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1/2 day 9:30am-4pm fishing trips, dry tortuga trips, & sea days 6-pack.

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RED SNAPPER TRIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2024

Gag grouper season; tortuga trip available sept. 6-8,2024.

TO OUR ALL OF OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS

 Sea Trek Charters in full operation as of May 2023

For information call 239-466-3474

 Sea Days Catamaran 6 pack charter is available for 1/2 day and full day charters.  Call Capt Kenny 239-850-2261 

Deep Sea FISHING

Half day fishing trips, private sea days 6-pack.

Board the 65' Sea Trek, the only 1/2 day boat that targets Grouper & Snapper!  We supply you with the license for the day, rod & reel, tackle and bait, along with the knowledgeable help from the mates to provide you with a fishing experience that the entire family can enjoy.

Private Charters available.

DRY TORTUGA TRIPS

The Dry Tortuga trips depart Friday and return Sunday mornings April through January ( during September 6-8, 2024) The 30 hour Blue Water Wreck trips depart Friday mornings and return Saturdays at 2PM during February and March.

Our annual Snapperpalooza trip in November. 

Sea Days is a custom high speed, stable 36' twin vee catamaran. Fishing the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico with the latest electronics for fishing that are unmatched by any other charter boats in the area. You will be able to fish where no other charters can go in a single day trip with Captain Kenny at the helm for a great day of fishing!

ADDITIONAL TRIP INFORMATION

Pricing for trips-.

•   1/2 DAY FISHING  ABOARD SEA TREK 9:30AM-4PM

ADULTS - $100.00; SENIORS- $90.00; CHILDREN 12 & UNDER-$70.00 +TAX

RATES INCLUDE LICENSE FOR THE DAY, ROD & REEL, TACKLE AND BAIT

• PRIVATE CHARTERS AVAILABLE / DEPOSIT REQUIRED

7 HOUR ABOARD SEA TREK - UP TO 40 PEOPLE 9AM - 4PM  $3500.00 

10 HOUR ABOARD SEA TREK - UP TO 40 PEOPLE 7AM - 5PM $4000.00

• 30 HOUR BLUE WATER WRECK TRIPS - FEBRUARY & MARCH
• DEPARTS FRIDAY MORNING / RETURNS SATURDAY 2PM

$400.00 PER PERSON / REQUIRED $200.00 PER PERSON DEPOSIT /

                                            BALANCE DUE DAY OF THE TRIP

• DRY  TORTUGA TRIPS - APRIL THROUGH JANUARY
• DEPARTS FRIDAY 9AM / RETURNS SUNDAY MORNING

$600.00 PER PERSON / REQUIRED $200.00 PER PERSON DEPOSIT / 

                                             BALANCE DUE DAY OF THE TRIP

• "SEA DAYS" STABLE 36' TWIN VEE HIGH SPEED CATAMARAN

 9 HOUR OFFSHORE   7AM-4PM    (80'-120').                                                  $1800.00

6 HOUR OFFSHORE.  8AM-2PM.   (60'-70').                                                     $1200.00

                        GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ANY OF OUR TRIPS

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO FISHING WITH YOU!

YOU CAN EXPECT .....

CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, & AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATIONS,

FREE AMPLE PARKING,

FREE ICE FOR CUSTOMERS,

USCG LICENSED CAPTAIN,

LATEST TECHNOLOGY,

SATELLITE SYSTEM WITH FLAT SCREEN TV'S, EMERGENCY SATELLITE

PHONE SERVICE AVAILABLE,

HD SPORTS PACKAGE SO YOU WILL NEVER MISS A GAME!!!

TACKLE & LICENSE INCLUDED.

HAVE YOUR CATCH COOKED FOR YOU NEXT DOOR OR AT PINCHERS CRAB SHACK.

Sea Trek Charters

18500 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931, United States

239-466-3474

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Experience a Reel Adventure with Sea Trek Fishing Charters on Fort Myers Beach

Few activities bridge the generations quite like fishing! Kids, teenagers, adults, and lifelong fishing enthusiasts can all enjoy a day on the water in Fort Myers, Florida with Sea Trek fishing charters. Whatever type of fishing trip you choose, it is sure to be enjoyed by participants of all ages and levels of experience.

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Located on Fisherman’s Wharf next to Bonita Bill’s Restaurant on San Carlos Island, Sea Trek has been offering Gulf fishing charters around Fort Myers Beach for well over 20 years.

Fully Equipped Sea Trek Boat Charters

The Sea Trek is a beautiful 65-foot boat which has first class amenities for a comfortable day or half day fishing trip. As well as an upper and lower deck and two restrooms, there is an air conditioned cabin with flat screen TVs and a HD sports package so you won’t miss a minute of your second-favorite sport, after fishing of course! There’s even a fully fitted galley which comes in handy for those weekend overnight charters to the Dry Tortugas.

The latest addition to their fleet is a 2014 22-foot center console tidewater Carolina bay boat which is available for private charters of up to 4 guests.

Both boats are equipped with the latest technology for navigation and fishing and include a USCG licensed captain and experienced crew onboard to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. The staff is always happy to offer tips and practical help, especially if children want to try their hand at fishing.

They will also clean your catch during the return journey ready for you to cook your “catch of the day” at home or have one of the local dockside restaurants cook your prepared fish for you.

Sea Trek Fishing Trips and Private Boat Charters

If you are relatively inexperienced, why not ‘test the waters” with a shorter fishing charter. Half day fishing trips include around four hours fishing time plus transiting to and from the reefs. The trips generally depart around 9.30am and return late afternoon for a great value fishing trip. Alternatively, you can book a full day’s deep water fishing around Sanibel and Captiva, or join one of the night shark fishing trips for a truly exciting fishing experience. Altogether the Sea Trek crew have 50 favorite fishing spots, giving everyone the chance to reel in the best possible catch.

Sea Trek also offers private boat charters for your own exclusive fishing party with family and friends. These can be tailor-made to suit your wishes, depending upon the age and experience of your group. Rest assured, no-one is too young or too old to enjoy the trip, so all the family can spend quality time together.

Prices start from around $45 for a night shark fishing trip, $60 for a ½ day fishing and $400 for the chance of a lifetime to join a weekend fishing trip to the Dry Tortugas. Custom tackle, live bait and licenses are available and tour prices include complimentary parking and free ice.

