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Tangier Island Cruise

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Cruise Through Beautiful Chesapeake Bay on This Scenic Island Journey

Visit the remote Tangier Island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay for a day of family fun! The island is in Virginia waters and is part of Accomack County. Your cruise leaves from Historic Reedville, VA, the center of the largest fishing industry in the United States. Our ship, the Chesapeake Breeze, is comfortable, and the views from the upper deck can’t be beaten.

The ship often passes fishing boats working their nets or large ocean freighters traveling between Baltimore and Norfolk or points beyond. You also see Tangier Island watermen making their living on the bay. Walk around this quaint island or take a tour on a mini-bus. Either way, you are sure to remember your trip to Tangier Island for a long time to come.

• Depart Reedville at 10 a.m.
• Arrive Tangier at 11:30 a.m.
• Depart Tangier at 2:15 p.m.
• Arrive Reedville at 4:15 p.m.

Local Restaurants

Whether you’re craving crab cakes or a soft-shelled crab sandwich, Tangier Island has some of the freshest seafood from the Chesapeake Bay.

• Lorraine’s Snack Bar
• Four Brother’s Crab House
• Muddy Toes Cafe

Tangier Island Accommodations

Spend a night or the whole weekend away from the city. Enjoy the peace and quiet of Tangier Island nights and make the most of your time away from home.

• Brigadune Beachside Getaway
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Customers receive a full refund with 24 hours’ notice of cancellation. Customers also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows are charged the full price.

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Onancock VA and Tangier Island: Chesapeake Bay Getaways

WHY GO : Onancock VA on the southern end of the Delmarva Peninsula, and the working man’s Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay have never been on any “hotspot” list. Life in these parts revolves around the water: oysters, crabs, duck-hunting, millions of migratory birds.

Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a mere 5 hours drive from New York City (that’s as long as it takes to get to Lake Placid), and attractions, food and lodging are surprisingly sophisticated.  Where else can you kayak to an award-winning vineyard for a wine and cheese tasting afternoon?

To extend your Getaway, combine with this  visit to Chincoteague and this one to Cape Charles VA at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula.

Onancock is on our list of 20 Surprisingly Romantic Getaways in VA . Check it out if you wish to explore the state further.

Looking for someplace dreamy outside of Virginia? Check out our 150 Best Romantic Getaways in the Northeast US (Virginia to Maine).

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Things to Do in and around Onancock VA on the Eastern Shore

Do: kayak to chatham vineyards for wine tasting on the “paddle your glass off” tour.

No big surprise that kayaking Chesapeake Bay is one of the most popular activities on the Eastern Shore. Paddle from a tiny bayside village of Bayford (Southeast Expeditions provides directions), around a spectacular cove, walk about ½ mile past an 1818 Federal red brick Manor House to taste some award-winning wine, and leave with a bottle of said wine per couple.  What’s not to like?

Winery owner Jon Wehner grew up on his parent’s vineyard in Northern Virginia.  He and his wife, Mills, established Chatham Vineyards in 1999 on twenty acres of Eastern Shore. With its moderate maritime weather, and sandy loam soils it was the perfect region to grow Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grapes.

“This isn’t a big party place – we’re serious wine maker – the real deal,” says Wehner, who buys his oak casks from France. Wine Enthusiast Magazine has named Chatham’s Steel Chardonnay (fermented in stainless steel vats) as one of the top 100 Chardonnay’s in the country. “You can taste this place,” Jon admits.   March-Dec,  $89 per person, includes tasting and bottle of wine per couple.

TOUR: Tangier Island , from Onancock

A 3-mile by one mile island and one of the last authentic fishing villages in the Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Island, where many of the 500 residents still speak with an Elizabethan dialect, is 12 miles and a world away from the Eastern Shore.

