Dnieper River Cruises

A cruise along the Dnieper is the perfect way to experience the best that Ukraine has to offer. With a length of 1,420 miles, 680 miles of which lie in the country, the Dnieper is the third largest river in Europe after the Volga and the Danube.

It originates at the foot of the Valdai hills to the northwest of Moscow in central Russia and from there, traces a route through Russia before making two huge loops through Belarus and Ukraine before emptying into the Black Sea at the town of Kherson. From the 8th through to the 11th centuries, Vikings invaded and settled parts of Ukraine and Russia and established the first trading posts on the Dnieper to provide access to the markets of the Orient. As a consequence, the Dnieper also became known as the Amber Route. With a wealth of fascinating history to explore, it comes as no surprise that Dnieper River cruises are a popular choice with many river cruisers.

A Dnieper cruise generally begins in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, before passing through gently rolling hills, vast, green forests and rich agricultural lands. Along the way, you’ll pass ancient villages, historic sites and modern industrial complexes before you cross the northern Black Sea from Kherson to the legendary Ukrainian shoreside towns of Yalta and Odessa. With ancient cities and grand monuments to uncover, Dnieper river cruises offer the perfect way to experience Ukraine’s rich history and culture.