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STARSHIP YACHT CHARTER

43.59m  /  143'   van mill   1988 / 2020.

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Cabin Configuration

Special Features:

• Large exterior spaces for dining and socializing
• Loaded with water toys and tenders
• Flexible cabin configuration to meet the specific needs of guests

Superbly refit, superyacht STARSHIP treats charter guests to a fantastic cruising experience

The 43.59m/143' motor yacht 'Starship' by shipyard Van Mill offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Procasa.

Motor yacht Starship boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Starship thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 1988, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins, one double cabin and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 3 king, 1 queen, 1 double, 3 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Starship such as a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi.

Starship benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 3,201 nautical miles from her 52,990 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.96m/6'5" Starship can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. Starship features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Starship knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterslides bringing a sense of fun that all the family can enjoy. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the five Yamaha VX 110 Deluxe WaveRunners. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Starship also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, WindSurfers. Starship features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 11.58m/38' Intrepid Tender to transport you in style.

Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Starship is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Starship Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean.

Motor yacht Starship is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Starship has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Starship is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 11.58m  /  38' Intrepid Tender with 3 x Mercury 275 HP engines plus fishing gear, full cabin and SAT TV
• 1 x 5.49m  /  18' Novurania Tender with 1 x Yamaha 115 HP engine
• 1 x 12.19m  /  40' Intrepid Tender with 3 x 350 HP engines

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

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Starship is reported to be available to Charter with the following on board wellness facilities:

• Elliptical Machine
• Free Weights

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

'Starship' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

$120,000 p/week + expenses

High Season

Cruising Regions

Caribbean Bahamas

HOT SPOTS:   Florida

Winter Season

October - April

$150,000 p/week + expenses

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Yacht StarShip - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Locally owned and operated for 23 years

Set sail on Yacht StarShip with the ultimate dining cruise and cocktail adventure on the waterways of Downtown Tampa. Take in spectacular views of Downtown Tampa while enjoying a Brunch, Dinner, or Special Event Cruise!

Brunch Cruises

Come aboard Yacht StarShip for the ultimate weekend brunch experience featuring $15 bottomless mimosas. Set sail as you sip on endless mimosas and enjoy a specially-prepared brunch with friends and family. Unwind from the week and relax on the water while you take in the skyline views of Downtown Tampa. After brunch, enjoy dancing and live music on the top deck while you cruise the waters of Downtown Tampa. Brunch cruises depart out of Tampa every Saturday and Sunday.

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Lunch Cruises

Come aboard Yacht StarShip for the ultimate weekday lunch experience. The Lunch Cruise includes a lunch spread, the picturesque backdrop of Downtown Tampa, and DJ Entertainment on the top deck. Lunch cruises have limited availability. If you would like to schedule a private lunch cruise, please call us at 813-223-7999.

Dinner Cruises

Set sail on Yacht StarShip with the ultimate dining cruise and cocktail adventure on the waterways of Tampa Bay. Take in spectacular views of Downtown Tampa while enjoying a  Free at Sea  complimentary open bar*.  Whether you’re a beer drinker, wine lover, or cocktails are more your style, it’s all free with your cruise ticket. It’s time to escape and relax with the best views of Tampa, dinner aboard America’s first 3-Diamond-rated dining yacht, dancing on the top deck, and an open bar that’s free at sea!

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Holiday & Special Event Cruises

Yacht StarShip offers a variety of specially-themed holiday and event cruises for you to celebrate with your friends and family. Each holiday or special event cruise in Tampa and Clearwater offers a premier experience to elevate the occasion. As a family-owned business, Yacht StarShip understands the significance of creating a sea of memories with the ones you love. We take pride in being your celebration destination.

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Motor Yacht Starship

Yacht STARSHIP is a 143-foot classically-designed motor yacht built and launched by Dutch shipyard Van Mill in 1988. Her naval architecture is a collaboration between Pieter Beeldsnijder Design and Murray & Associates.

The yacht underwent a multi-million dollar refit in 2004 which recaptured her glory days. In 2015, the yacht received another multi-million dollar refit. She was last refitted in 2017 and has been beautifully maintained and consistently upgraded since.

SOCIAL AREAS

Starship boasts a beautiful interior that makes use of exquisite marbles, rich polished woods and rich soft furnishings. Her impressive large main foyer, with its marble floors and spiral staircase, sets the tone for the rest of the yacht, with its large and generous spaces and classic styling.

