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Welcome to Avila Beach Whale Watching. We offer the best whale watching tours,  coastal wildlife viewing tours and ash scattering services on the central coast of California

We offer family oriented, educational boat tours and whale watching adventures upon the pristine waters of San Luis Obispo Bay, a hidden gem on the central coast of California. To our advantage we are blessed to have an abundance of wildlife here year round! Sightings of Whales, Dolphins, Porpoise, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Harbor seals and a variety of sea birds are common on the whale watching trips. In addition to whale watching trips we offer a one hour "Coastal Explorer' private group tour for those that would like to go boating and see some of the animals that live close to shore without the commitment of going offshore to possibly see whales. We also offer custom / private tours,  ash scattering services and photography trips. All ages are welcome on our tours.  

We have been ranked as the best whale watching and best boat tour on the central coast of California every year for the past 13 years on Tripadvisor, Google and Yelp.  If you have any questions please call or text Capt. Mark 805-540-4667. 

Please click the yellow menu icon in the upper left corner of your screen to learn more about who we are and what we offer. You will find pages listing:

• More information about our different whale watching trips and seasons
• Recent whale and wildlife sightings
• Ash scattering services
• Reservations and our cancelation policy
• What to wear and bring to be comfortable and prepared 
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Departure Times and Pricing. There are no booking fees or taxes.

Winter : January 1st through March 31st:  Winter   Whale watching trips are 2.5 hours in duration and depart at 9:00 am and 12:00 noon. Per person pricing, $110 weekdays and $125 weekends and holidays.

Spring, Summer and Fall : April 1st through December 1 st:  Summer Whale watching trips are 2 hours in duration. These tours depart at 9:00 am and 11:30 am 7 days a week. Per person pricing, $115 weekdays and $125 weekends, holidays and everyday during our high season from June 1st through September 2nd.

Year round: Coastal explorer one hour private group tours are $299 for your party of up to 6 people depart at 2:00 or 3:00 pm and at other times by request. 

Ash Scattering, burial at sea: One hour excursions are $325 and $350 weekends and holidays . Please call for details and reservations (805) 540-4667

Custom charters are also available for any occasion and are priced at $350 per hour 8:00 am to 3:00pm and $400 per hour outside of those hours. Departure times are arranged by request. Please call 805-540-4667 to arrange a custom tour.

Reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance.

When to go whale watching?

We have very good whale watching most of the year here on the central coast of California and on average we will find whales on most of the trips. Please check the "recent sighting" page for more information on what you can expect each month and what we have been seeing currently. Every year is a bit different, these are wild animals that are free in the ocean so please have realistic expectations and understand that we are offering you a chance to see something special and not a guaranty that you will.  

• April through December is Humpback Whale season:  While we enjoy good sightings over this entire time period, the peak months when the most whales are here and the weather is at its best are August through October. These trips typically see whales on over 90% of the excursions. In April we will have the opportunity to see both Grey whales and Humpbacks.
• January through March is Grey Whale season :  On these trips we enjoy excellent opportunities to see the California Grey whales as they migrate past our shores. March is the best month for seeing Grey whales with sighting on about 70% of the trips.
• For a more detailed breakdown of what you might see please click the "recent sightings" page or click on the individual trip description pages.

Six passenger maximum on a 28ft power catamaran

Unlike most whale watching tours on larger boats with as many as 100 people on board, our tours are unique in that we only take 6 passengers at a time. This ensures that everyone can enjoy an unobstructed view of the whales  and other wildlife that we encounter with no crowding. We also have the advantage of being able to move quickly to a new location if we see something exciting going on. Catamarans with 2 hulls offer a much smoother ride through the waves which helps us get to the whales faster. Catamarans are also very stable which is a big help when taking pictures of the whales and other wildlife we encounter on these adventures. Personally, our favorite part of the smaller boat with only 6 passengers is that we will have the opportunity to talk about the animals as we observe them and we are available to answer questions about what we are seeing. 

Where is Avila Beach Whale Watching located?

Our departure dock is located very close to Avila Beach, Ca. on a quaint, historic pier known as the Harford Landing at Port San Luis. This is just 15 minutes from Pismo Beach, Ca. and 20 minutes from San Luis Obispo, Ca. If you are staying near Paso Robles, Ca. we are only 45 minutes away and in the summer 20 degrees cooler! 

