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Belle Of Cincinnati Summer Cruise Tour

July 24, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 9:30 pm.

Come join BB Riverboats’ Belle of Cincinnati on its summer tour of river cities. We will be stopping in Huntington WV July 24th offering lunch, brunch, dinner, and sightseeing cruises! Come ride the boat and enjoy one of Cincinnati’s top attractions during this annual tradition! Not interested in a meal? Book a non-meal sightseeing only ticket at a reduced rate.

Lunch Cruise Sailing 12 pm – 2pm Boarding 11 am

Adults General Admission $46

Children Ages 4-12 $29

Sightseeing Cruises Sailing 12 pm – 2pm Boarding 11 am

Sailing 3:30 pm – 5pm Boarding 3 pm

Sailing 7:30 pm – 9:30pm Boarding 6:30 pm

Adults General Admission $29

Children Ages 4-12 $23

Dinner Cruise Sailing 7:30 pm – 9:30pm Boarding 6:30 pm

Adults General Admission $63

Children Ages 4-12 $45

Book your tour online https://bbriverboats.com/cruises/summer-tour or call 1.800.261.8586

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Belle of Cincinnati to set sail

Jul. 10—PORTSMOUTH — River cities, rejoice.

Beginning Thursday, July 22, BB Riverboats' Belle of Cincinnati will be resuming its' annual Summer Cruise Tour with its first stop of service to Scioto County.

Despite not travelling to Portsmouth and other nearby Ohio River towns in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Belle is ready to resume its' nearly 20-year tradition of stops during the Summer Tour.

The Belle of Cincinnati will be in Portsmouth July 22-23 with patrons able to purchase tickets today for either a dinner, lunch, or sightseeing cruise.

After the Belle's stop on the banks of the Ohio River in town, the Belle and its' crew will travel to nearby Ashland, Ky., Huntington, W.Va., Gallipolis, Oh., and Maysville, Ky. for additional tours.

BB Riverboats CFO Ben Bernstein said both the Belle and BB Riverboats were excited to resume its' annual venture eastward.

"Our Summer Cruise Tour trip to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana is one of our favorite events each year," Bernstein said. "We unfortunately did not travel in 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic, so we are extra excited to get things back to normal and come see all of our friends in those great river cities."

Lunch and dinner options include grilled marinated chicken breast, vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, salad, fresh baked butter, and desert.

Ticket prices for each of the lunch, dinner, and sightseeing cruises are found on BB Riverboats' website. Tickets for children between the ages of 4-12 will be a reduced price as compared to any adult tickets purchased.

"Customers can expect a wonderful trip on the Ohio River that will be complete with entertainment, fantastic cuisine (if you travel on a meal cruise) and a lot of smiling faces welcoming you back onboard after our year long hiatus," Bernstein said.

Customers may also pre-order a souvenir photo for 25% off before boarding the ship.

The Belle of Cincinnati began operation in 1991 as a casino boat named the Emerald Lady, operating in Bettendorf, Iowa.

The BOC ceased that after a year and BB Riverboats purchased the her in 1999. It is the largest excursion vessel to operate on the Ohio River and is licensed to hold 1,000 passengers.

The paddle-wheel does work on the ship and it is accompanied by a pair of propellers.

For more information or ticket prices for BB Riverboats' Summer Cruise Tour or the Belle of Cincinnati, visit https://bbriverboats.com/ .

Reach Jacob Smith at (740) 353-3101 ext. 1930, by email at [email protected] , or on Twitter @JacobSmithPDT © 2021 Portsmouth Daily Times, all rights reserved

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Moscow River Boat Trips

Moscow river boat trips are your definite choice when it’s hot, sunny, and you’ve seen the city in any other way possible!

Just imagine how cool it is to slowly drift across the beautiful  Moscow river banks, enjoying Moscow from a totally different prospective!

The air is fresh, no exhaust pipes around – it’s just you and the city!

The Kremlin, Gorky Park, Cathedral of Christ the Savior and other Moscow sights are yours – no traffic, hassle and crowds around. Once you’re done, you can get off at the nearest stop and continue your tour by feet.

