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What to expect on the DFDS Newcastle to Amsterdam mini cruise

From award-winning food and drink to five hours exploring one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, here’s why DFDS’ Newcastle to Amsterdam mini cruise is so popular...

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If you’re craving a short break, a mini cruise to Amsterdam is perfect.

And we wouldn’t recommend anyone else to book your holiday with than DFDS , who guarantee to make your city break to Europe smooth sailing.

The DFDS Newcastle to Amsterdam mini cruise has the full package. With a return crossing to the sensational Dutch capital, five hours to explore Amsterdam’s vibrant city centre and fabulous facilities onboard to get your holiday well and truly started, DFDS – recently voted the world’s leading ferry operator – really do push the boat out to give you a memorable experience whatever your age, taste or budget.

Expect award-winning food and drink, an amazing maritime atmosphere and quality time with family and friends. DFDS’ dedicated crew only promise to give you a trip to remember. Here’s what to expect…

Good news! DFDS is kindly offering our HLN readers 2-for-1 discount for passengers on their Newcastle-Amsterdam mini cruise. Valid on travel throughout 2022 if booked before 17 July. The code (M2HLN) will be automatically applied at checkout. 

(T&Cs: 50% discount applicable on all cabins besides Commodore. Reserve dates: 23/05/2022-30/06/2022 and travel dates: 23/05/2022 – 31/12/2022, excluding July and August)

The package.

From visiting some awesome Amsterdam attractions to enjoying indulgent gourmet meals onboard, you really get a taste of the very best with a DFDS mini cruise. The package includes your accommodation, (which you can specify from DFDS’ available choice of cabins onboard), five hours to freely explore Amsterdam and your coach transfers to and from Amsterdam’s port.

HLN TOP TIP: Look out for DFDS’ seasonal mini cruises, such as their Halloween cruise, where you can expect lots of special events and activities during your time onboard, too.

CABINS ONBOARD  

DFDS’ range of comfortable ensuite cabins provides a choice of private accommodation to suit every taste and budget. Whether you’re looking for some luxury in a spacious suite with a double bed, you want to bring your four-legged friend onboard or you’re are after a budget-friendly option, there’s a cabin that’s waiting for you.

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PREMIUM CABINS

Commodore Cabins

Add an extra taste of luxury to your continental crossing. Complete with sea views, complimentary breakfast and a free minibar, you’ll get only the best treatment from your very own DFDS’ steward service in your spacious cabin.

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Commodore De Luxe Cabins

Why not treat yourself to DFDS’ largest and most luxurious cabin? Take advantage of the free refreshments and complimentary hot buffet breakfast whilst admiring the stunning sea views.  

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Commodore De Luxe Lounge

Exclusively available to Commodore De Luxe passengers travelling on  King Seaways , the private Commodore De Luxe Lounge adds that extra touch of luxury to your cruise. Whether you want to help yourself to complimentary wine, beer and snacks or fancy just sitting back, relaxing and reading newspapers and magazines in spacious and stylish surroundings, you can spoil yourself in this luxurious lounge.

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STANDARD CABINS

Double Bed Cabins

Romantic couple’s getaway? DFDS’ double bed cabins are perfect for you. These private, ensuite cabins are ideal for cosying up. There are 39 double bed cabins onboard  King Seaways and 30 double bed sea view cabins, with a further 39 double bed cabins onboard  Princess Seaways for you to choose from.

Sea View Cabins  

Enjoy the sensational scenes of lapping waves as you sail across the North Sea from your ensuite Sea View Cabin. With a bathroom and shower, clothes hooks and hangers and a desk and mirror, you’ll have all the home amenities you need as you rest in your bunk bed before and after your adventures in Amsterdam.

Economy Cabins

If you’re travelling on a budget, then DFDS’ economy cabins are ideal. These cabins are incredibly purse-friendly whilst still ensuring you get all the comfort of a private, ensuite room and are perfect for families, couples and single travellers.

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Accessible Cabins

DFDS’ Accessible Cabins ensure everyone has the freedom to travel between Newcastle and Amsterdam with ease. With more space than standard cabins, tiled flooring, cosy single beds and seated showers and rails, these cabins are designed to accommodate wheelchairs and prams and to give you the most comfortable crossing possible.

HLN TOP TIP: Accessible Cabins can only be booked via the contact centre on  0871 522 9955  

Pet-friendly Cabins  

Sleeps: 1-4 and 2 medium-sized dogs

Taking your furry friend on holiday is easier than ever with DFDS. Your canine companion can stay with you in DFDS’ specially designed cabins for your entire voyage. Plus, there are designated dog-friendly areas on deck where you can take them for a stroll.

HLN TOP TIP: These cabins can only be booked via the contact centre on  0871 522 9955  

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ONBOARD FACILITIES

During your mini cruise, you can take advantage of all the comforts and facilities onboard. From an award-winning gourmet restaurant to a rooftop bar on deck with live entertainment and a cinema, there’s plenty onboard to help get your holiday started. There’s even a Kid’s Club to keep your little ones entertained as you take to the seas.

Here are our 14 things to do onboard DFDS Newcastle to Amsterdam.

TIME IN AMSTERDAM

It’s why you all want to book: the chance to see the stunning Dutch capital. And with a mini cruise package, you get up to five hours to explore Amsterdam’s vibrant city centre – so it might be worth checking out all that’s on offer  in advance. You can also include access and travel to specific attractions or events at your destination.

HLN TOP TIP: We recommend booking in advance any museum visits or canal cruises to avoid queues so you can make the most of your time in Amsterdam

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DFDS Princess Seaways Economy Cabin Review • 2-Bed Inside Cabin Bunk Beds • Newcastle-Amsterdam Ferry

Dfds princess seaways economy cabin review.

