Have been wondering about the Russian river cruise last Aug. How was it? We really enjoyed our Black Sea cruise on Oceania. Glad we went!

The tours were very good. The ship was a D. The service was poor. The food was awful. I think there would have been better options for doing this.

Moscow is incredibly expensive. We hired a private guide who was great for a pre-cruise trip. A bowl of soup and an entree for two and 1 drink was $350. One night at a Hyatt was between 680-$1300. Pizza was $60. A cup of coffee $10. $600 a day for two for a private guide.

The art and history is incredible and the people were lovely. Don't do AMA in Russia.

I am so glad that you loved the Black Sea because I know you agonized as to whether you would enjoy it and I kinda talked you into going.

Wow! That is incredibly expensive. I think we went in '05 pre-cruise for 4 nights in Moscow. Loved it! Sorry the riverboat wasn't that good.
YOU did talk us into going to the Bloack Sea and we are so happy we went. You were spot on, as usual. Thank you so much, Andi.