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Are you looking for a new and unique way to experience a special celebration? You have come to the right place! Our professional Captain and Crew are here to make unforgettable memories for the celebration you always dreamed of. We offer private celebrations aboard the Sea Trek for (and not limited to) : - Birthdays - Graduations - Corporate team building events - Bachelor/Bachelorette parties - Burials at Sea - Casual gatherings for friends and family - Whale Watching/Nature Cruises Our location in Redondo Beach, CA is exceptional in its coastal position for cruises along the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula with excellent views from Santa Catalina Island up to Point Dume in Malibu. We also offer relaxing harbor cruises for your celebration if the sea conditions are unfavorable for your day. Common wildlife sightings also include various species of dolphin, whale, sea lions and many species of bird! …

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Awesome experience... Capt. Mike and crew were very accommodating, assisted us throughout the Sea Burial ceremony. Highly recommend!!!

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Thank you Captain Mike and his crew member Tracy for making our burial at sea a memorable and peaceful experience. Captain Mike was very communicative throughout the experience. Tracy was so helpful, kind and guided us throughout the time. I'd definitely recommend contacting Captain Mike for your loved ones' burial at sea.

I had an incredible and groovy time celebrating my birthday Disco cruise on the Sea Trek Celebration! Captain Mike and his crew were friendly and accommodating. There was initially a scheduling issue; however, Captain Mike was generous enough to throw in an additional 2x hours to ensure my friends and I were able to fully enjoy ourselves. This was an initiative I truly appreciated, and it ended up working out better because we had the evening to have a blast! Captain Mike is quick to respond and has no problems answering questions. Additionally, both Mike and his crew did an excellent job keeping the boat tidy and clean. I highly recommend booking with him! Thank you again for the excellent service. Hope to book another party with you again in the future!!

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SeaTrek specializes in Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. We have fishing trips that are a half day, full day, or several days at a time!

Whether you are an experienced fisherman, or just want to enjoy spending the day having fun in the sun, you have found the place. We have experienced and knowledgeable staff that know the hot spots in the Gulf. We have been serving the Fort Myers Beach community for over 20 years and guarantee you that you will have the time of your life.

We also have private charters, special deep water trips, and Dry Tortuga’s trips throughout the year or can arrange cruises for weddings or other special events. When you decide to go fishing, please feel free to call or email us.

We also have private charters, special deep water trips, and Dry Tortugas trips throughout the year or can arrange cruises for weddings or other special events. When you decide to go fishing, please feel free to call or email us.

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CLEAN, COMFORTABLE & AFFORDABLE CONDITIONS FREE AMPLE PARKING FREE ICE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS USCG LICENSED CAPTAIN LATEST TECHNOLOGY SATELLITE SYSTEM with FLAT SCREEN TV’S HD SPORTS PACKAGE SO YOU WILL NEVER MISS A GAME !!! TACKLE & LICENSE AVAILABLE 4 WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS & DOCK SETTING HAVE YOUR CATCH COOKED RIGHT HERE AT THE DOCK !!!!

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Address: 18400 San Carlos Boulevard • Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931

Phone: (239) 466-3600

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We are a deep water marina located near the north end of Fort Myers Beach, Florida. While fishing is our specialty - full day, private charters, 12-hour fishing extravaganza, kayaking and stand up paddleboards.

We are located at 18400 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Florida. 1/2 Mile north of the Matanzas Pass bridge and two miles south of Summerlin Boulevard - next door to Pincher's Crab Shack.

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Fishing The Dry Tortuga’s Aboard Sea Trek Fishing – Mid Summer Report

We’re deep into the dog days of summer here in Southwest Florida. That means flat calm seas hundreds of miles out into the gulf (minus the summer squalls). I recently had an opportunity to serve as a relief Captain aboard the Fort Myers Beach head boat, Sea Trek. They often head one hundred miles plus towards the south to fish the bountiful waters near Fort Jefferson and the Dry Tortugas.

It was only a day after the June full moon, which usually spells for tough fishing conditions during the day. As we steamed south close to 120 miles, the crew was able to hook up on multiple large Bonita on the troll as we headed south. Besides a few thick patches of flying fish near the surface, the trolling bite was pretty slow.

We arrived at the fishing grounds around 7 pm and were excited to get our baits into the water. Unfortunately, the bite was very slow and we made several moves through the night, working a variety of live bottom and wrecks, but never really found a hot bite as the full moon rose above the horizon and made it’s way across the sky. The entire crew of 17 fished hard through the night, but alas, the bite was slow.

Owner of The Intrepid Angler, Captain Ross hails from the historic waters along the Caloosahatchee River. He has a been a fishing guide and outdoor professional working the waters of Florida and Alaska over his career. He now permanently resides in Cape Coral offering anglers exciting opportunities to target trophy gamefish around Southwest Florida on a custom Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid Bay Boat.

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Search our catalog, go direct, enter a boat reference, sea trek 94' passenger vessel with current coi, new john deere engines 2017, £ 0 sold / unavailable.

• Boat REF#  ·  305265
• Length  ·  94'0"
• Year  ·  1986
• Construction  ·  Steel
• Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
• Sleeping berths  ·  2
• Engine  ·  2 x diesel 325hp, John Deere 6090/AFM85 (2017)
• Lying  ·  Everett, WA USA - Shown by Appointment

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Note: Cruising and maximum speed stated are approximations. Fuel consumption is unknown. The engines have run for 330 hours total. Many of these were in transit from California. Current owner states fuel burn at idle is approximately .5 gph. New 2017: John Deere engines, keel cooled, dry exhaust. Glendinning electronic controls, 24 v 150 AMP Alternator Transmissions: ZF 325-1; 2.957:1. 24v Electric shift Fuel filters: Racor 1000 Generators (2): Northern lights (port); 32kw, 680 hours Detroit (starboard) - Detroit generator: year and hours unknown; operational. Generators in use constantly to power the vessel's systems.

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 110 / 240 volt generator, 110 / 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

This is a raised pilothouse model with a Portuguese bridge and stairs to the foredeck.

