scott free mega yacht

CABINS: 6 | GUESTS: 12 | CREW: 16

With exterior design by Donald Starkey Designs and a rich, stylish interior, SCOTT FREE superyacht exudes quality. Having completed a circumnavigation of the world under her first ownership, SCOTT FREE is now a proven and highly regarded charter yacht and has been maintained to the very highest standards. Scott Free offers a highly flexible accommodation layout with master suite on the main deck, and four guest cabins on the lower deck (two king size beds, two queen beds which can also be set up as twins), and one multipurpose cabin on the bridge deck with two Pullman berths. The four lower deck guest cabins of this yacht are also interlinked so can be set up as two full beam VIP suites complete with lounge area.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 60.00 metres (196' 10")

Beam: 10.70 metres (35' 1")

Draft: 3.5 metres (11' 6")

Number of Guests: 12

Number of Crew: 16

Built: 2009

Refit: 2022

Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen

Naval Architect: Abeking & Rasmussen

Flag: Cayman Islands

Hull Construction: Steel

Hull Configuration: Displacement

Air conditioning, Approved RYA water sports centre, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment, Stabilisers at anchor, Stabilisers underway, WiFi connection on board

ACCOMMODATION

Number of Cabins: 6

Cabin Configuration: 3 Double, 1 Twin, 2 Convertible

Bed Configuration: 2 Pullman, 3 King, 2 Queen

Engines: 2 x Caterpillar, 1,877 hp each Quantum zero speed stabilisers Fuel consumption: 378 Litres/Hr At 1200 rpm 450 Litres/Hr at 1400 rpm

Cruising Speed: 14 knots

Fuel Consumption: 378 Litres/Hr

TENDERS & WATER SPORTS

Tenders: 10.4m/34ft Intrepid with 2 x Yamaha 425hp engines This large comfortable tender is great for Guest transport, Sunset cruises, snorkel trips and a variety of guest activities 8m/26.3ft Yachtwerft Meyer Sports Tender with Volvo Penta D4 engine 260hp & duo prop stern drive The perfect water sports tender, turn up the music and enjoy skiing, wakeboarding or being towed on the tubes 4.5m/15ft Vanguard Marine rescue tender with Yamaha 40hp engine Small versatile tender used to access difficult and/or shallow areas Toys: 2 x Yamaha jet ski 1500cc (2 man) 2 x F5s Seabobs 2 x YuJet battery powered Jet surf boards 2 x stand up paddle boards Waterskis, wakeboard & wake skate Inflatable towable tubes sizes from 1 person to 5 Inflatable Party Island Large floating Lilypad Extreme rope swing Snorkelling gear Fishing gear Waterslide from sun deck Inflatable swimming pool with jellyfish netting Rendezvous diving only SCOTT FREE is a certified RYA training center

✔ Award winning yacht with multiple finalist placements (2010 ISSA, ShowBoats Design & World SuperYacht Awards) ✔ Beautiful main salon complete with trendy bar ✔ Flexible accommodation for 12 guests in 6 staterooms; option of 2 x king suites with “across the hall” private lounges ✔ Spacious sky lounge, complete with back-lit bar and game/intimate dining table ✔ Extremely popular al fresco dining on bridge deck aft ✔ Expansive sun deck includes substantial sit-at bar with BBQ & generous lounging areas; optional awnings ✔ Pedigree yacht, solidly built & the ultimate in German engineering ✔ Outstanding captain & enthusiastic crew all offer impressive 6-star service onboard

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SCOTT FREE 114' Fully Crewed Mega Yacht

• Summer Locations: USA - New England , USA - North East Winter Locations: Bahamas , USA - Florida East Coast
• Max Guests : 8    Cabins : 4    Crew : 4
• Starting at : $49,500 USD

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Four cabins accommodate as many as eight guests. Her full beam master cabin features a walk around king size bed, settee, ample storage space, walk in closet, and en-suite with both shower and Jacuzzi tub. Her V.I.P. cabin offers a walk around queen bed and en-suite bathroom. Additionally, there is a guest cabin with a queen bed and guest cabin with two twin beds.