ACCOMMODATION

Starship’s  interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 5 rooms, including a master suite, 2 VIP staterooms, 1 double cabin, 1 twin cabin and 1 pullman bed. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

Starship’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socializing and entertaining with family and friends.

Air Conditioning, WiFi connection on board, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment, Stabilizers at Anchor, Tenders, Wave runners, Motor scooters, Sailboards, Water skis, Dive compressor, Exercise Equipment and much more allows clients the utmost comfort and enjoyment while on charter.

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Yacht StarShip

• 603 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
• (813) 223-7999

Set sail on the waterways of Tampa Bay and Clearwater with Yacht StarShip and delight in a different kind of dining experience! When you come aboard our yachts, you can expect unmatched service, exquisite views and delicious, freshly-prepared dishes. Experience stunning Clearwater sunsets or the bright city lights of Downtown Tampa as you sip and savor your way through our upscale cuisine and cocktails. 

Yacht StarShip’s fleet of four luxury yachts are perfect for any size event from 25 – 600 guests and feature top quality service, breathtaking views, entertainment, and award-winning cuisine. Our all-inclusive event packages make planning easy seabreezy. Whether you want to tie the knot on a yacht, or create a sea of memories with a social celebration, our dedicated crew is here for you.

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As America's first three-diamond rated dining yacht, Yacht StarShip offers the best views on the waters of Tampa Bay and award-winning cuisine. A dining experience on the 600-passenger Yacht StarShip, or the 150-passenger Yacht StarShip II is set to impress. Available for public or private cruises from Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and other local ports. Reserve your table today!

Dining/Nightlife

• Cuisine: American
• Days/Hours of Operation: Cruise dates and times vary. Call 813-223-7999 for information.
• Dining Reservations: Required
• Number of Indoor Seats: 600
• Private/Group Room Capacity: 600
• Style: Fine Dining
• Total Restaurant Capacity: 600

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• Average length of Stay/Tour: Stay 3 hours
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• Largest Banquet Capacity: 600
• Largest Classroom Capacity: 300
• Largest Reception Capacity: 600
• Largest Theatre Capacity: 300
• Outdoor Facilities Sq Ft: 3000
• Total Capacity (Reception): 600
• Total Number of Meeting Rooms: 1
• Total Square Footage: 6000
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STARSHIP Yacht for Sale

Starship yacht for sale - 143′ van mill shipyard.

Explore the expansive allure of STARSHIP, a yacht for sale that defies expectations with its remarkable volume. Boasting a proven charter history, this vessel represents an exceptional investment for discerning new owners. Meticulously maintained, STARSHIP stands out with an updated system and a recent refit in 2020.

Powered by twin CAT 3512B engines (2003), she gracefully cruises at 13 knots, showcasing a shallow draft of 7' for access to diverse global destinations. The classic interior features a blend of marbles, Makore, and Mahogany woods, creating a timeless ambiance. Accommodating 12 guests in 5 staterooms and offering space for 9 crew members, STARSHIP is in excellent condition, poised for new owners to embark on cruising adventures.

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STARSHIP has been carefully maintained since new by several prominent yachting families. Accommodations include 5 staterooms comfortably berthing 12 guests and 7 heads including a day head on the main deck and bridge deck. In 2003/2004, she had an $8m refit including new interior furnishings, full paint job, and 8’ sundeck extension, and new 3512B Caterpillar engines were installed (2003). In 2006, new Quantum Marine Zero Speed stabilizers were installed. In 2015, a $2m refit was done including full paint and interior soft goods for the main salon. Her refit in 2020 featured a skylounge remodel, bottom paint, 2 x new 10-ton chillers installed, and many more. Currently having full zero-time engine rebuilds down to the crank including all updates, $1m in parts and labor, warranty included (Dec 2023).

She cruises at 11 – 13 knots with a maximum of 17 knots and her KaMeWa waterjet propulsion gives her a very smooth ride with a 7’ (2.1 meter) draft. STARSHIP is ready to go cruising with her new owners.

Key Highlights

• Caterpillar 3512B main engines recently rebuilt to zero time ($1m USD)

• Dutch pedigree

• Bonville Associates interior

• Oversized windows in main salon

• Quantum Zero-Speed stabilization

• Shallow 7’ draft for Bahamas cruising

• Reputable charter history

• She has made five Trans-Atlantic crossings on her own bottom

• New bottom paint (2023)

Walkthrough

Stepping on board the swim platform, moving forward and centerline up a double wide staircase to the aft main deck. There is seating for six guests with a table on both the port and starboard side facing forward. Walking forward through double sliding glass doors you enter the main salon with bench seating on the port and starboard sides. Further forward to port is a large round glass dining table with seating for six guests. To starboard is a full-service bar with seating for four guests. The backlit onyx bar top is a highlight and topic of conversation. Forward of this is a banquette in the middle with port or starboard walk-around to a couch and four chairs. The mirror on the forward bulkhead reveals the television when retracted.

