Scandinavia and Russia 2017 Silhouette

[TheTwoWinnys]

Hi All,

Has anyone cruised the Scandinavia and Russia cruise before? Looking at the 7 nights on 29th June 2017 however wondered how the visa situation works for Russia? Any advice from anyone? With a European passport I'm assuming I either need a visa or for this cruise does the ship organise the visa?

Any advice or assistance would be great. Thank you all :)

[Tiggertastic]

No leaving the ship without a visa. Either book a ship tour or private tour, both these come visa inclusive but you've got yo stay with the guide or get a visa yourself.

[pjs678]

Check out my review currently going on this year's Silhouette Baltic itinerary:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2374365

 

We had Russian visas but most people didn't and were happy with their (non-Celebrity) tours in St. Petersburg.