Need Russian Visa?

[swamom]

I have another question. If we decide to take a private tour in St. Pete. arranged by RSSC, do we need a Russian Visa, or do the companies they use include the visa-as Red October? If so, I need to get busy securing one. Any suggestions for which web service to use? Our trip begins June 10. :)

[aaannnthony]

You do not need visas for ship arranged tours or tours through recognized tour companies such as Red October and others.

[curiouscruiser]

You don't have to have one but I'd recommend getting one if you are on the Navigator. It goes up-river and docks in town, we since we had visas were were able to wander on our own if and when we wanted to. Not as big a deal on the Voyager, since they dock further out.

[swamom]

We will be on Voyager, so I guess we won't get one. Thank you.