Her luxurious main salon comes complete with couch, recliner, glass top coffee table, organ, and multi stool bar. Just forward of the main salon is formal dining with rectangular wood table and high back, upholstered chairs. All throughout there are windows providing excellent views and plentiful light. Out on the aft deck, you and your guests can enjoy al fresco dining, while there is lounging and sunning opportunities on the flybridge.

Watersports offered include 27-foot Scout Towed tender with two 300hp engines, two Yamaha wave runners, two inflatable paddleboards, large floating island, two towable tubes, two sea scooters, fishing and snorkeling gear, and rendezvous diving.

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SCOTT FREE is a 32.52 m Motor Yacht, built in Taiwan by President and delivered in 2007. She is one of 3 107 models.

Her top speed is 23.0 kn and her cruising speed is 18.0 kn and her power comes from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 4 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 195.0 GT and a 7.21 m beam.

She was designed by President Marine , who also completed the naval architecture. President Marine has designed 6 yachts and created the naval architecture for 6 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

SCOTT FREE is one of 2077 motor yachts in the 30-35m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 8.96 GT above the average.

SCOTT FREE is registered under the United States of America flag, the most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1618 yachts registered

Specifications

• Name: SCOTT FREE
• Previous Names: D-FENCE
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
• Builder: President
• Naval Architect: President Marine
• Exterior Designer: President Marine

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A magnificent example of a German-built Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht, 197ft (60m) SCOTT FREE (ex-ELYSIAN) is as idyllic as her name implies, with impeccable styling, brilliant amenities and accommodation for up to 12 charter guests, available for charter in French Polynesia mid 2024, before heading to South East Asia in September. March and April 2025 she will be available in the stunning remote islands of the Maldives, before returning to the Mediterranean for the summer of 2025.

Multi-award winning for design and innovation, SCOTT FREE spoils her guests with several deck spaces dedicated to leisure and relaxation. The bridge deck aft is a great spot for alfresco dining with large lounge seating for taking in the views, while the owner’s private deck is more suited to intimate meals or cocktails at sunset.

The expansive sun deck includes large bar with stools, barbecue, jacuzzi, generous lounging areas and optional awnings for escaping the heat. The main deck aft has yet another option for meals and entertaining, while the oversize beach club has seating and umbrellas for those keen on watching the on-water fun.

Designed by the legendary Bannenburg Design, the interiors of SCOTT FREE are avant garde without losing any of the cosy warmth that makes this sensational charter yacht a family favourite. Drawing on Art Deco elements, such as circular windows and shelving, stainless steel and a rich palette of light and dark timbers, complemented by textured fabrics and masterful LED lighting, each room is a fascinating blend of materials.

The main saloon is a luxurious haven for relaxing and socialising, and comprises a trendy bar between the lounge and separate formal dining room with seating for 12 and its own elegant styling. There’s an ultra-spacious skylounge, complete with back-lit bar and game table.

In every space, guests will enjoy the state-of-the-art audio-visual systems with Kaleidescape and iPad controls, Apple TV and Wi-Fi throughout.

ACCOMMODATION

SCOTT FREE offers flexible accommodation for 12 guests in six staterooms, with the option of two king suites with “across the hall” private lounges.

The master stateroom is located on the main deck and accessed by a long lobby adjacent to the office with facilities that include a computer, printer, 42-inch TV and individual satellite receiver. In addition to the walk-around king bed and two walk-in closets, there’s ample lounging area, chaise lounge, high-tech AV with 60-inch TV and Kaleidescape, plus luxurious his and hers ensuite with twin basins, jacuzzi tub and separate steam shower. The entire master suite features 12 large oval windows offering stunning views and plenty of natural light.

Heading down the beautifully illuminated sculpted spiral stairwell to the guest foyer, the guest staterooms are on the lower deck. SCOTT FREE’s unique guest stateroom layout can either be four separate staterooms or two private full beam guest suites. Then on the bridge deck, there’s the fifth stateroom, with two pullman beds and lounge, ideal for young adults or single guests. This versatile cabin doubles as a multi-purpose room for a masseuse or as a children’s playroom.

The décor below decks is just as impressive as the main living areas, featuring 6-star craftsmanship, furnishings and artwork.

WATERTOYS & TENDERS

SCOTT FREE is jam-packed with the latest watertoys, including an 8m/26.3ft Yachtwerft Meyer Sports Tender, as well as a 7.6m/25ft Yachtwerft Meyer custom wood tender for arriving on shore in style!