Though there are no banks (or ATM’s), no jails or hospitals, Tangier Island does have its own mayor. And though it welcomes tourists, the island has its own insular, quirky ways. You might have lived on Tangier for decades, but if you weren’t born and raised here, you’re forever a “come-‘ere.”

Take the ferry from Onancock (Joyce Marie II, $25 roundtrip)  and pay attention as you pull into harbor – you’ll pass bungalows on stilts where watermen haul their catch, and small crabbing boats plying the waters.

Tour Tangier

Golf carts are the accepted mode of transport here, and you can get a quick ten minute tour of the island (that’s all it takes!) given by lively residents. Stop into the Tangier History Museum for a quick overview of life here, and be sure to make some purchases at women-owned gift shops, like  Sandy’s Place.

Go on a Crab Shanty or Waterman tour to find out where your evening’s soft-shell crab dinner comes from then grab a creamy, delicious Queen Crab Soup, and a Crab Cake at Lorraine’s .  The ferry from Onancock runs from mid-May to the end of September. Roundtrip fares $25 adults, $12 kids.

VISIT: Ker Place, Onancock

Built in 1799, and the only fully intact Greek Revival Federal-era home on the eastern shore, the Ker House is considered the “Crown Jewel of the Peninsula” by many historical preservationists. John and Agnes Ker (pronounced “car”) received this home and 675 acres as a wedding gift.

Astoundingly, all window glass panes and moldings are original to the house. Most of the furniture, including the couple’s carved four-poster trundle bed, is as well. Mauve parlor walls, and cantaloupe-yellow painted bedrooms are indicative of the bold use of color at the time.

John died of Mercury poisoning in his 30’s (he was taking medication laden with it). So Agnes, in her grief, had black stripes added to green moldings throughout the house.

Don’t leave before inspecting a small portrait of George Washington, painted by Gilbert Stuart and his daughter, Jane, who helped him complete many of his portraits. Both Gilbert and Jane’s name grace the frame, a rare find indeed. Tues. – Sat. 11am-3pm March – Dec. $5 adults, kids free.

VISIT: Barrier Island Center , Route 13 between Onancock and Cape Charles

A map of the Eastern Shore shows a string of barrier islands off the Atlantic Coast. Known as “Nature’s Speed bumps” – because they mitigate hazardous swells created by Atlantic Ocean storms – some of these spits of land, such as Hog Island and Cobb’s Island, once featured popular resorts, Gun Clubs, seafood companies and self-sufficient full-time residents.

But after major storms in 1933 destroyed homes and endangered lives, islanders gave up this way of life. They actually floated whole houses off the island and onto the Eastern Shore, where they were relatively safe. In the 1970’s, out-of-town and out-of-state collectors were buying anything and everything that came off those barrier islands. The Barrier Island Center was established to preserve and keep these artifacts where they belong.

And so, you’ll find remnants from Cobb’s Island Hotel. This fine establishment catered to wealthy hunters who arrived with personal hunting guides. There’s also  a whole section on duck decoys fashioned by famous carvers. The antique farmhouse in which the museum is housed features a rare 1890’s “twisted chimney” in the attic. To learn more about this vanished way of life, watch the Barrier Island Center documentary, “ Our Island Home ,” shown on PBS.

SHOP: Red Queen Gallery, Onancock

Contemporary paintings, arts and crafts, photography, antique sea glass, old Coke bottle pencil holders, pottery, sculpture, functional art made from golf clubs – it’s a mix of delights for thinking people.  “We’re lucky we have a wealth of people here,” says the owner. And she wasn’t talking net worth.

SHOP: Crocket Gallery , Onancock

Local landscape artist, Willie Crocket, talks to you as he paints. His oils start at the unbelievable $350 – and that includes the frame. In fact, the photo above, of a spectacular Onancock sunrise, is a Willie Crocket original.

SHOP: Market St. Antiques , Onancock

This is the go-to place for antiques and architectural salvage, plus some local “flavor.” Pick up a can of Blue Crab Bay Co. Jalapeño Margarita flavored nuts ($6.99).

