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Yangtze River Cruises

American Victoria Cruises

There are 6 vessels of Victoria Cruises fleet: Victoria Empress, Victoria Katarina, Victoria Prince, Victoria Queen, Victoria Rose, Victoria Star. The newest is Victoria Katarina, and all the other ships were refurnished lately, which are very comfortable and enjoyable.

Being the only American managed cruise fleet on Yangtze River, Victoria Series are the most preferred vessel for Yangtze Cruising by our overseas clients with its superior amenities and hospitality.

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.

VICTORIA has the Yangtze's largest five star fleet and 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

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.

Regal China Cruises

Notice: As of 2007 Regal China Cruises have changed their name to China Regal Cruises.

Built By: Elbewerft Boizenberg, Germany
Operation Started: Nov. 1993
Capacity: 258
Length (ft): 425
Beam (ft): 52
Gross Tonnage: 5936T
Draft (ft): 9.5
Stateroom (Standard) (sq ft): 75
Star-Rating:

China Regal Cruises is the ONLY Yangtze River cruise company to be recognized with an award from Travel Weekly. Helping us achieve this coveted "Best Cruise Company 2002" award is the fact that we hire and professionally train our crews to the highest standards, unlike other cruise companies, which lease both ships and workers.

China Regal Cruises offers you a floating luxury hotel with the highest standards for the most discriminating traveler. This is the ideal platform for viewing the many outstanding geological, historical, and technical wonders to be found along the Yangtze, many of which can ONLY be seen and ALL of which can be best seen from a vessel on the river.

Ship Statistics:

·         China Regal ships its three elegant identical sister ships: Princess Elaine, Princess Jeannie, Princess Sheena

·         Each ship is 129.15 metres long and 16 metres wide, with a gross tonnage of 5936.

·         Passenger Capacity: 278

·         Ship Features:

·         China Regal Cruises have earned the coveted five-star rating from the China National Tourism Administration.

·         China Regal Cruises not only has the largest ships on the Yangtze River, but are the only cruise company that has foreign (German) built cruise ships.

·         China Regal Cruises are equipped with a quite operation system and the highest safety system, as well as the most advanced navigation equipment on the Yangtze River.

·         The advanced water filtration and disinfection equipment on board can ensure the availability of safe drinking water up to international standards of quality.

·         The wide walking deck and the spacious roof-top Sun Deck with 360°C views are the perfect place to enjoy the spectacular landscape with a cup of coffee or for some activities.

·         All three meals on board are Chinese and western buffets, specially offered to suit everyone's taste.

Chongqing - Wuhan (Downstream):
Day 1: Check-in in advance. Overnight on board
Day 2: Depart Chongqing at 8:00 am; sail to Fengdu and visit the Ghost City (14:00 pm – 17:00 pm)
Day 3: Explore the Shennong Stream by small vessels (10:00 am – 13:30 pm)
Day 4: Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam (8:00 am – 10:30 am)
Day 5: Disembark in Wuhan at 12:00 pm

Wuhan - Chongqing (Upstream):
Day 1: Depart Wuhan at 19:00 pm
Day 2: Enjoy a full day at leisure on board and see beautiful riverside scenery
Day 3: Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam (8:30 am – 11:00 am)
Day 4: Explore the Shennong Stream by small vessels (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Day 5: Morning visit to Wanzhou (8:30am – 11:30 am)
Day 6: Disembark in Chongqing at 10:00 am

Notice: Due to low water levels, the first two cruises in March cannot travel the entire way from Chongqing to Wuhan. You will be taken by a new air-conditioned bus from Chongqing to your ship, and in Yichang, your ship will dock where you will taken by bus to Wuhan.

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President No. 1:

Entered Service: Jul. 1995
Passenger Capacity: 150
Length (ft): 295
Beam (ft): 55
Stateroom (Standard) (sq ft): 204
Standard:

The President No.1,5 star cruise,one of the colossal and deluxe cruises operated by Wuhan Yangtze Cruise Co.,Ltd. is well known with its fine decoration,modern facilities, functin, safety, great comfort and cosiderate service.

