Azov and Black Seas voyage 13 September 2025
Dates:
13 September 2025 — 18 September 2025
Number of days:
6
Route:
SochiRostov-on-Don
Ship :
Ship Category:
Vodohod Luxury 5*
Price:
Description
Cruise description
A Russian revelation: discover the lesser-travelled Northern Caucasus region as you cruise from the storied Don River through the Sea of Azov briefly into the Black Sea and back again. As you explore an area located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe – both literally and figuratively – you’ll discover a place steeped in antiquity, fierce Cossack culture, military history, relaxing spa-towns, lyrical landscapes, and – most surprisingly of all – an effervescent winemaking scene.
Route
SochiGelendzhik (2 days)NovorossiyskPort KavkazTaganrogRostov-on-Don
Welcome to Russia, welcome to our wonderful ship Nikolay Zharkov! After a brief check-in, you’ll meet the ship’s crew at a delightful cocktail reception – a relaxing way to begin your adventure after a day’s travel.
Gelendzhik is pebble beaches, fragrant pine forests, incredible cliffs and very beautiful views of the cleanest sea. This is a fascinating promenade along the landscaped seafront, acquaintance with the Museum of Local History, a visit to the first in the south and the only one in Russia year-round golf resort with a championship 18-hole course "Gelendzhik Golf Resort", as well as acquaintance with "Chateau de Talu" - one of the most beautiful wineries of the Krasnodar region, which is located on the highest point of the Tolstoy Cape at an altitude of 100-160 metres above sea level.
Gelendzhik is pebble beaches, fragrant pine forests, incredible cliffs and very beautiful views of the cleanest sea. This is a fascinating promenade along the landscaped seafront, acquaintance with the Museum of Local History, a visit to the first in the south and the only one in Russia year-round golf resort with a championship 18-hole course "Gelendzhik Golf Resort", as well as acquaintance with "Chateau de Talu" - one of the most beautiful wineries of the Krasnodar region, which is located on the highest point of the Tolstoy Cape at an altitude of 100-160 metres above sea level.
People have lived on the territory of modern Novorossiysk since ancient times - at first it was a Greek trading port, then a Turkish fortress. Today's Novorossiysk is a major port city, an industrial centre and a much-loved holiday destination.
Port Kavkaz is located on the Chushka Spit in the Kerch Strait, in the Temryuksky District of Russia's Krasnodar Territory. The port is one of the largest passenger ports in Russia due to the ferry crossing to Crimea with a capacity of about 400,000 passengers per year. From the port of Kavkaz you can go on an excursion to the ethnographic complex "Ataman" - a Cossack village, the largest and the only open-air exhibition complex of its kind.
Taganrog roots are well established in antiquity – Herodotus mentioned the town in his Histories – and it went on to have a prestigious naval military association. It is famed today as the birthplace of Anton Chekhov, but the author isn’t the only celebrity associated with Taganrog.
We hope you’ve had a wonderful journey on board with us, and we hope to see you again soon!
- Accommodation in the booked stateroom category
- Full board in the onboard restaurants
- Entertainment program on board during the cruise
- Included excursion programme
- Headphones for the entire excursion programme
- Transfers
- Optional tours
- Tipping and gratuities
- Room-service
- Hairdresser, massage, etc.
- Onboard purchases
- Sports equipment rental
Restaurant schedule
- Breakfast - buffet
- Lunch - served to the table
- Dinner - served to the table
- Tea/coffee for all meals + 1 glass of red, white or sparkling wine or 1 glass of beer or 1 shot of vodka or juice (0,33 l) or lemonade (0,33 l) per person for all dinners on board
- Water in staterooms
- Coffee station available onboard
Price
Discounts
Information
Additional information
- Children's rate is valid for children from 2 to 14 years old.
- Children under 2 years old are welcome onboard free of charge (separate bed and meals are not included).
- Ship schedule and excursion program are preliminary and are subject to change.
Booking and payment methods
Please send your booking request for the cruise you are interested in to sales@vodohod.ru. Our manager will provide you with all the necessary information and help to make the booking.
Ship
Swimming pool 
Onboard restaurants have a menu for children 
All cabins are equipped with safes 
TV in cabins 
Free Wi-Fi 
All cabins are equiped with fridges 
SPA area 
Physical therapy, herbal tea, oxygen cocktail 
Coffee point 
Massage room 
Kids' club 
Lift 
Full board catering 
Private or french balconies 
Access to the information and entertainment portal Cabin types
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, armchair, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table.
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, armchair, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table.
These type of staterooms are ideal for big companies or a family.
The cabin is accessible for disabled guests.
Cabin is equipped with:
- In the living room: sofa, armchair, occasional table, refrigerator, satellite TV, pouffe, wardrobe, 220V sockets, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe.
- In the bedroom: double bed, bedside tables, hair dryer, TV, desk, book rack, armchair, WC and shower.
- On the balcony: two armchairs, occasional table.
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, sofa, armchair, floor-to-ceiling windows, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the panoramic balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table. Owner's Suite offers oversized bathroom.
Cabin is equipped with:
- In the living room: sofa, armchair, occasional table, refrigerator, satellite TV, pouffe, wardrobe, 220V sockets, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe.
- In the bedroom: double bed, bedside tables, hair dryer, TV, desk, book rack, armchair, WC and shower.
- On the balcony: two armchairs, occasional table.
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, armchair, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table.
Stateroom is equipped with bedside tables, armchair, occasional table, desk, wardrobe, AC, satellite TV, refrigerator, sockets 220V, telephone, radio, hairdryer, coffee machine, teapot, safe. On the balcony there are two armchairs and an occasional table.