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Scoot Cruise also offers multiple (4 times) daily trips from Bali to Nusa Lembongan. In addition to this, Scoot Cruise also offers both half & full day tours on Nusa Lembongan. Activities include snorkeling, banana boat rides, glass bottom boat and island tour packages. All fast boat trips depart from Sanur in Bali. Island Hopping from Bali to Lembongan and the Gili Islands For those who like to go island hopping, Scoot Cruise offers a island hopping option where you can use the same ticket while stopping over at Nusa Lembongan or one of the Gili Islands for a few days before continuing your journey, free of extra charge. Once you have made a booking please contact Scoot Cruise directly to arrange. (Subject to seat availability).

Reasons to travel with Scoot Cruise to Lembongan or the Gili Islands - Winner 2011 – 2017 Indonesia Leading  Cruise Operator - Winner 2015 – 2018 Bali’s Leading Travel Award - Winner 2011 - 2012 Indonesia Travel Business Leader Awards. - New Award The Best Service Excellent of the Year 2016 , 2017 - Operating since 2005 in Bali with an outstanding safety record. - Managed & Operated by an Australian registered ship’s captain. - Management with over 40 years’ experience in Marine Tourism Australian wide. - Extensively trained crew all with Indonesian qualifications. - More convenient departure times.

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Scoot Fast Cruise Cancellation Policy

Cancellation & No-show or late-arrival fee: 100% Refund for cancellation more than 14 days prior to departure* 50% Refund for cancellation between 48 hours - 14 days prior to departure* No refund for cancellation less than 48 hours prior to departure* No refund for no-show.

* Refunds are always minus any cancellation fees. We charge a $10 USD cancellation fee per booking.

The amount you'll be refunded when you cancel your booking will depend on the booking terms of the ferry company you're sailing with and the type of ticket you have booked. We'll let you know how much you'll be refunded before we cancel your booking so you can decide if you'd still like to cancel it.

Rescheduling Booking changes are based on seat availability and should be made at least 2 days prior to guest departure for the regular season, and 4 days prior to guest departure for high season (June, July, August, December, and January). Connecting flights Scoot Cruise will take in no way responsibility for delays or missing connecting flights. Click here to read the full policy of Scoot Cruise.

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Scoot Fast Cruises

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Scoot Fast Cruises provides a transfer from Bali to Lembongan and Gili on a daily basis. Depart from Sanur Port, the nearest port from Denpasar, and another popular tourist destination in Bali.

Scoot Fast Cruise will depart from Sanur directly to Nusa Lembongan and then stops briefly before heading off to Gili Trawangan and Bangsal. The transfer time from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan is around 30 minutes, and from Nusa Lembongan to Gili is around 2 - 3 hours. So, if you choose Scoot Fast Boat to travel to Gili Island, it'll take 3 hours with scenic scenery along the way.

Scoot Fast Boat Sanur to Gili

Sanur is a popular tourist area in Bali. Located not too far from Denpasar and Bali airports. It's only a 30-minute drive away. Sanur has also become the main port in Bali for fast boat transfers from Bali to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan and Bali to Gili Trawangan/Lombok. The most popular port for a route from Bali to Gili and Lombok is Padangbai harbor.

However, Padangbai is quite far from downtown. A direct fast boat route from Gili Trawangan to Sanur can be an alternative. Scoot Fast Boat is the only boat serving a transfer from Sanur to Gili Trawangan, taking between 2,5 and 3 hours, depending on the weather conditions.

Nusa Lembongan to Gili Trawangan

Scoot Fast Cruise also provides transfer from Nusa Lembongan to Gili, directly. So, if you want to travel between Gili and Nusa Lembongan with less hassle, please take this option.

Scoot Company is fully insured by Lloyd’s of London and is truly devoted to providing guests with the safest travel option in the industry. Their staff is highly experienced and well-trained to ensure our guests always travel safely with Scoot Fast Cruises. Scoot is the proud winner of Indonesia’s Leading Cruise Operator for the 6th consecutive year! So when you are thinking of booking travel between Sanur, Nusa Lembongan & the Gili Islands, book with Scoot Fast Cruises at Gilitransfers.com.

