oyster 55 yacht

OYSTER HP53/55

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Designed in 1986 by Holman & Pye to the remit of Oyster Yachts for a safe, fast, bluewater cruising yacht capable of being sailed short handed. There have been almost 50 examples built to date, earlier vessels were built as Oyster 53s. Each is built on a semi custom basis with three or four cabin layouts, interiors, wood finish and decor all to original owner's choice. Most interiors are in teak, but light oak, cherry and ash models have also been built. All have been saloon deck cutters, only three ketches, the rest are sloops. Almost all have furling headsails and staysails plus in-mast furling mainsails, many with electric drive and electric primary winches. Almost all are fitted with Perkins 4236,84 HP diesel engines and Westerbeke generators. Oyster 55 successes include twice top points scoring boat in Antigua Race week; ARC class wins; Europa Rally successes; and the single most prolific boat choice for the Trade Winds Round the World Rally, with seven boats taking part.

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• Updated: August 5, 2002

Leave it to the Brits. You’re not apt to see a lot of Oysters here in the States, but when you come across one it’s worth a close look. They are proud and seaworthy and, yes, even expensive; they are sumptuous, comfortable and fit for a king; they are constructed of modern materials, by way of a genuinely conservative engineering mind-set. In a range of sailboats that begins at 37 feet and unfolds through 80, Oyster Marine offers a unique glimpse into the finer side of life on the water. We had the opportunity to sample the builder’s meticulous approach on Oyster 55 Sovereign, an advanced, upgraded version of a formidable 55-foot center-cockpit voyager designed by Oyster’s in-house team of Holman and Pye.

Overall, the 55 is a powerful offshore cruiser with sprawling teak decks and an ambitious masthead sloop rig fitted with a cutter stay for double-head work or storm canvas. The “Sovereign” designation refers to Oyster’s highly styled component, featuring a layout developed by the European accommodations guru Andrew Winch, cabinetwork and joinery elevated to an art, and an equipment package that renders the boat positively luxurious. Indeed, Oyster has spared nothing in the way of hardware, finish or attention to detail. The thoroughness of the builder’s approach is reflected in the price tag, but the notion that you get what you pay for — even if it’s exorbitant — may be apt in this case when you come down to it.

Construction and Execution The hull is molded of solid FRP in accordance to an elaborate laminate schedule that is adjusted from one part of the structure to the next to meet the varied loading demands of topsides, underbody and centerline/keel. The gel coat and three outer laminates incorporate special blister-resistant isophthalic resin, and on that score the whole boat is covered by an extended five-year warranty known as “Hullsure.” The standard keel is a moderate-draft fin cast in antimony-hardened lead and encapsulated within the molded FRP keel element; a shoal-draft Scheel keel is available optionally. Ballast is held down low and the design begets a very deep main central sump fully limbered to the ends of the boat and evacuated by an electric Jabsco Maxi 3000 rated to 600 gph at a 10-foot head.

The deck is molded of FRP cored with Baltek end-grain balsa for lightness and stiffness. In loaded areas the core is replaced by marine-grade plywood, and all fittings are attached using substantial aluminum backing plates. The hull-to-deck joint is accomplished by means of an eight-inch inward hull flange on which the deck sits and to which the deck is bonded and sealed with FRP from the inside; additionally, a slotted anodized toe rail runs fore and aft and this is bolted through deck and flange with stainless fasteners for mechanical bonding. The deck element includes a recessed locker in the foredeck for anchor chain stowage, as well as an overboard-draining gas canister locker in the aft deck large enough to handle two 20-pound cans. Also notable are two self-draining deck lockers on the fantail suitable for deck gear and, more importantly, life-raft stowage.

The rudder blade is foam-filled FRP bonded to a solid stainless steel stock. It is supported by a protective skeg, reinforced with stainless steel. The bottom pintle is connected by a thru-bolted bronze heel casting. The tube through which the stock is led is self-greasing and incorporates top and bottom bearings. The stock itself terminates at a deck-level inspection plate for easy installation of an emergency tiller. Steering is Edson cables and quadrant, with easy access to all the components of the system through a large lazarette locker.