For on-water fun, there’s a 5m/16.4ft Polaris 166/R Seamaster tender, two Sea Doo RXP 260 jet skis, two SUPS, and two inflatable SUPS, waterskis, wakeboard and tow toys, along with snorkelling gear, fishing equipment and a fabulous waterslide for endless fun!

For guests keen on keeping fit, SCOTT FREE provides a selection of gym equipment for use on the sun deck, including Keiser M5 Strider, Rogue Concept 2 Model Rowing Machine, SR-1 Bearing Speed Rope, free weights and foam roller.

SCOTT FREE is renowned for her outstanding Captain and enthusiastic crew of 16 in total, all of whom pride themselves on their synergy, smooth service and attention to detail.

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Scott Free is a custom motor yacht launched in 2009 by Abeking & Rasmussen in Lemwerder, Germany.

Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) is an esteemed German shipyard with a global reputation for highest quality custom made motor yachts from 45 to 125 metres.

Scott Free measures 60.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.5 metres and a beam of 10.7 metres.

Scott Free has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Donald Starkey has been designing some of the world’s finest yachts since 1989 and has won to date, no less than 26 Design Awards for his work. Unique and timeless elegance are synonymous with the design from this renowned studio.

Her interior design is by Bannenberg & Rowell Design.

Scott Free also features naval architecture by Abeking & Rasmussen.

Accommodation

Scott Free accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 16 crew members.

Other Specifications

Scott Free has a hull NB of 6481.

Scott Free flies the flag of the Cayman Islands.

She is also fitted with a jacuzzi (on deck).

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With graceful curves and classic styling, the 124-foot semi-displacement composite tri-deck megayacht SCOTT FREE features a 25-foot, 10-inch beam and a shallow draft of 6 feet, making her the perfect vessel for travel as well as enjoyment while docked in the world’s most beautiful harbors. She carries Detroit Diesel 16V-92TA engines to give her a cruising speed of 16 knots and a maximum speed of 20 knots, rendering her highly efficient as well as formidably seaworthy.

In addition to her naval architecture and exterior styling, the Delta Design Group created her exceptionally pleasing interior design. A very clean, light, and practical look was emphasized throughout her spaces by a delightful use of steamed beech and maple burl woods. A handsome use of teak on the upper deck provides visual interest, and adds to the casually elegant impact that was integral in her design brief.

SCOTT FREE provides accommodations for six people in three staterooms, including a full-width master suite and head. Her main salon with formal dining area is part of her warm and welcoming main deck. One of the interior design’s “practical novelties” is the exercise room forward on the main deck—it has the capability of converting to a fourth double stateroom if her owners want to welcome additional guests while traveling. Marble in the heads  incorporates intricate water-jet inlay designs that are carried through from the patterns in the textiles used in her decor. Her impressive marble work is book-matched and vein-matched around the walls.

Inside the spacious sky lounge with teak and maple flooring is a generous entertainment area aft on the boat deck. Forward, an equally spacious bridge provides plenty of seating for al fresco enjoyment during the day as well as elegant gatherings under the stars. Additional entertaining and sunning spaces can be found on the flybridge, where celebrating the outdoors is always on the agenda. The creative use of entertaining and living space throughout SCOTT FREE allows for maximum enjoyment for her owners and guests—she’s a truly luxurious haven on the water.

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‘Legendary’ is a 118.11ft /36m motor yacht built in 2000 by Northcoast Yachts and last refitted in 2009. Previously named Scott Free, her impressive interior is designed by Jonathan Quinn Barnett and her exterior styling is by Paul Frederickson.

Legendary’s interior layout sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 rooms, including a master suite, She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Each cabin is well appointed and offers the ideal place to rest after a long day of exploration. The designers have chosen furnishings that bring style and comfort, while the overall finish will also exceed expectation.

You’ll find an array of leisure and entertainment facilities onboard, making her ideal for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s lots of space for enjoying an alfresco lunch or dinner on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine and working on your tan.

She is built with GRP hull and GRP superstructure and has a cruising speed of 18 knots, brining performance and style to a charter vacation with friends or family.

Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the hottest of days or nights.