Going forward to port is the stairway down to the guest accommodations and next to that is the stairway up to the skylounge. Forward is the foyer with storage to starboard. At the forward end of the foyer is the dayhead to starboard and the entrance to the galley to port. Forward of this area are two steps up to a large circular dining area with 270 degree views and a large round dining table for 12 guests. Into the galley and forward to port are the steps leading down to the crew area. Back to the stairs leading down to the guest accommodations is the full beam owner’s suite forward (midship) with large bathroom forward centerline.

Aft to port of the owner suite is a queen guest stateroom with pullman berth and ensuite head forward. To starboard is a twin guest stateroom with ensuite head forward. Further aft to port and starboard are matching king VIP staterooms with ensuite heads forward. Back up the stairs to the skylounge you arrive at the forward end with dayhead to starboard. The skylounge has a large U-shaped sofa with two chairs and coffee table. To starboard is a desk with chair and computer. Aft of this to starboard is a 39” television. Moving forward past the dayhead is the captain’s cabin to port and ships office to starboard. Ahead of this is the pilothouse. Opening the aft skylounge door you enter the sky deck with full bar to starboard and to port are the stairs leading up to the sundeck.

Centerline is a large square teak table with seating for 10. Aft of this table are chaise lounges, sofa, and small end tables. Aft of this is room for two jet skis and two 1,000 pound davits. Going up to the sundeck the Jacuzzi is centerline under the arch with seating forward. There is a sunpad starboard of the Jacuzzi and aft of this are large U-shaped seating to port and starboard. Aft of this is room for more jet skis, an inflatable tender and there is a 2,500 pound davit.

Galley and Laundry Equipment

• 1 x Double Door Custom S.S. Delfield Refrigerator

• 1 x Custom S.S. Delfield Freezer (new 2020)

• 1 x Everest Refrigerator

• 1 x Scottsman Icemakers (new 2021)

• 2 x GE ovens

• 1 x Viking 6-burner induction range (new 2020)

• 1 x Miele Dishwasher (new 2020)

• 1 x Gas grill - Pilothouse deck aft (new 2020)

• 2 x U-Line Refrigerator - Pilothouse deck aft; Skylounge

• 1 x U-Line Refrigerator - Salon bar

• 2 x SubZero BR700 fridge drawers - Guest foyer

• 2 x Custom S.S. top load Freezer - Pilothouse deck aft

• 1 x Manitowoc Q210 Icemaker Pilothouse deck aft

• 1 x Scottsman DCE-33P - Salon bar

• 2 x Model 424 Wine coolers - Main deck foyer

Laundry Equipment

• 1 x Bosch washer - Engine room (new 2020)

• 1 x GE Dryer – Engine room (new 2023)

• 1 x Frigidaire washer – Crew (new 2021)

• 1 x Maytag Neptune washer - Guest Accommodations (new 2019)

• 1 x Frigidaire dryer – Crew (new 2021)

Communication and Navigation Equipment

Communication Systems

• Furuno Inmarsat C Satcoms

• 1 x Sailor 900 VSAT (Aug 2017)

• Panasonic Hybrid Telephone

• Sea 225 SSB - Radio room

• 2 x ICOM VHF

• Standard Horizon VHF with GMDSS (New 2022)

• Dell - Radio room

• Custom Navigation computer - Pilothouse

• Epson ET 4500 Printer - Radio room

• Pepwave cellular internet

• 2 x Starlink dishes mounted in domes (New 11/2022)

• 2 x Starlink antennae with Global Subscription (11/2022)

• Refinished dash panels (11/2022)

Navigation Systems

• Furuno FR-1022 Mark 2A, 72 nm range Radar

• Furuno RCR-1411 Mark 2A, 72 nm range Radar

• Anschutz Pilotstar D Autopilot

• Anschutz Gyrocompass (New Sphere Dec 2017)

