Yangtze River Cruises: Victoria Cruises >> Victoria Katarina

Ship Star: 5 Star

Price
Downstraem: 650 USD
Upstream: 650 USD

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Victoria Katarina set a new standard in cruise ship design for Yangtze River cruising when it was inaugurated in 2004. The premier ship is constructed with Victoria Cruises personal touches blending both modern and elegant architecture. Freshly appointed, the Victoria Katarina is one of the newest and most spacious ships cruising the Yangtze River. The Victoria Katarina takes luxury cruising on the Yangtze to a whole new level with its generous cabin space, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private balconies opening up to breathtaking views.

The Katarina is equipped with the latest technologies, including internet access, fax machines, and international phone systems, enabling you to contact family and friends during your Yangtze journey.

In addition to the finest hardware and shipboard technologies, the Victoria Katarina boasts the same outstanding service offered on all Victoria ships--the best on the Yangtze. It features club, library, exercise room and all staterooms feature closets, individual climate control, telephone, color satellite TV, safe, hair dryer and modern bathrooms with shower. Travelers can enjoy personal service from the English-speaking river guides. Except for a small area in the Yangtze lounge, the interior of the vessel is non-smoking.

Layout of the ship:
First Floor (Upper Deck): Reception Deck, Dining Room, Business Center
Second Floor (Promenade Deck): Shopping Mall
Third Floor (Navigate Deck): Conference Room, Reading Room, Clinic
Fourth Floor (Recreation Deck): Night Club, Bar, Rubdown Room
Fifth Floor (View Deck): Sun Deck

Types of Cruise cabins onboard:
Standard Cabins (with balcony): 119 　Cabin Size: 19.11 ㎡　Cabin Structure: a bedroom and a bathroom
Senior Suites (with balcony): 6 　　　Cabin Size: 30.42 ㎡　Cabin Structure: a bedroom and a bathroom
Deluxe Suites (with balcony): 6 　　　Cabin Size: 37.8 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom with spacious sitting area and a bathroom
Shangri-la Suite (with balcony): 2 　Cabin Size: 60.03 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom, a sitting room and a bathroom

Cruise Itinerary:

Downstream (Chongqing->Yichang)
Day 1
Board your deluxe M.V. Victoria Cruises Ship and settle into your comfortable outside cabin to begin your memorable cruise downstream. Depart Chongqing at night about 9:00 pm.

Day 2
In the afternoon, go ashore to visit Fengdu, the "Ghost City", where the Chinese believe the soul of the dead goes. The balance of the day is free to explore the ship's many amenities. Tonight, you are our guests at the captain's cocktail party.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Alternate shore excursion may visit Shibaozhai or Wanzhou. The magnificent 12-story wooden pagoda known as the "Pearl of the Yangtze" are shown in Shibaozhai.

Day 3
Cruise through the first of the fabled Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge which is framed by steep mossy cliffs. Then, sail on through Wu Gorge, celebrated for its elegance and its 12 peaks. At Badong, transfer to a small cruiser for an exciting excursion on Shenlong Stream to view its breathtaking small gorges. Next, sail through Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic of all the gorges. Finally, pass through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship Lock.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Alternate shore excursion may visit Daning River. The Daning River is the largest branch of Yangtze River. The Three Little Gorges, with their combination of natural scenery and historic relics, are the highlight of Daning River scenery.

Day 4
This morning, stop at Sandouping to view the historic Three Gorges Dam project, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Disembark Yichang about 13:30.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

Upstream (Yichang->Chongqing)
Day 1
Board your deluxe M.V. Victoria Cruises Ship and settle into your comfortable outside cabin to begin your memorable cruise upstream. Depart about 21:00.

Day 2
Stop at San Dou Ping in the morning to see the historic Three Gorges Dam project. Reboard the ship and sail through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship lock before continuing through Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the famed Three Gorges.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3
Early in this morning, delight in Wu Gorge's deep zigzagging valley. At Wushan, transfer to a motorboat for an exciting excursion on either Daning River or Shennong Stream to view their breathtaking small gorges. Reboard the ship and soon pass through the dramatic grandeur of Qutang Gorge, framed by steep cliffs.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4
Today's shore excursion shows the magnificent 12-story wooden pagoda known as the "Pearl of the Yangtze" in scenic Shibaozhai.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Alternate shore excursion may visit Fengdu or Wanzhou. Fengdu, the "Ghost City", where the Chinese believe the soul of the dead goes.

Day 5
This morning you will cruise through now-gentle countryside to Chongqing, where you disembark the ship.
MEALS: Breakfast

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Yangtze River Cruises: Victoria Cruises >> Victoria Katarina