There’s a portfolio of toys onboard including inflatable Kayak, Wake Board, Kneeboard, 2 x inflatable Paddleboards, Water-Ski, Snorkelling Equipment, and Fishing Equipment, sure to keep guests entertained as you sail.

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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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5 things to know about North Palm Beach mega-yacht owner, billionaire Michael Bozzuto

Billionaire Michael Bozzuto is fighting for the right to moor his 164-foot mega-yacht behind a waterfront house he owns at 932 Shore Dr. in North Palm Beach.

But the Village of North Palm Beach has told Bozzuto he doesn't have this right.

It's the latest example of how big money landing in Florida is running up against Old Florida residents who want their communities to stay low-key.

After years of disputes over the yacht, Bozzuto recently filed a lawsuit against the municipality, asking a judge to agree that he has the right to the use of his house and his dock.

Who is Michael Bozzuto, and why is he suing the Village of North Palm Beach?

Here are five things to know:

1. Billionaire Michael Bozzuto is a longtime North Palm Beach resident

Bozzuto is the billionaire owner of a privately held, family-owned supermarket wholesaler in Connecticut called Bozzuto's Inc. The company is a distributor of food and household products to retailers in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Bozzuto's was founded by Michael's late father, Adam.

Even though Bozzuto's Inc. is based in Connecticut, Bozzuto has lived in the Village of North Palm Beach, population 13,000, for 20 years.

2. Besides owning a yacht, what are Michael Bozzuto's hobbies?

In addition to being a businessman, Bozzuto is an investor and philanthropist. He is a longtime supporter of the Special Olympics.

He is also an under-the-radar resident who likes to collect houses and yachts, said his lawyer, former Florida Bar president Gregory Coleman.

Bozzuto bought the motor yacht, Honey, about 10 years ago for an undisclosed sum. The Westport mega-yacht was built in 2007 and is the largest of several yachts Bozzuto owns.

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Bozzuto also owns four houses in the Village of North Palm Beach. This includes the house at 932 Shore Dr., where he wants to dock Honey. In 2014, Bozzuto paid $840,247 for the house, which was built in 1961, according to Palm Beach County property records.

The property is on a rare corner bordered on the north and east by navigable waters that provide access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Lake Worth Inlet. The east-facing dock is large enough to accommodate Honey.

Bozzuto's residence is in another part of North Palm Beach, on Harbour Isles Court.

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3. Michael Bozzuto's net worth isn't known but billionaire owns property outside of North Palm Beach, too

Bozzuto made waves recently when in January he paid $31.1 million for a waterfront house in nearby Palm Beach Shores.

The Singer Island house with two docks stretches into the Intracoastal Waterway just north of the Palm Beach/Lake Worth Inlet. The three-lot parcel on 1.5 acres has about 200 feet of waterfront.

The property was bought from an owner whose family had owned it for decades. It's unclear if Bozzuto will make any changes to the property.

In a brief interview in February, Bozzuto said: “It’s a house, and it will probably be a house."

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4. Why can't Bozzuto park his yacht behind his North Palm Beach house?

The Village of North Palm Beach rules say that a private dock or pier can only be used by the occupant of the house. But the village doesn't define the word "occupant."

Bozzuto's lawsuit said while the village has discussed whether to define an occupant as a resident, it never has done so.

Hundreds of other property owners dock a boat behind their North Palm Beach house but do not live there year-round.

Therefore Bozzuto said he's being singled out because neighbors just don't like his boat's big size. This selective enforcement is wrong, his lawsuit said.

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5. What does North Palm Beach think about the lawsuit?

Unfortunately, this is a mystery until the village responds to Bozzuto's lawsuit in public court records.

The village's longtime lawyer, Lenard Rubin, who knows the municipality's history with boats and houses, did not respond to requests for comment. Neither did the village's manager, Chuck Huff.

Alexandra Clough is a business writer and columnist at  The Palm Beach Post . You can reach her at  [email protected] . Twitter:  @acloughpbp .  Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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What are the best things to do with children in Moscow?

