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First of all, you should not do not carry your passport with you during land excursions. We recommend that you carry a copy of your passport and visa with you. Leave your documents at the ship.
Secondly, you should be careful with your money and credit cards. Where there are tourists, there are pickpockets. This happens in every major European capital and is not unique to Russia. It is not widespread - the chances that you will encounter pick pockets are 1 out of 100 and the chances that they can steal something from you are 1 out of 1000 if you follow these simple precautions.
How to protect yourself against pickpockets:
- Don’t flash your wallet and money.
- Beware of the surrounding and don't let anyone walk into you. Pickpockets usually work like this: few people accidentally bump into you and then go on walking. The next thing you discover that you are missing something.
- Don’t carry more than few dollars on you (this is about 10,000 rubles).
- Split your money and credit cards to keep them in different pockets. Split between you and your companions too.
- Zipped or buttoned inside pockets are best for storing valuable things as they are harder to reach for pickpockets. Backpacks are also hard to pick.
If it does happen that someone stole your money or cards follow these steps:
- Notify your guide or cruise director immediately
- If someone stole your credit card, call your bank or credit card company and report them stolen.
- Contact the emergency numbers on your boarding pass to notify us if you need assistance.
Safety
Russia, generally, has become much safer than in the past. Besides, you will be traveling with a group of professional guides and will feel safe at all times. However, you should still follow basic safety procedures about your documents and money.First of all, you should not do not carry your passport with you during land excursions. We recommend that you carry a copy of your passport and visa with you. Leave your documents at the ship.
Secondly, you should be careful with your money and credit cards. Where there are tourists, there are pickpockets. This happens in every major European capital and is not unique to Russia. It is not widespread - the chances that you will encounter pick pockets are 1 out of 100 and the chances that they can steal something from you are 1 out of 1000 if you follow these simple precautions.
How to protect yourself against pickpockets:
- Don’t flash your wallet and money.
- Beware of the surrounding and don't let anyone walk into you. Pickpockets usually work like this: few people accidentally bump into you and then go on walking. The next thing you discover that you are missing something.
- Don’t carry more than few dollars on you (this is about 10,000 rubles).
- Split your money and credit cards to keep them in different pockets. Split between you and your companions too.
- Zipped or buttoned inside pockets are best for storing valuable things as they are harder to reach for pickpockets. Backpacks are also hard to pick.
If it does happen that someone stole your money or cards follow these steps:
- Notify your guide or cruise director immediately
- If someone stole your credit card, call your bank or credit card company and report them stolen.
- Contact the emergency numbers on your boarding pass to notify us if you need assistance.
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