 Where to Eat in Onancock VA and the Eastern Shore

EAT: Mallard’s At the Wharf

In its prior life, this was Hopkin’s Bros. General Store. It’s now home to “musical chef” Johny Mo. Nosh on local oysters, salads, wings and wraps on the outdoor deck hard by a dock where boats practically nod up onto your lap.

EAT: Locals also recommend

Market St. Grill for traditional American. Davinci’s Italian Kitchen for the best of Italian cooking. Maurice for French/Thai fusion. The Charlotte Hotel Restaurant for innovative fare. and Bizzotto’s Gallery Cafe for seafood.

Best Places to Stay in Onancock VA

STAY: Inn at Onancock

In November 2016, new owners Kim Moore and Matt Spuck purchased Inn at Onancock from Lisa and Kris LaMontagne. Opulent, eclectically decorated rooms will not disappoint the most jaded traveler. Stone floor soaking-tub bathrooms are of a “let me ease back and unwind” caliber.

Breakfast includes a locally roasted private blend of coffee, fresh buttermilk biscuits, Greek yogurt with locally sourced fruits, home made granola, frittata made from local eggs (Shine and Rise Farm) and other delicacies you’d expect from a Select Registry property.  Rooms from $190-$205 include gourmet breakfast, free wi-fi, afternoon wine and appetizers. 

STAY: Charlotte Hotel and Restaurant, Onancock

An old-world in-town hotel with a modern twist, The Charlotte is an intimate boutique hotel. Charlotte is also known for it’s terrific restaurant.

STAY: Several other Worthy B&B’s

Both the 1882 Colonial Manor Inn , and Spinning Wheel B&B  and ooze Onancock hospitality.

Malerie Yolen-Cohen is the Author of the cross-country travel guide, Stay On Route 6; Your Guide to All 3562 Miles of Transcontinental Route 6. She contributes frequently to Newsday, with credits in National Geographic Traveler, Ladies Home Journal, Yankee Magazine, Shape.com, Sierra Magazine, Porthole, Paddler, New England Boating, Huffington Post, and dozens of other publications. Malerie’s focus and specialty is Northeastern US, and she is constantly amazed by the caliber of restaurants and lodging in the unlikeliest places.

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A day on Tangier Island

• September 22, 2021
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Grab the ferry at the Onancock Wharf and set off for a day exploring Tangier Island, Virginia. This charming, welcoming island is the perfect introduction to Coastal Virginia. Get ready to enjoy tasty foods, learn unique history, and see a way of life that has been preserved for over 400 years.

Accessible only by traversing the Chesapeake Bay

As Tangier is an island located about 15 miles off the Eastern Shore, the only way to access it is by boating (or flying) across the Chesapeake Bay.

The first step in your journey to Tangier is to cross the Chesapeake Bay. The Island can be accessed by boat or by plane. A popular way to get there is by taking the Tangier Ferry, which leaves out of the Onancock Wharf.

The Ferry leaves at 10am and 5pm daily. The 10am boat returns around 4:30, which gives you most of the day to explore Tangier. The ride is an hour and 10 minutes, give or take, and gives a beautiful view of our lovely Bay.

Welcome to Tangier

Waterman by Cameron Evans

As you approach Tangier, the first thing you will notice is all of the crab houses and the friendly boat captains who wave as you pass. A variety of beautiful boats travel in and out of Tangier every day and you will see a variety of sizes and types of boats as they bring in their catches for sorting.

Tangier Island Crab Shack by Cameron Evans

These shacks are like the waterman’s home away from home. Days and nights are spent working (and occasionally resting) in these shacks as they expertly sort and pack their day’s catch.

On Island Time

Stepping onto the Island is like stepping back in time. The folks are friendly and the pace is slow. Ride around on a golf cart from Four Brothers to explore the Island or use a bike. You can bring your own on the ferry or rent bikes from Four Brothers.