• Summer: Futuristic parks, river boats and ice caves are perfect attractions for when the temperatures rise above 30.
• Museums: Russians are very proud of their history, which means that their museums are kept to a world-class standard. Both parents and children alike will be sure to learn something new at one of the many, often unique museums in Moscow.
• Culture: From the world’s oldest puppet theatre to UNESCO-listed whimsical, wooden palaces there’ll be plenty to treat your little prince or princess to.
• Winter: New Year is arguably the most magical time to visit Moscow, especially for children. The ice rinks throughout the city, Christmas markets and the magnificent ice-sculpture festival truly make Moscow a winter wonderland. 

Moscow truly is a mega-metropolis like no other. Its non-stop energy and sheer unorthodoxy is sure to enthuse any child with its rebellious, east-meets-west spirit. Just walking down Old Arabat Street— where ancient wooden storehouses are squashed against grey, soviet blocks which are then towered over by blingy high-rises— is sure to appeal to the childish disdain of all things orderly and conventional. Apart from the main sites, there’s a whole host of family-friendly activities in Moscow from the very traditional to the uber, high-tech that will keep your kids entertained.

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VDNKh  is Russia’s version of Disneyland and, to be honest, we think it trumps that tacky theme park by a mile. First things first is its size. At almost 600 acres, this Soviet park has everything; from space museums to soviet shopping outlets to equestrian centers to beaches. In fact, there’s so much to do that there really is no way to cover it all in one day. Our favorite attractions include the ROBO station, the super-cool playgrounds near the aquarium and the world’s biggest ice rink in winter. Better rent out scooters or bikes as well if you plan on seeing at least a fraction of this green gem.

Address: Prospekt Mira, 119 Nearest metro station: VDNKh

Unlike VDNKh, you won’t have to travel far from the centre to seek the lovely lush lawns of  Gorky Park . Come early so that you can grab a beanbag or hammock for yourself while your children have some fun on the colorful playground rides or play ping-pong under the trees. At teatime, head over to the traditional Russian tea house for a brew from a giant samovar. It’s worth staying on for the whole day until dusk when the roof of the park’s planetarium slides open to reveal the wonders of the sky. 

Address: Krymsky Val, 9 Nearest metro station:   Park Kultury

Zaradye Park

Moscow’s brand-new  Zaradye Park  couldn’t be more different from the stern, red brick of the Kremlin that towers over it. Whichever way you look, you’ll be rubbing your eyes to make sure that this other-worldly landscape of floating glass bridges, underground ancient walkways, Siberian tundra and ice caves really does exist. For children, this wild-urban project is the perfect place for them to let some steam off during a day of sightseeing. Thanks to the unbelievable glass-paneled roof that keeps warm air in and the rain out, the lawns are perfect for lounging on all year round. 

Address: Varvarka street, 6 Nearest metro station:  Kitay-gorod

There’s a never-ending stream of tour boats bobbing up and down the Moskva River to hop on to when those little legs have had enough of walking. But for those who’d like something a little special, nothing beats the Radisson yacht. Champagne, on-board dining and floor to ceiling windows make it the most stylish way to cruise round Moscow. 

Address: Naberezhnaya Tarasa Shevchenko, Moscow (next to teh Radisson Blue hotel) Nearest metro station:  Studencheskaya

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Museum of Cosmonauts

This is THE museum to go to if you happen to have a Star Wars fan with you. Unlike in countless planetariums around the world where gimmicky models of the solar system and dramatic movies make for a hollow experience, here you get the real thing. There’s a life-size model of the Russian space station, chunks of the moon, a space toilet, the actual Sputnik, heck, even Belka & Strelka, the space dogs, are there standing next to the very space shuttle they flew into space with  (never fear, they were stuffed only after they died of old age).  *For extreme fanatics, it’s worth noting you can arrange a tour to Star City, the astronaut training centre that is still in use outside of Moscow.

Address: Prospekt Mira, 111 Nearest metro station:   VDNKh, Vystavochny tsentr

Darwin Museum

The first museum in the world devoted to explaining the most important concept of biology definitely deserves a visit. Its menagerie of nearly half a million stuffed animals illustrate the steady process of evolution and the many now extinct animals it boasts like the Dodo serve as a warning bell for what the age of mass-industrialization might bring. Despite its name, the  Darwin museum isn’t at all quaint or old-fashioned with plenty of interactive displays and microscopes for children to engage with.