Per 2017 survey: "Hull is a deep vee, semi-displacement configuration with chines and keel, and is made of 5'16" welded steel plate welded to 3" x 5.5" angled steel frames on 3' centers and 6 5/16" watertight bulkheads. Decks are 5/16" welded steel on 1.5" x 2" frames with varying centers. Decks and hull above chines are spray foam insulated....the main deck has welded steel bulwarks bow to stern and access stairs to the passenger (sky lounge) deck above".

Tankage: Fuel: steel. Inspected approx 2016. Water: Steel Holding: steel All tanks integrated into the hull.

Waterline Boats / Boatshed did not independently verify capacities, or dimensions described in this listing. Information is derived from seller-provided information and/or literature.

Accommodation

There are two boarding options depending on the mooring situation. Boarding from the stern the vessel must be stern tied or moored to port. Step onto a small platform and up a set of stairs to the aft deck. The other option is via the starboard side and a set of dock stairs. Boarding via the dock stairs, you step on to the starboard side deck. Surrounding wide side decks lead forward to a designated crew area at the bow and anchor locker or stern to the aft entertainment deck. The aft entertainment deck is full -beam width and fully covered and protected from the weather. The wide 22’ beam allows space for buffet tables, lounge chairs, and/or tables and chairs for passengers. There are two staircases which lead from the aft deck to the upper sky lounge deck. This area has been covered in the past with a vinyl covering. One can imagine enjoying an evening of dancing under the stars on this deck. Forward of the deck area is the raised pilothouse. The pilothouse is quite large with doors to port and starboard. Aft of the helm area is a small cabin with full head and shower. It is set up with counter space and a settee reminiscent of a bridal suite. This area is easy to imagine as an office, as well. Interior stairs lead to the main level. From the exterior side deck, you may enter the main saloon area via a sliding door from the aft deck, or midships from the boarding stairs. The sliding door from the aft deck opens wide incorporating both spaces for guests. Tables easily accommodate 6 – 8 people. Starboard is a full bar station with stools for guests and a “candle-place” in lieu of a fireplace for ambience. Forward of the bar area is a day head. A large screen TV is set up for video and the boat is completely wired for stereo/audio. Additional tables for seating or buffet purposes are forward with a small lounging area. A complete galley is starboard with a large side-by-side Maytag refrigerator/freezer, coffee machines, side-by-side stainless sink, electric stove and oven, microwave and very spacious counters and storage. Stairs from the galley access the Captain’s quarters below. This area has large storage closets, potential space for a desk, a sleeping area, and a head with separate tub/shower configuration. These quarters will benefit from a new owner’s talent in interior design and creativity.

The crew quarters are situated forward of the main salon area and down a curved staircase. This space may accommodate a sleeping area and/or small sitting area for crew. There are large storage lockers along the bulkhead. The head compartment is unfinished; it needs a shower installed and would benefit from updating.

4 burner Electric Stove

Electric windlass 2 anchors (Danforth) 300'0" of chain Anchor installed: Danforth 45 lbs A second anchor was sighted in anchor locker.

Nav Equipment

Radar: Furuno 10.4" Color LED display NavNet 3D Vector MapMedia US West Coast and Hawaii Charts NMEA 2000 wired Shakespeare Antennae's VHF: Standard Horizon Matrix GX 2000 Autopilot: Furuno NavPilot 711C Furuno NavNet TZ Touch 12" MFD Simrad NSIS-400 AIS Class B

Safety Equipment

8 bilge pumps (2 manual / 6 electric)

Bilge pumps: 2 - engine room, 2 - lazarettes, 2 - Captains quarters, 2 - forward stateroom; Everbuilt HDS30 Fire stations: 2 with 50' hose aft and bow - new 2017

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VIRTUAL TOUR - VIDEO - 80 TO 100 PHOTOS - FULL SPECS CAN BE VIEWED OF THIS 1986 CUSTOM SEA TREK 94.

This unique vessel is very suitable for a variety of commercial passenger services: corporate events, weddings, birthday parties, life celebrations, excursions, dinner cruises or sightseeing tours. She has a current Certificate of Inspection (COI) to carry a total of 85 persons (including crew and captain). In 2017, she was repowered with John Deere 6090AFM85, 325 hp engines. Current engine hours are only 330 hours. New transmissions, electric controls and Jastram hydraulic steering, as well as a new Furuno electronics package were also installed in 2017.

She has two large entertainment areas: the main salon/cabin area and sky lounge deck on the second level.

Whether using this vessel to charter and entertain or for personal use, she and the new owner will benefit greatly from creatively updating the interior, adding coverings to the deck and attention to a few interior details. The current owners were anticipating a robust season just as COVID arrived. Coupled with other life changes it is time for a new owner to realize their own dream.

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Moscow: question for those who have gone from St Petersburg

By Wayfairers , August 22, 2019 in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

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I have read many of the threads that discuss whether or not Moscow is worth the expense and long day, especially when there are only 2 days in port.  I realize there are two strong opinions from people with one side saying it is worth it and the other side says stay in St Petersburg. We have decided to go Moscow on day 1 of our visit. 

So, those who have done the long trip to Moscow....did you go with the cruise ship or a private guide?   If a private guide, who and would you recommend them?  Did you take the train both ways or fly one direction?  

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On 8/22/2019 at 9:28 AM, Wayfairers said: I have read many of the threads that discuss whether or not Moscow is worth the expense and long day, especially when there are only 2 days in port.  I realize there are two strong opinions from people with one side saying it is worth it and the other side says stay in St Petersburg. We have decided to go Moscow on day 1 of our visit.    So, those who have done the long trip to Moscow....did you go with the cruise ship or a private guide?   If a private guide, who and would you recommend them?  Did you take the train both ways or fly one direction?  

Been to Moscow several times. We have used the Sapsan both ways and have also flown both ways - never a combo of the train/plane. We enjoyed the Sapsan more than the flight. We have NOT travelled to Moscow when arriving by cruise ship so have no comment on your particular situation regarding a one day tour with only 2 days in St. Pete.  Good luck - hope the visit meets your expectations.

Thanks for the info.  Good to know you enjoyed the train more than the plane - I would expect we would too as flying is typically more hassle than taking the train.  

We decided to book the trip to Moscow with the cruise ship after learning that if we miss the train or plane we don’t get a refund in addition to missing Moscow.  And, I’ve had friends who’s ship missed the St Petersburg stop due to weather.

