Salekhard – New port – Surgut on the ship Severnaya skazka

Cruise route: Salekhard – Salemal – New port – Aksarka – Salekhard – New Kyivat – Sherkaly – Surgut
Date Start: 08.21.2025
Departure: 19:00 local time
Arrival: 08:00 local time

Location

Salekhard
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$1,602
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 21 – 29 August
or
Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Salekhard
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Salekhard
    Salekhard, Salekhard river Port, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, Salekhard, Lenin Street

    The starting and ending point of the program is the Salekhard River Station.


    List of excursions:
    • "Visiting the reindeer herders of the Khanty peoples – culture and way of life of the plague of nomads"
      We will show you the world of the Khanty peoples, you will learn from the owners of the plague themselves how the reindeer herders lived, what traditions and customs they preserved and passed on to their children and grandchildren, what attitude they have towards nature and the world. You will be served a local cuisine with dishes of northern fish, venison and sweets grown by the taiga. And over a cup of delicious tea, you can ask the owners themselves about the way of nomadic life, about the peculiarities of making a dwelling. Winter plagues are covered with cloths sewn from reindeer skins. Summer plagues were traditionally made from birch bark, their manufacture is a whole science: it is necessary to harvest birch bark and boil it at a certain period. Traditionally decorated gizmos are striking in the reindeer herders' dwelling. One of the most popular decorative techniques here is fur mosaic, when an ornament is cut out of a hide using a stencil, and then the details of contrasting deer fur are sewn closely together – in a word, jewelry work.

      Everything in the culture of these peoples is adapted to long nomads. That's why their homes are easily assembled and disassembled plagues and comfortable sleds on which they travel across the tundra at all times of the year... The caravan of sleds is called argish, and idols (family guards) and other relics are transported on a sacred sled. So our guests will learn how to assemble such sleds themselves with the help of knowledgeable people.
      The tour is included in the price.
  • Day 2 - Salemal
  • Day 3 - New Port
  • Day 4 - Aksarka
  • Day 5 - Salekhard
  • Day 6 - New Kievat
  • Day 7 - The Sherkals
  • Day 8 - A day on board
  • Day 9 - Surgut
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale


 

"The Northern Fairy Tale" – the ship is a boarding house of a medium-sized company. The ratio of the number of crew members to the number of guests is 1:2. This is a chamber vessel that accepts no more than 145 guests on board. Here you will feel increased attention to each guest, a calm and measured rest.

Severnaya Skazka is the only three–deck motor ship operating cruises in Siberia along the Ob and Irtysh rivers. The ship will delight its guests with its northern soul, themes reflected in its exterior, interiors, and rich program.

The company has been creating river cruises in Russia since 2004 and is the owner of 9 comfortable motor ships. All ships have been upgraded and have different classes of cabins. The uniform standard of the company is the presence on each ship of a separate deck of cabins with a balcony.

It offers cruises on its own ships in the central part of Russia, along the Volga, Kama, Don and other rivers, as well as along the Ob and Irtysh rivers of Siberia.

As part of the "Discovering the World with M" project, the company organizes cruises on Lake Baikal and the Turkish Riviera along the Mediterranean Sea.

The approach is attention to detail.

The company's mission is to make people happy!

nutrition
 

There are two restaurants on board the ship – on the boat and main decks. Delicious dishes from the chef will be waiting for you here three times a day.

There is a single power concept on all ships of the company (read the details). If you have special nutritional requirements or contraindications for certain foods, inform the manager when booking the cruise, we will convey your wishes and the dish will be prepared individually. On request, the restaurant has a diet menu and there is also a children's menu. 

On cruises on the Severnaya Skazka, you will additionally enjoy dishes from a special Siberian menu designed specifically for cruises along the Ob and Irtysh rivers. There is also a variety of themed dinners for you – for example, Siberian, New Year's, U–turn, etc.

In the Heart of Siberia Lounge bar, you can enjoy delicious drinks, snacks and desserts, including those from a special Siberian offer.

ENTERTAINMENT AND SERVICES
 

On board the ship, you can choose recreation and entertainment for every taste: enjoy the river scenery, sitting with a book in the "Forest Lounge", play board games, participate in workshops, musical evenings, concert programs, thematic lectures. 

