Smgeordie

Thanks for all your info. Much appreciated. Sounds like SPB for us.

Thank you. It's good to get some positive feedback. I have heard the ships groups are also too large compared to SPB.

Thanks Paul. We have always gone with the ships tours so are a bit apprehensive going with SPB. Especially in Russia. They (SPB) seem to get good reviews though so we may go that route this time. Thanks again.

Has anyone decided which is the best way to visit St. Petersburg. We are wondering about Princess versus SPB. We will be on the Ocean Princess

Thank you for your advice. I am new to cruise critic so I hope you get this reply. Going to the fort first sounds like a good idea, then we can make our way back to the ship leasurely and take photos. Too bad things close down early. I like your ideas about the walk back from the fort. Thanks again

Will there be enough time to see a few attractions. Do they all close early. We like to explore on self-guided walking tours. Any suggestions?