Moscow is a great city but I would rather spend all two days in St Petersburg. Some years ago we had almost a week there and still it doesn’t seem enough. We also had one day in Moscow and the journey arranged by the local travel agency was well organized and comfortable. In a view of time restrictions of the journey (we spent almost 8 hours on the train and just 6-7 hours in the city) one day in Moscow still felt a little rushed. Anyway, enjoy planning your trip and hope you have a great time in Russia!

Just make sure the day you are going to Moscow, it is not one of their holidays or even a day before a holiday.

Moscow is an amazing city but it is frustrating when Red Square is closed for parades, etc.... It is hard to determine when they close it but it is definitely closed for their holidays. When it is closed - you can only walk around the exterior of the square and look in.

Thanks!   I will check.  We are in Moscow May 16.  I know May 9 is a holiday. 

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I have 2 days in St. Petersburg and am thinking about this possibility. I think it’s hard to do this with 2 days. The first day will take longer time to go ashore because of the immigration process. The second day is not possible due to the early all abroad time. It seems that it’s only worth doing it if there are 3 days in St. Petersburg especially when a full day of touring in Moscow is preferred. 

1 hour ago, AngelDisney said: I have 2 days in St. Petersburg and am thinking about this possibility. I think it’s hard to do this with 2 days. The first day will take longer time to go ashore because of the immigration process. The second day is not possible due to the early all abroad time. It seems that it’s only worth doing it if there are 3 days in St. Petersburg especially when a full day of touring in Moscow is preferred. 

For 2 days - spend the time in St. Petersburg. There is so much to see there. Save this for a 2nd trip.

When we were in St. Petersburg we were also very interested in visiting Moscow. We were already in Russia why not visit as much places as we could, right? We used Anastasia Travel for our St. Petersburg tour and also asked them to include Moscow. They were very helpful and were very much willing to arrange a day trip to Moscow for us but they suggested we just stay in St. Petersburg since we only had 2 days. They were kind enough to explain that we would just waste time and money if me push through with the Moscow trip. We would spend more time on the train instead of using the time to explore and enjoy the sights. They were actually correct and we ended up enjoying a wonderful 2-day tour in St. Petersburg. I guess we'll have to go back to see Moscow and make sure to stay longer! 

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When we went to St Petersburg we had the same dilemma. We decided not to go to Moscow and didn’t regret it one bit. There is so much to see! If you spend the 2 days in St Petersburg you can go and see Peterhof Palace on one of the days. We were on a Princess cruise and like flowslow, we booked our private tours with Katharina from Anastasia Travel.   This way we used our time to the fullest to see as much as possible at our pace with a personal guide. (We are not fond of the big group tours from the cruise lines).

9 hours ago, angie7911922 said: When we went to St Petersburg we had the same dilemma. We decided not to go to Moscow and didn’t regret it one bit. There is so much to see! If you spend the 2 days in St Petersburg you can go and see Peterhof Palace on one of the days. We were on a Princess cruise and like flowslow, we booked our private tours with Katharina from Anastasia Travel.   This way we used our time to the fullest to see as much as possible at our pace with a personal guide. (We are not fond of the big group tours from the cruise lines).

We have two days and decided only staying in SPB for both days. We are thinking of forming a private tour with other cruisers on another forum as the CC roll call for that cruise is so quiet. We are looking into Anastasia Travel as well. Very excited to go!

On 9/1/2019 at 8:09 PM, AngelDisney said: We have two days and decided only staying in SPB for both days. We are thinking of forming a private tour with other cruisers on another forum as the CC roll call for that cruise is so quiet. We are looking into Anastasia Travel as well. Very excited to go!

Great idea to form a small group!! Have a fantastic time and I am sure you wont regret that decision!! 

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I'm not sure about customs when coming in on a cruise ship. We were told that if we wanted to leave the ship, we would have to be on a tour, either a ships tour or private tour. I know we had to show our tour tickets at customs to be allowed to go further. We chose Alla tours and they were fantastic. We were docked in St. Petersburg for 3 days and we did go to Moscow on the Capsan train on the 2nd day. It was a VERY long day. We had to meet our group at 6:00am and were on the train at 7:00am. We arrived back at to our cabin at 1:30am the next day. It was a wonderful day and we're so glad we went but if we were in St. Petersburg for only 2 days, I probably wouldn't spend a day in Moscow. It is a 4 hour train ride each way, and if you need to be back to the ship to depart, it may not leave you much time in Moscow. The 8 hours we spent there, wasn't nearly enough. Traffic is horrible and we ended up getting off our bus and taking the subway to Red Square. Those 8 hours allowed us a tour of Red Square, which was phenomenal as well as a quick walk through GUM department store and a ride on the subway with several stops to see the mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers that are in the corridors of the subway stops.

But.....there is so much to see in St. Petersburg , the 2 days we spent there, were a whirl.

Whatever you decide to do, be sure you're in line to get off the ship before the ship arrives in port. We were in line an hour early and there were still about 20 people ahead of us. We found that the cruise ship allowed their tour groups to get off the ship first, so when we got to customs, the lines were outrageous. It took us about an hour in line and we were late starting our tour. I had organized the tour with Alla and had advertised it on our cruise forum here at Cruise Critic. There were 12 of us and we met up on the ship each morning and went through customs together so we all met the tour bus at the same time. That was very helpful!

The lines the first day were the worst and days 2 and 3 went much more quickly. Also, everyone was getting off the ship at the same time on Day 1, but tours met and left at different times on Days 2 and 3.

16 minutes ago, luvtravel88 said: . Whatever you decide to do, be sure you're in line to get off the ship before the ship arrives in port. We were in line an hour early and there were still about 20 people ahead of us. We found that the cruise ship allowed their tour groups to get off the ship first, so when we got to customs, the lines were outrageous. It took us about an hour in line and we were late starting our tour. ! The lines the first day were the worst and days 2 and 3 went much more quickly. Also, everyone was getting off the ship at the same time on Day 1, but tours met and left at different times on Days 2 and 3.

This is one of the reasons that we decided to use the cruise ship to go to Moscow our first day in St Petersburg. 

25 minutes ago, Wayfairers said: This is one of the reasons that we decided to use the cruise ship to go to Moscow our first day in St Petersburg. 