Address: Ulitsa Vavilova, 57 Nearest metro station:   Akademicheskaya

Orlov Museum of Paleontology

This museum could easily compete with the famed Natural History Museum in London. In fact, its extensive exhibit of ginormous skeletons from all sorts of beasts from sloths to diplodocuses might even be more impressive than London’s. After all, Russia is an awful lot bigger than England and probably has lot more giants slumbering away in the depths of its forests just waiting to be dug up!

Address: Ulitsa Profsoyuznaya, 123 Nearest metro station: Kon'kovo

The Experimentanium

There’s lots of fun to be had at this fully hands-on science museum. It’s absolutely perfect for little toddlers and mischievous boys alike because nothing’s off bounds—the whole place is a playground (with a lot of science snuck in!). And don’t worry, most of the descriptions are in English so they’ll definitely learn something along the way.

Address: Leningradsky prospekt, 80/11 Nearest metro station:   Sokol

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Moscow City

The second tallest, the third tallest, the fourth tallest and the sixth and seventh tallest buildings in Europe can all be found within a few meters of each other in the financial district, Moscow city. Apart from breaking their necks trying to gape at all the quirky high-rises, your kids can get a thrill by going up to the 54th floor of Ostankino TV Tower to its awe-inspiring panoramic viewing platform with a drop-down, glass floor! 

Address:   Presnenskaya Naberezhnaya Nearest metro station:   Delovoy tsentr, Mezhdunarodnaya, Vystavochnaya

A trip down to this veritable villain’s lair is certainly worth it with children, not least because it’s 18 stories underground…. AND the only way back up is by the stairs making it the perfect recipe for a peaceful afternoon. Apart from tiring out children, Bunker 42 has the distinction of being a genuine nuclear bunker. It was intended to be the hide-away of the USSR’s top dogs in the case of nuclear war and the staff here do such an excellent job of recreating the tense atmosphere that we hazard against taking softer children here. Everything, from the actual computer with the big red button which would have been used to start WW3 to the KGB’s rooms, have been preserved exactly as they were at the height of the cold war.

*Entrance only with group tours which can be arranged in English.

Address: 5th Kotel'nicheskiy Pereulok, 11 Nearest metro station:  Taganskaya

Central Armed Forces Museum

Though there isn’t much English in this museum dedicated to all things sickle and hammer (i.e. the Red Army), the genuine American U2 spy plane it has on show and the opportunity to hold real (but thankfully, not loaded!) guns make it a real treasure trove for army-mad kids. 

Address: Ulitsa Sovetskoy Armii, 2 Nearest metro station:  Dostoevskaya

Victory Museum

You don’t actually need to step a foot in this museum dedicated entirely to WW2 to please your wannabe soldiers. Just sit down on a bench as your kids jump on and off the airplanes, tanks, armored vehicles and every other killing machine imaginable that are free to explore outside this museum. 

Address: Ploshchad' Pobedy, 3 Nearest metro station:   Park Pobedy

Armory Chamber

Part of the Kremlin complex, the Armory Chamber’s incredibly diverse displays—spanning folk art to silverware to coronation dresses— cover almost every era of Russia’s royal history. The wedding carriages and ceremonial arms are particularly well-loved by children. 

Address: The Moscow Kremlin Nearest metro station:  Biblioteka imeni Lenina

For Little Princes & Princesses: 

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Moscow State Puppet Theatre

The oldest puppet theatre in Moscow is also the largest in the world. Its wide-ranging repertoire has shows for tiny tots up to adult-only shows. Its fairytale clock, from which mythical creatures spring out, will be the cherry on top of a magical visit to this dear theatre. 

Address: Pestovskiy Pereulok, 2/1 Nearest metro station:   Marksistskaya

Central Kids Store on Lubyanka

This seven-story department store devoted entirely to little people boasts the biggest Hamleys in the world, the biggest time keeping mechanism and one of the best viewing platforms in Moscow. In other words, it’s kiddy heaven. The building itself is also rather noteworthy, dating back to 1953. Its stained murals and colorful tiles give it an old-world (soviet) charm. 