• 8” Overhead Compass

• B&G Network Depth Echo Sounder

• Furuno D RD-30 Echo Sounder

• 2 x Garmin 741x5 GPS - Radio room and Pilothouse

• Furuno RP30 GPS - Pilothouse

• Transas & Nobletec - Plotter Software

• Furuno NX-700 Navtex - Radio room

• B&G Network Wind Indicator

• Furuno Inmarsat messenger and alarm GMDSS

• 2 x Navigation computers with TimeZero (New 2022)

• Furuno Satellite Compass (New 11/2022)

• Furuno AIS (New 11/2022)

• Em-Trak AIS Transceiver (New 2022)

• Monitoring system (New 2022)

• 4 x Hetteland monitors (New 2022)

• VHF DSC (New 2022)

• 2 x Furuno Radar x badn and s band 72 mile single phase (New 2022)

Entertainment System

New AV and internet based TV system and simplified remotes throughout yacht (11/2022)

• Pioneer DV4001

• Marantz SR7002

• Marantz VC6001

• Delphi Sat Radio

• KVH HDII Sat TV receiver (Aug 2017)

• X-Box 360

Owner Stateroom

• Panasonic Surround Sound

Guest Staterooms

• 4 x Panasonic 22” LCD

• 4 x Panasonic DVD S25

• Panasonic 34-RX25

• 1 x Sony 32” LCD

• 26” Sharp HDTV w/DVD - Skylounge aft deck

• Niagra DSR 7.3

• Kenwood KDC-MP6424

Mechanical Equipment

• Main Engines - 2 x Caterpillar 3512B diesels @ 2,250 Hp each (2003)

• Engine hours: Port 11,388; Starboard 11,388 (Oct 2021)

• Next major service (top end) due at 15,000 hours

• During the last top-end service, all parts were replaced not just serviced

• Historically an average of 11 weeks charter in the Bahamas/Florida yields 500 hours on the engines

• ZF BWK 750 Gearboxes

• 2 x KaMeWa 80 water-jet units Propulsion

• Waterjets Propeller

• Cleaned, sealed and super chlorinated water tanks and fresh water system (11/2022)

• Cleaned all tanks (11/2022)

• Replaced 60% of jet hydraulic lines (11/2022)

• Replaced jet cables (11/2022)

• Overhauled jet rams (11/2022)

• Hull plating sounded and plates installed where needed, mostly around the engine room (11/2022)

• 1200 RPMs = 11 knots @ 80 GPH

• 1450 RPMs = 13 knots @ 100 GPH

Generators and Electricity

• Generators: 2 x John Deere Northern Lights 99kW (New 11/2022)

• Generator Hours: Port 500; Starboard 500 (August 2023)

• 112 kW Backends installed (new 2017)

• 220V/3 Phase/60 Hz Output

• 85 US Gallons per day

• 208/480V/3 Phase/60 Hz Shore Power

• Atlas 85 kW Shore Power Conversion

• Cruise Air 40-ton Air Conditioner w/ 26 air handling units (2 x new chillers 2021)

• Quantum Zero Speed Stabilizer w/ARC 3001 Mk2 control

• Gyro stabilizers fully serviced (2022)

• Quantum Bow thruster

• Alfa Laval; dual Racor 1000’s on mains; dual 500’s on gens (rebuilt 2020)

• Headhunter Tidalwave HMX (updated 2020)

• Watermakers Inc GPD (New 11/2022)

• 3 x Helm/Control Stations Located in pilothouse, port and starboard wings

• Light control panels (New 11/2022)

Deck Equipment

• 2 x Steen Chain Gypsy w/ Capstans Anchor Windlass System (new chains 2020)

• Replaced windlass frequency drives (11/2022)

• 2 x Stockless Navy Anchors

• Overhauled mechanical side of anchor brakes (11/2022)

• 2 x 5/8” X 400 Anchor Chains

• 2 x Steen Deck Capstans - Aft stern quarters

• Marquipt Main Tender Davit - 2500 capacity (rebuilt Oct 2021)

• 2 x Marquipt Main Tender Davit - 1000 capacity (rebuilt Oct 2021)

• Overhauled 2 deck cranes – Nautical Structures 1,000 lbs (11/2022)

• Marquipt 7 Step Accommodation Ladder

• Custom Hydro-electric Stern Boarding Gangway Nautical Structures

• 2 x ACR Spotlights

• Transom shower

• Jacuzzi on Sundeck

• EFX Precore Peleton treadmill

• Free weights

Crew Lounge

• 1 x Microwave

• 2 x Under counter refrigerators

Safety and Fire Protection

• 4 x Cameras located in: Aft deck, Side decks, Engine room

• Monitors are located in: Radio room, pilothouse – modulated to all TVs

• 2 x Ship Safes

• FM200 in engine room and galley

• Fire Extinguishers located throughout yacht

• 4 x Pilothouse deck aft, lazarette, sundeck, foredeck

• 2 x Firefighting Suit with SBCA

• 4 x Canister Life rafts (Recertified Nov 2020)