The cruise,is 90 meters long and 16.8 meters wide, with 5 decks. There are president suites,deluxe suites,executive suites,standard rooms,dining hall,banquet hall,bars,inner and outer viewing areas,multifunctional international conference hall, ballroom, gymnasium, recreational room, majiangrooms, sauna, beauty parlour and massage rooms shopping centre, business centre, and the best enjoyable recreational facilities.It is well equipped with the advanced conditioning system, acoustics,satellitecommunications,and satellite.The advanced colossal vessel can hold 156 tourists.

The President Curise sails all year round along the green picturesque Big and Small Gorges of the Yangtze River. Our President Curise berths at Shashi, Yichang, Zigui, Badong, Wanxing, Fengdu and Chongqing on her upstream and downstream voyages,our President Cruise is the ideal ship you choose to enjoy the scenic spots,track back the historic spots,seek novelty,relax on holiday,get nice food to eat,feel happyand refreshed to have medium and small international conferences.

The President Cruise and her crew sincerely and warmly welcome the tourists and tourism colleagues all over the world.

Splendid China:

Facts Sheet of Splendid China

Entered Service: Sep. 1994
Latest Renew : May .2006
Passenger Capacity: 168
Length (m): 90
Width (m): 16.8
Stateroom (Standard) (sqm): 18.8
Standard:

Once you see this ship, you will never forget it -for her unique traditional Chinese palace external look. The Luxurious cruise "Splendid China"(Presidential No.3) is a floating hotel meeting 5-star standard. Equipped with the biggest viewing cabin on Yangtze cruise and the world advanced engine, generator, air-conditioning system made in the US, the ship boasts for her stability, low noise, safety and comfort. The winter of 2005 saw the company sparing no expense to redecorate the cruise completely. From the moment you choose our cozy cruise every aspect of your stay will be looked after by our well-trained and attentive staffs .

M.V. Emperor:

Her unique first deck platform allows you to get right down to the rivers edge. On the Princess as on her sister the Pearl, you will be bathed by a lush ambience and surrounded by a crew specially trained by westerners provide exquisite amenities. On board you will learn the art of calligraphy, among over things. Its first deck observation platform or dancing. You get right up close to the river and have a full view.

M.V. Emperor

Other Functions & Facilities:
Business Center,Gift Shop,Clinic,Game Room,Beauty Saloon,KTV Room,Restaurant,Sauna Room,Gym,Bar,Elevato,Reception Desk,W.C,Presidential Deluxe Suite,Sauna Room,Library.
Remarks: For the plane chart and the functions, only the real objects will be regarded as the criterion

Dragon Cruises:

Date Of Made: 1996 -11
Ship Size: L 92m, W 18m, H 26m
Standard:
Passenger Capacity: 178 Pax
Voltage: AV220V, 50HZ
Numbers of Cabins -- Standard Cabin:87, Presidential Deluxe Suite:2
Cabin Size -- Standard Cabin: 14.6m2, Presidential Deluxe Suite: 42 m2
Balcony Size:Standard Cabin:2.5m2, Presidential Deluxe Suite: 5 m2 

Other Functions & Facilities:
Business Center, Gift Shop, Clinic, Game Room, Beauty Saloon, KTV Room, Restaurant, Sauna Room, Gym, Bar, Elevato, Reception Desk, W.C, Presidential Deluxe Suite, Library.
Remarks: For the plane chart and the functions, only the real objects will be regarded as the criterion

A 5-star archaized imperial style cruise ship constructed in 1996, Dragon is the only dragon shaped deluxe ship sailing on Yangtze River. For a long time, dragon symbolizes China and it is said to represent the spirits of Chinese people. Dragon actually is the theme of the ship and can be found everywhere and the carved beams, painted rafters, winding corridors, marble railings, golden sculptures and colored antique palace lanterns, all were built and decorated in an imperial style dating back to Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). All the waiters and waitresses on Dragon cruise are well trained and dressed in Qing style costumes, and you will be treated as members from the royal families with delicious foods, luxury accommodations and extraordinary services