For this DFDS Newcastle-Amsterdam North Sea ferry crossing, I booked an Economy Cabin as it was the cheapest option available. As per the room description during booking, my Economy Cabin is a “2-bed inside cabin, bunk beds”, otherwise known as an Interior Stateroom in cruise terminology. Perhaps even smaller since I’m getting a bunk bed and not a twin bed. Nevertheless, it was just a 1-night stay, and my journey is more for the experience of sailing on-board the DFDS Princess Seaways cruiseferry.

DFDS Princess Seaways Economy Cabin

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Heading into my DFDS Princess Seaways Economy Cabin.

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My boarding card is also my room key.

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The overall interior of my Economy Cabin “2-bed inside cabin, bunk beds”. Surprisingly, it was more spacious than I had expected, with the presence of a sofa as well.

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The lower bed was made up nicely, with towels provided as well.

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The 2-seater sofa also has access to side tables on each seat.

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The ladder is provided on the bulkhead by the door.

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The upper berth is folded down by myself.

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The ladder hooks on the upper berth for access.

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A 2-pin EU power socket is provided by the side table and mirror.

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The attached toilet is quite compact, with the toilet and shower sharing the same space.

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A curtain separates the toilet from the shower, making the shower space even tighter with a triangle.

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The sink width is the same as the combined toilet and shower width.

I was surprised that the Economy Cabin had a sofa in it, making the room more spacious than I had expected, since the room description for 2 passengers featured bunk beds and not twin beds. The toilet was very tight, though it is almost what I expected on a ferry cabin, just slightly smaller. But overall, for a simple overnight ferry crossing, the Economy Cabin does the job. The DFDS Princess Seaways being a cruiseferry, there are facilities on board to enjoy throughout the sailing, so the journey is not fully spent inside the cabin anyway.

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Confused by how DFDS prices cabins

I thought it might be too early to book a cabin on the DFDS overnight ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo for a date next July, but I checked online to see if bookings are available and they are. We're making this trip on a weekday, so I expected the price to be lower than if we were making the trip on a weekend, and I expected I might see good rates because I'm doing this so early. However, I didn't expect to get the deal I got. Prices were quoted in Euro. There were a bunch of cabin choices in the "standard" category (inside cabins), more choices in the "standard with sea view" category, and more choices in the "premium" category. Our 2-bed cabin in the premium category cost just 88 Euro. On the page listing all the choices is a statement that all pricing is per cabin not per person. And here's the confusing part. 88 Euro is the same price listed for the 2-bed cabins without windows in the "standard" category, and it's actually cheaper than any of the 2-bed cabins listed in the "standard with sea view" category, which are listed at 108 Euro or 114 Euro, depending on bed configuration. We got a balcony room in Commodore Class. Included in the price is the breakfast buffet and access to the Commodore Lounge where they have free snacks and beverages, apparently including wine and beer. All I can figure out is that they must offer some very good deals early on, and when those sell out, people have to either pay more or take the rooms with fewer amenities or both. While I was playing around with this, before doing the booking, I accidentally got on the UK version of the DFDS website, and the prices were quoted in British pounds instead of Euro. When I did the conversion, I saw that the cabins were much much more expensive on that site, as in, more than twice as high. How odd! So I quickly got off that site and back onto the other one. My payment went through, I got a multi-page confirmation email spelling everything out, listing me and my husband as booked passengers in a 2-bed Commodore cabin with balcony, everything appears legitimate. Has anyone else had this experience? I'd love to hear the reassuring words that this happened to you, you too got a great deal by booking way in advance and I don't have to be nervous about the fact that on another version of the DFDS website, prices are much higher.

I know that DFDS has different websites, but I don’t know wich are cheaper. They do sometimes do special deals where the cabins are basically free (the windowless ones in the bottom of the ship). Of course they expect you to spend money on Food and drinks While you are on board. They Call it a mini weekend Cruise, where you sail to Oslo (or Copenhagen), spend the day and sail back the next night.

Perhaps you were lucky.

If you want to be sure, you could write them and get a confirmation from a person - rather than a computer.

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Amsterdam mini cruise: what happens and is it worth it? our review

An Amsterdam mini cruise is a really popular way to see the European city from the UK and have a break from the norm without sacrificing too much holiday time from work.

Amsterdam is a wonderful city to spend some time in but are mini cruises a good way to explore? And what happens on a mini cruise? I’m aiming to answer all your questions here!

Before we sailed on a Newcastle to Amsterdam mini cruise we had no idea about what it would be like and we struggled to find any information or reviews about the trip.

We travelled with our kids, who were young teens at the time but many people do the trip with younger kids, as a couple or even solo!

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Best mini cruise to Amsterdam – DFDS

This is the mini cruise that we went on and can recommend. It’s a really great way to see Amsterdam as a short day trip from the UK!

Amsterdam mini cruise

Who runs mini cruises to Amsterdam? There are currently two options if you fancy a mini cruise: DFDS – Sails from Newcastle to Amsterdam (this is the one we did) P&O Ferries – Sails from Hull to Rotterdam

What is a mini cruise?

Sunset on mini cruise to Amsterdam

  • A mini cruise is basically a 2 night ‘cruise’ where you sail late on the first day, sleeping overnight on the boat and arriving at your destination in the morning.
  • You then get transferred to the city in the morning (Amsterdam in this case) for a day trip before returning to the ship and having a night on the boat returning.
  • You arrive back on the third day in the morning.

DFDS do a couple of different mini cruises – you can do one like we did from Newcastle to Amsterdam (and vice versa) or there’s also one that goes from Denmark to Norway (one to try at another date when we’re travelling around Europe again!). They also used to do one from the UK to Norway but I don’t think that one is currently running.

P&O Ferries also do a very similar crossing but it’s from Hull to Rotterdam . They still transfer you to Amsterdam and that’s the destination for the cruise.

How long is an Amsterdam mini cruise?

