Brief Introduction
An exclusive cruise operator based in New York, Victoria Cruises established new standards of excellence for Yangtze cruising in 1994 with the inaugural sailing of Victoria I. Its sister ships Victoria II, III & IV followed in subsequent years, with Victoria V and VI under construction. All of the Victoria ships have modern navigation, and have been custom designed for the unique conditions of the Yangtze, and exceed the most rigorous safety requirements, with full double hulls, and fitted with the best equipment.
An exclusive cruise operator based in New York, Victoria Cruises established new standards of excellence for Yangtze cruising in 1994 with the inaugural sailing of Victoria I. Its sister ships Victoria II, III & IV followed in subsequent years, with Victoria V and VI under construction. All of the Victoria ships have modern navigation, and have been custom designed for the unique conditions of the Yangtze, and exceed the most rigorous safety requirements, with full double hulls, and fitted with the best equipment.
Highlights include the famed Three Gorges “ Qutang, Wu and Xiling ” showcasing dramatic scenery, deep valleys, verdant landscapes and stunning vistas; shore excursions of the Small Gorges with visits to either Shennong Stream Gorges or the DaningRiver; and the Three Gorges Dam Site, the world¡¯s largest construction project and an engineering marvel.
The Eastern Yangtze itinerary takes cruisers between Shanghai and Wuhan, upstream and downstream. The city of Nanjing, with its historical significance as the seat of the Imperial Court by the first Ming emperor. In 1912, Dr. Sun Yat-sen declared Nanjing the capital of the new NationalistRepublic of China. Shore excursions to see the beauty of Mt.Huangshan is a popular point of interest.
The Classic Yangtze sailing brings the magnificence of the Three Gorges and the Small Three Gorges into view. The ship journeys through vast canyons as it carries travelers between Chongqing and Wuhan.
All cruises feature professional, multi-lingual, Western cruise directors and well-trained local staff; a full range of facilities; excellent cuisine (both Western and Chinese specialties); standard cabins offering comfortable accommodations as well as luxuriously-appointed suites; interesting lectures on history and culture; live entertainment featuring traditional performing arts; and more.
Of six Victoria ships, Victoria Star is the first to receive the top five-star rating from the China National Tourism Administration. It is equipped with satellite TV (HBO is available), BBC broadcasting, instant fax service and Internet access.
2008 Victoria Cruises Sailing Schedual between Chongqing and Yichang
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Month |
Sailing Date |
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Downstream (Chongqing - Yichang) |
Upstream(Yichang - Chongqing) |
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Mar. |
16,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,30,31 |
19,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,31 |
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Apr. |
Every day except Saturday |
Every day except Tuesday |
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May. |
Every day except Saturday |
Every day except Tuesday |
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Jun. |
Every day except Saturday |
Every day except Tuesday |
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Jul. |
Every day except Saturday |
Every day except Tuesday |
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Aug. |
Every day except Saturday |
Every day except Tuesday |
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Sep. |
Every day except Saturday |
Every day except Tuesday |
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Oct. |
Every day except Saturday |
Every day except Tuesday |
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Nov. |
Every day except Saturday |
Every day except Tuesday |
Yichang-Chongqing (Upstream)
|
Date |
Itinerary |
| D 1 |
21:00 |
Embarkation at Yichang |
|
D 2
|
09:00-11:00 |
Three Gorges Dam Project - Shore Excursion |
