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Helsinki • Stockholm • Tallinn
St. Petersburg
A new way to
experience Russia!
Cruise to St. Petersburg
Princess Maria
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Princess Anastasia
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Plenty of Opportunities
Welcome on board
ST.PETER LINE is pleased to welcome you to experience the
Baltic Sea in a new way. Enjoy cruising on the Princess Maria
from Helsinki to St. Petersburg or the Princess Anastasia from
Helsinki to Stockholm, Tallinn and St. Petersburg.
Visa
Free
Cruises
Hotel Packages
Helsinki-St. Petersburg-Helsinki
Two night packages at a range
of hotels in St. Petersburg.
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Both ships will offer you a memorable experience with visafree
access leaving you to explore the city on your own.
Cruise the Pearls of the Baltic
Now is the time to go on a cruise to get new experiences in the
Baltic Sea with the highlight being the freedom to explore the
culture and imperial splendour of St. Petersburg.
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Contents
Helsinki
Stockholm
St. Petersburg
Tallinn
Eternal St. Petersburg
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Attractions, a treasure trove of sights
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Enjoy the overnight journey onboard ship
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Discover the city of St. Petersburg
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Our hotels in St. Petersburg
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Meetings and group tour
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Cabins15
Routes and prices
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FAQ17
Ship Layouts
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Eternal
St. Petersburg
Unparalleled
City of Culture
”Neoclassicism of the open-air museum”, as some
call St. Petersburg, inspires everyone. St. Petersburg is the home of great thinkers, artists and
composers, where the culture has a really important role.
One of the major cultural sights is the Mariinsky Theatre the home of ballets and operas where
history and the present meet.
The musical art of St. Petersburg is also widely known around the world. Tchaikovsky, Musorgsky, Stravinsky and Shostakovich are still
the mainstay of the St. Petersburg Symphony
Orchestra with it’s interpretations of the master
composer’s of music.
Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood
General Staff Build
A world-class shopping destination
St. Petersburg is a great destination for shopping lovers. Offering the widest array of shops to include all
the world’s luxury brands you are sure to find the latest trends in Russian as well as international fashion. Catering for all tastes and a variety of budgets St. Petersburg is fast becoming a shoppers paradise.
Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, is the most famous street in St. Petersburg and is lined with a huge
selection of international shopping brands...but don’t forget the other streets filled with a vast array of
shops to browse.
with a huge range of shops...
Recommended shopping
as well as Nevsky Prospect both Bolshoi Prospekt and Nevsky Bolshoi have hundreds of
stores to ensure you find what you are looking
for.
One of the world’s largest malls, the Bolshoi
Gostiny Dvor is also definitely worth a visit.
Moskovskie Vorota, 205 Moskovsky Prospekt
Narvskie Vorota, 120-130 Leninsky Prospekt
Passage Trading House, 48 Nevsky Prospekt
Stockmann, Nevsky Prospekt 114-116
Bolshoi Gostiny Dvor Shopping Centre, 35 Nevsky Prospekt
Galeria Shopping Centre, Ligovsky Prospekt 30 A
Nevsky Prospekt
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A treasure trove of sights
St. Petersburg has numerous palaces and noble houses. The city has a glorious feeling, it is
surely one of the best cities in Europe. Amongst
the stunning highlights are, of course, St. Isaac’s
Cathedral, one of the World’s tallest Churches,
the Hermitage Museum, Catherine’s Palace,
Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood, the monument of Peter the Great, and Peter and Paul
Fortress.
The world-famous Hermitage Museum
At present, the Hermitage collection contains
more than 3 million works of art, part of which is
chosen seasonally to exhibit.
Experiences in the theatre like no other
Mariinsky Theatre
The world-famous Mariinsky Theatre offers both
classical ballet and opera performances and modern interpretations.
www.mariinsky.ru
Hermitage Theatre
Magnificent venue within the framework of Old
Winter Palace Theatre, which hosts ballet performances as well as the St. Petersburg Symphony
Orchestra gala concerts.
www.balet-spb.ru
GA Tovstonogov Bolshoy Drama Theatre
Traditional Russian drama theatre. The theatre
was founded in 1918. Today, the theatre hosts the
works of Russia’s most important directors and
theatremakers.
www.bdt.spb.ru
Mikhailofsky Theatre
Mikhailofsky is the oldest one of the Russian opera houses, which is well known around the world.
www.mikhailovsky.ru
Museums have the history to life
The St. Petersburg Museum is the generic term
to all of the museums in town. These include
The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of History, St. Petersburg Paul Fortress area
museums, the Church of Our Savior on Spilled
A collection based on the Czarina Catherine the
Great’s art acquisitions, which has since grown
over the centuries.
Closed on Mondays
Blood, Menshakovin Palace and many more. Before leaving on a journey it is worth checking
out the museum details which can be found at
www.russianmuseums.info/piter.asp
www.hermitagemuseum.org
Hermitage Museum
Peterhof
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At night the
ships come
alive
Rhythms of the night
The ship’s show’s are breathtaking with
talented, professional dancers performing an array of different dance routines
for your entertainment.