Typically the cruise lasts 3 days and 2 nights. You spend the first evening on board the ship, arrive at your destination in the morning to spend the day and then sail back on the 2nd evening.

Is a mini cruise expensive?

Cruising as a term tends to conjure up images and feelings of an expensive trip. So is the mini cruise to Amsterdam expensive?

Currently, in 2022, the headline fares are around £40 per person for P&O and £75 per person for DFDS. Your final price is going to depend on what cabin you choose.

There are often deals to be had when booking the mini cruise with DFDS (and I imagine P&O). We managed to find a 2 for 1 offer which made our whole trip with the most basic cabin come in at around £120 for 4 people.

This gave us a super basic cabin (more on that below) for two nights and coach transfers for us all to Amsterdam. You can upgrade to better cabins should you want and if you can I would definitely recommend it.

On board, as probably expected, it’s a little more expensive than your average restaurant or shop. As is also probably expected, we were way too tight to be spending our cash on board so I can’t unfortunately comment on the quality of the restaurants – we took food with us!

I did see that breakfast was around €15 per adult so if you want to eat on board and not bring food with you make sure to budget accordingly.

What’s it like on board?

As I said before, we didn’t eat in the restaurant and we also didn’t partake in any bar entertainment either. (Although I’d say this wasn’t the best idea – as I mention below, it’s a cruise, don’t hole yourself up in your cabin with rubbish food. Go enjoy yourself!)

There was a cinema on board which was about €8 each, so not too dissimilar to on land and we did consider that if the film we wanted was showing on the way back but unfortunately it wasn’t so we didn’t. So if you see a showing you like, watch it, it might not be on the return journey!

Inside cabins on DFDS mini cruise to Amsterdam

The cabin that we had was very basic but did have everything you needed with a small en suite shower and toilet. You also get towels too so no need to bring those either.

The cabins are a little bit small with four people in them, especially when the upper bunks are down, but it wasn’t too bad really. Of course our kids were nearly grown so it was like having 4 adults in there.

One issue that we had with the cabins were that they were incredibly hot. We did wonder at one point whether they maybe didn’t want you too comfy in the cabins and wanted you to be out spending in the bars! It was like that both ways and just spoiled what would have been a quite enjoyable time otherwise.

Tip – make sure you have plenty of drinks with you. It’ll make the hot cabins a bit better.

Can you leave your belongings on the ferry?

One thing we wondered about and were a little worried about was whether we could leave our belongings on the ship while on the day trip – if you’re also worried, don’t be.  

You keep the same cabin on the outward and inward legs so you can leave whatever you need to on board.

(This was correct when we did the trip – might be worth confirming with the ferry company if it’s a concern for you)

How long do you get in Amsterdam on the mini cruise?

Ok, this is quite a big and common question – how long do you get there? It might vary due to the company and any traffic but in general:

You get about 4 and a half hours in the city of Amsterdam on the mini cruise.

Chips and mayonnaise in Amsterdam

What to do in Amsterdam on a mini cruise?

Your time is going to be limited so bear that in mind when choosing what to do. Here are some ideas of places to go that can be done in the time you have. Unfortunately trips to tulip field and windmills like Kinderdijk will have to wait – you won’t have time.

I highly recommend getting tickets in advance if you can – Amsterdam can be busy!

  • Canal cruise
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • Ann Frank Museum or walking tour
  • Heineken Experience
  • Rijksmuseum
  • Madame Tussauds

What happens on the day trip?

You arrive in the Netherlands at about 9am at a place called IJmuiden which is around a 45 minute drive from the centre of Amsterdam.

After waiting for the car passengers to depart it’s the foot passengers turn to go through passport control. It was fine and fairly quick on the Amsterdam side but returning to Newcastle took forever so something to think about if you’re doing the opposite journey.

The coaches are waiting to take you in to the city and once full they head off, dropping you outside a hotel just opposite the train station so perfect for seeing the old town or getting on a canal cruise.

We probably arrived in Amsterdam at around 10.30am – 11am ish which gave us about 4 and a half hours before we got picked up.

It definitely didn’t seem enough to enjoy all there is in Amsterdam, but for us, as it was our first trip to the city it was nice enough to get a feel for it and wander round.

I really wanted to do some of the museums in Amsterdam and it’s really not enough time for doing that and exploring – but perhaps next time we’ll be able to stay longer!  There are some really great kids museums in the Netherlands so definitely one to return for!

We were lucky and had a dry day to wander around – it would have been a different story if it was raining, but if you’re worried about that make sure you have some activities planned to keep you dry.

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Is a mini cruise worth it?

So the main question would be, is it worth it overall?

We all really enjoyed our time away and for what we paid I think it was definitely worth it.

My tips to make the most of the mini cruise to Europe

If I was to do the cruise again here would be my tips to make the most of the day:

  • if possible, upgrade the cabin so you’re feeling fresh and so that the cruise section of the trip is part of the experience
  • I’d enjoy the restaurants on board more and the entertainment – honestly we used to be on such a budget we’d scrimp everywhere which isn’t always advisable. I’d say that while you can do that, since the mini cruise is the bulk of your time try to enjoy it!
  • I’d consider getting some skip the line tickets for the museums I was interested in.
  • I’d probably book in advance a trip on the canals .
  • I’d definitely get a guide book or check in advance what we should do and where we should eat – we weren’t really prepared and so just wandered round soaking up the city. We were lucky the day was dry!

Useful links: DFDS – for Newcastle to Amsterdam cruise P&O Ferries – for Hull to Rotterdam (and then on to Amsterdam) cruise Get Your Guide – book boat trips and skip the line tickets Lonely Planet Amsterdam guide book

The Newcastle to Amsterdam mini cruise is a great way to get an introduction to Amsterdam. The UK - Holland ferry gives a day in Amsterdam to explore before returning home. Here's our review on the cruise with DFDS. #europetravel

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Mini cruise to amsterdam for 2 people.

Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch capital.

With this offer valid for travel until 27th June 2024 why not book ahead and take advantage of our great deals onboard.

Book online or via our Contact Centre on 0871 522 9977 and quote 'Groupon'. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge

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Mini Cruise to Amsterdam – what to expect

Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some shopping, sample some delicious cuisine in our choice of restaurants, sit back with a drink and enjoy some live entertainment in our bars and onboard club.

Following a peaceful sleep in your en suite cabin, you’ll arrive at our port in Ijmuiden and hop on to a bus transfer to Amsterdam to enjoy up to 5 hours in the Dutch capital before heading back onboard for your return crossing.

Whether you opt for our mini cruise offer, mini cruise with breakfast one way, or mini cruise with breakfast and dinner one way, we can guarantee it will be a trip to remember.

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Our double bed cabins are designed with couples in mind. Sail between Amsterdam and Newcastle in this comfortable, en suite cabin with inside and sea view rooms available.

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Sail from Newcastle to Amsterdam with front row seats to the beautiful North Sea from your en suite, sea view cabin. Cabins can sleep up to 5 people.

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Ideal for the budget-friendly traveller, our comfortable, en suite, economy cabins from Amsterdam to Newcastle sleep 2 – 4 people in bunk beds.

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Our unique dining experiences onboard include an international buffet and a luxurious à la carte restaurant when you sail between Amsterdam and Newcastle.

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Our range of en suite cabins provide accommodation to suit every taste and budget on a ferry between Holland and the UK.

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Choose from partying the night away on a short break to Newcastle, or simply relaxing with a drink in hand.

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Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some duty free shopping, sample some delicious cuisine in our choice of restaurants, sit back with a drink and enjoy some live entertainment in our bars and onboard club.

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The Secret Trick to Getting a Cruise Upgrade for Less

How to bid on a bigger, better cruise cabin for a fraction of the cost..

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Who doesn’t like getting more for less? For avid travelers, that’s especially true for travel upgrades.

Not that long ago, upgrades on cruises were a matter of loyalty and luck. However, an increasing number of cruise lines now offer guests the chance to bid on superior unsold cabins at a lower rate (much like how airlines auction off business and first-class seats at a discount). It’s a scheme that allows the cruise company to earn additional money (and free up some of the easier-to-sell lower-priced cabins) while giving travelers a chance to enjoy upgraded accommodations for a below-the-shelf price.

Here’s what you need to know about bidding for discounted cruise cabin upgrades.

How does the cruise upgrade bidding process work?

While the various cruise lines have different names for their bidding programs (like Level Upgrade, RoyalUp, and MoveUp), they all operate the same, as they’re all managed by a company called Plusgrade (the same bidding company that airlines use).

In the weeks and months leading up to a sailing (usually before the final payment deadline), cruise lines may send guests an email notification inviting them to bid for an upgrade. However, if they don’t receive an email, cruisers can go directly to the upgrade bidding page on the cruise line’s website and input their reservation number to get the ball rolling.

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Upgraded cruise cabins may come with other added perks—for instance, if you book into the Retreat on Celebrity ships, the suites include access to a private restaurant, lounge, and sundeck.

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Usually, the cruise line will have short descriptions and photos of the room upgrades available, and you can bid on as many categories of rooms as you want—don’t worry, you can only win once. From there, you’ll be asked to provide your credit card information. If your bid is accepted, the funds will automatically be withdrawn.

Once you’ve submitted your bid, keep an eye on your email for any updates from the cruise line. It might come right away, or it may not come until the day of departure. Most cruise lines allow you to modify or withdraw your bid within a specified timeframe before the bidding window closes (which varies by company), but you can’t change your mind after the bid has been accepted.

There’s usually a minimum bid the company will accept, so unfortunately you can’t offer five bucks and get an upgrade. Remember, bidding for an upgrade is essentially a gamble. While many passengers have successfully secured upgrades at a fraction of the retail price, there’s no guarantee that your bid will be accepted. If your bid is unsuccessful, you’ll still be accommodated in the cabin you originally booked.

How much does it cost to bid on a cruise upgrade?

There’s no magic number that will score you an upgrade—it all depends on what other people bid.

When placing your bid, consider factors such as the current availability of higher-tier cabins (the more available, the better your chances), the popularity of your sailing date, and the likelihood of other passengers bidding for upgrades. Typically, even bidding slightly more than the minimum can greatly increase your chances.

While you want to be competitive, avoid bidding more than the upgraded cabin is worth to you. It’s important to note that if you’re not careful, you could end up bidding more than the room originally sold for, so be sure to check the current price of that category before placing a bid.

Cruise lines that offer upgrade auctions

Most of the cruise companies that offer bid-to-upgrade programs are larger brands, including:

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Virgin Voyages

Click the links above to see each cruise line’s complete bidding program and policies.

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Is a balcony something you can’t live without when staying in a cabin on a cruise ship? If so, Viking could be your line.

Viking is one of the only cruise brands in the world that offers a balcony with every cabin on every ocean ship it operates — even the least expensive, smallest cabins. That’s something that even the most upscale of Viking’s ocean cruise rivals — including Oceania Cruises , Azamara , Seabourn , Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises — can’t say.

Viking’s ocean ships also offer a large number of suites, many of which are quite spacious. If you’re looking for a room that is big and open on an ocean cruise (and are willing to pay extra for it), Viking has plenty of options.

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Viking also offers many balcony cabins and suites on its river ships — something that isn’t always the case in the river cruise business, where space on vessels is at a premium. However, unlike its ocean ships, Viking’s river ships aren’t all-balcony-cabin vessels. Some can have as many as 25 cabins per ship that are below the waterline and have windows high in the walls.

Still, even on Viking’s river ships, most cabins are balcony cabins.