| 12:00 |
Passing Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Shiplocks |
| 16:00-17:00 |
Passing Xiling Gorge - West Part |
|
D3 |
07:00-08:00 |
Passing Wu Gorge |
| 09:00-12:30 |
Lesser three gorges trip - Shore Excursion |
| 14:40-15:10 |
Passing Qutang Gorge |
|
D4 |
08:00-10:00 |
Shore excursion to wanxian |
|
D5 |
08:00-10:00 |
Arrive Chongqing Port and disembark the cruise. |
Chongqing-Yichang (Downstream)
| Date |
Itinerary |
| D1 |
Before21:00 |
Board Victoria Cruises vessel and edge out of port at 21:00. |
| D2 |
09:00-11:30 |
Shore excursion—wanxian |
| D3 |
07:00-07:30 |
Passing through the first--Qutang gorge |
| 08:30-12:00 |
Shore excursion--Lesser three gorges boat trip |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Passing through the second--Wu gorge |
| 16:00-16:30 |
Passing through the third-Xiling gorge |
| 17:00-21:00 |
Passing through the ship-lock of the new three gorges dam |
| D4 |
08:00-10:30 |
Shore excursion—the new three gorges dam |
| 13:30 |
Disembarkation at Yichang city |
Wuhan-Chongqing (Upstream)
|
Date |
Itinerary |
| D 1 |
Before19:00 |
Embarkation at Wuhan and edge out of port at 19:00 |
|
D 2
|
|
Sailing through Yangtze river |
|
D 3 |
07:00- |
Arrive Yichang .Sailing through Gezhouba dam |
| 09:00-11:00 |
Three Gorges Dam Project - Shore Excursion |
| 12:00 |
Passing Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Shiplocks |
| 16:00-17:00 |
Passing Xiling Gorge - West Part |
|
D 4 |
07:00-08:00 |
Passing Wu Gorge |
| 09:00-12:30 |
Lesser three gorges trip - Shore Excursion |
| 14:40-15:10 |
Passing Qutang Gorge |
|
D 5 |
08:00-10:00 |
Shore excursion to wanxian |
|
D 6 |
08:00-10:00 |
Arrive Chongqing Port and disembark the cruise. |
Chongqing-Wuhan (Downstream)
| Date |
Itinerary |
| D 1 |
11:00 |
Board Victoria Cruises vessel and edge out of port at 11:00. |
| 17:00-19:30 |
Shore excursion of the ghost city at Fengdu |
| D 2 |
07:00-07:30 |
Passing through the first--Qutang gorge |
| 08:30-12:00 |
Shore excursion--Lesser three gorges boat trip |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Passing through the second--Wu gorge |
| 16:00-16:30 |
Passing through the third-Xiling gorge |
| 17:00-21:00 |
Passing through the ship-lock of the new three gorges dam |
| D 3 |
08:00-10:30 |
Shore excursion—the new three gorges dam site |
| D 4 |
|
Disembarkation at Wuhan city |
Shanghai-Chongqing (Upstream)
|
Date |
Itinerary |
| D 1 |
Befor 22:00 |
Embarkation at Zhengjing dock before 22:00 |
|
D 2
|
At Nanjing |
Half day shore excursion of Nanjing |
|
D 3 |
At Guichi |
Shore excursion to Huangshan mountain |
|
D 4 |
At Wuhan |
Shore excursion to Wuhan city |
|
D 5 |
|
Sailing through Yangtze River |
|
D 6
|
07:00- |
Arrive Yichang and sail through the Gezhouba dam |
| 09:00-11:00 |
Three Gorges Dam Project - Shore Excursion |
| 12:00 |
Passing Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Shiplocks |
| 16:00-17:00 |
Passing Xiling Gorge - West Part |
|
D 7 |
07:00-08:00 |
Passing Wu Gorge |
| 09:00-12:30 |
Lesser three gorges trip - Shore Excursion |
| 14:40-15:10 |
Passing Qutang Gorge |
|
D8 |
08:00-10:00 |
Shore excursion to Fengdu |
|
D9 |
08:00-10:00 |
Arrive Chongqing Port and disembark the cruise. |
Chongqing-Shanghai (Downstream)
| Date |
Itinerary |
| D1 |
11:00 |
Board Victoria Cruises vessel and edge out of port at 11:00. |
| 17:00 |
Shore excursion to the ghost city at fengdu |
| D2 |
07:00-07:30 |
Passing through the first--Qutang gorge |
| 08:30-12:00 |
Shore excursion--Lesser three gorges boat trip |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Passing through the second--Wu gorge |
| 16:00-16:30 |
Passing through the third-Xiling gorge |
| 17:00-21:00 |
Passing through the ship-lock of the new three gorges dam |
| D3 |
08:00-10:30 |
Shore excursion—the new three gorges dam |
| D4 |
At Wuhan |
Shore excursion to Wuhan |
| D5 |
At Guichi |
Shore excursion to Huangshan mountain |
| D6 |
At Nanjing |
Shore excursion to Nanijng city |
| D7 |
08:00 |
Disembarkation at Zhengjiang dock |
Above itinerary is to subject to change for the river condition,navigation channel,weather condition, government reason etc. . |