OK, there are basically two types of Moscow river boat trips. One is called “river tram” or “river shuttle”, and the other is more like a cruise.

The shuttle follows a typical route through Moscow river, from  “Kievskiy Vokzal” to  “Novospasskiy bridge” and back, with several stops in the way. The cruise boats usually do not stop, and the entire trip make take up to two hours.

There are many cruise boat operators, each one has got its own route. You’ll probably travel outside Moscow to enjoy the stunning views of Moscow region, but you’d better check it with the cashier.

Don’t worry – anything will do, especially if you’re in for the first time. You should only check what type of boat it is – if you wish to see Moscow, you probably don’t want to go far outside, and the reverse is true as well. Take your local friends – nothing beats a good company AND they’ll help you out!

Want to know what to expect? Let’s look at the typical Moscow river boat trips route:

Very pretty by itself, Kievskiy Vokzal was reconstructed a couple of years ago. A starting point for most Moscow river boat trips, it’s got great exterior and “Evropeiskiy” shopping mall right next to it. River cruise or no river cruise, but you should really spend there some time. No better place for Moscow shopping!

See the MSU?

Ahh, such a beauty! In summer, the hills turn entirely green, and you can clearly see the building of Moscow State University rising straight to the skies. You’ll also see grass-covered beaches filled with bathing Muscovites. Yep, the summer in “cold Russia” can be really hot!

…and if you pay attention, you will also see the towers of Moscow Inetrnational Business Center rising up to the skies from one of the banks.

Continuing with Moscow river boat trips. Not much to say about “Frunzenskaya Quay” except it’s a home to several Soviet-style buildings, the biggest one being the Joint Staff. Boy it’s huge! In addition, there’re several “swimming restaurants” that’ll serve you a great meal!

The place was full with all kinds of rides. Now many of them are removed.

This place is Russian “Disneyland”. Don’t be surprised when you see a space shuttle – it’s called “Buran”, and was the first of a kind in Russia.

Unfortunately, it was also the last one. When  Perestroika began, the Soviet space program was severely cut, and “Buran” returned to hangar to be utilized later.

Don’t worry, you can take a picture of it – Russian KGB is on vacation, too!

Many say it destroys the looks of the city. Well, it’s really big for sure! Stunning when you see it for the first time. Can’t say I’m a big fan of it, but then again – I ain’t a fan of Peter the Great, either, but that’s a long story. In short – definitely take a couple of pictures!

Sounds soooo communist, right? Don’t mind the name – these guys make the tastiest Russian chocolate I’ve ever eaten! Nothing compares to “Alenka” chocolate bar – it’s that little girl in a headscarf on the banner. Tell me about addiction!

Built in 1860, it was lately destroyed by comrade Stalin. To show everyone the “new”, “free” Russia, Bolsheviks built a swimming pool right on the ruins of the church! Fortunately, the new Russian government allowed its restoration, and the cathedral was re-opened in 2000. It’s the tallest Eastern Orthodox church in the world!

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So magnificent, so…Russian! You’ll see the State Kremlin Palace, Archangelsky Cathedral and even Ivan the Great Bell Tower!

You’ll also have a glance at St. Basil’s Cathedral, but that’s just a sneak preview. To really see the Kremlin, set your foot on the shore, check your camera batteries and storage, take a deep breath and walk inside. It’s an entire  adventure!

I haven’t covered all of the sights. There’s more to Moscow river boat trips than you read, but that will be our little surprise.

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Historic Cincinnati Sightseeing Cruise

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Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view on this 1 1/2 hour sightseeing tour on the Ohio River. Listen as the captain guides your adventure with historic, fascinating commentary of our beautiful river city. Did you know that 1 out of every 4 steamboats that were built in the United States, were built right here in Cincinnati? Find out more interesting facts on this popular afternoon cruise. Cash bar and snacks will be available for purchase.

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If notification is made 48 hours prior to your scheduled cruise, a reservation can be transferred to a new date and cruise. Any difference in cruise value will be returned in the form of a gift certificate. We do not offer any monetary refunds.

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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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