Local Experience

Local experience matters when looking for whales.  We have been in continuous, year round operation on the waters of San Luis Bay since 2012. Captain Mark Kocina the owner has worked as a boat captain / naturalist / adventure travel guide / white water rafting guide for over 40 years in many countries around the world. He will bring all of that experience to bear on these trips. Captain Frank Orazio has been fishing these waters for 21 years and is an excellent boat captain with a good background in wildlife sighting. In our combined time at Port San Luis, we have taken over 18,000 guests out onto these waters to see the whales and other animals that frequent this area. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, friendly captain to escort your family out for a safe, educational and memorable whale watching experience please join us for a tour. 

Are you guaranteed to see a whale?

The short answer is no as this is not a zoo. Please understand that we are offering you a chance to see wild animals that live freely in the real world and that is the beauty of this experience. We can only show you these whales if they present themselves for us. We will always use every bit of experience we have to find them for you but no one on earth has control over mother nature.  While the whales do present themselves for us to see on the majority of our tours there will be trips that they do not.  Unfortunately our expenses are higher when we do not find whales as we search more, so we do not offer refunds or credits for future trips when we do not find whales. We appreciate your understanding as we are not in control of the weather or the animals.  

PLEASE NOTE: If the ocean becomes too rough or foggy on the day of your trip to safely go out to the whales we will give you the option to either get a  full refund or go on a coastal explorer tour and you will receive a 50 percent refund.

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We believe that each person deserves to be treated equally without discrimination of any kind for any reason. We do not discriminate in any manner against any person on account of marital status, religious creed, color, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, medical condition (cancer / genetic characteristics) or disability, (mental or physical) including HIV and Aids.

Everyone is welcome on our tours, there is no age limit. 

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Luncheon Cruises available every day! Join us on the bay from 12pm-2pm!

Luncheon cruise, join us for a 2-hour cruise with award winning chowder and amazing views from 12:00pm-2:00pm. cruises available every day take in the stunning sites of the central coast and enjoy a drink from our full service bar. winter has arrived and we will be sailing the bay on saturday with our classic chowder menu.

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Offering a wide range of services, from sales and rentals to tours, classes, and repairs. Our knowledgeable team is dedicated to providing the best gear and accessories from top brands such as FeelFree, Vibe, YakAttack, and more. 

Join us and explore the Central Coast on one of our tours or expand your skills with our camps or classes. Our tours are the perfect way to experience the stunning natural beauty of the region, led by our expert guides who will show you hidden gems and share their knowledge of the local ecology and history.

Need some gear? We also offer guided kayak fishing trips and a large selection of fishing tackle and kayak accessories. Visit our online store at www.prokayakfishing.com for our complete product line. 

Come stop by! We’re located in Shell Beach, just off Highway 101 and only a block up from the beach, we’re halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and only ten miles south of San Luis Obispo. 

Paddle, explore, and discover with CCK—life is short, so paddle hard!

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Experience one of Australia's greatest wildlife events, the Humpback Whale migration in safety and style. Trip Duration 1.5 Hours. We provide a discounted rate on weekdays outside of holiday periods.

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Whale’s Tail Charters is dedicated to ensuring that your Oregon whale watching tour is the highlight of your vacation. Our boats provide passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer service, seamanship, first class vessels, and highest possible safety standards. So, sit back and enjoy as we take you on the ultimate whale watching tour!

Hop aboard our zodiac RHIB boats for a fun and exciting whale watching tour. See whales and marine life along with the beautiful Oregon coast. Our low-to-the-water boats are comfortable and quiet which gives you an incredible perspective of whales and marine wildlife. We take 2-6 passengers on each boat so there is no overcrowding along with 360° viewing. Our tours offer a more personalized and fun experience for the whole family.

While we journey out to find whales, you can learn about our resident gray whales and experience transiting the world’s smallest navigable harbor. This is a great way to enjoy the natural wonders and spectacular wildlife that live off the shores of the Oregon coast. Advance reservations are strongly recommended to maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer. You can book online or call Whale’s Tail Charters at 541.921.1323

We have put our thoughts and ideas together, forming the premise that whale watching should be a more personal experience. Being honest and caring, making safety and comfort of our customers the priority.

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The first tourists in Florida arrived by boat – Juan Ponce de Leon and his crew 500 years ago – and it’s still the best way to see the Sunshine State.

From a boat you can reach special places where there are no roads and glimpse views you can’t see any other way. Some of the boats themselves are one-of-a-kind attractions.

And there’s no shortage of waterways to explore – Florida has 1,800 miles of coastline and 12,000 miles of rivers and streams.

While some visitors will rent kayaks, motor boats, houseboats, or sailboats on a Florida vacation, the easiest and least expensive way to go is on a boat tour, and there are hundreds to choose from.

