Ferry

Description

Eastern Dream DBS Cruise Ferry

The ferry "Eastern Dream" was built in 1993 and is operated by DBS Cruise Ferry, Seoul.

Vessel length - 140 metres. Width - 20 metres. Full speed - 22 knots. Capacity - 500 passengers, 66 vehicles and 130 containers.

The decks are equipped with comfortable rooms with beds or with mattresses; there is a restaurant, recreation room, game club, shop, night club and sauna.

Classes

FC Class - Twin Cabin

President Suite (PR) - 2 passengers, with 2 beds, sofa, tv, refrigerator, ensuite-bathroom.

Royal Suite (RS) - 2 passengers, with 2 beds, ensuite bathroom.
Junior Suite (JS) - 2 passengers, double bed, ensuite bathroom.

Family Class (FC2) - 2 passengers, 2 beds, public bathroom.
Family Class (FC4) - 4 passengers, with futons, public bathroom.

S Class - B18

Standard Class 'A' (S A4) - 4 passengers, with futon, public bathroom.
Standard Class 'A' (S A8) - 8 passengers, with big bed, public bathroom.

Standard Class 'B' (S B8) - 8 passengers, single beds, public bathroom.
Standard Class 'B' (S B18) - 18 passengers with futons, public bathroom.

Standard Class 'C' (S C20) - 20 passengers, with futons, public bathroom.
Standard Class 'C' (S C104) - 104 passengers, with futons, public bathroom.

All cabins are spread over A B C Deck and all have tv's and either mattresses (futons with bedding and pillows) or single / double beds as indicated. Suites are all on A Deck. Standard Class generally has inside cabin, with no outside window (some SA class are on the outside). Most Family Class and all Suites are on the outside of the ship with windows. The main lobby and reception is on B Deck.

The ferry runs year round, except from May 8th 2010 to May 31st 2010 as it is being refitted. The schedule above is correct as at April 2010.

Prices

Booking

€ 40 booking fee per ticket.

Meals are not included, but the restaurant is open for set meal times through the day.

On departure from Vladivostok port departure tax of Rub500 (€ 14) must be paid locally.

Children under 12 have 50% discount and children under 2 travel free.

We only sell these tickets as part of a Trans-Siberian booking. We do not offer a ticket only service.

Customs/ Arrival

You must arrive 2,5 hours in advance to complete custom and immigration formalities. There can be a 2hr delay on arrival in Vladivostok while waiting for immigration. Please note, departure and arrival times are only approximate. Arrive at the port early and do not plan onward travel without allowing for possible delay. Check your ticket for more information.

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