Yangtze Explorer

Victoria Cruise Lines is the only American-managed cruise company sailing on Yangtze River.They know what westerners prefer and aims to provide the most luxurious cruise for their passengers. It has a fleet of eight 5-star cruises: Victoria Jenna, Victoria Anna, Victoria Katarina, Victoria Lianna, Victoria Selina, Victoria Grace, Victoria Sophia and the newly launched Victoria Sabrina. All ships are equipped with private balconies, wi-fi and international telecommunications system.

Victoria Cruise Lines has earned many awards like the Travel Age West WAVE Award Editor’s Pick for Best River Cruise Line in 2011. Victoria Jenna has won the Silver Award for Magellan Award’s River Cruise Ship Category, selected by Travel Weekly.

Early bird rate for the newest Victoria Sabrina is available now, feel free to contact us and learn more!

Special offers for 2021/2022

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Top 3 Victoria Cruises 2021/2022

In 2021/2022, there are eight top Victoria cruise ships sailing along Yangtze River. Travelers can take the popular Chongqing Yichang route to savor the golden sightseeing of Yangtze and the Three Gorges. For downstream cruise, it takes 4 days and 3 nights from Chongqing to Yichang; while for upstream cruise, it takes 5 days and 4 nights from Yichang to Chongqing. At present, Victoria Cruises is the only cruise company to go through the world’s largest ship lift - Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift to pass the dam within 40 minutes which is a totally brand- new and exciting try for Yangtze cruise travelers. Select your favorite from the following ships and check details about its schedules, itineraries, cabins, deck plans, onboard experience, etc. Sail now!

Victoria Katarina

maiden voyage : refurbished 2014

Route : chongqing Yichang

Passenger Capacity : 264

Total Cabins : 132

Decks : 6

Elevators : 1

Restaurants :2

Price : Only $338 -428

Victoria Katarina

maiden voyage : refurbished 2014

Route : chongqing Yichang

Passenger Capacity : 264

Total Cabins : 132

Decks : 6

Elevators : 1

Restaurants :2

Price : Only $338 -428

Victoria Katarina

maiden voyage : refurbished 2014

Route : chongqing Yichang

Passenger Capacity : 264

Total Cabins : 132

Decks : 6

Elevators : 1

Restaurants :2

Price : Only $338 -428

Victoria Katarina

maiden voyage : refurbished 2014

Route : chongqing Yichang

Passenger Capacity : 264

Total Cabins : 132

Decks : 6

Elevators : 1

Restaurants :2

Price : Only $338 -428

Victoria Katarina

maiden voyage : refurbished 2014

Route : chongqing Yichang

Passenger Capacity : 264

Total Cabins : 132

Decks : 6

Elevators : 1

Restaurants :2

Price : Only $338 -428

Victoria Katarina

maiden voyage : refurbished 2014

Route : chongqing Yichang

Passenger Capacity : 264

Total Cabins : 132

Decks : 6

Elevators : 1

Restaurants :2

Price : Only $338 -428

Victoria Katarina

maiden voyage : refurbished 2014

Route : chongqing Yichang

Passenger Capacity : 264

Total Cabins : 132

Decks : 6

Elevators : 1

Restaurants :2

Price : Only $338 -428

Victoria Katarina

maiden voyage : refurbished 2014

Route : chongqing Yichang

Passenger Capacity : 264

Total Cabins : 132

Decks : 6

Elevators : 1

Restaurants :2

Price : Only $338 -428

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Victoria Cruise Itinerary

Downstream:
Chongqing - Yichang 4 Days 3 Nights

Day 1 (No Meals)

Start boarding from 6:30pm to 9pm and leave the port at 9:30pm.

Day 2 (B+L+D)

Tai Chi exercise.

Optional Tour to Fengdu Ghost City (8am-10am) RMB 290p/p

Shore excursion to Shibaozhai (2pm-5pm).

Captain’s welcome dinner.

Crew cabaret.

Day 3 (B+L+D)

Tai Chi exercise.

Take a Sampan boat to visit Shennv Stream.

