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Yangtze River Cruise-Ship:Victoria Cruises
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Great Discount Cruises from Victoria Cruises ![]()
Departure Date: ONLY valid in November, 2008![]()
Cruise Itinerary: between Chongqing and Yichang Only $412-$522!
Cruise Itinerary: from Chongqing to Shanghai Only $926!
Cruise Itinerary: from Shanghai to Chongqing Only $956!
A Brief Introduction to Victoria Cruises
VICTORIA has the largest five star fleet cruising the Yangtze River.
VICTORIA has been the favorite Yangtze cruise line of Americans for over a decade.
- The only American managed cruise line on the Yangtze river
- Has American, German, and Indonesian cruise directors
- Internet access on all ships
- HBO & BBC in all cabins
- Fabulous breakfast and luncheon buffets
- Chinese dinner banquets served in elegant single seating
There are 7 vessels in the Victoria Cruises fleet: Victoria Anna, Victoria Empress, Victoria Katarina, Victoria Prince, Victoria Queen, Victoria Rose, Victoria Star. The newest ship is the Victoria Anna. All of Victoria Cruises’ other ships were recently refurnished, making them even more comfortable and enjoyable.
Being the only American managed cruise fleet on the Yangtze River, the Victoria series, with their superior amenities and hospitality, are the most preferred vessels for Yangtze cruising by our overseas clients.
Facts Sheet: Victoria Cruises
Ship Name |
Victoria Anna |
Victoria Empress |
Victoria Katarina |
Victoria Prince |
Victoria Queen |
Victoria Rose |
Victoria Star |
|
Year Built |
2006 |
1996 |
2003 |
1994 |
1995 |
1992 |
1994 |
|
Refurbished |
----- |
2002 |
----- |
2004 |
2003 |
2001 |
2003 |
|
Rebuilt |
----- |
----- |
----- |
2001 |
----- |
----- |
----- |
|
Gross Tonnage |
6200T |
3868T |
4860T |
4587T |
4587T |
2428T |
4587T |
|
Length |
106m |
85.5m |
96.6m |
89.4m |
89.4m |
73.2m |
89.4m |
|
Beam/Width |
16.6m |
14.4m |
15.2m |
16.4m |
16.4m |
12.8m |
16.4m |
|
Draft |
2.6m |
2.65m |
2.5m |
2.7m |
2.7m |
2.6m |
2.7m |
|
Speed |
28km/h |
28km/h |
28km/h |
28km/h |
28km/h |
28km/h |
28km/h |
|
Passenger Decks |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Crew |
138 |
117 |
128 |
121 |
121 |
110 |
121 |
|
Standard Cabins |
133 |
91 |
119 |
93 |
93 |
63 |
93 |
|
Junior Suites |
16 |
2 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
|
Deluxe Suites |
2 |
4 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
Shangri-La Suites |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Total Cabins |
153 |
99 |
133 |
103 |
103 |
65 |
103 |
|
Total Pessengers |
308 |
198 |
266 |
206 |
206 |
130 |
206 |
|
| All ships have internet access, HBO and BBC. All cabins on the Victoria Anna, Victoria Empress, Victoria Katarina, Victoria Prince, Victoria Queen, and Victoria Star have private balconies. Electricity on all ships: 220V, with 110V in the bathroom. All ships feature iron double-bottom hulls. | ||||||||
Accommodation: Victoria Cruise
All cabins are outside, with picture windows, two lower berths and a private bath. Standard cabins are spacious for a river ship at 155 square feet.
On most ships, there are two Junior Suites that are larger and have hotel-style bathrooms with tubs. The two Deluxe Suites include separate sitting areas and are about twice as large as the standard cabins.
Each of the two Shangri-La Suites includes a Jacuzzi tub and living room with floor-to-ceiling windows. These suites also share a private deck.All cabins have closed circuit TV and phones; suites have refrigerators and robes for guests.
Dining: Victoria Cruises
Meals are served in one seating in the Dynasty Dining Room, where passengers are assigned a table for the duration of their trip.
Delicious Chinese food and tasty Western selections are prepared by expert chefs. Breakfast is buffet-style, with Western and Chinese fare. Lunch consists of a variety of Chinese dishes, along with salads and cold cuts for those who prefer a traditional Western lunch option. Dinner is Chinese or Western and includes multiple courses, plus a Western dessert.
Special meals, such as diabetic or vegetarian, can be provided if requests are made in advance of sailing.
Service: Victoria Cruises
Service is both friendly and attentive. Each Victoria vessel has a crew dedicated to making their guests’ cruises unforgettable, which includes onboard Western management, a Western cruise director, lecturers and international chefs. Laundry service (wash and press) is available.
Top-class Victoria Cruises with great discounts!
These prices are subject to change. You may get more discount if you contact us early.
| Recommended Ships | Shoulder Season (Mar./Jun./Jul./Aug./Nov.) | High Season (Apr./May/Sep./Oct.) |
Specail Discount (November) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downstream | Upstream | Downstream | Upstream | Downstream | Upstream | |
Victoria Cruise ![]() |
$450-$625 Chongqing-Yichang |
$450-$625 Yichang-Chongqing |
$550-$788 Chongqing-Yichang |
$550-$788 Yichang-Chongqing |
$412-$522 Chongqing-Yichang |
$412-$522 Yichang-Chongqing |
| $940 Chongqing-Shanghai |
$1000 Shanghai-Chongqing |
$1150 Chongqing-Shanghai |
$1200 Shanghai-Chongqing |
$926 Chongqing-Shanghai |
$956 Shanghai-Chongqing |
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| Prices for all the ships ! | ||||||