I believe that the ship tours to Moscow go via air, right?

Yes, as others have noted, there is MUCH to see in Saint Petersburg and in spending a week there one will barely scratch the surface - the same is true for Moscow.

It sounds like you want to get a "taste" of both cities - don't allow anyone to "throw water" on your plans as you best know what you want to do. You can always return for an extended visit.  😉

4 hours ago, dogs4fun said: I believe that the ship tours to Moscow go via air, right? Yes, as others have noted, there is MUCH to see in Saint Petersburg and in spending a week there one will barely scratch the surface - the same is true for Moscow. It sounds like you want to get a "taste" of both cities - don't allow anyone to "throw water" on your plans as you best know what you want to do. You can always return for an extended visit.  😉

No, our ship tour is going by train there and back unless I misread something.  You are right...we just want a taste of both cities.  In fact, that is what we get from all cruise port stops - just a taste.  We are never there long enough to the see the area completely.

2 hours ago, Wayfairers said: No, our ship tour is going by train there and back unless I misread something.  

Interesting - I thought that the ship tours flew to Moscow when in port for only 2 days. Hope you will post upon return and let us know how it went.

16 hours ago, dogs4fun said: Interesting - I thought that the ship tours flew to Moscow when in port for only 2 days. Hope you will post upon return and let us know how it went.

Double checked and it says we go to Moscow on the high speed train.   Come back the same way.   From all I’ve read it takes a little longer (ship to Moscow sites) to fly than to take the train.  

I've been thinking about that - and I might be wrong, but it seems to me an SPB-Moscow combo over a 3-day cruise is one of the few remaining cases where obtaining a full-fledged Russian visa actually makes sense (especially for families/groups and especially if one is willing to do some DIY trip planning). 

Just to make sure, though - for those staying on the ship, is there some kind of curfew, or are you able to come and go as you please?

4 minutes ago, napoxoguk said: I've been thinking about that - and I might be wrong, but it seems to me an SPB-Moscow combo over a 3-day cruise is one of the few remaining cases where obtaining a full-fledged Russian visa actually makes sense (especially for families/groups and especially if one is willing to do some DIY trip planning).    Just to make sure, though - for those staying on the ship, is there some kind of curfew, or are you able to come and go as you please?  

If you have a Russian visa there is no curfew - you may come and go as you wish. In fact, if you so choose, you can spend the entire time in the city (staying at a hotel in either Moscow or St. Petersburg) rather than returning to your ship each evening - but ONLY if you have a visa.

6 minutes ago, dogs4fun said: If you have a Russian visa there is no curfew - you may come and go as you wish. In fact, if you so choose, you can spend the entire time in the city (staying at a hotel in either Moscow or St. Petersburg) rather than returning to your ship each evening - but ONLY if you have a visa.

That is what my research shows too.  A quick google search showed the tourist visas for US citizens are $160.  I’m willing to pay for a tour rather than get the visa.  We’ve gotten most of the visas that are a pain to get and I’m tired of doing that. 

2 minutes ago, Wayfairers said: I’m willing to pay for a tour rather than get the visa

I understand. Ru visa process can be expensive and time consuming, especially if you live far away from one of the visa centers.

I'm just trying to come up with a reasonably conservative number - what can one realistically expect to pay for a mad 1-day Moscow dash if they go DIY.

For a regular SPB-only itinerary, visa doesn't seem to make sense - not only price-wise, but also from the standpoint of convenience - all the local operators have their itineraries down to a science.

With Moscow, though, it's not so clear-cut.

I found that most of the tour operators will give you a tour but no guarantee that you make it to Moscow because you will miss the train if debarkation is too slow.  I found one tour that offers a 2 day tour with a flight to Moscow day 1 and train back and St Petersburg day 2.   Seriously considered them.   I briefly thought about getting a visa and spending the night in Moscow but never priced everything out. If you look into that I would love to see what you find. Probably not for us though because I want to see some of both cities.  

2 hours ago, napoxoguk said: I understand. Ru visa process can be expensive and time consuming, especially if you live far away from one of the visa centers. I'm just trying to come up with a reasonably conservative number - what can one realistically expect to pay for a mad 1-day Moscow dash if they go DIY.

I have visited Russia multiple times. I received my latest 3 year visa in May and here are the associated costs:

Single/Double/Multiple entry visa, consular fee = $198

Visa Center Processing fee = $50

Total = $248   (this is your total if you apply in person at one of the 4 consulates located in the USA - since I don't live near a Russian consulate, I must use the more costly mail option)

SO ... here is what I actually paid:

Multiple entry visa, consular fee = $198

Visa Center Processing fee by mail = $120

Return shipping/handling fee = $35

Total = $353

Totally worth the fee as I spend multiple weeks in Russia yearly and prefer DIY - personally, I would not consider a visa if it was a one time visit via cruise.

So, for DIY, added to the visa expense, one must add the cost of the sapsan train (or flight), Moscow transportation (metro is great), food & associated entrance fees to the Kremlin (and whatever else one has the time/desire to visit).

FYI: There is a HOHO in both Moscow & St. Petersburg.

Okay, I think the diy budget might be something like ₽20,000 (about $300) per person. This includes:

Train tickets: ₽9000 (5+4); Kremlin+armory: 1700 (1000+700)

Boat ride:600

Meals: 3000 (1500 per casual meal)

Contingencies (Uber ride if needed, etc): 2500. 

It's based on a number of assumptions, so real-life mileage will vary - please let me know if you identify some glaring omissions or errors.

Assumptions:

Done on day 2 of three.

Good weather (lots of outside/walking time)

Earliest Sapsan to Moscow, overnight double decker from Moscow (no hotel stays)

Train tickets purchased at least 30 days in advance, economy for Sapsan and economy plus for the double decker (includes a bottle of water and a piece of gingerbread).

All group members are adults

Done on a day when the Kremlin, Red Sq, and other Moscow attractions are actually open.

Boat ride via watertrams-radisson.ru (the cheapest option with English audio guide)

Sample itinerary:

leave SPB on Sapsan 743a (5:30am), sleep on the train.

Arrive Moscow 9am

DIY Metro tour until 11am

Kremlin excursion (cathedral Sq, DIY) 11:30

Armory excursion (audioguide) 12:30 

Quick lunch (at GUM stolovaya or fast food chains at Manezhnaya sq) : 2 to 3pm.