Here are 10 favorites that illustrate the variety of cruises available around the state:

Cruise through Tarpon Springs to a dazzling island

As early as 1890 Greeks came to Tarpon Springs to dive for sponges . The sponges are long gone, but the Greek heritage lives on. One of the best things to do from the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is take a boat tour that offers several delights: You tour the Anclote River and hear a little Tarpon Springs history; you gaze on the Gulf waters and spot dolphins; and you get a short stop on Anclote Key, a pristine, white-sand barrier island reachable only by boat.  Anclote Key is a state park with an 1887 lighthouse. These Florida boat tours give visitors a half hour to enjoy Anclote’s perfect sandy beaches (you’ll wish you could stay) and do not include visiting the lighthouse. Boat companies that operate cruises to Anclote from the Sponge Docks include SunLine Cruises , and Sponge-O-Rama .

Celebrity spotting off Miami Beach

Entertainers, celebrity athletes, and other Miami millionaires pay big money for waterfront views from exclusive addresses. But those same waterfront views mean that from a boat you have an equally good view of palatial estates. Florida boat tours leaving from Miami’s festive Bayside Marketplace cruise by Fisher, Hibiscus, and Star Islands, home to Sean Combs, Gloria Estefan, Rosie O'Donnell, and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. Visitors also get an up-close view of the Port of Miami and its giant cruise ship,s plus a postcard-like look at the Miami skyline.  The 90-minute Island Queen cruise is aboard a 140-passenger double-decker boat.

Discover the “Wild Man of the Loxahatchee”

This boat tour takes you to a fascinating destination you can’t reach by land. Located inside Jonathan Dickinson State Park , in Hobe Sound, the narrated tour on the Loxahatchee Queen II takes you down the jungle-y Loxahatchee River, which is worth the trip by itself. The highlight, though, is a visit to the home of Trapper Nelson, one of those fabulous characters who helped make Florida funky in the state’s early days. Nelson started out living off the land as a trapper and fur trader in the 1930s, but soon turned himself and his home into one of the area’s first tourist attractions “Trapper’s Zoo and Jungle Gardens.” No public roads lead to Trapper Nelson’s site.

See the sunset from the water in Key West

Key West has turned the daily sunset into a celebration, and seeing the sun go down from a boat cruising offshore is a classic Key West memory. There are many from which to choose:  Some are “all you can drink” party boats with DJs and dancing.  The pirate-themed Jolly II Rover schooner , with its jaunty red sails, is BYOB.  You can compare sunset cruise options during a scenic stroll through the Historic Key West Seaport. Watch for promotions and discounts. Many other Florida port cities offer sunset cruises too, so explore options near where you’re staying.

Manatees and more on St. Johns

One of the high points of a winter visit to Florida is a chance to see an endangered manatee in the wild. One of the best spots to do that is Blue Spring State Park in Orange City. When the weather is cold, the clear spring can attract hundreds of manatees. The St. Johns River Cruise leaves from the park and it specializes in helping you spot wildlife – not just manatees, but also alligators, bald eagles, osprey, herons, egrets sandhill cranes, limpkin, ibis, purple gallinules, and more.  The two-hour cruise winds through shallow areas of the unspoiled river, and even when wildlife is scarce, the guide offers lots of history and information about the area.

Be like Bogie on the African Queen

You can’t do this anywhere else: The African Queen boat  - the actual steamboat used in the 1951 movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn - has been beautifully restored to take visitors on Key Largo cruises.  Cruises are pricey – best for true fans yearning to sit exactly where Hepburn and Bogart did – but  intimate. The boat is licensed to hold six passengers at a time.

Make like Tarzan and explore “The Black Lagoon” One of the largest springs in the world and the deepest in Florida, Wakulla Springs, sited near Tallahassee , has a rich history. There are mastodon bones in the bottom of the river, and archeological sites along its shores. It was also the setting for several early Tarzan movies, starring Johnny Weissmuller, as well as for the cult classic film “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” The guide on the boat tour in Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park tells tales of the mysterious spring (its source has never been located) while pointing out wildlife, which is plentiful. Ancient bald cypress trees line the river. The boat tour is a three-mile loop that takes 45 minutes to an hour. The water rarely achieves the aquamarine clarity it once had but when it does -- usually in late winter or early spring – Wakulla Springs brings out the glass bottom boat for tours. 