Optional tour to White Emperor City (RMB290 per person).

Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge.

Day 4 (B)

8am Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.

11am Scenic cruising---Xiling Gorge.

Arrive in Yichang at 12:30pm.

Upstream:
Chongqing - Yichang 4 Days 3 Nights

Day 1 (No Meals)

Board the ship from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for the overnight accommodation. Ship departs at next morning at 6am.

Day 2 (B+L+D)

Tai Chi exercise.

Scenic cruising---Xiling Gorge.

Optional tour to The Three-Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot (RMB 290 per person)

Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.

Sails through the ship-locks.

Captain’s welcome party and dinner.

Day 3 (B+L+D)

Tai Chi exercise.

Scenic cruising---Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge.

Shore excursion to Shennv Stream.

Optional tour to White Emperor City (RMB 290 per person).

Day 4 (B+L+D)

Tai Chi exercise.

Shore excursion to Shibaozhai (9：00-12:00am).

Optional tour to White Emperor City (RMB 290 P/P)

Crew Show.

Day 5 (B)

Arrives at Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing at 9:00am.

Please Note:

Optinal Shore Excursion depends on the river conditions, like the weather, water level and number of travelers;

he OPTIONAL shore excursions are prepared based on the number of visitors who want to go. You can visit if there are 30 or more people interested (the number of visitors may be adjusted based on the real situation). You have the final decision where to go or not on your own. If yes, tell the reception desk who would register for you and receive your pay in site. The ARRANGED shore excursions are included in your quotation, so you could visit the sites without extra charge. However, if you do not visit the sites, the fees of arranged shore excursion sites are not refunded. If you do not visit the shore excursions, you could stay on the ship to enjoy some leisure time. And for your safety, you are not allowed to leave your ship on your own.

Choose the ship to see more details about cruise itinerary.

Life On-board

Entertainment & Activities

Victoria Cruises has hired award winning cele- brity chef Walter Staib to design and upgrade its dining and the food has already earns high marks from travelers in recent years. The cuis- ine on Victoria Cruises is specially designed for western travelers withboth western buffet and Chinese cuisine experience.

Accommodation

Health Care

Cuisine & Drinking

Shore Excursions

Wu Gorges

The Three Gorges is perhaps the mostwell-known of all highlights along theYangtze River . Found within a section ofthe river that spans just 200 kilometers ofthe full 6.300 kilometer length of theriver , the Three Gorges refers to theQutang , Wu and Xiling Gorges which arelocated

Qutang Gorge

Xiling Gorge

Cuisine & Drinking

Fengdu Ghost City

Shennong Stream

Shi Baozhai Pagoda

White Emperor City

Other Popular Yangtze River Cruise Companies

President Cruises

Yangtze Gold Cruises

New Century Cruises

Yangtze River Cruise Guide

How to Plan a Yangtze River Cruise in 2021 / 2022 ?

There are some aspects you should consider beforebooking a cruise-best time , travel length , cruise shipand line , accommodation and dining onboardonboard activities and cruise holiday extension .

How to Get to Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock ?

There are some aspects you should consider beforebooking a cruise-best time , travel length , cruise shipand line , accommodation and dining onboardonboard activities and cruise holiday extension .

What to See Do along the Yangtze River ?

Fully know what to see along the section betweenChongqing and Yichang , and make somepreparations before taking the amazing shoreexcursions to different sites along the Three Gorges.

How to Get to Yichang Maoping Port ?

Travelers should first get to Yichang by air or train andthen reach Yichang Three Gorges Center CruiseTerminal for a shuttle bus at the appointed time toMaoping Port.

How to Plan a Yangtze River Cruise in 2021 / 2022 ?

There are some aspects you should consider beforebooking a cruise-best time , travel length , cruise shipand line , accommodation and dining onboardonboard activities and cruise holiday extension .

How to Get to Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock ?

Chongging Chaotianmen Dock is only port used inChongqing . Check the latest transportation guide toknow how to get to Chongging first and then make atransfer to Chaotianmen Dock and its sub-piers.

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