Walk to Zaryadye boat pier via Alexander's garden, Red Sq, Zaryadye. Boats leave every 30 minutes. Route: Zaryadye- Gorky Park - luzhniki- Ukraina - turnaround - sparrow hills - Gorky Park. Time on board: 2 hrs. 

Gorky Park/muzeon (5:30 to 7:30). 

Head back (metro) towards red sq for evening walk/dinner (tverskaya-kamergersky-b.dmitrovka-metropol-nikolskaya area)

Need to be back at the train station by 10:30 to catch the 006aa train departing at 10:50. 

Back to SPB at 6:47 am.

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How the Ukrainians – With No Navy – Defeated Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Since the Russian invasion began in 2022, Ukraine has successfully resisted its opponents on many fronts, but its most surprising success came in a theater where few expected Ukraine to prevail: the Black Sea.

In 2022, the consensus among military analysts was that Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s military would most likely crush Ukrainian forces in the air, on land and at sea. With a vast infusion of financial assistance and weapons from the U.S. and Western nations, Ukraine has, however, fought Russia to a standstill on land. On the sea, the Ukrainians have had greater success and have launched a revolution in weapons and tactics that offer both lessons and warnings for the world’s navies.

When Moscow’s invasion began, Ukraine’s only warship was a Soviet-era frigate that had to be scuttled in the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv to prevent it from falling into Russian hands. Unchallenged on the seas, the Russian navy rained ballistic missiles down on Ukrainian cities , provided protection for military aircraft, blockaded Ukrainian ports and was preparing to launch an amphibious attack on Ukraine’s largest port, Odesa.

But, deploying a series of new tactics and weapons in what became known as the Battle of the Black Sea , the Ukrainians have been able to destroy 26 Russian vessels since the start of the war and force Russia’s powerful Black Sea Fleet to flee hundreds of miles to a safer harbor. This historic success offers a lesson in how weaker powers can take advantage of innovative thinking and new technology to defeat more powerful opponents.

First victory: Sinking the Moskva

From the invasion’s beginning in late February 2022, the Moskva, a guided-missile cruiser that served as the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, played a key role in Russia’s naval campaign against Ukraine. Perhaps its most famous action was in February 2022, when it captured the strategic Ukrainian naval base known as Snake Island – whose defenders reportedly responded to Russian calls for their surrender by saying “ Russian warship, go f*** yourself .”

The vessel’s onboard defense systems and ability to operate from more than 60 miles off Ukraine’s coast seemed to make the Moskva, Russia’s third-largest active warship, virtually impervious to attack .

But at approximately 1 a.m. on April 14, 2022, the Ukrainians managed to pinpoint the Moskva’s location via a combination of radar and intelligence information shared by the U.S. A shore-based missile battery then launched two Ukrainian-built Neptune anti-ship missiles that destroyed the Moskva by igniting its ammunition . It was Russia’s first loss of a flagship since the 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese war and the largest warship sunk in battle since World War II .

In the following days, the Russian navy’s smaller ships pulled back, staying 20 miles farther from the Ukrainian coast than they had been. This move severely limited their effectiveness and put an end to Russian plans to launch an amphibious attack on Odesa.

Throughout 2022, the Ukrainians used more missiles to blow up advanced Russian anti-aircraft systems in the Crimean Peninsula and to damage two more Russian ships. These victories, and the Ukrainians’ subsequent recapture of Snake Island, opened the shipping lanes in the western Black Sea for vital Ukrainian grain shipments to global markets.

But Russians’ hopes that their navy would be safer farther out to sea were to be dashed when the Ukrainians began to hunt their ships with another new naval weapon: sea drones.

Attack of the sea drones

Starting in the spring of 2022, with little external help, the Ukrainians began to design and build the world’s first combat-deployed sea drone, known as the Magura-V5 . This explosive-laden vehicle was designed to do what many thought impossible: travel long distances across stormy seas, undetected by radar, and deliver 500 to 700 pounds of explosives to distant targets.

The drones’ first test was to be a night raid on the heart of Russian power in the Black Sea, the naval base at Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea. At 4 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2022, six to eight remotely guided Magura sea drones entered the harbor and damaged the new flagship for the Russian Black Sea Fleet , the frigate Admiral Makarov, and a minesweeper. One naval combat analyst described the first-ever sea drone assault on a naval base as “ a turning point in naval strategy .”

Following this victory, the Ukrainians began deploying the drones more widely. Cameras on board the remotely guided craft sent back imagery of their attacks on a variety of Black Sea Fleet vessels , including tugboats, patrol boats, assault boats, corvettes, trawlers, minesweepers and landing ships. In one typical strike, several remotely piloted drones repeatedly struck and sank the Ivanovets, a missile corvette. The dramatic drone footage released by Ukraine’s secretive Group 13 shows the doomed ship’s crew firing into the water as the unmanned vehicles home in on their target. The footage on every bomb-packed drone abruptly ends as it drives into the ship’s hull and explodes.

A tactical retreat, but no safe port

The waves of drone attacks, combined with strikes from cruise missiles supplied to Ukraine by the United Kingdom and France, sank or damaged 26 Russian vessels . These losses ultimately forced the Russians to withdraw most of their fleet from Sevastopol in October 2023.

But if the Russians thought they were safe in their fallback port in distant Novorossiysk, they were wrong. Buoyed by the success of the Magura drones, the Ukrainians developed longer-range sea drones known as Seababies and Mamais . These more advanced drones were used to travel nearly 500 miles across the Black Sea to strike Russian vessels around the new base.

The Seababy drones have also been used to deploy naval mines to sink four ships , to attack the strategic Kerch Bridge linking Russia with Crimea and to carry rocket launchers for shooting missiles at Russian land and sea targets.

The Ukrainians’ sea drone successes are not only cause for celebration in Ukraine, but demonstrate the potential of new ideas and equipment to reshape naval warfare and the balance of military power at sea.

Brian Glyn Williams is Professor of Islamic History, UMass Dartmouth.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article .

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How the Ukrainians – with no navy – defeated Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

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Since the Russian invasion began in 2022, Ukraine has successfully resisted its opponents on many fronts, but its most surprising success came in a theater where few expected Ukraine to prevail: the Black Sea.