Systems and Mechanicals The standard engine is a Perkins Range 4 M 90 four-cylinder diesel rated at 80-horsepower at a satisfyingly low 2,400 rpms. It turns a two-bladed 24-inch bronze propeller by way of a 1.5-inch stainless shaft. The unit sits on flexible mounts in a large, fully lit insulated engine compartment just aft of the main saloon with walk-in access on one side and a series of removable panels all around, depending on the accommodations plan; the 55 we inspected was a mechanic’s dream come true. Sensibly, the engine sump is self-contained to control oil spillage. Sealed limber tubes bypass the area to convey normal uncontaminated bilge water from the after portion of the hull forward to the main sump at the keel.

Typical of many European high-load marine-electrical systems, the one aboard the Oyster is 24-volt DC. Storage for the house bank is in four six-volt 20-hour-rated batteries offering approximately 230 amp-hours at 24 volts, which would translate into 460 amp-hours in our more familiar 12-volt vernacular. The batteries are heavy-duty deep-cycle Varta type. The engine start bank consists of two 12-volt batteries offering an 88-amp-hour 24-volt supply. Primary charging is by way of a 40-amp 24-volt engine alternator (80 amps at 12 volts) and diode isolator.

Onboard AC power is provided by a three-cylinder Westerbeke model BTD 8 220-volt generator located in an insulated compartment beneath the cabin sole just forward of the engine area. This unit is started by and charges its own single 12-volt start battery. It can be used to fortify the DC system through a Victron 50-amp 24-volt battery charger, which is adapted also for dockside juice.

Accommodations The mid-cockpit orientation allows for tremendous volume below, and the Oyster people in conjunction with Andrew Winch have taken advantage of this by introducing a provocative menu of architectural shapes and split levels to add liveliness to the accommodations plan. Standard finish is in American oak for the brightness it imparts, although the 55 we came aboard was rendered in optional cherry. Teak also is available. Natural light in the form of fixed ports and opening portholes and deck hatches is abundant; secondary lighting is sensitively organized using a blend of general overhead lights, accent lights, spot reading lights, red night-lights and low-draw fluorescent lights where applicable.

The standard layout features a main saloon forward of the companionway with a large oval settee to starboard opposed by single built-in chairs plus a large bar area to port. Forward accommodations include a roomy cabin in the bow with a centerline double berth, vanity and hanging lockers; aft of this is a stateroom to starboard with upper and lower berths. A large head compartment accessed from the common passageway serving these cabins features a toilet, washbasin and shower compartment. Aft of the main saloon and down three steps to port are a generous navigation station with meticulously installed electronics components, instrument readouts and electrical monitoring and distribution paraphernalia, along with an Admiralty-chart-size nav table. A cabin aft of this area can become children’s or crew’s quarters, a workshop, a utility room or even space for a washer and dryer. On the starboard side aft of the saloon, also down three steps, are a lavish galley and then an owner’s after cabin with a centerline double berth, its own curved settee, generous hanging and storage space and, of course, access to the aft head and shower.

The quality of finish and joiner work is remarkable throughout the boat. Everything fits to a T and all opening elements latch positively. Drawers are intricately dovetailed and installed on gliding metal runners. Hardware is custom fabricated of chrome and stainless steel. Access to critical areas of the hull and deck behind or beneath finish work is made convenient by way of demountable ply panels and take-away furniture components. Handholds and sturdy fiddles are provided wherever possible to make moving about at sea simple and safe. The execution is first-class.

Deck, Sail Plan And Behavior Under Way Wide teak side decks and an enormous fantail area freed up by the midship location of the cockpit contribute to a deck plan that favors easy movement and wide-open lounging. The cockpit itself is deep and secure although not overly large; still, six people are plenty comfortable in it, and visibility forward is excellent given the unique vantage. The cabin house is substantial but not overbearing; it slopes down to deck level at the area around the mast partners, forward of which are a series of opening hatches and Dorade ventilators.

The standard spar is a keel-stepped Hood Stoway furling mast with a 24-volt electric drive and of course manual backup. Hood Seafurl headsail furling gear is installed on the forestay and inner stay on the bow, with manual control lines led aft to secondary winches near the helm. Standard rigging is continuous 1×19 stainless steel wire to Norseman Gibb bronze-bodied turnbuckles. Running backstays are lead outboard to deck pad eyes aft of the cockpit.

At 50,000 pounds with a Disp/Length ratio of nearly 283, the 55 tips in at moderate displacement for a cruising auxiliary, and certainly, given the long-range scenario for which the boat has been designed, these are entirely reasonable numbers. We sailed aboard the vessel in a light chop on Chesapeake Bay amid eight to 10 knots of breeze. We flew a full main, a high-clewed genoa and a staysail.