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The Lombok and Gili Island Arcing away from the northwest corner of Lombok, are three idyllic atolls, where the sand is still powdery white, the water a clear sparkling turquoise, and the sunsets over Bali’s volcano Mt. Agung in the west simply spectacular. Home to the largest Irish bar on the smallest island in the world, an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant, a turtle hatchery, ominous sounding dive sites like ‘Shark Point’, 62 Bio Rock reef regeneration projects, and miles and miles of white sandy beaches, Lombok's Gili islands, or The Gilis for short, makes a surprisingly ideal getaway destination for everyone of all ages. The Fastest way to Lombok and Gili 2 hours from Sanur Beach. Three perfect coral island, fringed with white sands and swaying palm trees, lay in the sparkling ocean just the northwest coast of Lombok. For many years the Gilis have attracted visitors from around the world for their pristine waters, great diving and snorkeling oppotunities and laid-back charm. There are no cars or motorbikes on the island and the main form of transport, apart from walking, is by horse and cart (locally called cidomo) and bicycle. There is a good selection of restaurants, bars and accommodation on all three islands, with the biggest range on Gili Trawangan. Safety Equipmet 55 pc Life jacket, 2 x 25 passenger Life Raft, 2 set Flare, EPIRP, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Pump, Marine Radio Communication, Fist Aid and 2 Unit Life Ring. Navigation Equipmet GPRS Map Plotter, Radar 18 Mil, Sonar Depth Sounder and Auto Pilot   Onboard Facilities 4 x Yamaha 200HP Engine, 30 Knots Speed, 54 Seats, 2 Captain, 1 Engineering, 3 Crew, 1 Cruise Director, Toilet and Bar.

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Scoot Fast Cruises

From: $ 43.71

Route: Sanur to Lombok and Gili Islands Lombok and Gili Islands to Sanur

The Scoot Fast Cruises boat is the only fast boat for a transfer from Sanur to Gili Islands and Lombok. The scoot Fast Cruises offer a daily departure from Sanur at 09.30 am. The boat also offers 4 times daily departure from Bali to Nusa Lembongan.

This boat operator will make a hop in Nusa Lembongan before continue to Lombok and Gili islands. Take the fast boat from Sanur  to Gili Islands and Lombok. The details arrangements from Bali to Gili Islands and Lombok.

The Scoot Fast Cruises Trip Itinerary:

First, they will pick up from your hotel at 08.00 AM and then drive to Sanur for check-in.  The boarding is at 09.00 am and the boat departs at 09.30 am from Sanur.

The first stop is in Nusa Lembongan, it takes 30 minutes from Sanur. Spend about 30 minutes for uploading passengers destination Nusa Lembongan. Here you don’t need to get off the boat, just stay on the boat.

The boat will leave Nusa Lembongan at about 10.30 AM to Lombok Island. You will need 2 1/2 hours from Nusa Lembongan to Lombok. And then 30 minutes from Lombok to Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan and Gili Air).

So you will be in Lombok at about 12. 30 PM and Gili Islands at about 01.00 PM or 01.30 PM. The route of Boat may change sometimes, depending on the sea condition at that time.

Note: If you take a return ticket, the boat leaves from Gili Trawangan at 02.00 PM, Leave from Lombok at 12.45 PM and Gili Air at 01.00 PM.