Relax, enjoy the show and the company
of your fellow guests. Or, if you are looking for a little excitement, the ship’s casino may be the right place.
A cruise in the Baltic Sea offers its passengers the opportunity to feel the true spirit of St. Petersburg. Each ship
has a number of restaurants, offering a wide variety of cuisine, Duty Free shops with a wide range of local products
and souvenirs and a Night club with a fantastic evening of
dancing and a high quality show.
Enjoy Nightlife
A feast of flavours
The ship’s restaurant’s offer a wealth of variety for
food lovers. Meals are well suited to the international
palate and also allow you to indulge in some Russian
dishes such as pickles, blinis and caviar. The Buffet
breakfast is extensive to ensure you get the energy for
the day of exploring ahead.
CUBAR onboard Princess Maria ferry arranges famous hot night Havana-parties. A
Cuban cabaret always includes rum, exotic
cocktails and crazy dances and these you
can enjoy also at CUBAR! You will remember this unusually terrific cruise and you
will meet new people, friends and experience a great cruise mood.
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Sightseeing Tours
of St. Petersburg
ST.PETER LINE tour’s of St. Petersburg offers a
comprehensive overview. During the tours you
will learn about the city and its architecture and
history. Tours should be booked in advance to
avoid disappointment as they are very popular
and spaces are limited.
Palace Bridge
Shuttle bus
This essential first tour shows you the splendor
of St. Petersburg. The bus will take you to the
heart of the city, the key of attractions - from St.
Isaac’s church on Nevsky Prospekt. After the tour
you will find it much easier to get to know the
treasures of the city in more detail.
ST.PETER LINE arrange for the safe and reliable
transport between the Port of St. Petersburg and
the city centre.
Transportation to the centre is of course a prerequisite for visa-free travel and is included in our
prices, but it is also the quickest and most direct
route to the city.
A wide range of Shore Excursions can be booked
in advance on the website, www.stpeterline.com
or at the Shore Excursion desk onboard.
Access to the shuttle buses during your stay in
St. Petersburg is made by showing your Departure
card, so remember to carry it with you.
important to know
Sightseeing in St. Petersburg
3.5 hours
Catherine Palace
Visa-free travel
ST.PETER LINE Cruises, one and twonight hotel packages are visa-free. The visa waiver applies to ST.PETER LINE trips operated by the shuttle buses. The maximum duration is 72 hours. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after arrival.
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Our hotels in St. Petersburg
Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky ****
Boutique hotel, with 255 rooms, in the quiet area of Vasily Island with the
Metro Station only minutes away and then one stop from the city centre and
attractions.
St. Petersburg in a city to treasure with is
vast array of varied entertainment and culture.
The hotel is in front of ST.PETER LINE Shuttle bus stop.
Our packages allow for visa-free access for
up to 72 hours.
5* hotels
ST.PETER LINE co-operates primarily with
high-quality and reliable hotels and internationally known brands.
Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge *****
Palace Bridge is a modern spa hotel, where you can retreat to relax after all the
3* hotel
sightseeing. The hotel is located in the historic centre of St. Petersburg, Vasily
Island, which is only 15 minutes walk from the Hermitage. Great location for
sights whilst in a quiet area and with superb meeting and conference facilities.
Morskoy Vokzal ***
The hotel is located in the city center, in the historic part of Vasilievsky
Island in the Gulf of Finland. In two minutes the main exhibition center ”LenExpo”. All rooms are newly refurbished in 2012. For you Single and Double room ”Standard” and ”lux.” All rooms are equipped with
bathrooms, telephone, TV, Wi-Fi. The rooms offer panoramic views of the
Gulf of Finland. Rooms with a view on the sea have a balcony.
The hotel is in front of ST.PETER LINE Shuttle bus stop.
Corinthia Nevskij Palace *****
Situated in the main avenue of St. Petersburg the recently renovated 19th
century buildings have been restored to their original glory with every luxury you would expect from a newly opened Corinthia hotel in such a great
location.
4* hotels
Sokos Hotel Olympia Garden ****
The hotel is located in one of the most significant historic streets of St.
Petersburg, Moskovski Prospect street. Distance to the city centre, which
can be reached easily by subway, is 2 kilometres. The hotel has 348 rooms,
which offer the comfort of the Nordic countries.
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Ideal for meetings & groups
Our professional group and meeting travel service can help you with all travel arrangements regardless
of the size of the group. Visa-free cruise is the easiest and simplest way to organise a successful meeting
or conference in St. Petersburg.
The ship’s bright and comfortable meeting rooms, spacious auditoriums serve both small and large
groups.
The on board facilities can be booked for exclusive group use and all required AV equipment supplied.