Not surprisingly, the Oyster is powerful under sail and extremely solid through the water. A fairly low Ballast/Disp ratio of 29 percent would indicate some tenderness, but we found that the boat stood up handily even with the full press of canvas and that the angle of heel was not affected by errant puffs. Acceleration through tacks was deliberate though reserved, but not unreasonably so considering the fact that the 55 is an oceangoing boat designed more for long boards in blue water than for short hitches inshore. Once we gathered way, she moved out nicely, especially when cracked off the breeze, and her motion under way was consistent and comfortable.

Unfortunately, on the particular hull we sailed steering was a demanding chore, somehow out of character with the grace and polish with which the boat as a whole had been rendered; however the builder assured us that the problem involved the faulty installation of the rudder quadrant and that it decidedly was not an indication of any shortcoming in the boat’s design. Given its stellar execution overall, there is every reason to accept that explanation and to assume quite legitimately that the flaw we came across is essentially moot.

In short, the Oyster 55 is a good example of top British boatbuilding and a compellingly salty response to the prerequisites of truly luxurious long-distance cruising.

Oyster 55 Specifications

LOA 55’3″ LWL 42’1″ Beam 15’9″ Draft (deep) 7’7″ Draft (shoal) 5’8″ Ballast 14,359 lbs. Displacement 50,000 Sail Area 1304 sq. ft. . Mast above water 71’1″ Ballast/DSPL .29 Sail Area/DSPL 15.3 DSPL/Length 282.7 Water Tankage 204 gal. Fuel Tankage 228 gal. Auxiliary Perkins 80-hp. Designer Holman & Pye Base Price $764,760

Oyster Marine Ltd. Fox’s Marina, Wherstead Ipswich, Suffolk England IP2 8SA Phone Ipswich (0473) 688888 1-800 848-5330

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• Make Oyster
• LOA 55ft/17m
• Class Sailing Cruiser
• Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
• Keel Fin Keel
• Engine Single Diesel
• Drive Shaft Drive
• Layout Centre Cockpit
• Aft Cabins 1
• Ancasta Ref 12013
• Name Savage

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A truly classic Oyster 55 Deck Saloon blue water cruising yacht. Owned by the present vendor for 22 years 'Savage' has had a considerable number of upgrades and replacements over the years. Ideal for a couple or family with ambitions of sailing in local waters or setting off on a round the world adventure.

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. GENERAL: Oyster 55 Cutter Rigged Sloop, Hull No. 22, built in 1991 by Oyster Marine Ltd. in England, designed by Holman and Pye, LOA 55'2 (16.83m), LWL 42'11'' (13.08m), beam 15'9'' (4.80m), draft 7' (2.13m), GRP hull, GRP/balsa core deck moulded to Lloyds approval, teak decks, white hull with blue cove line, reverse transom incorporating teak trimmed bathing platform, fin and skeg keel, deep draft version, displacement 50,000 lbs (22,680 kg), 13,359 lbs (6,060 kg) encapsulated lead ballast keel, 120 Imp gallons (545 litres) fuel capacity in GRP tank, 240 Imp gallons (1,090 litres) water capacity in two tanks, holding tank, Edson steering, leather covered steering wheel, emergency steering. ACCOMMODATION: Light medium figured teak and teak faced ply interior, teak and holly cabin sole, blue Alcantara upholstery, accommodation for six persons in three double cabins, forward cabin with V-berth, guest cabin to starboard with two single berths, owner's cabin aft with centre-line double bed, two wc/showerrooms, Blake toilets, saloon with U-shaped settee, bar with fridge, galley with twin stainless steel sinks, Carpenter 220v fridge/freezer system, Force 10 4-burner stove, grill and oven, crockery, cutlery and glasses for eight persons, extractor fan, watermaker, pressurized water system, hot water from calorifier and immersion heater, Candy washer/dryer, Hella DC fans throughout, Eberspacker D4L warm air heating. MACHINERY: Perkins 4 M90 4 cylinder 80 hp diesel engine, fully insulated engineroom, extractor fan, 24v lighting, Maxprop feathering propeller, bowthruster, electric and manual bilge pumps, salt water deckwash, 220v AC ships service, four 6v deep cycle service batteries giving 230 ah 24v (1994), 80 ah engine start battery, Westerbeke BTD 8kw 220v generator, Hertz battery charger with invertor. RIGGING: Cutter rig sloop, Hood keel stepped mast and boom, both white spray painted, Hood Seafurl headsail furling, Hood manual stoway system, sails: Hood furling mainsail, Hood furling No. 1 yankee, Hood furling staysail, Gowan MPS and squeezer, Ullman spinnaker and squeezer, insulated backstay, spinnaker pole with side winder and vertical stowage on mast, Lewmar winches including 66ST two-speed self-tailing primaries, mainsheet/outhaul 46AST winch, two additional Lewmar ST44 winches for backstays. NAVIGATION: Plastimo compass on binnacle, Autohelm sailing instruments, ICOM VHF radio telephone, ICOM 8000 MF/HF radio, Furuno 1730 radar, Blipper radar, Autohelm chartplotter/navcentre, Autohelm 7000 type 2, Magnavox GPS with repeater at helm, weatherfax with fax modem to work through MHF radio. EQUIPMENT: Grundig 14.5'' TV, Samsung V1970 Playback 12v video, cd player, radio/cassette player, blue acrylic sprayhood, sun awning, cockpit cushions and deck seating, dodgers, Zodiac liferaft, Avon dinghy, Johnson 4 hp outboard, Whittall davits, two Hamble lifebuoys, RORC flare pack, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, electric anchor windlass, CQR 75 lb anchor with 60m chain, Danforth 20kg kedge anchor with 60m multiplait, Timmage Besenzoni hydraulic bathing/boarding ladder, hot and cold shower on transom, light on transom for boarding, warps and fenders, Heyco tool kit, clock and barometer. COMENTS: SNOOTY FOX is in the care of her second exacting owner who when he purchased her fitted a bowthruster and holding tanks for both heads. The boat has been professionally maintained since new. Inspection recommended. Priced to sell