Boat Specifications:

Boat Name: Scoot Fast Cruise

Company: Lembongan Island Fast Cruise

• Length: 14 meters
• Beam: 4 meters
• Drought: 3 meters
• Engine: 5×250 HP Yamaha 4 stroke outboards
• Speed Max: 40 knots
• Type: Mono Hull
• Passengers: 65 including crews
• Year Built: 2014
• Gross Tonnage: 4 tones dry ship
• Deadweight tonnage: 8 tones

Safety Equipment:

• 75 PC life Jackets
• 2 set flare
• Fire Extinguisher
• Marine Radio Communication
• First aid and 2 unites life rings
• 3×25 life raft

Navigation:

• GPS Map Plotter
• Radar 18 miles
• Sonar depth sounder

Price includes:

• Hotel Transfers in Bali for Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Sanur
• Mineral Water
• One way ticket Bali to Gili Islands or Lombok
• English Speaking Crews
• Personal Expenses
• Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
• Extra Cost for transport or etc

Cancelation and Change of Travel Date

The cancelation made 3 months before the trip will refund 75% of the total amount of payment.

Cancellations made 1 month before departure will refund 50 % of the total amount of payment.

Cancelation made 5 days before the departure date will no refund

Changes to the departure date are subject to availability, and if there is no availability on the chosen date, the available date is applicable. The refund is subject to the cancelation policy.

The cancelation and change date procedure is by sending us an email through our contact form.

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Scoot Fast Cruise To Gili, Lombok And Nusa Lembongan

on February 3, 2018

Scoot Fast Cruise or often called by the slaughter boat that has been equipped with good accommodation in serving guests or passengers from Sanur Beach to Lembongan. With a vessel equipped with navigation and safety equipment for internationally recognized guests. During the sea trip from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan, customers get the best service and of course customers who like to be on board with the service of friendly and polite staff.

Schedule Scoot Fast Cruise to Lembongan :

Departure .

• Sanur – Lembongan : Time : 9.30, 11.30, 13.30, 17.00 ( WITA )
• Lembongan – Sanur : Time : 8.30, 10.30, 12.30, 16.00 ( WITA )
• Sanur-Gili/lombok Pukul : 09.00 ( WITA )
• Gili-Sanur Pukul : 13.45 ( WITA )
• Lombok-Sanur Pukul : 12.30 ( WITA )
• Gili Air- Sanur Pukul :12.45 ( WITA )

Scoot Ship also serves pemoutingan group, individuals who have a route crossing from Sanur beach directly to Lembongan island only takes 30 minutes. Ship Scoot Fast Cruise also sail to lombok island and to the gili take about 2 hours from sanur beach to lombok and gili.

• One Way :  Rp. 650.000 / person
• Return     :  Rp. 1.200.000 / person

On the island of Lombok we can visit three very beautiful coral islands with white sandy beaches very good for sand beaches we can find many leafy palm trees with winds that make palm fronds shake and very good to shelter under, for the island of gili is very suitable snorkeling beach with a very clear beach.

• Life Jacket, Fire Extinguisher
• Marine Radio, Drug Box
• Toilet Male & Female
• Free WIFI, TV, AC
• Comfortable Seating
• Free Drinks and Snack

Price Include

• Pick Up and Drop : Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua (BTDC)
• Ubud Area : Ubud Central,Monkey Forest, Kedewatan
• Canggu Station and Uluwatu : minimum 2 pax
• Pick Up and Drop in Lembongan
• Unloading of luggage

Scoot Fast Cruise also has a route from sanur to harbor benoa to Lombok and gili with quite a bit about 1 hour.

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We are the first fast boat passenger from Sanur to Lembongan Island to celebrating 19 years anniversary of operating in Bali since 2004, now our boat departing from the new modern terminal Sanur Harbor.

At the heart of Scoot Fast Cruises is fast boat to Gili Trawangan improved impeccable safety record and it remains our number goal. We are fully insured with Jasa Raharja one of Indonesia’s leading insurers and are truly devoted to providing our guests travel to Bali fast boat with the safest travel option in the industry. Our staff are highly experienced and well trained to ensure our guests always travel safely with Scoot Fast Cruises.

Scoot Fast Cruises is fast boat transfer the proud winner of Indonesia’s Leading ferry Cruise Operator for the 8th consecutive year! So when you are thinking of booking travel between Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Lombok & Gili Islands, book with Scoot Fast Cruises Bali.

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Scoot Fast Cruise offer the fastest and easiest way to get your dreams island, it’s serve sea transfer from Sanur (Bali) to Nusa Lembongan, Lombok and Gili Island (Included Gili Air and Gili Trawangan).