A Viking cabin primer

Cruising regulars know that most cruise ships offer cabins in four broad categories: windowless “inside” cabins, ocean-view cabins, balcony cabins and suites.

As noted above, though, you’ll only find the latter two types of cabins on Viking ocean ships. Viking currently operates nine traditional ocean ships aimed at the English-speaking market and two oceangoing expedition ships. Every single passenger room on all 11 of the vessels is either a balcony cabin or a suite with a balcony. As previously mentioned, that’s highly unusual in the cruise business.

Viking is also known for a relatively simple-to-understand array of subcategories of rooms within its balcony-cabin and suite categories. Unlike some cruise brands such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, which offer as many as 36 different sub-types of cabins, Viking’s ocean ships offer just six.

The bottom line is that you’ll be much less flummoxed when trying to choose the perfect cabin for you on a Viking ocean ship than when trying to choose a cabin on most other vessels.

Related: The ultimate guide to choosing a cruise ship cabin

When it comes to size, even the smallest cabins on Viking’s ocean ships are large by cruise ship standards at 270 square feet, and the largest suites measure nearly 1,500 square feet.

Design-wise, Viking cabins and suites across all categories are modern and elegant in an understated sort of way, with Scandinavian-influenced furnishings and decor that tie to the Norwegian heritage of the company’s founder.

You’ll find beds topped with crisp, white duvets and Scandinavian throws, comfortable contemporary sofas and chairs in neutral tones, and light wood desks and side tables that combine to offer a residential feel in bedroom areas. Soothing, minimalist colors — think creams, grays and lighter blues — are the order of the day.

Bathrooms in Viking cabins are serene, modernist escapes with luxurious travertine marble-lined walls; Scandinavian-influenced, wood-veneered vanities; shiny white sinks; and chrome fixtures.

Viking is an upscale line — some might even call it a luxury line, though Viking doesn’t market itself that way — and Viking cabins and suites have a lot of thoughtful and elegant touches, from sumptuous bedding that envelops you to heated floors in bathrooms. The rooms aren’t overly flashy, though.

Instead, they are eminently functional, with storage in all the right places, lots of outlets for charging your devices and lighting right where you need it. We love the reading lights built into the fabric headboards of beds, which come in addition to the lamps on bedside tables. You won’t have trouble seeing the pages of the Viking Daily activity newsletter while lying in a Viking cabin bed.

Related: The best destinations you can visit on a Viking cruise

Other little touches in Viking cabins that show the line’s attention to functionality include the large and clear lettering on the Freyja toiletries that you’ll find in every Viking cabin bathroom. The toiletries were specifically designed with bigger and clearer lettering than is common for toiletries so that the line’s older customers (Viking’s core market is in the 55- to the 75-year-old range) would have no trouble differentiating the body wash from the shampoo.

In a similar nod to functionality and ease of use, Viking had the remote controls for cabin televisions specially designed so they would only have a few buttons.

Balcony cabins on Viking cruise ships

Viking keeps it simple with the array of balcony cabins on its ocean ships. The line’s nine traditional ocean vessels aimed at the English-speaking market each have 418 balcony cabins that can be broken down into three categories:

  • 42 Veranda Staterooms (10% of the total).
  • 272 Deluxe Veranda Staterooms (65% of the total).
  • 104 Penthouse Veranda Staterooms (25% of the total).

The first two categories, Veranda Staterooms and Deluxe Veranda Staterooms, are the same size at 270 square feet (a figure that includes balcony space). They basically look the same. However, the Deluxe Veranda Staterooms, which cost more, have better locations on the ships and come with more amenities and services. These extra amenities and services include:

  • Earlier access to shore excursion reservations (67 days in advance of sailing versus 60 days).
  • Priority access to spa treatment bookings (60 days in advance).
  • One guaranteed priority reservation at every alternative restaurant on board, which can be made 60 days in advance of sailing.
  • Binoculars in the room.
  • Coffee machines with premium coffee and tea selections in the room.
  • A traditional, super-soft Norwegian Marius-weave blanket for use in the room.

Passengers staying in Deluxe Veranda Staterooms can also access their rooms one hour earlier on embarkation day than those staying in Veranda Staterooms.

Both of the first two categories of balcony cabins come with minibars stocked with complimentary soft drinks, water and snacks. In the case of Deluxe Veranda Staterooms, staff replenishes these minibars once per day.

Penthouse Veranda Staterooms offer more space than the latter two categories, at 338 square feet, plus additional amenities and services, including:

  • Priority shore excursion reservations that can be made 77 days in advance of sailing.
  • Two guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant on board, which can be made 70 days in advance.
  • Priority spa treatment bookings that can be made 70 days in advance.
  • Minibars that include complimentary alcoholic beverages as well as soft drinks, water and snacks (replenished once daily).
  • Complimentary clothes pressing and shoeshine services.
  • A welcome bottle of Champagne.
  • Earlier access to cabins on embarkation day.

Viking’s two expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, also have three categories of balcony cabins with a similar array of amenities and services. Named Nordic Balcony, Deluxe Nordic Balcony and Nordic Penthouse, the cabins of these three categories are slightly smaller than the cabins of the three balcony cabin categories on the traditional Viking ocean ships at 215, 215 and 269 square feet, respectively. They also have a different type of balcony that makes them feel more spacious than their square footage suggests.

Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris have what some in the cruise industry call an “infinite veranda” — a balcony-like space created by a window wall that opens from the top down. Viking calls them Nordic balconies.

Related: How to get a free or cheap cruise ship cabin upgrade

The majority of Viking river ships, known as Viking Longships, have 61 balcony cabins broken down into two categories: 205-square-foot Veranda Staterooms and 135-square-foot French Balcony Staterooms.