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Perkins M90 - 80hp

GRP - White

Holman & Pye

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Description:.

This 1995 Oyster 55 is a luxurious and well-maintained yacht, with a long list of impressive features and upgrades. The mast has been powder coated and the standing and running rigging are in good condition. The electrical wiring inside the mast has been completely replaced, and a new cutlass bearing and thrust bearing have been installed.

The yacht also boasts new bottom paint, Reckmann RF 90 furlers on the genoa and staysail, and two LED spreader lights. The outboard motors, including a 15hp and 6hp, are in excellent condition, and the yacht comes with three new starter batteries.

The interior is well-equipped, with a Magma grill and plenty of storage space. There is also 300ft of new rope included, as well as a parachute drogue and additional survival equipment such as a new survival suit and PUR handheld RO pump.

In terms of maintenance and repair, the yacht has a new heat exchanger and comes with a wide range of tools, spare parts, and filters. The Perkins and genset have also been updated with new hoses, belts, impellers, and filters.

In addition to all of these features, the yacht also comes with a collection of paper and digital charts, as well as extra 12" touch screens and parts for the RO system. There are also many manuals and books included.

Experience the peace of mind that comes with a fully rebuilt main engine and genset on your next sailing adventure. The previous owners of this vessel ensured that only the best was used by sending the main engine back to the Perkins factory in England for a full factory rebuild. As of today, the main engine has only 1109 hours on it since the rebuild.

In addition to the main engine, the vessel also features a Westerbeke genset that was in excellent condition at the time of purchase with only 300 hours on it. However, during a voyage with challenging weather conditions, water backed up in the genset resulting in a major rebuild in San Juan by highly skilled mechanics. Today, the genset has only 46 hours on it since the rebuild and has been used daily without issue.

Enjoy the reliability and performance of a fully rebuilt main engine and genset on your next voyage.

This is a truly exceptional yacht with a long list of improvements and extras. Contact us to learn more and schedule a viewing

- Hydraulics all serviced by fkg with complete flush and filter change as well as new pressure gauge. Working perfectly. Thruster serviced working fine

- Mast has been powder coated - Standing Rigging & Running Rigging in good condition - All new electrical wiring inside of Mast - New Cutlass bearing - New Thrust Bearing - New Bottom Paint - Reckmann RF 90 Furlers on Genoa and Staysail - 2 LED Spreader Light - 15hp & 6hp Outboard Motors - 3 New Starter Batteries - Magma Grill - 300ft of rope ( New ) - parachute drogue - New Heat Exchanger - Comes with Lots of Tools, Spare Parts & Filters - Perkins: new extra heat exchanger/ new exhaust elbow/hoses/belts impellers/many filters etc - Genset:new exhaust elbow/belts/filters - New in box Raymarine masthead instruments - Boxes of shackles/SS hose clamps - Stacks of paper charts for a circumnavigation/ also digital charts - Extra 12” touch screen(used) total of 4 12” screens aboard - Extra parts for RO system - Many Tools, boxes of SS bolts screws, fuses, pipe fittings - Extra survival equipment including new survival suit/ PUR handheld RO pump. Parachute Drogue - Many manuals/ books 