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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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The pioneer fast boat service between Bali and Nusa Lembongan is Scoot Fast Cruise . The boat name is taken from the company owner (Mr. Scoot). The boat operates from 2009 till now. Sanur to Nusa Lembongan is the first route which offered by Scoot Fast Cruise. Scoot Fast Cruise developed into a large company and offers new route; Bali to Lombok via Senggigi Port, Bali to Gili Trawangan and Gili Air.

To ensure our guests arrive on time, all of our return tickets include free hotel transfers. In addition to our daily services and convenient schedule, Scoot Fast Cruises also offers both half & full day tours on Nusa Lembongan. Activities include snorkelling, banana boat rides, glass bottom boat and island tour packages.

At the heart of Scoot Fast Cruise is our impeccable safety record and it remains our number goal. We are fully insured with Lloyd’s of London and are truly devoted to providing our guests with the safest travel option in the industry. Our staff are highly experienced and well trained to ensure our guests always travel safely with Scoot Fast Cruises.

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Apr 24 2017

City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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Moscow is a Volga River cruise port, Russia's capital and largest city (population over 12,2 million, metro 17 million). Moscow City covers a total area of approx 2610 km 2 (970 mi2). By population, the city is ranked the world's 14th largest. Moscow is one of the Russian Federation's all 3 federal cities - together with St Petersburg and Sevastopol .

Being Russian Federation's capital, Moscow is a major economic, political, scientific and cultural center, as well as Europe's biggest city.

According to Forbes 2013, Moscow has been ranked as the 9th most expensive city in the world by Mercer and has one of the largest urban economies, being ranked as an alpha global city according to Globalization and World Cities Research Network. It is also one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world according to MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index. Moscow is the northernmost and the coldest megacity and metropolis on the Earth. It's home to Ostankino Tower, the tallest free-standing European structure; the Federation Tower, the tallest European skyscraper; and the Moscow International Business Center. 

Moscow is situated on Moskva River in the Central Federal District of European Russia, which makes it the most populated inland city in the world. Moscow city is well known for architecture, particularly its historic buildings like Saint Basil's Cathedral. With over 40% of its territory covered by greenery, it's one of the greenest capitals and major cities in Europe and the world. Moscow is the seat of power of the Russian Government, being the site of Moscow Kremlin, a medieval city-fortress that is now the residence of the President of Russia. Moscow Kremlin and Red Square are among the several World Heritage Sites in the city. 

Moscow has 2 passenger terminals, North River Terminal (Rechnoy vokzal) and South River Terminal. The regular ship routes and cruises along Moskva and Oka rivers are used mostly for entertainment. North River Terminal (1937-built) is currently the main hub for long-range routes along the river. There are 3 freight ports that serve Moscow.

In late-July 2021 the city announced plans to incorporate a fleet (unspecified number) of fully electric passenger ferries into its public transportation network from summer 2022, the goal being to reduce the dependence on cars.

• The boats are designed with length ~22 m (72 ft), passenger capacity 42, modern amenities (Wi-Fi, USB charging points, tables for working commuters), spaces for storing scooters and bicycles.
• Moscow Transport confirmed that two routes (with max daily capacity ~16,000 passengers) have already been mapped out.
• Passengers will be able to pay via bank cards, the city’s Troika card (smart card for travel by any public transportation) or biometric payment cards. Those with monthly/yearly public transit tickets will use the boats at no extra cost.
• The new electric ferry service is up to 5 times faster (in comparison to other city public transports) and ~2 times faster than by car.

Moscow cruise terminal

Moscow's cruise terminal is called North River Terminal or River Station  ("Rechnoy Vokzal" / "речной вокзал").

The terminal was opened in 1937 and is one of 2 passenger terminals (the other being South River Terminal) of the city's river transport. North River Terminal is the main hub for long-range (including cruise) shipping routes. 

South River Terminal (above photo) was opened in 1985.

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