St Petersburg Cruises

St Petersburg Cruise

Start planning your cruise and book your excursions to Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, is located at the mouth of the Neva River, overlooking the atmospheric Baltic Sea. This MSC Northern Europe Cruises destination offers fascinating excursions around the capital, known for its culture, architecture, and storybook streets.

MSC Cruises excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:

• The State Hermitage Museum
• Peterhof Palace
• The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

The State Hermitage Museum, located in the centre of Saint Petersburg, is one of the most extensive museums in the world.

before you go

From 1st October 2019, some cruise passengers visiting St Petersburg (Russia) can do so with an e-visa, available for some nationalities only, to be obtained before the cruise. Please refer to the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for all information including eligible nationalities, timings and procedures to obtain the e-visa. Alternatively, the current procedure remains in place: all MSC Guests visiting St Petersburg with an MSC excursion do not need a visa, and benefit from the usual advantages of all MSC Excursions (direct assistance while on excursion, insurance, priority disembarkation, etc). Our offices are available to answer any doubt you may have or provide additional information if needed.

Cruises from / to St Petersburg in 2026

Excursions & Activities