Four Brothers Crabhouse on Tangier

Our first stop was the Tangier Island Museum. The Museum is a community effort to preserve the unique history and culture.

Tangier Museum Sign

Tangier History Museum

With stories of the Island dating back hundreds of years, the museum is incredible to walk through. Learn about military operations, English settlements, the preserved waterman’s dialect, and the intricacies of saltwater living. They truly are isolated – the small grocery store is stocked by ships bringing in limited supplies, but otherwise, locals fend for themselves. They have learned to live simply and slowly. It’s not an easy way of life, but it is one that the locals love.

Watch the video which shares information about the history and future of Tangier to learn more. Scan the pictures sharing local stories, check out the old appliances, and see the unique crab with oysters attached to its front that was caught by the mayor of Tangier himself!

The museum also has a game table outside and a gift shop featuring local artists, so everyone in your group will find something to enjoy!

Find it in a book

Just behind the museum is the Muddy Toes Library, which is the local spot for education and reading through books. Be sure to stop in and say hello and maybe find your new favorite beach read!

Off they go!

On our way to the beach, we stopped over at the Tangier Airport to watch the planes take off. On any given day, you will see upwards of 20 planes coming in and out of the Island. If you have a plane, it is a great way to see Tangier and explore!

Hit the Beach

Wind through a small neighborhood and follow the trail down to lovely Tangier Beach. If you are staying at the Bay View Inn, you are lucky to only have a short jaunt out to the sand!

You will notice the sand on Tangier is a little coarser with larger grains than other beaches on the Eastern Shore. It is one of the things that makes this little piece of paradise unique. Sit and stay awhile and enjoy the sound of the waves rolling in.

Check out a Crab Shack

By Cameron Evans

Now, this one can be a little tricky, but if you happen to ask and you’re in the right place at the right time, you just might get an exclusive tour of a local waterman’s crab shack. Not guaranteed, but you never know! The local watermen know the water like the back of their hands. Be sure to ask them about their experiences and stories. You will learn about a lifestyle that is unique to this area and a history you won’t find in any textbooks. 

Dinner Time

Chicken Salad from Four Brothers Crab Shack

Be sure to grab a tasty plate of food from one of the local restaurants or rustle up some fabulous Tangier crabs to steam on your own.

Tangier Island Crabs by Cameron Evans

There are so many things to do on the Island that we just scratched the surface. Be sure to check out all the gift shops, restaurants, and churches, and otherwise just explore by bike or golf cart. Bring your kayak and hit the water trail around Tangier (learn more at https://virginiawatertrails.org/eastern-shore/ ).

Tangier Island Marsh by Cameron Evans

Don’t forget your camera! There are so many beautiful spots on the Island and you will have no shortage of opportunities to take incredible photos during your stay. When you get back, be sure to tell us what you loved!

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Your guide to the chesapeake bay, tangier island, virginia, getting to tangier island.

The “Steven Thomas” leaves Crisfield daily at 12:30, arrives at Tangier at 1:45, leaves Tangier at 4:00 and returns to Crisfield at 5:15. More information on Steven Thomas Cruises .

You can also take the mail boat “Courtney Thomas” from Crisfield to Tangier.  This boat leaves the Crisfield town dock at 12:30 Monday through Saturday.

The “Chesapeake Breeze” leaves Reedville at 10:00am and returns to Reedville around 3:40.  The boat leaves from Buzzard’s Point Marina.  It takes about an hour and a half to get to Tangier.   More information about the Chesapeake Breeze .

A seasonal passenger ferry operates from the picturesque town of Onancock on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.  This passenger ferry service runs from May through September.  You’ll ride out to the island on the “Joyce Marie II,” a 36 foot lobster boat, similar to a traditional Chesapeake Bay deadrise.  The boat’s captain, Mark Crockett is a friendly native Tangierman.  The boat leaves from the Onancock Wharf, located at the end of Market Street.  More information about the Onancock to Tangier ferry .