Find serenity in Central Florida’s Winter Park

Long before Mickey Mouse came to Orlando, folks were enjoying “ jungle cruises” in Orlando . Winter Park Scenic Boat Tours started taking visitors through the lakes and canals of the Winter Park chain in 1938. On the tour, you see lushly landscaped lakefront estates and ride through narrow canals. You’ll see boaters, wading birds, and the occasional alligator. Tour guides offer lots of stories about local history and the people who lived in the mansions, plus a few corny jokes. The 18-passenger open-air pontoon boats provide a friendly intimate tour. Be sure to bring hats and sunscreen.

Zip through the Everglades on an airboat

The loud, flat-bottomed airboats that ride over water and swamp are unlike any other boat ride you’ll take. Invented by Alexander Graham Bell, airboats first came to Florida in the 1920s and have been a classic tourist experience ever since. Airboat tours take you into roadless areas to see wildlife, but a big part of the experience is the wind noise and thrilling speed. You'll find three licensed airboat tour operators in Everglades National Park, and there are plenty of other options throughout South and Central Florida as well. With so many airboat tours out there, you should consult tourist offices near where you are staying for suggestions. Two long-time airboat operators are Cooperstown Airboats (in business since 1945) on the Tamiami Trail, near the Shark Valley entrance to Everglades National Park, and AirBoat Rides at Midway (operating since the 1930s), east of Orlando in Christmas.

Even more Florida boat tours:

The above list of boat tours doesn’t begin to cover all the possibilities, so here are a few more ideas:

• Glass-bottom boat tours let you see coral reefs at J ohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo without getting wet.
• The oldest glass-bottom boat tour in Florida is at Silver Springs, near Ocala. Once a private attraction, the spring and the boat tour are now part of  Silver Springs State Park .
• Wildlife boat tours are popular at Everglades National Park both at the Everglades City entrance and at the Flamingo marina.
• The Jungle Queen Riverboat cruise in Fort Lauderdale has been showing visitors the sites along the New River for more than 50 years.

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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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Want to explore the iconic Moscow city from a different perspective? Go for this thrilling Moscow sightseeing river cruise and enjoy an unforgettable experience on a modern and comfortable yacht. Sail across the stunning Moskva River, and have a pleasurable time with your loved ones through savoring delicious food, appreciating historical views of the city, and relaxing in a cozy ambiance on board.

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Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the pristine Moskva River Join this exciting Moscow boat tour and spend a pleasurable time onboard a luxury yacht with your loved ones while enjoying a relaxing sail and appreciating the panoramic views of the city's skyline and landmarks.

Be amazed by the panoramic views of the city The Moscow River boat tours offer the best ways to witness the elegance of the city from the waters either in daylight or in the evening time when the city dazzles with the illuminated LED lights. You can see the stunning views of the city's skyline from either the observation decks or from the huge glass windows.

Witness main landmarks from the water During the boat trip Moscow River you will pass through the city’s main architectural sites like Vorobyovy Hills, Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Peter the Great Statue, the Saint Basil's Cathedral, the Vodootvodny Canal and many more.

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Ticket Variants: Depart from Gorky Park Pier Depart from Pier Hotel Radisson Royal Hotel

Meeting Point : Hotel Radisson Royal Hotel Pier or Gorky Park Pier Meeting Time: Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time

Cruise Departure Time : 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm

Address:   Hotel Radisson Royal Hotel Pier, 2/1 Kutuzovskiy Avenue Bld. 1, Moscow, Russia-121248 Gorky Park Pier, Krymsky Val, 9, Moscow, Russia-119049 Getting There: Both locations are easily accessible through metro, taxi, or car

Itineraries of the Moskva River Cruise:

Depart from Pier Hotel Radisson Royal Hotel Pier Hotel Radisson Royal Hotel House of Government Moscow Mayor`s office Kievsky railway station Novodevichy Convent Moscow State University Luzhniki Stadium Vorobyevy (Sparrow) Hills Nyeskuchniy Garden Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure Krymsky Bridge (Crimean Bridge) Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Moscow Kremlin St. Basil’s Cathedral Skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Pier Hotel Radisson Royal Hotel

Depart from Gorky Park Pier  Gorky Park Pier Krymsky Bridge (Crimean Bridge) Peter the Great monument Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Moscow Kremlin St. Basil’s Cathedral – Ustinsky Bridge Skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Krasnokholmsky bridge Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure Vorobyevy (Sparrow) Hills Kievsky railway station Ukraina Hotel Gorky Park Pier

Child Age is between the age 6 to 12 years old

Insider Tips: You can have more alcoholic drinks at your own expense The enclosed area is a no-smoking zone, whereas, you can smoke in the open area of observation decks The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible Children under 5 years may join the tour for free with a paying adult

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

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Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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