Cabins
Princess
Maria
Suite
Princess
Anastasia
26,4 m2
Princess Anastasia 1-2 passenger air-conditioned suites are really well appointed, deluxe cabins with sea view. In addition to the bedroom, suites feature comfortable living areas, LCD TV and a minibar. Each cabin has an
hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, ironing board and coffee maker. Suite price includes deluxe breakfast and a sauna is available free of charge during
business hours.
DeLuxe
20 m2
16,4 m2
Deluxe cabins are spacious, air-conditioned with windows. The cabin has
an LCD TV, mini bar, hairdryer and bathrobes (Princess Maria), as well as
a lounge armchair. Cabin rates include a deluxe breakfast and a sauna is
available free of charge during business hours. Cabins suitable for 1-2 persons (Princess Maria), or 1-3 people (Princess Anastasia).
Commodore
12 m2
11,6 m2
Commodore cabins are spacious, air-conditioned with windows. The cabin has a LCD TV, minibar and hairdryer. Commodore cabin rates include
deluxe breakfast and a sauna is available without charge during business
hours. Cabins suitable for 1-3 persons (Princess Maria) or for 1-2 persons
(Princess Anastasia).
Group Travel
With conference rooms for 8-60 people and Auditoriums for 100-150 people the ships make a great venue for groups of:
• friends
A-Premium
12 m2
These premium cabins on the Princess Maria are more spacious with airconditioned double cabins with sea view. Facilites include a LCD TV, refrigerator and hair dryer. Cabin rates include breakfast.
• school children
• theatre groups
• art lovers
A, B Cabins
• ballet fans
• opera goers
& many other special interest groups
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9 m2
8,5 m2
All cabins are air-conditioned with private en suite bathrooms.
A-cabins have windows to the sea on decks 4 & 6.
B-cabins are windowless on decks 4 & 6
Cabins can accommodate 1 to 4 people with 2 lower beds and 2 upper
berths.
Ships are also suitable for disabled.
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Princess Maria route
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Russian Visa?
Helsinki
St. Petersburg
No. Under the arrangements we have included a Shuttle Bus City Tour ticket which is valid
for 72 hours from arrival in St. Petersburg. This acts as your visa. You must enter and leave
Russia by one of ST.PETER LINE ferries and stay for a maximum of 72 hours from the time
stamped on your entry permit.
How can I get from Helsinki Airport to the ship?
A taxi costs approximately €30. Alternatively you can take the 615 bus from the airport to the
main train station and then walk to the other side of the station, about 400 meters, to take the
tram 9 which goes directly to the ship.
Can I get off the ship once boarded?
Princess Anastasia route
No. You can’t get off the ship again after boarding. If you want to see Helsinki then both the
central railway station and the port have left luggage lockers for between €2 and €4 depending
on size of locker. The lockers aren’t big enough for large suitcases.
What documents do I get?
Prior to departure you will receive the e-tickets for the ship. On check-in for the ship you will
be given a Boarding Card which is also your room key, an Arrival Card which you give to Immigration in St.Petersburg. Departure Card is used as a Shuttle City Tour voucher during your
stay. When you leave you have to give a Departure Card to Immigration officer.
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What details do I need for the immigration form?
The Immigration form has 2 areas to be aware of. One section asks for “Visa number” which
you can ignore. One section asks for “Patronymic” (this is your father’s first name). The rest is
straight forward.
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Princess
Princess
Maria
Princess Maria
Anastasia
BARS AND RESTAURANTS
Bake & Coffee 4
Columbus Bar 7
Funny Rabbit Bar 7
Kampai Sushi Bar 7
Casino PAF 7
Napoli Mia Restaurant 7
Explorer’s Restaurant 7
Seven Seas Restaurant 8
CUBAR Disco 8
Funny Rabbit Open Bar 8
Sky Bar 10
Bake & Coffee 6
Columbus Bar 7
Funny Rabbit Bar 7
Legend Sport Bar 7
Napoli Mia Restaurant 7
New York Restaurant 7
Seven Seas Restaurant 7
Kampai Sushi Bar 7
Conference Bar 8
Night Funny Rabbit Bar 8
Casino PAF 8
Sky Bar 8
Funny Rabbit Open Bar 10
Creative studio
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Shops and services
Information Desk Duty Free Boutique Tax Free (Global Blue) Kid’z Club - Play area Shore Excursion Desk First Aid Photo service Princess Anastasia
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Information Desk Duty Free Boutique Tax Free (Global Blue) Kid’z Club - Play area Shore Excursion Desk First Aid Photo service 6
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Cabins
Decks
6, 5, 4
Decks
6, 5, 4
CINEMA AND CONFERENCE HALLS
Decks
9, 8
Decks
9, 8
WELLNESS AND BEAUTY
Aqua Zone, Gym, Sauna 2
Aqua Zone, Gym, Sauna 2
CAR DECK
Decks
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3a, 3b
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Decks
3a, 3b
Helsinki • Stockholm • Tallinn
St. Petersburg
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[email protected]
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