These round-trip cruises provide a nice trip on the Bay and several hours to visit Tangier.  These cruises are quite popular and summer days can bring hundreds of visitors to the island.

Things to Do and See

There are a few cars on the island now, but most transportation is by bicycle and golf cart.  Residents meet the tour boats at the dock to offer guided golf cart tours.  Golf carts and bikes can also be rented for self guided exploration.  Take some time to explore this unique village of independent Chesapeake Bay residents.

The best things to do on a visit to Tangier Island are to enjoy a meal, take a stroll down the town streets, stop for a drink, ice cream, or homemade desert, and enjoy the views.

The new Tangier Island History Museum and Interpretive Cultural Center opened in June of 2008.  The museum provides a closer look at island life, including Tangier’s role in the War of 1812.

About Tangier Island

Tangier Island, VA sits out in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, accessible only by boat or plane.

The island is only about 1 mile wide and 3 miles long and has about 700 residents, most of whom make their living off the water.

Captain John Smith first visited Tangier Island in 1608 and in 1620 settlers arrived from Cornwall, England.

Today, the island is home to a close knit community, many of whom are related.  Visitors will find that many of the residents they meet have the last name of either Crockett, Parks, Pruitt, or Thomas.  Most of these residents make their living crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay.  The island has one school for kindergarten through 12th grade, a post office, and two grocery stores.

The Tangier Island of today has several lodging establishments and restaurants.  Ferries travel to the island daily from Reedville  and  Crisfield .

Read about Tangier Island restaurants and bed & breakfasts – Bed & breakfasts and restaurants, with traveler reviews.

Tangier Island Restaurants

Dining options on the island include Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House, where visitors are served a traditional meal of crab cakes, clam fritters, Virginia ham, potato salad, coleslaw, pickled beets, apple sauce, green beans, hot corn pudding, fresh baked bread, and butter pound cake, all served family-style at large tables.  A breakfast is also available.  Open 7:00 am to 5:00pm.  More information about Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House .

At Fisherman’s Corner Restaurant , fresh local seafood is the specialty, from crab cakes to stuffed flounder and crab bisque.   Open for lunch and dinner, 11:00 am to 7:00pm.  More information about Fisherman’s Corner Restaurant .

Lorraine’s Seafood and Sandwich Shop  features homemade daily specials and a variety of seafood, subs, sandwiches, and salads, plus coffee, milkshakes, smoothies, and soft serve ice cream.  Open 10:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00 pm to 11:00pm on Saturday, and Noon to 5:00pm on Sunday.

The Waterfront Restaurant, located at the Tangier dock, offers a selection of sandwiches, including crab cakes and soft crabs, and subs.  They also have bike rentals available.  Open 10:00am to 4:00 Monday through Saturday and 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday.

Tangier Island Lodging

Chesapeake House . On main street near the dock.  Serves big family style dinners.

Shirley’s Bay View Inn . One of the island’s oldest homes.  Includes a full breakfast.

Additional Information

• Tangier Island Travel Reviews.   Read traveler reviews.
• Tangier Island Cruises from Crisfield : Aboard the Steven Thomas.
• Tangier Island Cruises from Reedville :  Aboard the Chesapeake Breeze.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Tangier Island Transportation Schedule

Where time stopped-still some twenty years ago! One visitor to Tangier Island states, "The most unbelievable sunsets you can ever imagine; no doubt, the next thing to heaven.  It is truly a great experience, getting back to the roots of your being."

