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Last Minute Cruise Deal for America Victoria Empress
New Discount!
Only $570-$615! Departure Date: ONLY valid on May 12th, 2008
Cruise Itinerary: Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)
Cruise date:May 5th - May 9th
Last Minute Cruise Deal for America Victoria 
Katarina & Anna Only $495-$565! Star, Queen & Empress Only $470-$520!
Departure Date: ONLY valid on July & August, 2008
Cruise Itinerary: Chongqing - Yichang (Downstream)
Cruise Itinerary: Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)
A Brief Introduction to Victoria Cruises
VICTORIA has the Yangtze's largest five star fleet.
VICTORIA has been the favorite Yangtze cruise line of Americans for over a decade.
- The only American managed cruise line on the Yangtze river
- American cruise directors
- Internet access on all ships
- HBO & BBC in all cabins
- Fabulous breakfast and luncheon buffets
- Chinese dinner banquets served in an elegant single seating
There are 6 vessels of Victoria Cruises fleet: Victoria Empress, Victoia Katarina, Victoria Prince, Victoia Queen, Victoria Rose, Victoia Star. The newest is Victoria Katarina, and all of the other ships were refurnished recently, 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 Empress | Victoia Katarina | Victoria Prince | Victoia Queen | Victoria Rose | Victoia Star |
| Year Built | 1996 | 2003 | 1994 | 1995 | 1992 | 1994 |
| Refurbished | 2002 | ----- | 2004 | 2003 | 2001 | 2003 | Rebuilt | ----- | ----- | 2001 | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Gross Tonnage | 3868T | 4860T | 4587T | 4587T | 2428T | 4587T |
| Length | 85.5m | 96.6m | 89.4m | 89.4m | 73.2m | 89.4m |
| Beam/Width | 14.4m | 15.2m | 16.4m | 16.4m | 12.8m | 16.4m |
| Draft | 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 |
| Passenger Decks | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew | 117 | 128 | 121 | 121 | 110 | 121 |
| Standard Cabins | 91 | 119 | 93 | 93 | 63 | 93 |
| Junior Suites | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Deluxe Suites | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Shangri-La Suites | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Cabins | 99 | 133 | 103 | 103 | 65 | 103 |
| Total Pessengers | 198 | 266 | 206 | 206 | 130 | 206 |
| All ships have internet access, HBO and BBC. All cabins on the Empress, Katarina, Prince, Queen, and Star have private balconies. Electricity on all ships: 220V, 110V in the bathroom. All ships have 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 Asian 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 of 112, which includes onboard Western management, 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 (July/August) |
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| Downstream | Upstream | Downstream | Upstream | Downstream | Upstream | |
Victoria Cruise ![]() |
$438-$615 Chongqing-Yichang |
$438-$615 Yichang-Chongqing |
$470-$765 Chongqing-Yichang |
$470-$765 Yichang-Chongqing |
$470-$565 Chongqing-Yichang |
$470-$565 Yichang-Chongqing |
| $938 Chongqing-Shanghai |
$960 Shanghai-Chongqing |
$1085 Chongqing-Shanghai |
$1135 Shanghai-Chongqing |
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| Prices for all the ships ! | ||||||


