on board. (Meal: B/L/D)
After breakfast, bid your crew and fellow passengers goodbye as you disembark and transfer to the airport for your flights home. (Meal: B)
All times of arrival/departures, activities and similar, are subject to change due to sailing conditions, closures of attractions and other unforeseen circumstances.
Price is per person twin share at Cabin D Category, see remarks for cabin upgrade
Additional Port & Cruise fuel charges - A$215
Ukraine Waterways
Start in Kiev:
Wed 22/05/2019
Finish in Odessa:
Fri 31/05/2019
AVAILABLE
Tour code: UC190522
Ukraine Waterways
Start in Kiev:
Mon 03/06/2019
Finish in Odessa:
Wed 12/06/2019
AVAILABLE
Tour code: UC190603
Ukraine Waterways
Start in Kiev:
Sat 15/06/2019
Finish in Odessa:
Mon 24/06/2019
AVAILABLE
Tour code: UC190615
Ukraine Waterways
Start in Kiev:
Thu 15/08/2019
Finish in Odessa:
Sat 24/08/2019
AVAILABLE
Tour code: UC190815
Remarks
- Land / Cruise only twin share prices, no air tickets included except specified. Itineraries are subject to minor change upon local arrangement
- Cabin upgrades：
- Category “D” Low deck Twin/triple with2 portholes (130sq ft) that do not open $0
- Category “C” Main Deck Standard twin (110 sq ft) with 1 window that opens $285
- Category “B” Middle Deck Standard twin (120 sq ft) with 1 window that opens $425
- Category “BD”: Middle Deck Renovated Deluxe twins (150 sq ft) with 1 window that opens $720
- Category “AS” Upper Deck* Single cabins (88 sq ft) with 1 window that opens $860
- Category “AD” Upper Deck Renovated deluxe twins (160 sq ft) with 1 window that opens $998
- Category “JS” Upper Deck Junior Suites (avg. 190sq ft) with 2 windows that open $1450
- *Twin for single occupancy: + %50 of the regular twin rate excluding deluxe twins and suites.
- No airfares included
- Indvidual arrival and departure transfers – $60 per person/one way, minimum 2 people.
- Cost of optional excursions offerred on board
- Costs of a personal nature including; liquor, laundry, telephone, suveniers and similar.
- TIPS to local drivers, guides and crew. Suggested amounts will be advised.
- Travel Insurance – always strongly recommended.
- Ukraine tourist visa: need to apply e-Visa online for Australian passport holder.
- The M/S “Dnieper Princess”, is a classic 5 deck ship which has been impeccably maintained and in 2018 a number of cabins on the middle and upper deck were renovated to now offer larger deluxe twins and Junior Suites. The ship holds a maximum of 240 passengers and features lovely public areas including 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a reading room and a large night bar/concert hall on the sun deck. Wi-Fi available for a fee. Non-smoking enteriors, currency: Hrivna. A vivacious crew of 110 will ensure you have a wonderful Ukraine experience!
- All times of arrival/departures, activities and similar, are subject to change due to sailing conditions, closures of attractions and other unforeseen circumstances.
Inclusions
- INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:
- Accommodations for 10 days/9 nights, all outside cabins in category of your choice
- Free transfers for groups of 20 or moe arriving/departing on same flights.
- Total of 26 meals (9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners)
- Bottle of water per person, replenished daily in cabins.
- Captain’s Welcome cocktail and Captain’s Farewell dinner with vodka/champagne
- Total of 7 shore excursions with all transportation, entrance fees and local English speaking guides
- All on board activities including lectures on Ukraine language, history, games, cooking lessons and similar
- Services of English speaking Cruise Manager and English speaking on board guides