The nation of Russia has had a long association with its numerous rivers. River travel has been a central feature of the Russian people. The greatest of the Russian Cities have their foundation closely connected with the rivers, and most of them are located at the banks of a river. Moscow is located at the point at which the Rivers Moskva and the Neglina, St Peters burg and Novgorod are on the Volhov. Nizhniy Novgorod, Yaroslavl, Uglich and Kostroma are located at the banks of the Volga. The Volga is the considered the greatest Russian River. At approximately 3, 700 kilometers ( 2, 300 ) miles, it is Europe’s longest River, and it is possible to navigate the entire length of the Volga. Volga influenced the foundation of several settlements and their development. The Volga was used as a trade  [...] 

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Carnival Inspiration is a Cruise ship part of the Carnival Cruise Lines’ fleet. Inspiration is part of the ‘Fantasy’ class of ships in the Carnival Lines. Carnival Cruise Lines have the biggest fleet in the world, and are famous for their short term and more affordable cruises. “The Fun Ship” experience that the Carnival Cruise Line is known for, is again true for Carnival Inspiration, and a journey on board the Carnival Inspiration proves that cruising is not as staid and for fuddy-duddies as it was seen before. These ships have a lot of options aboard that will keep you entertained throughout your journey. Such a wide variety of things to do is rarely found in most cruise ships. Carnival Inspiration guarantees an experience that can be best described as a ton of fun. Carnival Inspiration A  [...] 

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Lovingly referred to by many as “God’s own country”, Kerala, India is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and it has immense wealth in the form of backwaters that occupy a large area in the state. A cruise through the Kerala backwaters is an experience comparable to no other. Even for people who have had the chance to experience a river cruise before, cruising through the heavenly waters enjoying the exquisite landscape, is a really enchanting tour. A trip through the backwaters is an excellent way of getting to know and really experience this heaven on earth . . . The Oberoi Vrinda cruise takes you on a 4 day journey through the magical backwaters of Kerala. It ambles through the canals, and the various lakes. Although the trip would be worth it even if it was on a catamaran,  [...] 

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M S Artemis, formerly known as Royal Princess is a cruise ship part of the fleet of P & O Cruises. She was transferred to P & O Cruises in June 2005 from Princess Cruises. On entering into service with the P & O Cruises company, she was renamed Artemis, after the Greek Goddess by Prunella Scales. She is the smallest ship among the seven ships part of the fleet at P & O. Although she has been sold to Artania Shipping for an unknown amount in 2009, M S Artemis will be sailing as part of P & O Cruises fleet till 2011. M S Artemis is captained by Sarah Breton, who is only the second woman to take charge of a major cruise liner. She took charge in 2010. Construction and History M S Artemis was built Wärtsilä at the Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland in 1984. Inauguration  [...] 

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Celebrity Eclipse is part of the fleet of Celebrity Cruises, which is a subsidiary cruise line owned by the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Celebrity Eclipse is the most recent (the third) addition to the Solstice Class of cruise ships, which are considered by many to be the most environment friendly ships in the world. The keel of the ship was laid on 23rd January 2009. She floated in her dry – dock in 28th February 2010. It was christened in 24th April by Emma Pontin, legendary yachtswoman and was inaugurated in April 29, 2010. The third Solstice class ship is as environment friendly as its sisters; Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox. A photo voltaic system, a hull design that is optimized to perfection, energy saving LED lighting systems and extra efficiency hull coatings optimize  [...] 

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M S Monarch of the Seas is the second ship which is part of the three – ship Sovereign Class run by Royal Caribbean International, the second largest cruise line in the world. When she was built in 1991, M S Monarch of the seas was one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Monarch was also the first major cruise ship in the world to be have a woman as captain – Karin Stahre Janson. Construction M S Monarch of the Seas was made in 1991 at the Chantiers de l’ Atlantique shipyards in Saint – Nazaire, France. Specifications M S Monarch of the Seas has a Gross Tonnage of 73 941 gross tons.  It is 286.33 meters (880 ft 4 in) long, and is 32.20 m (105 ft 8 in) wide at its widest point. M S Monarch of the Seas has a passenger capacity of 2 744 passengers. There are 12 decks  [...] 

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SuperStar Libra is a cruise ship part of the fleet of Star Cruises, the third largest cruise line in the world. Star Cruises dominate the Asia Pacific market and are known for their far eastern itineraries. SuperStar Libra was constructed in 1988 In the Wartsila Shipyard in Turku, Finland for Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship was named Seaward then. In 1997 she was renamed again as Norwegian Sea. It was in 2005, when the ship was transferred to Star Cruises, that she got her present name of SuperStar Libra. SuperStar Libra SuperStar Libra has done away with the traditional cruising models and has provided a more laid back, flexible and resort like cruise. A range of services designed for passenger comfort, along with the superb Asian hospitality distinguishes Star Cruises. Specifications SuperStar  [...] 

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Crystal Symphony is a medium sized luxury ship part of the Crystal Cruise Line, which has garnered an immaculate reputation for service and over all quality. Crystal symphony is a sister ship to Crystal Serenity of the same Line. Both these ships have won numerous accolades in the past years. The ‘Conde Nast Traveler’, premier travel magazine has placed Crystal Symphony second to Crystal Serenity in the “Best ships in the world list”, among a list of 90 ships through out the world. Also, in 2000, Crystal symphony was given a Vessel Sanitation score of 100 by a team of U. S. Public Health Service inspectors. Construction Crystal Symphony was constructed in the Kyaerner Masa Ship yards (now called STX Finland Cruise Oy) in Turku, Finland. The ship was subject to three installments of  [...] 

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MS Nieuw Amsterdam is the latest Signature class cruise ship from the Holland America Cruise Line (HAL). Nieuw Amsterdam is the 81st ship to enter the cruise line’s service. It is also the second largest ship from Holland America Line. MS Nieuw Amsterdam was built by the Italian ship builder Fincantieri at Marghera ship yard in Venice. It was launched on the 4th of July, 2010. Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands will be the ships godmother. The ship will sail in Europe and the Caribbean. Specifications MS Nieuw Amsterdam has a GT (Gross Tonnage) of 86,700 tons. It has a capacity of 2,106 passengers. There are eleven decks. The maximum speed of MS Nieuw is 23.9 kt. Design, Interiors and Artwork Nieuw Amsterdam was a former name of New York City, and MS Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates  [...] 

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The Disney cruise, launched in 1998, has carved a name for itself in the cruise ship industry. The cruise line has two ships as of now, Disney Wonder and Disney Magic and is in the process of launching two new ships, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy in 2011 and 2012. Disney Fantasy Disney fantasy will be the fourth cruise ship in the Disney line. It promises to be exciting since the launch was announced in 2007. The primary steel cut intended for scroll work on the hull happened in March 2009 in Papenburg, Germany. The ship was named along with its sister Disney Dream, as Disney Fantasy at the same time. Specifications Disney Fantasy will be made to the same specifications as Disney Dream. With a GT (gross tonnage) of 128,000, the ship will be 330 m long and 37 m wide at its widest area. A total  [...] 

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