No cars, no trains; the only transportation to Tangier Island is by boat or by small airplane. When you arrive, plan to leisurely stroll around the island. Bike Rental transportation is available:  Bicycles - Contact Joan at:  757 891-2248 at the Waterfront Restaurant. Travel to Tangier from Onancock, Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia on the Joyce Marie II .,  AM & PM Departures.  The Steven Thomas departs from Crisfield Maryland on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay daily to Tangier Island - 12:30 PM and late afternoon departures from Crisfield, Md aboard the Sharon Kay III .  See all schedules as shown above; from the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the Chesapeake Breeze  departs Reedville, Va. at 10 AM. 

Onancock Accommodation and Restaurant Listings can be found by linking to: Click Here The OBCA encourages you to take a little extra time to visit historic Onancock.  You can stroll through town with easy access to shops, antiques and collectibles, the communities local theater and Kerr Place , headquarters of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society.  Visit the Eastern Shore of Virginia while on your way to Tangier Island, a great stop over is Onancock, Virginia.... People, Places, Products    

City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

• Hop-on or hop-off at any of Moscow’s main highlights
• Views of Moscow from an open-top, double-decker bus
• Learn about the city with recorded commentary
• Visit Red Square, Alexander Gardens, and more
• Bus pass inclusions: 48 or 72 hour bus pass + walking tour
• Boat pass inclusions: 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Bus & Boat pass inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Vouchers valid for 12 months
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Location Name: The route begins at Red Square but you can board at any stop
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Red Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 25 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Most travelers can participate
• Green Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 120 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Orange Route (currently suspended) runs from 10:30am - 6:30pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 140 minutes. First stop - Museum of Cosmonautics
• Walking tour runs daily at 10:45am. Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes. Meeting point - Next to monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
• Boat tour operates 5th May - 20th October, from 11:30am - 6:30pm. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Zaryadye Park Pier.
• Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
• Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes.
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• DebbJ 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get oriented to Moscow We started our Moscow experience with the hop on hop off. It was a great way to get orientated to the city. The additional optional tours were also good, we did the Metro tour which I highly recommend, we also paid for the Kremlin tour. The hop on hop off has three different lines all included. Only fault was the bus was sometimes full and you had to wait for the next one which was about 15 minutes (in the cold). Read more Written January 6, 2020
• UmaDelhi 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 2 days are required Very very good audio guides- the voice quality was also good and also the anecdotes of history were brilliant. Russia is truly beautiful Read more Written September 1, 2019
• BeverleyT 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat trip - TERRIBLE We got on the bus, but couldn’t buy a 1 day ticket. They suggested we do the 1 hour boat trip and said they would drop us to the dock. 1) they dropped us in the wrong place 2) they were lost because of the marathon Then the boat, after we finally found it: 1) stinking fumes, actually gagging 2) no commentary, in fact, no interaction unless you begged 3) offered us 2 for 1 icecreams as they had melted and refrozen as the fridge gets turned off at night Honestly, we enjoyed the afternoon in the boat but spent all of it laughing at just how awful it was!!! The worst thing in Moscow! Read more Written August 18, 2019
• niruDurbs 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not the best value for the price The ticket is quite expensive and covers three different routes in a 24 hour period. The red route is quite exciting and takes about an hour. The bus comes every 10 to 15 minutes. However the other two routes take about two hours each and buses come every 30 to 40 minute period. If the bus is full then you have to wait at the stop for the next bus. So personally I feel that not much can be seen this way. I definitely was not impressed. However it must be noted that one can learn a lot about the history of Moscow Read more Written July 3, 2019
• IrishCueTravel 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles SLO Motion Not all their fault , but if you plan on trying this Attraction be patient! Traffic is a big problem first and foremost. But to add additional unnecessary delays; the bus stops at each site for 15 minutes at a time or More ! I gave up half way through ( 45 minutes) ; and walked back to the starting point in 10 minutes! Read more Written June 4, 2019
