Ship Start departs from the pier on Rusanovka and goes to the Velikiy island.
When calculating a route, it is important to consider:
- estimated running time to the island - 2 hours
- return of the vessel from the island to the base - 2 hours
- the time of stay at the island is calculated according to the corresponding tariff of the ship
- boat rental starts and ends at the starting point
- if the trip is one way, the return of the vessel is paid according to the rental rate
Route "Hydropark - Veliky Island"
Turning from the Venetian Island along the Dnieper to the right, upstream, the route will pass between Trukhanov Island and the slopes of the right bank of Kiev, which overlooks the Park of Eternal Glory, Askold's Grave, Mariinsky Park, and passing under the Pedestrian Bridge, to the Arch of Friendship of Peoples and Funicular located at the Postal Square. Further, past Rybalsky Island, Muromets Park and Natalka Park, under the Zheleznodorozhny and Severny Bridges, and bypassing Severny Island, along Obolon it will reach Veliky Island.
Description of the resting place
The shape of the island resembles a horseshoe with a comfortable lagoon. The coast of most of the island is sandy, in places steep with a beautiful beach area. The sandy edge turns into a mixed forest zone with shady lawns and open glades, where you can have a great rest, have a picnic, or passively active rest. On its territory, 24 species of animals and 4 species of plants included in the Red Book have been identified.