Address: Teatral'nyy Proyezd, 5 Nearest metro station:   Lubyanka, Kuznetsky Most

Izmailovsky Park

This is possibly the world’s only Slavic theme park. Just joking, but just be warned this recreated Russian village with mini-museums, bakeries and a market is a teensy bit kitsch. If your children are artsy, then why not let them make their own matryoshka at a masterclass instead of buying one at the market. And while the kiddies busy themselves with the business of covering every square inch of their clothes in paint, there’s plenty for parents to peruse; like the vodka museum or the pleasantly, rolling park land. 

Address: Alleya Bol'shogo Kruga, 7 Nearest metro station:  Sokolinaya gora

Kolomenskoye Park

Ivan the Terrible’s summer retreat isn’t at all as gloomy as you’d expect, indeed some might say it’s actually a bit too colorful. In our opinion, its postcard-perfect; with petite trains chugging through the acres of apple orchards, a pearl-white 16th century, UNESCO-listed church and a magnificently vibrant, 300 year old wooden palace. Take your children on a trip back in time, they’ll be delighted - we promise.  

Address: Andropova Ave, 39 Nearest metro station:  Kolomenskaya

For Petrol Heads: 

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Moscow Rizhsky Railway Station

If you don’t have time to take your children on the Trans-Siberian, then a ride on a Soviet steam train is a superb alternative. The beauty of chugging through the outskirts of Moscow on a train with a red star on its gleaming, coal-black engine will definitely make Harry Potter fans squeal with excitement. Adults will appreciate the cups of tea served in old-style soviet mugs specifically made for train journeys. If you’d like to explore the rail museum after the trip (we highly recommend it), be prepared for the weather as the whole exhibition is uncovered.

Address:  Rizhskaya Ploshad, 1 Nearest metro station:  Rizhskaya

Moscow Metro Museum

After taking your children on the Moscow metro (which you simply must!), chances are they’ll bombard you with all sorts of questions a parent isn’t equipped to answer; like “How fast do the trains go?” and “Who drives them?”. Never fear, Moscow’s metro actually has a free museum which will answer all these questions, as well as even allowing kids to take a seat in the driver’s seat for a virtual ride down the tunnels. 

Address: Presnenskaya Naberezhnaya, 2 Nearest metro station:   Vystavochnaya

For White Winter Days:

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Moscow Ice Festival

Each winter in Park Pobedy, blocks of ice are towed in from Russia’s great lakes to be chiseled away into masterpieces. Children will be delighted to find that they can even clamber upon some of these unbelievably big artworks. But the favorite by far, are super slippery ice slides. 

*Just beware of wet bums— waterproofs are a must.

Learn more about winter activities is Moscow .

Address: Park Pobedy on Poklonnaya Hill Nearest metro station:   Park Pobedy

Ice-skating

There are almost 1500 ice-skating rinks in Moscow alone. It’s almost as if every open plot of land has water poured over it; even Red Square is transformed into a mega rink! The park VDNKh boasts the biggest in the world, but there’s also an awesome rooftop ice rink at ArtPlay. Wherever you take your children, you can’t go wrong with a bit of skating.

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Russian designer Constantine Konovalov and producer Natalia Moskaleva have laid out their vision for a new Moscow metro map for 2030.

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“T he Queen’s Gambit , except it’s me visualising the metro map on my ceiling when I can’t sleep.” That’s Samantha Berkhead of the Moscow Times’ review of what’s set to be the world’s most complex transport map. At first glance, proposals for the 2030 Moscow metro map are enough to keep anyone up at night, with its complex web of coloured lines, shapes and route transfers resembling the strategic imaginings of a grandmaster – memorising a single station would serve you well at a pub quiz.

But like a brilliantly thought-out chess game, the logic of the map is best understood by its designers.

While Moscow is a formidable, even hostile, city by many estimations, it’s also one that has ongoing plans to become the most well-connected megacity in the world. The latest map for the expanding metro network , designed by Constantine Konovalov and produced by Natalia Moskaleva, does just that; it uses innovative and comprehensive design to map out a city that won’t stop expanding, in a way that continues to reflect these changes.

When the wider Moscow region (also, rather glamorously, known as ‘the Moscow megalopolis’) is included, the city’s population exceeds 20 million , making it the largest megacity in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. It is unsurprising, then, that connecting its citizens and visitors within the city itself is high on the agenda.

This might sound like a perplexing strategy during a time of social distancing, QR codes and remote working, especially as Russia faces a third renewed surge of Covid-19. But its capital city, and indeed the part of the country with over 1.5 million cases, is looking to the future.