In 2022, the consensus among military analysts was that Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s military would most likely crush Ukrainian forces in the air, on land and at sea. With a vast infusion of financial assistance and weapons from the U.S. and Western nations, Ukraine has, however, fought Russia to a standstill on land. On the sea, the Ukrainians have had greater success and have launched a revolution in weapons and tactics that offer both lessons and warnings for the world’s navies.

When Moscow’s invasion began, Ukraine’s only warship was a Soviet-era frigate that had to be scuttled in the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv to prevent it from falling into Russian hands. Unchallenged on the seas, the Russian navy rained ballistic missiles down on Ukrainian cities , provided protection for military aircraft, blockaded Ukrainian ports and was preparing to launch an amphibious attack on Ukraine’s largest port, Odesa.

But, deploying a series of new tactics and weapons in what became known as the Battle of the Black Sea , the Ukrainians have been able to destroy 26 Russian vessels since the start of the war and force Russia’s powerful Black Sea Fleet to flee hundreds of miles to a safer harbor. This historic success offers a lesson in how weaker powers can take advantage of innovative thinking and new technology to defeat more powerful opponents.

First victory: Sinking the Moskva

From the invasion’s beginning in late February 2022, the Moskva, a guided-missile cruiser that served as the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, played a key role in Russia’s naval campaign against Ukraine. Perhaps its most famous action was in February 2022, when it captured the strategic Ukrainian naval base known as Snake Island – whose defenders reportedly responded to Russian calls for their surrender by saying “ Russian warship, go f*** yourself .”

The vessel’s onboard defense systems and ability to operate from more than 60 miles off Ukraine’s coast seemed to make the Moskva, Russia’s third-largest active warship, virtually impervious to attack .

But at approximately 1 a.m. on April 14, 2022, the Ukrainians managed to pinpoint the Moskva’s location via a combination of radar and intelligence information shared by the U.S. A shore-based missile battery then launched two Ukrainian-built Neptune anti-ship missiles that destroyed the Moskva by igniting its ammunition . It was Russia’s first loss of a flagship since the 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese war and the largest warship sunk in battle since World War II .

In the following days, the Russian navy’s smaller ships pulled back, staying 20 miles farther from the Ukrainian coast than they had been. This move severely limited their effectiveness and put an end to Russian plans to launch an amphibious attack on Odesa.

Throughout 2022, the Ukrainians used more missiles to blow up advanced Russian anti-aircraft systems in the Crimean Peninsula and to damage two more Russian ships. These victories, and the Ukrainians’ subsequent recapture of Snake Island, opened the shipping lanes in the western Black Sea for vital Ukrainian grain shipments to global markets.

But Russians’ hopes that their navy would be safer farther out to sea were to be dashed when the Ukrainians began to hunt their ships with another new naval weapon: sea drones.

Attack of the sea drones

Starting in the spring of 2022, with little external help, the Ukrainians began to design and build the world’s first combat-deployed sea drone, known as the Magura-V5 . This explosive-laden vehicle was designed to do what many thought impossible: travel long distances across stormy seas, undetected by radar, and deliver 500 to 700 pounds of explosives to distant targets.

The drones’ first test was to be a night raid on the heart of Russian power in the Black Sea, the naval base at Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea. At 4 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2022, six to eight remotely guided Magura sea drones entered the harbor and damaged the new flagship for the Russian Black Sea Fleet , the frigate Admiral Makarov, and a minesweeper. One naval combat analyst described the first-ever sea drone assault on a naval base as “ a turning point in naval strategy .”

Following this victory, the Ukrainians began deploying the drones more widely. Cameras on board the remotely guided craft sent back imagery of their attacks on a variety of Black Sea Fleet vessels , including tugboats, patrol boats, assault boats, corvettes, trawlers, minesweepers and landing ships. In one typical strike, several remotely piloted drones repeatedly struck and sank the Ivanovets, a missile corvette. The dramatic drone footage released by Ukraine’s secretive Group 13 shows the doomed ship’s crew firing into the water as the unmanned vehicles home in on their target. The footage on every bomb-packed drone abruptly ends as it drives into the ship’s hull and explodes.

A tactical retreat, but no safe port

The waves of drone attacks, combined with strikes from cruise missiles supplied to Ukraine by the United Kingdom and France, sank or damaged 26 Russian vessels . These losses ultimately forced the Russians to withdraw most of their fleet from Sevastopol in October 2023.

But if the Russians thought they were safe in their fallback port in distant Novorossiysk, they were wrong. Buoyed by the success of the Magura drones, the Ukrainians developed longer-range sea drones known as Seababies and Mamais . These more advanced drones were used to travel nearly 500 miles across the Black Sea to strike Russian vessels around the new base.

The Seababy drones have also been used to deploy naval mines to sink four ships , to attack the strategic Kerch Bridge linking Russia with Crimea and to carry rocket launchers for shooting missiles at Russian land and sea targets.

The Ukrainians’ sea drone successes are not only cause for celebration in Ukraine, but demonstrate the potential of new ideas and equipment to reshape naval warfare and the balance of military power at sea.

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At Least 40 Migrants Die in Boat Fire Off Haitian Coast, U.N. Says

The boat was carrying over 80 people and bound for Turks and Caicos. The disaster underscores the gang-fueled crisis that has spurred many Haitians to leave.

By David C. Adams and James Wagner

David C. Adams reported from Miami, and James Wagner from Mexico City.

At least 40 migrants were killed when a boat they were traveling on from Haiti caught fire, a United Nations agency announced on Friday. The boat, which was carrying over 80 people, left the northern coast of Haiti on Wednesday en route for the Turks and Caicos Islands 150 miles away, the agency said .

An additional 41 migrants were rescued from the boat by the Haitian Coast Guard, the agency said, with 11 taken to a hospital. It said the boat caught fire off the coast of Cap-Haïtien, a city in northern Haiti.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

The episode, which took place around 3 a.m. Wednesday, was another disaster for the Caribbean country, which has been upended by rampant gang violence and an unfolding humanitarian crisis. This year, coordinated gang attacks rocked the capital, Port-au-Prince, forcing the closure of its airport for nearly three months. Since then, nearly 580,000 Haitians have been internally displaced, according to the U.N.

