Imagine cruising three rivers, two seas and five countries from Kiev, the first capital of Russia, to the ancient, timeless city of Istanbul. Eleven days in the Russian Far East, a hidden paradise on the edge of the world. The top of the world – the North Pole. Or sailing from Volgograd to Moscow to the strains of Tchaikovsky and the Russian National Orchestra.

Imperial River Cruises, a New York-based supplier of river cruises and specialized travel services in Russia and Ukraine, has announced its 2008-2009 schedule of cruises and land packages. Its traditional trips in Russia and Ukraine, including cruises from Moscow to St. Petersburg, are supplemented this year with exciting cruises to the Russian Far East and the North Pole, a 13-day Russian National Orchestra Cruise and the once-in-a-lifetime Russian Solar Eclipse Package.

Imperial River Cruises’ main commitments are a unique and quality product, unbeatable prices and commission structures and customer service before, during and after the journey – a combination guaranteed to ensure satisfaction for travelers and travel agents alike.