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Builder: Oyster Designer: Holman & Pye Keel: Fin Hull Shape: Monohull Dimensions LOA: 55ft Beam: 15 ft 9" LWL: 42 ft 11 in Maximum Draft: 7 ft 7in Displacement: 50000 lbs Bridge Clearance: 72 ft Engine Engine Brand: Perkins Year Built: 1995 Engine Model: M90 Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Location: Center Propeller: Folding propeller Engine Power: 80 HP Tanks

• Fuel Tanks: 228 Gallons

Accommodations Number of cabins: 4 Number of heads: 2

Single Berth : 2

Double Berth : 2

Electronics:

• Depthsounder - Raymarine
• Log-Speedometer - Raymarine
• Wind speed & direction - Raymarine
• Repeaters - Raymarine
• Navigation Center - Fleet One Sat Phone - ICOM GM8002 SSB/2 Independent AIS Transmitters
• Plotter - 2 Axiom Plotters 1 purchased 2022, Additional 12" for Computer
• Autopilot - 2 independent systems, both raymarine with separate drives
• Compass -  At Helm
• GPS -  3 Various GPS, Main One is Raymarine, Others are Furuno and Simard
• VHF - Raymarine IC-M604
• Radar - Raymarine Quantum
• Radar Detector - Blipper
• Computer - Silver Stone with INTEL chip
• Tv Set - SAMSUNG Flatscreen
• DVD Player - Panasonic
• Radio - Panasonic
• Cd Player - Panasonic
• Cockpit Speakers - 2
• Furling Mainlsail - Radial Cut North Norman Tour Ultra X
• Geneo - 130% NEW 10/2022 Radial Cut Neil Pryde
• Furling Genoa - Reckmann RF 90 Furlers on Genoa and Staysail
• Storm Jib - This is a NORTH Staysail
• Asymmetric Spinnaker - NORTH
• Steering Wheel - Whitlock cable system
• Electric Winch - 2 Lewmar Sheet Winches / 2 Lewmar Windless With Wireless Control At Helm 2022
• Spinnaker Pole - 2 wisker poles on mast

Inside Equipment:

• Washing Machine - Soba, never used ( Works )
• Oven - Ocean Chef / 4 Burner Propane
• Microwave - Panasonic
• Electric Head - 2
• Chemical Head - 1
• Refrigerator - 2 AC System Water Cooled
• Deep Freezer - 1
• Battery Charger - Vectron 2022
• Bow Thruster - Retractable Electric/Hydraulic
• Electric Bilge - Jabsco Maxi 3000 Puppy/600 GPH
• Manual Bilge
• Air Conditioning - Master Cabin
• Fresh Water Maker - New with 3 Year Warranty

Electrical Equipment:

• Shore Power Inlet
• Generator - Westerbeke 9.9
• Inverter - All Vectron 2022/ 3000W/230/24V T50 Touch Screen/Cerbo/Additional Battery Monitor

Outside Equipment:

• Teak Cockpit - Deck Only
• Gangway - Aluminum
• Wind Generator - 2022 Wind Turbine Air Silent X
• Cockpit Cushions - New 11/2022 3"
• Swimming Ladder - Transom Mounted
• Outboard Engine Brackets - On Pushpit
• Davits - Stainless Samson Electric
• Tender - 2022 10' Aluminum/custom chaps
• Liferaft - 2022 6 person offshore
• Cockpit Table - Teak
• Cockpit Cover
• Genoa Cover

Lighthouse Yachting Ltd. offers the details of this vessel in good faith and has tried to verify all details as much as possible but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. As a buyer you should instruct your agent or surveyor to investigate and validate such details as you desire. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Restaurant-Yacht Chaika

Ratings and reviews, location and contact.

Pleasantly surprised, service is good so is the food. Great selection of Fusion food, a mixture of Italian, Japanese, European, Asian etc. A pleasantly nice dining experience, highly recommended, a must try!

