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Yangtze River Cruise-Ship:Victoria Cruises

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Departure Date: ONLY valid on May 12th, 2008

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Cruise Itinerary: Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)
Cruise date:May 5th - May 9th

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Katarina & Anna Only $495-$565!   Star, Queen & Empress Only $470-$520!
Departure Date: ONLY valid on July & August, 2008

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Cruise Itinerary: Chongqing - Yichang (Downstream)
Cruise Itinerary: Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)

A Brief Introduction to Victoria Cruises

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)
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
   
Prices for all the ships !

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