MiniMoustic Posted August 16, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hello, I would like to know if it’s possible to take a boat ride to the Swallow's Nest in Yalta. If it’s possible ..... have information about it. Thank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altiva Posted August 17, 2011 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2011 hi MiniMoustic, of course, it's possible. The boat from Yalta to Alupka makes a stop in Swallow nest daily: 9.40, 10.20 (transit from Gurzuf, 10.50, 11.25 (transit from Alushta), 11.50, 12.20 (transit from Gurzuf), 13.00, 13.40, 14.15 (transit from Gurzuf), 14.45, 15.15, 16.00 (transit from Gurzuf), 16.35, 17.15 (transit from Gurzuf), 17.55, 18.50 (transit from Gurzuf), 19.50. The price of one ticket from Yalta to Swallow's nest is 45 hryvnyas (about 3.20 US dollars). There are tour boats, too, called "Samantha Smith" and "Margate", you can buy a ticket and they are waiting for you to come back and sail back with them. Optionally, you can buy only one way ticket on any of them. Note, too, that you did not mention when you intend to take that boat. The schedule varies from month to month, and the boats are less frequent in September-October, and stop altogether somewhere in November. If there is a storm, none goes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted August 18, 2011 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The boat takes you to the bottom of the rock upon which the Swallow's Nest sits. Be aware that there will be a considerable number of steps to climb to get to the top and it's a restaurant I believe. Our guide told us you can't go inside to visit although I think you can walk around the terracing outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altiva Posted August 18, 2011 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Actually, since 23.07.2011 Swallow's nest is opened for tourists. The entrance is free of charge. All you have to do is to walk up. On the top, there are no restaurants, but an exhibition hall. If you want to visit it, you will have to pay. If you do not, just visit the Swallow's nest for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMoustic Posted August 19, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted August 19, 2011 hi MiniMoustic, of course, it's possible. The boat from Yalta to Alupka makes a stop in Swallow nest daily: 9.40, 10.20 (transit from Gurzuf, 10.50, 11.25 (transit from Alushta), 11.50, 12.20 (transit from Gurzuf), 13.00, 13.40, 14.15 (transit from Gurzuf), 14.45, 15.15, 16.00 (transit from Gurzuf), 16.35, 17.15 (transit from Gurzuf), 17.55, 18.50 (transit from Gurzuf), 19.50. The price of one ticket from Yalta to Swallow's nest is 45 hryvnyas (about 3.20 US dollars). There are tour boats, too, called "Samantha Smith" and "Margate", you can buy a ticket and they are waiting for you to come back and sail back with them. Optionally, you can buy only one way ticket on any of them. Note, too, that you did not mention when you intend to take that boat. The schedule varies from month to month, and the boats are less frequent in September-October, and stop altogether somewhere in November. If there is a storm, none goes as well. Thank Altiva, are you from Yalta ? We will be in Yalta october 9. All the boat are leaving from the port ? can you give to me more informations about tour boat ? the schedule, the price ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altiva Posted August 19, 2011 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2011 hi MiniMoustic, I am not from Yalta. Usually, boats and tour ship operate till late October, but they are less frequent. It's not possible to say in August what their schedule will be in October, it depends on the weather, amount of people visiting and so on. As for today, a ticket on Samantha Smith costs 55 hryvnyas (about 7.30 US dollars), but people warn others that it gives you a place on the filthy nether deck. If you want to sit on the top deck and admire the views, you will have to pay on the boat, additional 10 hryvnyas (about 1.20 US dollars). Boats and tour boats, they all depart from Yalta trade port. The current schedules are available over the booking offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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