MS Rachmaninoff

About MS Rachmaninoff

MS Rachmaninoff belongs to Vodohod's Volga Classic series and entered service in 1981. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 129 metres in length and accommodates up to 228 guests in 114 staterooms across 4 passenger decks.

Vodohod is the dominant operator on the Volga, Don, Svir and Neva rivers, with a fleet of refurbished Soviet-era vessels and the new MS Mustai Karim, the first new-build Russian river ship in three decades. Its signature itinerary connects Moscow and St Petersburg through the Russian heartland. MS Rachmaninoff reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.

The ship's typical home waters are the Volga, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.

Cabin categories

The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.

Deck plan

MS Rachmaninoff is laid out across 4 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.

Onboard amenities

• Sun deck with shaded lounge area
• Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
• Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
• Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
• Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
• Lift between most passenger decks
• Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
• Hair salon and small fitness room
• Heated whirlpool on the sun deck

Featured itineraries

The voyages below are representative of those MS Rachmaninoff sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.

Sister ships in the Vodohod fleet