The latter has doors that open onto simple balustrades and not full balconies that you can step onto. This feature is known as a French balcony or Juliet balcony (a nod to the balcony of this type made famous in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”). Technically, these French balconies are balconies, even if they’re not quite as satisfying as a balcony with space to lounge.

Including the French balcony cabins, nearly 75% of the cabins on Viking’s Longships have balconies.

Viking also offers smaller versions of its Longships that have fewer balcony cabins, as well as a few different types of river ships with varying numbers of balcony cabins.

Suites on Viking cruise ships

The suite choices on Viking ships also are relatively easy to understand. On Viking’s traditional ocean ships, there are 47 suites broken down into three categories:

  • 32 Penthouse Junior Suites.
  • 14 Explorer Suites.
  • One Owner’s Suite.

The Penthouse Junior Suites measure 405 square feet, including their balcony space, and come with such extra amenities and services as:

  • Priority shore excursion reservations that can be made 87 days in advance of sailing.
  • Three guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant, which can be booked 80 days in advance.
  • Priority spa treatment bookings that can be made 80 days in advance.
  • Minibars with complimentary alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water and snacks.
  • Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing and shoeshine services.

In addition to a bed area, Penthouse Junior Suites have a large sitting area with a sofa, coffee table and chairs, and a separate television. The bathrooms are large, too.

Life starts really getting good in the 14 Explorer Suites on Viking’s traditional ocean ships. They range in size from 757 to 1,163 square feet, including balcony space, and bring even more enhanced amenities and services.

Related: The ultimate guide to Viking ships and itineraries

Each of the Explorer Suites is a two-room complex with a well-appointed living and dining area complete with a table that seats four people. Very large master bathrooms feature a double-sink vanity, a spacious glass-enclosed shower and a bathtub (something you won’t find in any of the lesser cabin categories on the vessels).

The Owner’s Suites, of which there is just one on each traditional Viking ocean vessel, are truly sprawling and impressive complexes that measure 1,448 square feet. They are true owner’s suites in that they are used by Viking founder and chairman Torstein Hagen when he sails on the ships, and they feature some of his personal mementos, including family pictures.

Related: 7 reasons you should splurge on a suite for your next cruise

Each of the Owner’s Suites has a separate bedroom, living room, dining area that seats six people and master bathroom that includes a sauna with a glass wall facing the ocean.

In addition, each of the complexes has a boardroom with a long table that seats 12 people for meetings and catered dinner parties. There’s an adjacent pantry that can be used by staff serving room service or catering hosted events. Among other personal touches related to Hagen, the company founder, are book, wine and music collections that he curated for the rooms.

Viking’s two oceangoing expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, also have three categories of suites:

  • Nordic Junior Suites (322 square feet).
  • Explorer Suites (548 square feet).
  • Owner’s Suites (1,238 square feet).

The typical Viking river ship has nine suites broken down into two categories — 275-square-foot Veranda Suites and 445-square-foot Explorers Suites.

Bottom line

Viking operates ships with a very easy-to-understand array of cabins, unlike some of its competitors.

Every passenger room on its ocean ships is a balcony cabin or a suite, something that is unusual in the cruise world, and these cabins break down into just a few subcategories. This makes the process of booking a room on a Viking vessel relatively simple compared to booking a room on many other ships.

Design-wise, Viking’s cabins are relatively upscale, with soothing, Scandinavian-influenced decor and lots of luxury touches like heated floors in bathrooms.

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Former names: nils holgersson, val de loire, king of scandinavia.

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King Seaways ferry current location is at North Sea (coordinates 52.46249 N / 4.58469 E) cruising en route to NCL-IJM. The AIS position was reported 5 minutes ago.

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MS King Seaways ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS . The ship has a max capacity of 2140 passengers and 580 cars and 75 trucks (trailers). The vessel was launched in 1987 and currently operates on the England-Holland ferry route Newcastle - IJmuiden (crossing time 15,5 hours).

As cruise ferry, King Seaways has a total of 522 cabins with 1686 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and with en-suite bathrooms. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. All cabins offer as complimentary amenities bedding, bathroom (WC, shower, washbasin, towels), large mirror, LCD TV (except standard and economy cabins), writing desk with chair, clothes storage (hooks and hangers), European plug points (220V 2-pin sockets).

  • COMMODORE-class are premium outside cabins in categories Commodore and Commodore De Luxe. All Commodore-class cabins are fitted with mini-bar (complimentary drinks), mirrored vanity / writing table with chair, LCD TV, hairdryer, double bed (non-convertible to twins), bedside table-cabinets, reading lamps, wardrobe, seating area (1 round table with 2 armchairs), 2 porthole windows (square-shaped, non-opening). Bonus COMMODORE-class amenities include room service and complimentary hot buffet breakfast.
  • Commodore De Luxe cabins additionally receive exclusive access to COMMODORE DELUXE LOUNGE. The lounge is open 24-hour (boarding card access). There are offered unlimited snacks and beverages (pastries, cakes, cookies, fruits, wine and beer by the glass, tea-coffee, soft drinks, juices, bottled mineral water), complimentary use of Wi-Fi Internet, newspapers, magazines.
  • DOUBLE BED cabins (a total of 39 inside staterooms) have non-convertible double beds.
  • STANDARD cabins are with 2-4 bunk beds (1 lower + 1 upper, or 2 lower + 2 upper), but also can be booked as singles, doubles, and triples.
  • SEAVIEW cabins are outside staterooms for 1 to 5 passengers, with available 2-4-bed rooms and 5-bed (family cabins with 3+2 bunks).
  • ECONOMY cabins are 4-bed inside staterooms located on lower decks, each equipped with 4 bunk beds (2 lower plus 2 uppers).
  • STANDARD and ECONOMY cabins are also with en-suite bathrooms.
  • ACCESSIBLE cabins are with linoleum flooring, 2 fixed twin beds (lower), 2 small desks with drawers and chairs, mirror, larger bathroom (raised toilet seat, seated shower, rails).

Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). DFDS Seaways ferries also have the so-called "Pet Cabins", which are outside (with porthole), with vinyl flooring and bookable only via phone.

  • For passengers with disabilities are available 4x outside and 2x inside cabins.
  • Onboard lifts are suitable for wheelchairs and connect all decks (except Deck 5). Elevators are sized 107x 143 cm, with entrance door width 85 cm. Disabled toilets are available in all handicap cabins and also on deck 9 (public WC with entrance door width 93 cm).
  • Travelers with pets must book a whole cabin (quad occupancy). The animals must be transported in pet cages. Dogs (even service dogs) must be leashed and muzzled. Access to dog toilet area is provided. Dogs are not allowed in any public areas (indoor and outdoor), except registered assistance dogs.

The boat additionally offers a spacious Reserved Seating Lounge with reclining seats (aircraft-type seats) available for pre-booking.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 min prior to homeport arrival. Passenger registration ends 1-hour prior ferry departure.

Shipboard facilities, dining, and entertainment

As facilities, the King Seaways ship offers:

  • (Deck 1) two Cinemas
  • (Deck 5) Kennels
  • (Deck 7) Observation Lounge; Information Desk / Reception / Guest Service Centre - Lobby area with Reception Desk and Bureau de Change (purser, ATM cash machine); 7 Seas Buffet Restaurant (offers hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, soft drinks)
  • (Deck 8) Explorer's Restaurant (steakhouse) offers all-you-can-eat Explorers Kitchen buffet with an array of international dishes; Blue Riband Restaurant (a la carte); Lounge Bar; Latitude Cafe serves beverages, cocktails, coffee drinks, light snacks, gourmet sweets, fresh fruits and juices, premium ice-cream; Children's Play Room "Kidz Club" is an indoor playground supervised by dedicated staff and fitted with ball pool, large HDTV (for watching cartoons), kids art tables (for drawing). There is also a free kids' entertainer, as well as a games room for teenagers.
  • (Deck 9) Sports Bar is fitted with large HDTVs (satellite reception) for watching live sporting and musical programs; Amusement Games; Casino (blackjack, roulette); Columbus Night Club / Disco Bar Lounge; Smoking Areas
  • (Deck 7, Deck 9) Tax Free Sea Shops are duty-free priced boutiques / convenience store selling special occasion gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (brand spirits, wines), tobaccos, luxury-brand perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, confectionery, fashion clothing and accessories, toys, electronics and gadgets, gourmet sweets, handmade teas and spices. Special offers (shopping promotions) are offered on each ferry crossing. Payments can be made in cash or via bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Among the premium brands represented onboard are Versace, Elizabeth Arden, Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Gucci, L'Oreal, DKNY, Givenchy, Dolce-Gabbana, Face Inc.
  • (Deck 10) Sky Bar with outdoor terrace seating and sundeck area; (Deck 10) Commodore Deluxe Lounge (exclusive bar lounge for Commodore-Clas passengers only) is the spot for travelers looking for extra privacy where they can enjoy complimentary coffees, teas, cold drinks, snacks, newspapers.
  • (Deck 12) Mermaid Bar (Outside Deck Bar)
  • Wildlife Watching Experience (led by ORCA/wildlife charity) allows passengers to learn about the wildlife in the North Sea.
  • Reserved Seating Lounge is fitted with comfortable Pullman seats (fully-reclining leather armchairs) and large HDTVs.

(Deck 12) The ship's top-deck is a Heli Deck with a helipad (helicopter landing area used in cases of emergency).

All onboard emergency instructions are displayed at the ship's assembly stations (aka muster stations). Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is forbidden.

DFDS offers 2-night mini-cruise ferry deals (from both Newcastle and Amsterdam ) with different packages inclusive of stateroom, onboard dining, and entertainment, bus transfers (from homeport). As package extensions can be added hotel stay and travel to local sights and attractions. Seasonal mini-cruises additionally include themed onboard activities and events (parties, games, live entertainment).

Garage decks can accommodate trucks (trailers), cars, caravans, motorhomes, motorcycles, and bicycles - all without baggage restrictions. Follows a list of car decks related safety procedures:

  • Disabled passengers or those requiring specific assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk (open 24-hours).
  • Apply handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear position. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
  • From your vehicle take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
  • Make a note of your vehicle's location and garage deck number/stairway before leaving the car deck.
  • Access to the ship's vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
  • Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges is forbidden.
  • Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
  • In order to avoid air pollution, don't start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner DFDS Seaways ( fleet , 1866-founded, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark ) is a Danish shipping company that operates passenger and freight ferry services in Northern Europe.

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Previously, the vessel was operated under the names Nils Holgersson (1987-1993), Val de Loire (1993-2006), King of Scandinavia (2006-2011 by BRITTANY FERRIES ) and King Seaways (since 2011 by DFDS). From the same Peter Pan-Class are the ferries Princess Seaways , GNV Cristal , GNV Atlas , Cotentin .

The ship was launched on August 16, 1986, acquired (by Wallenius Safe Felicia AB) on February 20, 1987, and entered service on June 26 (inaugural cruise). Originally, the vessel (Nils Holgersson) was ordered by Swecarrier (TT LINE's parent company), but during the construction, it was sold to the privately-owned Wallenius Lines. Upon delivery (February 1987) it was bareboat-chartered to Swecarrier and deployed on the Sweden-Germany route Trelleborg - Travemunde . In February 1992, the vessel was sold to SweFerry AB but kept the same service.