• michael g 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Worst hop on/hop off EVER Waited for 40 minutes in the cold rain for a bus that never came... unacceptable. Traffic is so bad that when on a bus the previos day it was barely moving. My advice-get a subway pass and a good travel guide book and do sightseeing on your own! Read more Written October 24, 2018
• Rebecca J 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Boat element was excellent We purchased a ticket online for the boat and bus for 2 days. The boat element was wonderful, we saw some amazing parts of Moscow along the river side. The bus element was very disappointing as it only started at 10am and was finished by 6:30pm. It was extremely warm when we were there and it would have been great to do the tour in the cool of the day. There was also no air conditioning in the down stairs part of the bus. They also turned away passengers at one of the stops as the bus was full and there was not another bus for 40 minutes. Read more Written September 26, 2018
• Monismith2014 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles it was very enjoyable it was very interesting seeing things we saw walking around from the bus. so much more to see. we had a lot better view of the attractions from the height of the bus.also the bus was reasonable slow which gave us time enough for photos. it stopped at sparrow hill for 10 minutes for picture taking Read more Written September 20, 2018
• fati666222 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles The best way to see Moscow We did both routes but if you have little time then only do the red route.Its very informative and it takes you to the important sights.The staff on the bus are very friendly and helpful. Read more Written August 20, 2018
• adolfo17 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles The worst hope-on hope-off service I've ever seen Diffiult to understand the route maps and stops. Staff wouldn't help either. Lengthy stops. No air conditioning. Read more Written August 4, 2018
• Peter F 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Two Routes There is a short red route which depending on the traffic takes about an hour. The route is generally around the Red Square area. The ear phones were small and sometimes the commentary did not link up with the sites you were seeing. The green bus takes you on a longer route and ours took two and a half hours due to the heavy traffic. I would not recommend this trip unless it is raining or you want to fill in time. The sights we saw were nothing outstanding with plenty of time at certain stops for photos. Also the driver stop for a bite to eat at one stop. Read more Written July 30, 2018
• Bernardo P 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat Trips Moscow, Russia Yesterday, I booked a boat trip with the GetYourGuide.com web page and was totally horrible, didn’t have audio guide as it shows on the picture-Nobody Talk-. The girl on the picture-light blue bag-ask for 100 Rubles for show her the QR Code while I had the Booking and PIN number cause she must see the vessel name-Didn’t say nothing and after she said board any vessel. I suggest take the trip and pay on site, avoid fake internet pages, there are many other services with a lot of entertainment, don’t take this ones. Read more Written July 14, 2018
• Kathrynowl91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good way to see some sites We usually do these tours when we travel. They get you round and you see the sight . The traffic is quite heavy so it is a bit slow but there is not a lot they can do about it. We only did the red route. Just a note people don’t queue here when the bus comes it’s a bit of a free for all. Read more Written July 13, 2018
• Daniyal91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Was Ok.! Started our tour of moscow from here, We had got the 2 Day Pass with the boat ride. The route and the map was good but not well managed. The bus didn't stop at many points. Were were unaware a couple of times at what point we were and missed them. Headphones and maps were provided. Would recommend one should check out the route map before going and decide which places to stop in advance, this way one can manage and enjoy the tour more and us it more effectively.! The boat ride was Ok, a little crowded. No guide provided, just a boat ride with restaurant service Read more Written July 12, 2018
• WilliamDyer 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor service on boat and too many waiting times on buses For the price, you should expect at minimum English speaking tour guides with decent experience, but at least in my case that did not happen both in buses and boats. And in the boat even tough we were 90% English speaking tourist at least, the tour guide spoke 95% of the time in Russia, and only 3 sentences in English, I really counted how many times she spoke in English. And at the end she asks us if we have any questions? Of course I told her I couldn’t ask her anything since I didn’t understand 95% of what she was saying. The boat tour is not worth it, just take the bus that would be my advice. Second minus is the waiting times, in the boat they made us wait an hour before it departed, and in many stops with the buses waiting times of 20-30 minutes. I actually think I lost that day around 2 hours doing nothing. Be careful. Read more Written July 10, 2018

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