Thank you for your feedback and invite you to have lunch or dinner again aboard the ship in an atmosphere of high standards of yacht hospitality.

everything was perfect - the food, the service, the desserts were the best, nice atmosphere and the location - magical

Best food, best view in Moscow. absolutely faultless from arrival to finish. Best risotto i had for many years absolutely perfectly cooked. The view on Ukrainian hotel and the white house by night is amazing

Had to wait for the food for 1.5 hours and then another 20 minutes for the check. Finally called for the manager and he offered... a 10% discount as a compensation. Simply pathetic! The food is mediocre at best. Not bad per se, but one... would expect something better considering the prices. There are many places to eat in area that are much better. Avoid this one at all costs. More

Hello, Alexander Your comment is extremely important for us, thank you a lot for it. We are terribly sorry for your time that you`ve spent waiting your order and we have already taken actions to improve quality of our service and it would be realy... More

Food is very expensive,very pretentious, doesn't worth that money. Portions are very small. We ordered ravioli and there were 4! Four raviolis! For almost 15 euros. Then we asked to bring us dessert menu but nothing, they didn't even bothered, so we payed and left... without dessert. Very poor service for that price. More

This is a very good restaurant. The food is really good, maybe the best in Moscow. The service is also good. The view from the restaurant is great. The prices are very high.

I often visit this restaurant and must say it’s one of the best in Moscow in terms of quality and service. Staff really try hard to make sure that you are happy and satisfied. Customer service is a huge problem in Moscow but Chaika sets... a great example for others in the industry! Food is delicious and the menu has lots of options for everyone! Atmosphere is great and view is beautiful on the embankment. Special thanks to German & Oleg! More

Thank you for your feedback! Again aboard the yacht restaurant "Chaika" in accordance with the high standards of yacht hospitality.

Highly recommended, great location in the city center of Moscow with a superb atmosphere. Too many menu choices, though all delicious!

Thx a lot for your review! We are looking forward to see you in our restaurants.

Visited this lovely restaurant with a friend of mine. It was relaxingly warm August evening - so the place on the river seemed like a good idea. We came quite early and the restaurant was not full. The hostesses kindly offered several places to sit... and we chose to sit on the sofas. We had some wine, which was good. We struggled a bit when deciding about the food as few options (scallops) were not available. Fish on ice on display did not look very fresh. To be honest it was an unusually hot August and it is probably understandable that some see food options were not available. However, we did manage to order something and sat waiting and looking onto the river. My long-legged friend struggled sitting at the low sofa and the manager noticed that, offering as a very good, proper table beside the open window. It was nice touch and I was very pleased by their polite observations and immediate reaction to solve the problem. Food was quite good and presentation was perfect. Perhaps I can something about the food, but 1 visit is not enough to criticize or make a definitive opinion. Overall, quality place, which of course, does not come cheap. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation. More

Good afternoon! Thank you for your detailed feedback! We are looking forward to seeing you again, we are sure that you will be delighted with our dishes!

I've been here several times during two business trip in Moscow. The overall quality for both service and food is absolutely top-notch, plus the location is very unique.

Hello! Thank you for your feedback! We are looking forward to visiting again!

Located on a boat at Krasnopresenskaya River Bank this 5 Star Restaurant transforms into a party location due to multiple groups hosting events. Impressive wine selection, Asian and European kitchen...

Thx a lot! We are waiting for you!

It is a nice place to gather specially at the lounge The service and staff very good I like the river view The food is almost like all restaurants in Russia they serve different cuisine. Staring Russian appetizer till Asian dishes Presentation and taste amazing... I consider it overpriced little bit More

Good location. Nice views. Good choice of food and drinks. European and Asian menu. Nice service. Pricey enough.

Had a large group dinner here. Food was above average and service quite good. The real attraction is the view of Moscow from the river on a nice night. Great place for a larger group dinner. More

Hello, John We are really pleased by reading that you and your friends were satisfied by our service, client`s experience is the highest value for us. We will be happy to see you again, come and enjoy some new dishes from our chef and nice... More

The luxurious atmosphere of this place, the view and the location make it quite outstanding. We had dinner here with friends and the dishes were amazing, accompanied by a chilled bottle of Chablis, it really made me feel as if it was a part of... the classic Russian movie. More

RESTAURANT-YACHT CHAIKA, Moscow - Presnensky - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

• Service: 4.5
• Atmosphere: 4.5