River · Our pick in Moscow
Moscow river cruises
From the Kremlin to Moscow City
Boats along the Moskva past the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Gorky Park and Moscow City.
Our take
- Take an evening sailing for the Kremlin lit from the water.
- Address
- Moskva, Moscow
About Moscow river cruises
River boats run along the Moskva between the Hotel Ukraina’s pier, Gorky Park and the Kremlin, with ice-breaker boats running through the winter.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Moscow river cruises before you go.
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What’s nearby
Distances from Moscow river cruises are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Kremlin3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Bolshoi3.5 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Gorky Park3.5 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Red Square3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Tretyakov Gallery3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 16 min
Rail terminals
- Belorussky terminal3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Leningradsky terminal6.3 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 24 min
Location
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