• Life Rings- Pilothouse deck, main deck

• ACR 406 Hz EPRIBS (new 2020)

• Full complement of flares

Hull and Deck

• Bottom paint (Sept 2020)

• Non-skid on the swim deck and helideck

• New gas grill on the helideck

• New anchor chains

• Re-dipped anchors

• Sunshades and poles made for helideck and workout area

• $50k spent in paint and blister repair or improvements

Engine room

• Turbos rebuilt

• New turbo hot sections

• New exhaust risers and vibration dampeners below both engines

• Steering pumps replaced

• Treatment plant HMX controller and raw water pump replaced

• Blackwater transfer pumps replaced

• Main engine through hull exhaust valves replaced

• Most valves on the intake crossover pipe replaced

• Generator through hull exhaust and water dump valves replaced

• 2 x New Dometic 10-ton chillers installed (Jan 2021)

• Headhunter treatment plant updated control system

• Rebuilt alpha laval

Electronics

• New Pepwave cellular internet

• New Aegean router and internet switch

• New access points throughout

• New amps for outside stereo

• New control system for outside stereo

• New speakers and subwoofers for outside

• New Vantage lighting control system

• Overhead air handlers replaced

• Dining room air handlers replaced

• New artwork

Dining Room

• Wall panels recovered

• New sconce lights

• 2 x Air handlers replaced

• Refinished entire galley and replaced faces with PVC

• New wallpaper

• New icemaker

• New freezer

• New Sconce lights

• New mirrors

• Owner sofa recovered and modified

• New bedding

• New carpet

• New curtains

• Sleep number beds (2019)

• DVD players

• Amplifiers

• Sconce lights

Upper Foyer

• Recovered all upholstery including dash panels, captain’s chair, and bench seat

• New stereo

• Added horn switch port and starboard for wing station use

• Remodeled

• New blinds

• New table

• New computer

Crew lounge

• Wallpaper replaced

• New flooring

• New bottom paint

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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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Moscow concert attack: More than 60 reported dead; ISIS claims responsibility

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What we know about the Moscow concert attack

• Men in camouflage broke into a Moscow concert hall and opened fire, shooting an unknown number of people, Russia’s prosecutor general said.
• The terror group ISIS has claimed responsibility but did not provide proof of the claim, which was made on ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq on Telegram.
• Russia's Investigative Committee said that more than 60 people are dead after the attack at Crocus City Hall. Officials have said more than 100 others were injured.
• A fire also started inside Crocus City Hall, a large concert venue northwest of central Moscow. Firefighters have evacuated about 100 people from the basement of the building and efforts are underway to rescue people from the roof, Russian emergency officials said.
• Russia officials said they were investigating the attack as a terrorist act.
• A popular rock band was scheduled to play what appeared to be a sold-out show at the venue, which has a maximum capacity of more than 9,000 people.

Three children among those killed, state media reports

Chantal Da Silva

Three children were among the more than 60 people killed in yesterday's attack at Crocus City Hall, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Health.

Officials have warned that the death toll connected to the deadly incident may increase as the investigation continues.

Xi sends condolences to Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday after a deadly shooting at a concert hall near Moscow, saying China opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns terrorist attacks.

China firmly supports the Russian government’s efforts to maintain national security and stability, Xi said, according to CCTV state television. 

Moscow bloodshed comes two decades after some of worst attacks in Russia

Phil Helsel

The shooting attacks in Moscow are the latest in a series of deadly terror attacks in the country since the 2000s.

In 2004, militants from Chechnya and elsewhere took hostages at a school in Beslan in southern Russia.

The militants demanded a withdrawal from Chechnya. Hostages were kept in a gymnasium, and 334 died — half of them children — when gunfire and explosions erupted when it was stormed. Hostages’ families were critical of the rescue operation. Russian prosecutors later cleared authorities .

Two years prior, in 2002, Chechen separatists attacked the Dubrovka Theater in Moscow and took more than 700 people hostage. Russian forces used gas, and 129 hostages died. The attackers were killed.

More recently, in 2017 a suicide bomber from Kyrgyzstan killed 15 people as well as himself in an attack on a St. Petersburg subway. In 2013, two bombers killed a combined 34 people in attacks on a railway station and a trolleybus in Volgograd.

