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Victoria Cruises
Victoria Cruises is
the only American cruise line currently sailing China's
Yangtze River. We proudly offer departures year round with
international multi-lingual cruise directors.
Since 1993, Victoria Cruises has been
the leader in luxury river cruising. Based in New York,
Victoria Cruises established new standards of excellence for
sailing China’s Yangtze River when its first ship edged out
of port in 1994. Victoria Cruises has a fleet of seven
Five–Star Ultra–Luxury vessels (as designated by the China
National Tourism Administration). Their ships are all newly
built or structurally rebuilt, and all refurbished with a
modern blend of European–Asian design. The architecture
emphasizes spacious rooms with modern amenities including
private balconies, bathtubs, and cable TV. All ships are
fully equipped with wi–fi and international
telecommunications systems.
Victoria Cruises’ fleet are named the Victoria Grace,
Victoria Lianna, Victoria Selina, Victoria Anna, Victoria
Katarina, Victoria Sophia, and Victoria Jenna. Victoria’s
vessels range in size from 200 to 400 passengers and are
built to international maritime regulation standards.
Onboard entertainment includes activities geared towards
showcasing the culture of China and its spellbinding Yangtze
River – the world’s third–longest river. Among the daytime
pleasures: informative lectures, painting demonstrations,
acupuncture demonstrations, Tai Chi as well as lessons in
the Mandarin language, calligraphy, mah jong and the making
of silk kites. In the evening in the elegant Yangtze Club,
guests can delight in colorful cultural presentations,
traditional fashion shows and the sounds of authentic
Chinese music.
Victoria’s ships are refurbished every year, and its
management is always seeking to innovate. Victoria’s
Executive Deck Program has been hailed as a major success by
tour operators with whom Victoria Cruises partners to
provide the Yangtze River cruise segment for packaged China
vacations, particularly those catering to upscale
passengers. The program features “white glove” service,
enhanced ship placement, access to the exclusive Executive
Lounge, complimentary beverages, exclusive shore excursions
for groups of six or more, enhanced dining privileges,
exclusive happy hour, and complimentary internet access.
Victoria Cruises has earned numerous awards and recognitions
over the years, including the 2011 TravelAge West WAVE Award
Editor’s Pick for Best River Cruise Line as well as Best New
River Cruise Ship in 2010 with the launch of the luxurious
Victoria Jenna. Travel Weekly also recently selected the
Victoria Jenna as a Silver Award Winner for the Magellan
Awards’ River Cruise Ship category.
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