Batumi is not only the capital of Adjara, but also a real pearl of the Black Sea. In summer, the city turns into a center of sea entertainment: boats, yachts and pleasure boats are moored along the embankment, ready to take you on a trip along the coast.

You can choose a short walk with a view of the famous Alphabet Tower and dancing fountains or go on a longer tour to the picturesque beaches of Sarpi and Gonio, where the sea is especially clean. For those looking for privacy, evening cruises are suitable - the sunset in Batumi colors the water and sky in gold and pink tones, creating a unique atmosphere.

The season for sea cruises here lasts from May to October, and prices depend on the route and format: from affordable group tours to VIP cruises on private yachts. To save money, it is better to book seats in advance, especially during the peak season.

Kronstadt is a unique port city located on Kotlin Island in the Gulf of Finland, and officially part of St. Petersburg. Since its foundation by Peter the Great in 1704, it has played a key role in the defense of Russia's maritime borders. Warships were built here, forts and lighthouses were created, and the city itself was closed to visitors until the end of the 20th century.

Today, Kronstadt is not only a strategic maritime center, but also a place where tourists flock. Its cozy streets, 19th-century architecture and the majestic Naval Nikolsky Cathedral create an atmosphere in which history is felt at every step. And the famous forts surrounding the island seem to bring the pages of sea legends to life.

You can get here by land across the dam or by water - on high-speed meteor vessels, which make the trip not just a trip, but a real sea cruise.

One of the most impressive ways to get to Kronstadt is a trip on a high-speed meteor boat. These modern hydroboats depart from the piers of St. Petersburg and in a short time deliver passengers directly to the embankment of the city-island.

A trip on a meteor is not just transport, but part of an excursion: along the way, views of the Gulf of Finland, the sea gates of St. Petersburg and the silhouettes of fortresses open up. You will spend only about 45 minutes on the way, but the impressions will remain for a long time.

The schedule of trips varies depending on the season, and tickets can be purchased online. Detailed information about departure times, cost and travel conditions can be found on the websitehttps://www.meteorvkronshtadt.ru/

At first glance, the Black Sea and the cold waters of the Gulf of Finland seem completely different, but the walks along them are surprisingly similar in their atmosphere. Both in Batumi and Kronstadt, sea routes are not just a way of moving, but a whole little story, where the main roles are played by water, wind and panoramas of the city from an unusual angle.

In Batumi, evening cruises with a view of the sunset and the lights of the embankment are popular, and in Kronstadt - trips that allow you to see the majestic forts and the famous Naval Cathedral from the water. In both cases, travelers will experience a feeling of freedom, fresh sea air and photographs that will decorate any album.

Kronstadt is a real open-air museum, where every street and building preserves the memory of Russia’s naval glory.

• Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas — The main architectural symbol of the city, built in the early 20th century in the neo-Byzantine style. Its golden dome can be seen for many kilometers, and inside the cathedral amazes with mosaics and icons.
  
• Forts of Kronstadt — a network of fortifications built to protect Saint Petersburg from the sea. Some of them, like Fort Constantine, are open to the public and offer guided tours.
  
• Kronstadt Dam—part of the flood protection complex connecting Kotlin Island with the mainland.
  
• Anchor Square — the historical center of the city, where monuments to the sailors and officers of the Baltic Fleet are located.
  
• Petrovsky Dock—a unique hydraulic structure from the 18th century that has survived to this day.
  

Walking around Kronstadt, it is impossible not to feel the spirit of maritime history - from Peter the Great to modern maritime expeditions.