The group Islamic State, also known as ISIS, claimed responsibility for the attacks Friday at the Crocus City Hall venue.

Putin wishes victims well, deputy prime minister says

President Vladimir Putin is thinking of those injured in today’s attack and thanked doctors, a Russian government official said according to state media.

State media TASS reported that “Putin wished all those injured in the emergency at Crocus City Hall to recover and conveyed his gratitude to the doctors, Golikova said,” referring to Tatiana Golikova deputy prime minister for social policy, labor, health and pension provision.

More than 60 dead, and death toll could grow, Russian agency says

Russia’s Investigative Committee said Saturday that more than 60 people have died in the attack, and warned the number may increase.

“The bodies of the dead are being examined. It has been previously established that more than 60 people died as a result of the terrorist attack. Unfortunately, the number of victims may increase,” according to the Investigative Committee, which is a federal state agency.

Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and the security agency FSB are continuing to investigate, the committee said in a statement, and weapons and ammunition have been found.

U.S. warned Russia about planned terrorist attack in Moscow, NSC says

Monica Alba

The United States shared information about a potential terrorist attack in Moscow with Russia’s government earlier this month, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.

The U.S. Embassy in Russia on March 7 warned U.S. citizens to avoid crowds and said it was monitoring reports that extremists might attack large gatherings in Moscow.

“Earlier this month, the U.S. Government had information about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow — potentially targeting large gatherings, to include concerts — which prompted the State Department to issue a public advisory to Americans in Russia,” NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson said.

“The U.S. Government also shared this information with Russian authorities in accordance with its longstanding ‘duty to warn’ policy,” Watson said.

Putin recently dismissed ‘provocative’ warning about potential attacks

In remarks that aired three days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of “provocative statements” about potential terror attacks in Russia, and dismissed them.

“I’ll remind you of recent, let’s say directly, provocative statements of certain official Western structures about potential terror attacks in Russia,” Putin said.

“All of this looks like obvious blackmail and an attempt to intimidate, destabilize our country,” he said before the state security agency FSB.

Putin in those remarks did not specify a country or warning. The U.S. embassy in Russia on March 7 warned U.S. citizens to avoid crowds .

“The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours,” the U.S. embassy warned.

Guards at concert hall didn't have guns, state news says

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Guards at the concert hall didn’t have guns, and some could have been killed at the start of the attack, Russian media reported.

Some Russian news outlets suggested the assailants fled before special forces and riot police arrived.

Reports said police patrols were looking for several vehicles the attackers could have used to escape.

U.S. had been gathering intelligence that ISIS could attack Russia

Ken Dilanian

The U.S. had been gathering intelligence for months that ISIS could mount a mass casualty attack in Russia, two U.S. officials confirmed to NBC News.

That information led to a March 7 warning issued by the U.S. embassy in Russia about possible extremist attacks, including at concerts, urging people to stay away from large gatherings, one of the officials said.

That official said the claim of responsibility today by ISIS appears to be genuine, though no final assessment had been made about who was responsible.

Some Moscow concertgoers filmed events as they unfolded Friday night, when gunmen opened fire inside a theater and people ran to take cover in fear for their lives.

Witness says gunfire was first thought to be construction noise

A witness to today’s armed attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall told a state news agency that they first mistook the gunfire for sounds of an installation being dismantled.

“First, we started hearing typical loud pops, but it was impossible to understand that they were gunshots. We thought that something was falling, as exhibitions were being dismantled at that moment, and someone seemed to be dropping something large,” Mikhail Semyonov told TASS .

“Then, the bangs were getting more and more frequent. Suddenly, there was a scream, and the bangs started to be heard as bursts. Then it became clear that it was shooting,” he said.

ISIS claims responsibility for attack but does not provide proof

The terror group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow.

The group, also known as ISIS, did not provide any proof of its claim, which came from ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq on Telegram.

The group’s members have carried out a number of terror attacks, including the 2015 attacks in Paris that killed 130 people.

Children among the victims, Russia's children commissioner says

Yuliya Talmazan

Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, said children were among the victims of tonight's attack.

"Information about their condition is regularly updated," Lvova-Belova said on Telegram. "Any additional assistance will be provided immediately."

She later told Russia 24 TV channel that at least two children had been injured, including one boy with a gunshot wound.

Earlier, Russian officials released a preliminary casualty toll of at least 40 people dead and more than 100 injured.