Mapping out the future

The Moscow metro first opened for passengers in May 1935 , to a much smaller Soviet Moscow, and its image – and purpose – have remained malleable ever since. The current map is no longer fit for purpose as the city’s increasingly complex transit network needs one that reflects its geography. Not only that, but the metro network has become something of a tourist attraction itself, and it needs a comprehensive new system for citizens and tourists to enjoy – even at the risk of being overwhelmed.

Moscow’s metro has a long and rich history, so redesigning its entire appearance is no mean feat.

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Often known as a city of rings, looping together roads, railways and Russians alike – as its population grew, so too did the cyclical infrastructure. Home to the Boulevard Ring, The Garden Ring – notorious for its lack of gardens – and the Moscow Automobile Ring Road, among others, the logic of loops, circles and rings maintaining a constant connection between people and place is central to Moscow life.

The first historical circular line appeared in the country’s metro scheme between 1950–1954. However, encircling the centre of the city and only 19.4km long, it left a lot to be desired as the city continued to mutate . While more circular lines appeared, slowly integrating railway lines along the way, the shape of the city – or rather its transport network – has had to unclench its fist to offer its citizens a more sensical and inclusive map that reflects where users physically are within the city.

Round in circles?

The original structure, some 70 years old, is something that designer Constantine Konovalov and producer Natalia Moskaleva are choosing to reform rather than regurgitate, as they present their vision for the map of 2030. Konovalov, who has worked with Moscow metro before, having previously designed the metro logo – another symbol of Muscovite transport that has seen its fair share of redesigns – which is characterised by a red letter M. It is unsurprising, then, that he and Moskaleva have been trusted with crafting the future metro map.

The designers have created a new approach to the graphic grid, one that currently looks like a sibling structure of the London underground network, shunning the classic scheme construction of a 45º angle grid, the post-popular schematic map design in the world and one that was, in fact, first introduced by Harry Beck for London tube lines.

What sounds like a minor change to someone more accustomed to using the subway than designing it, the new 60º axes will provide a more effective and balanced line network that diverges from the centre of the city, mirroring the real geography of the stations. The designers’ two new rings are not round, doing away with traditional Moscow logic, and all of the lines intersect with each other.

The science behind the new design is one of logic, practicality and style – taking into consideration geography, previous map lines, polygon angles and, of course, circles. The designers said : “When looking for a shape we wanted it to meet three requirements: visual equability (no empty or packed spaces), ease in finding your way and a recognisable shape of rings.”

They added, “we made the historical Circle line (5) round, but the new circular lines (11 and K) are hexagonal. This approach takes into account the further evolvement of the metro. Hexagons became the basis for a rare, yet geographically elegant grid with 60º angles.”

When looking for a shape we wanted it to meet three requirements: visual equability (no empty or packed spaces), ease in finding your way and a recognisable shape of rings.

By unravelling the complex intersections of the existing metro map, the designers exposed the bending lines outside of downtown Moscow. The result is, they hope, easier navigation and the juxtaposition of metro and city maps. The design does not just incorporate the routes themselves but has simplified transfers into “capsules” between stations, so users can easily understand when and how to move from hub to hub.

Mega Moscow

Moscow’s urban development is not only vast in scale but also fast in pace. Konovalov explains, “in recent years the pace of construction has increased so much that the number of stations on the scheme will double in the near future”. This is clear to see when the map of 2013, or even of today, is compared with the vision for 2030 – it looks like the network of two entirely different cities. And perhaps that’s the point, Moscow is a city that is only getting larger – in size and in scope.

While the complete vision of Konovalov and Moskaleva’s metro map is still a long way off, major developments to the network are due to be finished as soon as 2022. The underground Great Ring Line will be completed next year and is 70km long, with two new rings depicted by the designers as hexagons.

Russia’s status as an unmissable tourist destination is debatable, but it’s clear that a large ‘open’ sign hangs above the capital for its ever-growing population. There is no doubt that these changes are sure to attract tourists from elsewhere in Russia, as well as the rest of the world.

For Muscovites that manage to understand the map, they are set to have the world’s largest rail network on their doorstep, while Londoners still struggle to cross the Thames in under an hour.

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