Not only a varied but also a useful vacation awaits you on the ship. Morning exercises are held every morning and yoga and Pilates classes are organized. There are exercise machines on the deck where you can work out at any time. And in the restaurants and lounge bar you will be offered herbal tea and an oxygen cocktail.

placement
 

Cabins from standard to junior suites and suites are waiting for you for a comfortable stay. There are many double cabins, as well as single, triple and quadruple cabins.

By the navigation of 2023, the ship underwent reconstruction of the living areas in the bow and stern of the middle deck. Modern spacious cabins of the Comfort and Siberian Junior Suites categories have been replaced by small cabins of the A2 category. The public facilities have also been upgraded: there is a new lounge bar "Heart of Siberia" on the boat deck and a master salon on the middle deck.

By the navigation of 2024, the ship will also undergo cabin modernization: all cabins will have balconies on the boat deck, there will be 3 Luxury cabins, there will be 3 suites, there will be cabins of the PC category with a balcony, and there will be even more Comfort cabins on the middle deck.

FOR CHILDREN
 

There is a special offer "Children for free" on the ship. A qualified animator is working. Entertainment programs, children's hour, workshops and quests are provided for children and teenagers. Each child under 10 years old is given a gift upon registration. Cots and bed linen are provided free of charge on board upon request, and the restaurant offers a specially designed menu served in children's dishes. There are also special chairs for toddlers from one to three years old.

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In the superior cabins, guests will find bathrobes, slippers, sleep masks, shower cosmetics, a coffee machine, a mini-bar and a safe.

Every day, guests will be provided with an up-to-date program of events and a schedule of parking and meals.

A welcome drink will always be waiting for you at the entrance to the ship.
Breakfast in the cabin is a service included in the price for all tourists.
On cruises starting from 4 days, everyone who is used to getting up early will have a pleasant surprise - free freshly brewed coffee and cookies in the coffee shops of the ships an hour before breakfast.

The tour service is included in the price of the cruises. You can learn more about the excursions on the cruise in the corresponding tab on the flight page. Professional guides and guides will help you fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere and history of the places you visit.

Every traveler celebrating a special event on a cruise will receive a special greeting: a musical postcard from the ship's artists and a pleasant gift from the company.

List of available cabins

Deck Cabin type Placement Cost per person
Lower deck A2 H comfort Main places: 2
Additional seats: 1
136890 rubles
Middle deck A2+ comfort Main places: 2 186590 rubles
Middle deck Junior Suite "Siberian" Main places: 2 278390 rubles
Boat deck PC with balcony Main places: 2 257590 rubles
A2 H comfort or A1 or 8 nights
A2 H comfort

NEW IN 2025. This image of the cabin is a render and is for informational purposes only.
To the categoryA2 comfort includes cabins: 103-110.
A three-person bunk cabin with all amenities located on the lower deck.
The cabin area is about 10 m2.

  • It is possible to accommodate a third person in an additional upper berth (a folding transformer bunk bed).
Another option
A1

The cabin belongs to category A1: 316
Single cabin with all amenities, located on the middle deck. 
The cabin area is 7.04 m2. 

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A2+ comfort

The A2+ comfort category includes cabins: 207, 208, 303-312, 314, 317-328
A double cabin with all amenities, located on the main and middle decks. 
The cabin area is from 10 to 11 m2. 

  • The image of cabins 207 and 208 is a render and is for informational purposes only.
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Another option
Sibirskiy Junior Suite

To the categoryJunior Suite Sibirskiy includes cabins: 329, 331-335
Cabins in this category are named after:

No. 329 – Novosibirsk        No. 333 – Khanty-Mansiysk
No. 331 – Salekhard No. 334 – Surgut
No. 332 – Tobolsk No. 335 – Tomsk


An enlarged double cabin with all amenities, located on the middle deck. 
The cabin area is ≈ 14 m2. 

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A1+ comfort

Cabins belong to the A1+ comfort category: 201, 202, 315
Single cabin with all amenities, located on the main and middle decks. 
The cabin area is from 8 to 8.6 m2. 