France, U.K., Germany condemn attack

Officials from France, the U.K. and Germany were among those who expressed their condolences to the victims of the attack at the Crocus concert hall.

"The images of the terrible attack on innocent people in Crocus City Hall near #Moscow are horrific," Germany's Foreign Office said on X . "The background must be investigated quickly. Our deepest condolences with the families of the victims."

"We condemn the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow," the U.K.'s embassy in Russia said . "This is a terrible tragedy."

Meanwhile, France's foreign ministry called for "full light" to be shed on "these heinous acts."

Public events across Russia called off after attack

Several regional leaders across Russia, including in the annexed Kherson region of Ukraine, have canceled public events this weekend over security considerations after the deadly concert attack in Moscow.

Shortly after the attack, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin canceled all sports, cultural and other public events in Moscow this weekend. State news agency TASS also quoted Russia's cultural ministry as saying that mass and entertainment events in federal cultural institutions have been canceled in the coming days.

Zelenskyy adviser speaks out about attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s adviser denied that Ukraine was involved in the deadly Crocus concert hall attack.

“Ukraine certainly has nothing to do with the shooting/explosions in the Crocus City Hall (Moscow Region, Russia),” Mykhailo Podolyak wrote on X. “It makes no sense whatsoever.”

No evidence has emerged to suggest Ukraine may have been involved, but Ukrainian officials may be trying to pre-empt accusations, as some Kremlin hawks have already started pointing at Kyiv. 

Asked whether the shooting was at all tied to the war in Ukraine, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said: “There is no indication at this time that Ukraine, or Ukrainians, were involved in the shooting, but again, this just broke. We’re taking a look at it, but I would disabuse you at this early hour have any connection to Ukraine.”

Videos posted to social media appear to show chaos inside Moscow's Crocus City Hall during and after a terrorist attack.

Some videos include what sound like gunshots and show men with rifles, as concertgoers frantically try to exit the venue.

State Department issues warning to Americans in Moscow

Jason Abbruzzese

The State Department said that the U.S. Embassy in Moscow is aware of the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall and that U.S. citizens should avoid the area and follow the instructions of local authorities.

"The U.S. government’s ability to provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens in Russia is severely limited, particularly in areas far from the U.S. embassy in Moscow, due to Russian government limitations on travel for U.S. embassy personnel and staffing, and the ongoing suspension of operations, including consular services, at U.S. consulates in Russia," the State Department said in a message posted to its website .

'What a nightmare in Crocus,' Widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny condolences about concert attack

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who died in prison last month, expressed her condolences about the attack Friday.

"What a nightmare in Crocus," Navalnaya wrote on X. "Condolences to the families of the victims and quick recovery to the injured. Everyone involved in this crime must be found and held accountable."

320 firefighters, 3 helicopters working to put out fire

Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said the number of rescue crews responding to the attack is growing and now includes more than 320 firefighters, 130 emergency vehicles and three helicopters dumping water on the burning concert venue.

Moscow regional governor says 40 dead, more than 100 injured

Moscow Regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov said on Telegram that at least 40 people are dead and more than 100 injured in the terrorist attack, confirming figures previously reported by Russian state news.

Putin informed about concert venue attack 'in the first minutes,' Kremlin spokesperson says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin was informed about the shooting at the Crocus concert hall "in the first minutes" of the attack, Russian state news agency RIA reported.

The president is receiving information about what is happening and the measures being taken through all relevant services and is giving necessary instructions, Peskov said according to RIA.

Russian journalist was inside concert venue when gunmen entered

Russian news agency RIA Novosti said on Telegram that one of its reporters was inside the venue when gunmen entered and began shooting concertgoers.

The journalist said that at least three unmasked gunmen in camouflage entered the hall a few minutes before 8 p.m. Moscow time. They shot people point-blank and threw incendiary bombs, according to the journalist.

Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson calls incident 'bloody terrorist attack'

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia's foreign ministry, called the Friday night incident at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow a "bloody terrorist attack" as she called for "strong condemnation" from the international community.

"Now, as the Russian authorities have stated, all efforts are being devoted to saving people," Zakharova said. "The entire world community is obliged to condemn this monstrous crime!"

U.S. national security spokesperson says embassy has told Americans to avoid large gatherings in Moscow

Kyla Guilfoil

National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby addressed the attack in Moscow at a White House press briefing Friday afternoon, calling it a “terrible, terrible shooting attack.”

“The images are just horrible and just hard to watch and our thoughts obviously are going to be with the the victims,” Kirby said.

