Enjoy old-world European charm by taking a luxury cruise to Russia. With its vast expanses of land, stunning architecture, and vivid culture, Russia proves a wonderful destination.

A highlight of any sailing to Russia is your stop in St. Petersburg — the famous "Venice of the North." This city of unparalleled beauty, which is also infused with mystery, is crowded with exquisite palaces, monuments and bridges. This edition of Luxury Cruise News will highlight two excellent Russian cruises for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

Bon Voyage!

Editor — Luxury Cruise News

Rush In for the Russian

Russia is the largest country in the world by land mass, providing ample space to explore and cities to visit. Take a day trip down the Neva River to St. Petersburg and enjoy the exquisite 18th century State Hermitage Museum, or follow a guided tour through Moscow's historic Red Square to see the Kremlin.

Now is the perfect time to explore the beauty of Russia at very affordable rates. Due to its colder climates in the winter, the best times to travel are in the spring and summer when the weather is more temperate — with the most popular cruises leaving in May and June.

Royal Caribbean Cruises — "12 Night Scandinavia and Russia Cruise"
Sailing Date: June 30, 2007
Number of Nights: 12

Enjoy the sweeping landscapes of Russia aboard one of Royal Caribbean's newest luxury cruise ships, Jewel of the Seas. Offering an amazing host of amenities — including lush cabin space and an exceptional onboard staff — this ship will make your cruise a lasting memory. Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea from the 10-story glass elevator, Centrum, between port calls ranging from Copenhagen to St. Petersburg. Per person fares begin at $2,099.

www.royalcaribbean.com

Regent Seven Seas Cruises — "Stockholm to Copenhagen"
Sailing Date: July 28, 2007
Number of Nights: 7

Spend seven nights in the lap of luxury aboard the Seven Seas Voyager. Starting in Stockholm and ending in Copenhagen, you will make stops in Helsinki, St. Petersburg, and Tallinn along the way. With three full days in St. Petersburg, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the local flavor of this "city of 300 bridges," which provides a history lesson around every corner. Take a walking tour of St. Petersburg to see the famed Hermitage Museum, or bask in the 18th century architecture of the Winter and Summer Palaces. Per person fares begin at $7,395.

www.raddison7seas.com