  • The image of cabins 201 and 202 is a render and is for informational purposes only.
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PC with balcony

The category of PCs with a balcony includes the rooms of cabins: 401-406.
A double cabin with all amenities, located on the boat deck. 
The cabin area is 12 12 m2 (including a balcony of ≈ 3.5 m2).

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Suite with Balcony

The "Suite with balcony" category includes cabins: 407, 411, 412
A large double cabin with all amenities, located on the boat deck. 
The cabin area is from 23.2 to 26.8 m2 (including a balcony from 5 to 6.3 m2). 

  • It is possible to accommodate a third and fourth person in additional places – a double sofa bed.
  • A child under 5 years old can be accommodated without a place and meals, if there is an additional available place, only in agreement with the shipping company.
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Junior Suite with a balcony

The Junior Suites with a balcony include cabins: 408, 410.
An enlarged double cabin with all amenities, located on the boat deck. 
The cabin area is 21 21.5 m2 (including a balcony of ≈ 5 m2).

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A1+ comfort with balcony

Cabin 409 belongs to the A1+ comfort category with a balcony.
A single cabin with all amenities, located on the boat deck.
The cabin area is 12 12.4 m2 (including a balcony of ≈ 3 m2).

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pk

NEW IN 2025.  This image of the cabin is a render and is for informational purposes only.
Cabins belong to the PC category: 203-206.
A double cabin of increased size with all amenities, located on the main deck.
The cabin area is ≈ 12.5 m2.

Another option
Junior Suite

NEW IN 2025.  This image of the cabin is a render and is for informational purposes only.
The Junior Suites category includes cabins: 209, 210.
An enlarged double cabin with all amenities, located on the main deck.
The cabin area is approximately 16.2 m2.

  • It is possible to accommodate a third person in an additional place – a single sofa.
Another option
A2+ Comfort (II)

This image of the cabin is a render and is for informational purposes only.
Category A2+ comfort (II) Cabins are included: 207, 208, 303–312, 314
A double cabin with all amenities, located on the main and middle decks. 
The cabin area is from 10 to 11 m2. 

  • The image of cabins 207 and 208 is a render and is for informational purposes only.
Another option
A2+ comfort (I)

This image of the cabin is a render and is for informational purposes only.
The A2+ comfort category includes cabins: 317–328
A double cabin with all amenities, located on the middle deck. 
The cabin area is from 10 to 11 m2.

Tour conditions

Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Salekhard

Included in price

accommodation in the cabin of the selected category

three meals a day: buffet breakfast (water, tea, coffee included), lunch and dinner on a special menu (water, tea, coffee included)

tour service according to the cruise program

entertainment program

travel information on board

Additional drinks (free of charge):

tea and coffee for "early risers" – 1 hour before breakfast at the bar (on flights starting from 4 days)

coffee station – during the day

breakfast – a glass of sparkling wine, mors, juice

lunch – a glass of mors

dinner – 1 glass of juice or alcoholic drink (red or white wine/vodka/cognac)

Bottled drinking water is available in each cabin on the day of departure.

oxygen cocktail (on cruises for up to 10 days – 1 serving, for more than 10 days – 2 servings)

a welcome glass of sparkling wine from the captain – at the beginning of each cruise

welcome drink at the entrance to the ship (sea water during check–in, tea in cold weather, soft drink in hot weather)

This cruise takes place on the company's ship.
Detailed information about the services provided by the company on board:

Paid extra

additional excursions can be purchased in advance on the website or on board the cruise

drinks and snacks in bars

other additional services on board the ship

Dates and Prices

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    21 – 29 Aug 9 days 8 nights
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Reviews

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    Yulia
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    29 Mar, 2025
    The tour was well-organized, everything was clear and ran on time. The only hiccup was during boarding, where a boarding pass was required for the ship, but none had been issued. They did accept the electronic ticket in the end, but a few minutes of confusion and searching for the right document caused a bit of unnecessary stress. And worrying on vacation is definitely not recommended :D.
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    Svetlana
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    22 Mar, 2025
    Now about the tour operator: The team is well-coordinated, responds to any question within five minutes, and provides detailed explanations. All documents are sent via both messenger and email, making them very convenient to print.
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    Klavdia
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    20 Mar, 2025
    The tour management provided feedback promptly and answered all questions.