All our motorships are modern vessel build in Germany and Austria, and registered in Russia. They are equipped with up-to-date navigation devices and recently had major refurbishment.

Our ships are specially designed for the inland waterways cruising, and feature outside cabins that allow picturesque views of the passing countryside. All units are comfortably furnished, air-conditioned and have private showers.
Highly professional and experienced crew takes great pride in their ship and maintains it in excellent condition. The dining service offers Continental and Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, as well as gourmet specialties of the visited regions. Most meals served on board in a warm homelike atmosphere of the ship's dining room. Service personnel are well trained and eager to offer assistance. Public areas may include bars, small souvenir shops, music salon and/or beauty parlor. Laundry service is also available.

Our government-licensed English speaking tour guide will accompany you during on shore excursions and will fill you in on the history, mythology, and art of the places you visit. In addition to extensive sight-seeing outings our on board entertainment program includes - daily musical performances, lectures by professional guest lecturer, folk shows, Russian and Ukrainian language lessons, Passengers talent show, outdoor shashlyk (shish kabob) picnic at recreation stops, Grand Tea Ceremony, Blini and Vodka tasting.


The Sholokhov was built in Germany and commissioned in 1987. It is a modern river vessels equipped with the latest navigational aids and have been constructed to provide maximum comfort and safety on rivers, major lakes, waterways, and reservoirs. It features all outside staterooms with large picture windows and private facilities. Each cabin has individual temperature controls and air conditioning. The dining rooms offer Russian and Continental cuisine. Ample deck spaces allow for unobstructed views. Aboard you'll find a small shop, pleasantly appointed bar, music salon, theater, and beauty salon.

Technical Specs:
Length: 129.1 m
Breadth: 16.7 m
Draught: 3 m
Main engines: 3x736 kW
Passengers capacity: 260
Speed: 25.5 km/h
Type: 302
Built: 1978
Renovation: 2003-2004