In January 1993, the cruise ship was sold to Brittany Ferries, renamed "Val de Loire" and drydock-rebuilt in La Spezia (at the INMA shipyard / Industrie Navali Meccaniche Affini SpA). During the 5-month refit (February-June) were changed the forward superstructure and bow door, all interiors were completely refurbished. In June 1993, Val de Loire started operations on the UK-Spain route Plymouth-Santander, alternated with UK-France service ( Plymouth - Roscoff ) and Ireland-France ( Cork -Roscoff) services. In 2004, the ship started the UK-France regular service Portsmouth - St Malo and Portsmouth- Cherbourg . The vessel was sold to DFDS in November 2005 and delivered in February 2006.

King of Scandinavia, together with the fleet mates Queen of Scandinavia (now Moby Dada ) started in May 2007 the Newcastle-IJmuiden service. In January 2011, "King of Scandinavia" was renamed to "King Seaways".

The ship is powered by four MAK-Caterpillar marine diesel engines (model Krupp 8M552) with combined power output 19,9 MW.

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Yaroslavl City Tour / Governor’s house 

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Volga dream experience: Costumed Russian Tea Ceremony

Sailing Day

Relaxing day of leisure / Onboard activities

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Volga dream experience: An onboard presentation

Nizhniy Novgorod

City tour / XVIth-century Kremlin / Folk concert by a local children’s group

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Volga dream experience: Russian Dinner with Vodka Tasting

Kazan

City tour /  Kazan Kremlin / Concert of traditional Tatar music

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Volga dream experience: Piano Concert – pieces by Tchaikovsky and Rakhmaninov

Samara

City tour / Space Museum /  Samara State Art Museum

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Volga dream experience: Sun Deck Barbeque

Saratov

City tour /  Radishev State Art Museum

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Volgograd

Mamayev Hill / Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum

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Concert in a local Conservatory

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Volga dream experience: Concert in a local Conservatory

Astrakhan

Tour to a fortress of Astrakhan

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Volga dream experience: Farewell dinner

Astrakhan

Check-out / Airport transfer

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Meals: Breakfast

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I spent 22 days in a 212-square-foot cabin on the Holland America Oosterdam. Take a look inside.

  • My grandma, cousin, and I went on a 22-day cruise on Holland America's Oosterdam .
  • We stayed in a 212-square-foot stateroom for $3,175 per person, or $144 a day.
  • Our stateroom was a tight squeeze, but had a balcony, TV and three beds.

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My grandma, cousin, and I went on a 22-day cruise on Holland America's Oosterdam ship.

The cruise departed from Buenos Aires , and traveled through the Antarctic Peninsula and up the coast of Chile, ending in Santiago.

We had originally booked an interior cabin but upgraded to a verandah stateroom for a view and balcony.

The room was 212 square feet, including the balcony, and cost $3,175 per person. Take a look inside.

The room had two twin beds and a sofa that could be converted into a third bed.

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Our room had two twin beds and a couch that transformed into a twin bed. My grandma and cousin each slept on one of the beds, and I slept on the pull-out couch.

I was worried about the comfort level of the sofa bed but found the mattress was very comfortable.

The room felt cramped when we first entered.

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As soon as we stepped into the room we were worried it might be too small.

We'd considered upgrading to a suite with 294 square feet, but we didn't feel it was worth nearly $1,000 more per person for 82 extra square feet.

We found ways to make the room feel larger.

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Saving space in the room took some creativity.

For example, my grandma's walker took up a lot of space when it was left on the ground, so we hung it on the room's coat hooks.

Three closets and some cabinet space were shared among us.

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The room had three large closets and space under the beds for storing suitcases, which also helped it feel larger.

I stored all my clothes in two large cabinets above the pull-out couch.

Although the room itself felt small, the bathroom was spacious.

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The three of us had room for all of our toiletries, and the tub had an adjustable showerhead to accommodate both my tall cousin and my 5-foot-3 self.

The bathroom also had a clothesline, where we would hang our laundry.

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We wore a lot of clothes during our 22-day trip.

Having a small bag of laundry washed for us on board would've cost about $35, so we hand-washed our clothes in the bathroom with laundry soap that we brought on board.

We dried them in the bathroom on the retractable clothesline above the tub.

A curtain separated the two beds from the sitting area with the couch.

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The couch was separated from the beds by a small curtain.

It was helpful when I wanted to stay up later than my family members to watch a movie or read an e-book on my laptop.

The ship's staff meticulously cleaned the room every day.

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The cleaning staff came daily and left chocolates on the beds, and towels folded into decorative shapes.

My favorite part of the room was the 54-square-foot verandah.

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Our 54-square-foot verandah offered us unbeatable views of Antarctica, glaciers in the Chilean fjords, and bustling cities like Buenos Aires and Montevideo.

I wouldn't recommend our room for three people, but I still think it was worth the price.

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Our room was cramped — I wouldn't recommend it for three — but after figuring out ways to save space , I felt it was well worth the money.

I was especially thankful we had a verandah to enjoy the views from.

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River Cruise on Luxurious Radisson Boat

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River Cruise on Luxurious Radisson Boat

Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

The cost of an excursion with a personal guide for 1 person

Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

  • St Basil’s Cathedral;
  • Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
  • The Kremlin;
  • “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
  • Monument to Peter I;
  • The Central House of Artists;
  • Christ the Savior Cathedral;
  • Gorky Park;
  • Moscow State University;
  • Russian Academy of Sciences;
  • Luzhniki stadium;
  • Novodevichy Monastery;
  • Kiev railway station;
  • Europe Square;
  • Moscow City Hall;
  • Government House;
  • Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
  • and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

  • Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
  • Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
  • Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
  • Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
  • Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

  • Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
  • Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
  • Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
  • Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
  • Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

  • Novospassky Monastery
  • Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
  • Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
  • Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
  • Cathedral of Christ the Savior
  • The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
  • The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
  • Novodevichy Convent
  • The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
  • St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
  • St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

  • + A friend in Moscow.
  • + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
  • + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
  • + An authentic experience of local life.
  • + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
  • + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
  • + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
  • + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
  • + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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