On June 11, 2017 the Knyaz Vladimir cruise liner left for its first passenger voyage in Sochi.

The project is realized in the fulfillment of Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to restore regular cruise service in the Black Sea region. LLC “Black Sea Cruises” founded by FSUE “Rosmorport” is an operator of cruise service.

A comfortable motor vessel has been bought to organize passenger service. It's not for nothing the  Knyaz Vladimir has received its name. Many historical places are linked with the Prince's name on the Black Sea coast along which the liner runs. 

One-week-long travel will start and end in Sochi. Passengers are expected to visit Novorossiysk Hero City. The two-day stay in Yalta will give an opportunity to passengers to go sightseeing of the southern coast of Crimea. Travelers will spend all the day in Sevastopol, the city of Russian marine, which is rich of its history, culture and architecture.

For convenience passengers will have an opportunity to start and end the cruise in Novorossiysk, Yalta and Sevastopol in addition to Sochi. The price of travel will depend on the season. The price will also depend on the category of a cabin.

There are different types of cabins on the liner: interior (without air scuttles) and sea view standard rooms (along the vessel) and deluxe rooms. Totally the liner has 300 rooms. It can accommodate 800 passengers and 250 crew members. The Knyaz Vladimir is equipped with three pools, two restaurants based on all-you-can-eat buffet and a la carte, movies, bars, disco and concert platforms.

The discount system for children, pensioners and military servicemen (law enforcers) is envisioned. The minimum cost is from RUR 25.000.

The cost includes full board and entertainment shows aboard the liner.

If first cruise navigation is popular among the population, one can expect in the future the emergence of new vessels and various routes along the Black Sea coast rich of its history, architecture and the beauty of nature.