This 315-foot cruiser is designed to recapture the romance and refinement of a bygone era, with timelessly elegant decor from bow to stern. Just 100 guests are accommodated in 39 staterooms, eight cabins and six suites – all with private ensuite bathrooms and outside facing windows.

Plying the Europe’s longest river, a voyage aboard the Volga Dream promises to leave you with ‘an unforgettable afterglow of fond memories’. It offers journeys between Moscow, St Petersburg, Volgograd and Astrakhan, with stops at beautiful Russian towns, ancient cities and important cultural sites. Shore excursions along the way allow you to really immerse yourself in local life and customs.

When not exploring on land, you’ll be able to enjoy the wealth of on-board amenities, from the spacious sun deck and library to the alfresco bar, fitness centre and sauna. There’s also cooking demonstrations, Russian language lessons and guest speakers who will introduce you to fascinating areas of Russian history and politics. Dining consists of freshly prepared international and Russian dishes, served in the ship’s delightful panoramic restaurant.