Top 5 cruises from Kyiv (Kiev) to the Black Sea port of Odessa. Best Prices for 2020-21

Each of our Ukrainian cruises is a sail through magical Slavic hinterlands!
From $1,700

Ukraine is one of the largest and the most vibrant European countries. Cruising downstream the Dnieper River from Ukrainian capital Kyiv (Kiev) to the Black Sea gives great opportunities for exploring ancient and legendary trade routes of this fine country. The Dnieper River is the fourth largest river in Europe and is the main waterway of Ukraine. Ports of call are large cities and small traditional villages, all rich in culture and history. Ukrainian Black Sea Port, the fabulous city of Odessa is often called the Black Sea Pearl. The fighting and riding skills of the Cossacks on Khortitsa Island, the magnificent Monastery of the Caves in Kyiv, and ballet in Odessa are just a few highlights of these voyages. The Danube Delta is one of the most incredible highlights of our Ukrainian cruises because of its unique wildlife and stunning nature. Our experience and horizons will be also widened when visiting the village of Vilkovo that really is the ‘Ukrainian Venice’ at the Danube Delta. Learn about the great history and great people, whose wisdom, goodness, and hospitality have already become a legend!

● Our Ukrainian River Cruise ship is certified to cruise the Black Sea on the way to the Danube Delta and the Village of Vilkovo

Cruises 2021

Sightseeing

Kremenchuk

Kremenchuk. Once there were two fortified settlements opposite each other on the left and right banks of the Dnieper River - they belonged to two different states and often confronted each other. In the course of time the two settlements have merged into one (within one state) and got united by a bridge. Modern bridge that is now connecting two parts of Kremenchuk is quite a technologically sophisticated structure. It has two levels: the lower one is for trains and the upper one is for motor transport. This bridge appears to be a part of two Ukrainian state routes, with more than 3,000 trucks crossing the bridge daily. The most amazing fact is that the modern construction is built on the supports of the old bridge of 1872. Since the middle of the 19th century Kremenchuk is known as the center of the tobacco producing industry in the region. During the Crimean War, Kremenchuk was a major shipbuilding powerhouse. KrAZ, a famous automotive plant that produces trucks and other special-purpose vehicles (particularly heavy-duty off-road and military models) is located here. The city was almost entirely ruined during WW II; therefore most buildings there belong to the Soviet era. The place itself is located in a very nice area of the Central Ukraine and is surrounded by beaches.

Kaniv

Kaniv is a historical town that was founded in the 11th century by the Kievan Prince Yaroslav the Wise. Picturesque and ancient, Kaniv was once one of the Kievan Rus’ largest cities. At that time, it was an outpost used for diplomatic meetings between Ruthenian (Roxolanian or Old Russian) princes and ambassadors of militant tribes. Later, in the 18th century, it became a popular destination for elderly Cossacks, who wanted to live out their days on the banks of the great Dnieper River, and on the Chernecha Mountain, where, according to a legend, a monastery stood in the past. This mountain remains one of Kaniv's most important places, attracting thousands of tourists to the city. Today it is most famous as the burial place of the celebrated Ukrainian poet and painter Taras Shevchenko. This great man is considered a founder of modern Ukrainian literature. The impressive memorial complex dedicated to Taras Shevchenko has been constructed at his burial place - the poet’s museum, overlooking the Dnieper River, is also a part of it. Over time Kanev once was a part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania; a part of Poland. It belonged to the Russian Empire and it was a Soviet city. Kaniv has seen the Ottoman Turks and the Mongols… The modern Kaniv is also one of the main Ukrainian inland river ports on the Dnieper.