Description
Named after the famous author Leo Tolstoy, this unique ship is the most luxurious and comfortable cruise ship ever built for Russian rivers. Constructed in Austria using high quality materials and at a much higher cost than other ships, the Tolstoy was designed for high ranking Kremlin officials and to host foreign dignitaries. Today, she is still one of the top ships in Russia, with luxurious decor, large, well-appointed cabins, elegant public areas and wide circular stairs. The Tolstoy accommodates 160 guests, versus 200 - 300 on other ships of similar size.
Standard cabins are 110 square feet - 20% larger than other ships - with large picture windows that open, ample closet space and a makeup table. Bathrooms feature a separate shower area, which is unique for Russian ships. Deluxe cabins are 220 square feet with 2 picture windows, a sitting area and two twin beds which can be put together. Spacious suites measure 330 square feet and have 3 picture windows, a dayroom with a TV, a refrigerator, and a separate bedroom. For added space. we store your suitcase for you after you unpack.
Enjoy your evenings in the beautiful Kostroma Lounge or have a drink in the Kostroma Bar. Relax in the Pushkin library or listen to a concert or a lecture in Tchaikovsky Hall. The spacious Sun Deck and the smaller Patio Deck are ideal for cocktail receptions. An indoor swimming pool with a sliding sun roof is a unique feature for Russian ships. The charming Katrina Restaurant is lined with panoramic windows. Other amenities include the Neva Bar next to the swimming pool, a sauna, beauty salon and souvenir shop.

Cruise Line
Our mission is to deliver an exceptional vacation experience while onboard the MS AMALEGRO, the MS AMADAGIO and the MS TOLSTOY, the top two river cruise ships in Europe and the best ship cruising the Russian waterways.
Amadeus will do there best to provide an above and beyond service to ensure that your river cruise experience will be a most pleasurable one. We are constantly enhancing our cruise programs and enriching the activities as we journey to more than 50 ports of call throughout Europe and Russia.
The common language on board our three vessels is English. Onboard the MS AMALEGRO and MS AMADAGIO, many of our staff are Hungarian and Slovakian, but we also have Austrian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Dutch, German, Portuguese, Romanian and Swiss employees and the common language among them is English. In Russia, aboard the MS TOLSTOY, our staff is mostly Russian and Ukrainian. Most passengers are American, Canadian and Australian, but we we also have guests from numerous other countries who have recognized us as the leading river cruise line in Europe and in Russia.
While cruising with us, we offer daily a full program of included shore excursions, as well as entertainment and enrichment options. It is your choice to participate or to relax on board and let the wonderful scenery pass by. Whatever you choose, our smiling staff will be there for you to ensure that the time you spend onboard our ships will be the most pleasant one.
From the moment you step onboard, you will experience the incredible evolution of river cruising. The MS AMALEGRO and the MS AMADAGIO feature state-of-the-art public areas, with great art work, new amenities and services, exquisitely decorated staterooms and gourmet dining, all of which provide an unparalleled cruise vacation. It is our goal to constantly raise the standards in European river cruising.
Ships
MS Amacello, MS Amadagio, MS Amadante, MS Amadolce, MS Amadouro, ms Amakatarina, MS Amalegro, MS Amalyra, MS La Marguerite, MS Swiss Pearl, MS Tolstoy