“This devastating event highlights the risks faced by children, women and men migrating through irregular routes, demonstrating the crucial need for safe and legal pathways for migration,” Grégoire Goodstein, the head of the U.N.’s International Organization for Migration in Haiti, said in a statement on Friday.

He said that Haiti’s socioeconomic situation was dire and that the “extreme violence” over the past months has pushed Haitians to resort to “desperate measures even more.”

The U.N.’s International Organization for Migration in Haiti said it had confirmed the number of survivors with its personnel on the ground and with Haiti’s National Office of Migration.

Cap-Haïtien, the country’s second-largest city, has been relatively unaffected by the gang violence that has wracked the country in recent months, but it is a jumping-off point for migrants. Attacks on public transportation, including on the main road between Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien, has limited the potential for migrant smuggling.

Haiti has experienced a wave of gang violence that has brought surges in kidnappings, killings and the takeover of much of Port-au-Prince since the assassination in July 2021 of President Jovenel Moïse by armed men who broke into his bedroom and gunned him down in front of his wife. His killing is still under separate investigations in Haiti and Florida.

Amid the disorder, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned in late April. In May, Garry Conille, a former U.N. official, was appointed prime minister by a presidential transitional council.

Eight months after the United Nations authorized the use of international forces to be deployed to Haiti, the first wave of foreign law enforcement officers from Kenya arrived last month to try to wrest control of Port-au-Prince from dozens of armed groups that have attacked police stations, freed prisoners and killed with impunity.

The Kenyans in Haiti are the first of an expected 2,500-member multinational force to deploy, an effort largely organized by the Biden administration.

Since March, the U.N. migration agency said, the Haitian Coast Guard has observed an increase in the number of departures by boat. Coast Guards from countries in the region, including the United States, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and Jamaica, have also reported a growing number of boats originating from Haiti being intercepted at sea.

On Thursday, American and Bahamian officials announced the suspension of a search for a missing boat with an estimated 60 migrants bound for Florida. It was believed to have departed on July 4 from a collection of islands in the Bahamas that is a popular jumping-off point for Haitian migrants trying to reach the United States.

In June, a group of 117 migrants from Haiti arrived off Key West, Fla., in a sailboat, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Overall, maritime migration of Haitians — as well as Cubans fleeing for financial and political reasons — to the United States has reached its highest levels since the 1990s, according to numbers complied by the Migration Policy Institute , a nonpartisan research organization based in Washington.

It estimated that 7,000 Haitians and 6,000 Cubans were intercepted at sea by United States officials during the 2022 fiscal year, and that initial data showed similar trends for the 2023 fiscal year.

James Wagner covers Latin America, including sports, and is based in Mexico City. A Nicaraguan American from the Washington area, he is a native Spanish speaker. More about James Wagner

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Report: Moscow may arm Yemen’s Houthis over US support for Ukraine

U nited States intelligence agencies say Russia could send advanced anti-ship missiles to Yemen’s Houthis in retaliation for Washington’s support for Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials.

According to the newspaper, Washington is working behind the scenes to stop the arms transfer.

Meanwhile, US Central Command chief Erik Kurilla was said to warn that US-led operations were “failing” to prevent Houthi attacks on the Red Sea. In a classified letter to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Kurilla reportedly called for potentially stronger military action and a “whole of government” approach that would step up diplomatic and economic pressure on the Houthis.

“Many people found the tone of the memo to be a bit shocking,” The Journal quoted a defense official as saying. According to the official, Kurilla’s point was that “US service members will die if we continue going this way.”

The US and other nations, notably Britain, have carried out extensive airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in an effort to forestall the Iran-backed rebels’ attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea.

Middle East Eye reported in June that Saudi Arabia had talked Russia out of providing anti-ship cruise missiles to the Houthis. However, US intelligence services assess that Moscow is renewing its push to arm the Houthis after the White House approved Kyiv’s use of US-made weapons to strike targets inside Russia, the Journal said, adding that the nature of the intelligence was unclear.

The newspaper said the White House is making a diplomatic push through a third country to dissuade Russia from the arms transfer.

According to the Journal, US officials have seen recent indications that Russian President Vladimir Putin was still considering arming the Houthis.

Putin said in June that the White House’s policy toward Ukraine, which Russia invaded in 2022, could drive Moscow to arm US adversaries.

“The response can be asymmetrical, and we will think about that,” Putin told reporters at an international economic forum in St. Petersburg.

Two US officials told The Journal that Russia has not transferred any missiles to the Houthis, but that representatives of the Yemeni rebels were seen in Moscow. The newspaper cited officials as saying that an arms transfer from Russia to Yemen could make use of Iranian smuggling routes .

Iran currently supplies much of the Houthis’ munitions. A Houthi-launched drone that struck Tel Aviv on Friday — killing one person and injuring several others — was Iranian-made, the Israel Defense Force said.

One analyst told The Journal that munitions supplied by Russia “would represent a qualitative leap” in the Houthis’ capabilities.

Hundreds of Houthi missiles, missile launchers and attack drones, as well as dozens of storage facilities and several command centers, air defense systems, radars and helicopters, representing “a significant amount of Houthi capability,” have been destroyed in US-led strikes, a defense official said.

According to The Journal, the White House’s authorization for military action against the Houthis extends to missiles and drones about to be launched. The newspaper said the US military have also taken other limited steps, including seven planned military operations.

Amid Kurilla’s call for a more comprehensive strategy against the Houthis, the Journal cited an administration official as saying that some measures had already been taken to complement the military operations. The Journal also cited an administration official as saying that Washington had requested US Central Command to compile a broader list of targets, including specific Houthi members.

Still, some US officials who spoke to the newspaper criticized Washington’s policy in the Red Sea.

“If you tell the military to re-establish freedom of navigation and then you tell them to only be defensive, it isn’t going to work,” one official was quoted as saying. “It is all about protecting ships without affecting the root cause.”

The Iran-backed Houthis have targeted ships in the Red Sea since November, saying they are doing so in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war there. The war was sparked on October 7, when the Palestinian terror group led a thousands-strong attack on southern Israel that left nearly 1,200 people dead and saw 251 taken hostage.

Houthi attacks have harmed at least 30 merchant ships — some with no connection to Israel, the US or Britain — and sunk two.

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