After arriving at St Petersburg by cruise ship, you’re not free to travel freely and must stay with your land excursion tour. This is because to enter Russia, you usually need a Russian visa, but if you arrive by cruise ship, a visa is not required, because your cruise line applies for a blanket visa for passengers for the duration of their visit. The only way to explore the city at your leisure is to be in possession of Russian visa.
Emma has more than seven years' experience as a writer and has been in the travel industry for nearly five years. She loves learning about new places and cruise ships coming to market, as well as discovering fun and exciting activities to do while you sail. She has cruised with Princess Cruises, Cunard, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Avalon Waterways and Royal Caribbean and is looking to get something in her diary for 2024! Her favourite things to see on a ship include excellent entertainment, a delicious cocktail menu and extraordinary dining venues.
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