Kirby added that the U.S. embassy has notified all Americans in Moscow to avoid large gatherings, concerts, shopping malls, etc., and “stay put where they are” for their safety.

Russian media says 40 dead, more than 100 injured at concert attack

TASS, Russia's state-owned news agency, and RIA Novosti are reporting that Russia's FSB security agency has put the preliminary casualty count at 40 dead and more than 100 injured by a terrorist attack on a Moscow-area concert venue.

NBC News has not confirmed those casualty numbers.

Roof of concert venue at risk of collapse, Russian media says

Russian news agency RIA Novosti said on Telegram that the roof of the building near the concert venue's stage has begun to collapse.

Video posted to Telegram by RIA Novosti showed fire continue to blaze inside the venue.

Moscow area governor says more than 70 ambluances at scene of attack

Andrei Vorobyov, Moscow's regional governor, said on Telegram that more than 70 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene of concert venue attack.

“Everything is being done at the scene to save people," he wrote in the Telegram message. "The Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) has been deployed. There are over 70 ambulance carriages near Crocus, doctors provide the necessary assistance to all victims."

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Russia’s prosecutor general office says number of victims still being determined

Russia's prosecutor general said on Telegram that officials are working to determine how many people have been killed or hurt in the concert attack.

“On behalf of Igor Krasnov, the prosecutor of the Moscow region has gone to the scene of the incident at Crocus City Hall to coordinate the actions of law enforcement agencies," the prosecutor general's Telegram account posted. "Tonight, before the start of the event in the concert hall in Krasnogorsk, unknown men in camouflage clothes broke into the building and started shooting."

"The number of victims is being determined, a fire started in the entertainment center building, and citizens are being evacuated."

Moscow's mayor cancels weekend events

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram that he was canceling all public events in Moscow this weekend.

"I have taken the decision to cancel all sports, cultural and other public events in Moscow this weekend," he said. "I ask of you to treat this measure with understanding."

Popular rock band was to play sold-out venue that can hold 9,500

Tim Stelloh

A popular rock band was scheduled to play what appeared to be a sold-out show at the Moscow concert hall where there were reports of gunmen in combat fatigues opening fire.

Picnic, formed in 1978, was to play at Crocus City Hall, west of central Moscow.

The multilevel facility in Krasnogorsk has a maximum capacity of 9,527 people. Booking sites show the event was sold out.

Russia's aviation agency says additional security added to Moscow airports

The Russian aviation agency Rosaviatsiya said that additional security measures are being introduced in Moscow airports

"Due to increased security measures, we ask passengers to arrive at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky airports in advance," the agency said on the Telegram messaging app.

Moscow's emergency ministry says it is working to extinguish fire

Moscow’s emegency ministry said it was working to extinguish a fire that began at the music venue.

The ministry said about 100 people were evacuated from the building, and it was working to rescue people from the roof.

Russian media says state security taking action

Russia's news outlet RIA Novosti said that the country's security agency, the FSB, is taking measures to respond to the shooting at a concert hall near Moscow.

Videos posted by Russian media show men with rifles moving through area

Extended rounds of gunfire could be heard on multiple videos posted by Russian media and Telegram channels. One showed two men with rifles moving through a concert hall. Another one showed a man inside the auditorium, saying the assailants set it on fire, with incessant gunshots ringing out in the background.

Andrei Vorobyov, the governor of the Moscow region, said he was heading to the area and set up a task force to deal with the damage. He didn’t immediately offer any further details.

Russian media reports said that riot police units were being sent to the area as people were being evacuated.

Russian news outlets report gunman opened fire at Moscow concert hall

Several gunmen in combat fatigues burst into a big concert hall in Moscow on Friday and fired automatic weapons at the crowd, injuring an unspecified number of people, Russian media said.

Russian news reports said that the assailants also used explosives, causing a massive blaze at the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow. Video posted on social media showed huge plumes of black smoke rising over the building.

Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency reported that at least three people in combat fatigues fired weapons. The state Tass news agency also reported the shooting.

U.S. warned of imminent Moscow attack by ‘extremists,’ urges citizens to avoid crowds

Patrick Smith

U.S. citizens in  Moscow  had been warned to avoid large gatherings earlier this month because of heightened fears of a terrorist attack.

The U.S. Embassy in the Russian capital said it was “monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours.”

U.S. citizens should avoid crowds, monitor local media for updates and “be aware of your surroundings,” it said in a brief  online update .

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