A boat trip is your chance to see the pristine nature of Kamchatka in all its glory, to feel yourself a part of this wild and beautiful land. Just imagine yourself standing on the deck inhaling the fresh breeze, admire the majestic volcanoes, rocky shores and endless blue sea. With “Kamchatintour” dreams of incredible voyages at the edge of the earth become a reality.
Choose an exciting program for you and your family.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Avacha Bay, one of the most majestic and picturesque in the world.
The Avachinskaya bay is one of the most beautiful in the world. Its twisting coastline is cut by numerous small bays. Two spawning rivers flow into the bay. Many species of fish inhabit its waters: several species of sole, greenling, bullhead, cod, halibut and others. Sea birds are rather numerous in the area. One can see seals in the bays situated at the entrance to the Avachinskaya bay. The waters of the Avachinskaya bay are rich in seafood – sea urchins and crabs.
The Starichkov Island is situated about 10 km (5,5 miles) from the entrance to the Avachinskaya bay. It got its name after small sea birds - Murrelets that nest there (in Russian it sounds like “Starik” ). The Starichkov Island is a nature reserve which abounds in puffins, loons, cormorants and other waterfowl. There are several nests of Steller’s Sea Eagle and rookeries of largha seal and island harborseals on the coastal reeves around the island.
The journey to Russkaya Bay starts with a 4-hour crossing from the center of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. On the way you will see the rocks of Three Brothernthgs, Starichkov Island with bird colonies, picturesque bays Vilyuchinskaya, Sarannaya, Zhirovaya and False. The participants of the cruise often meet orcas, which surface near the boat in families. At Cape Kekurny you will observe the life of sea lions. You can try your hand at catching cod, flounder, greenling on spinning. The cook will immediately prepare fresh fish for tasting.
For those who want to experience the real excitement, “Kamchatintour” offers a crab safari in Rakovaya Bay. The adventure lasts about four hours, and your transportation will be inflatable motor boats. Experienced fishermen will teach you how to set crab traps, tell you many fascinating stories and help you pull out your catch. A special pleasure is the cooking of freshly caught crab and immediate tasting of one of the main delicacies of Kamchatka right on the shore of the bay.
All boats are officially registered and licensed for passenger transportation. If you want to go out on the bow during the sea walk, be sure to wear a life jacket. The sea water in Kamchatka is very cold.
We always take care of your safety and comfort, so routes and schedules are adapted to the natural conditions. Sailing times may shift due to storm or сlosed roadstead. The best weather in Kamchatka for a boat trip is fog and low cloud cover when the sea is calm. In clear weather, high waves can cause rocking on board.
Book a Kamchatka cruise from Moscow or upon arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. We guarantee an interesting program, safety and high service at an adequate price.
