Victoria Cruises Profile [2024] - 4 reviews, 8 trips
Victoria Cruises

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8

Type

Local operator

Service level

luxury

Travelers age

5 — 65

Trip prices

$470 — 1,610

Tour languages

Unknown

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Victoria Cruises Reviews & Ratings

4.5/5  Excellent
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The Five Foot Traveler

Jul 2016

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China's Hidden Gem

While China is a very hectic, very overwhelming country, it is also a country filled with incredible natural beauty. For the average tourist, these beautiful sites a...

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sea2sky

Jul 2016

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Victoria Jenna “an unreservedly positive experience”

Victoria Jenna “an unreservedly positive experience” Sailed the VICTORIA JENNA , on a 7 nite/8 day cruise Chongqing to Yichang (return), April 2016. Can easily s...

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Su-Cing

Aug 2015

Provided byVictoria Cruises

Overall great experience

I took a Victoria Cruises river cruise down the Yangtze River to tour the Three Gorges Dam in China in 2014. If you are a westerner in China, this is one of your bes...

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HM World Traveler

Aug 2015

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Beautiful, fun, great-value river cruise on the Yang-Tze River

We had a great time on this cruise. My wife and I chose this as the end of our 3 week adventurous honeymoon throughout Western rural china. It was also our first ri...

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Editoral Review of Victoria Cruises

The only American cruise line to sail the Yangtze River in China, Victoria Cruises was founded in 1993. They have maintained a standard of excellence ever since, winning numerous awards over the years. Their ships are all designed with modern Asian design, and they offer a fully immersive experience with lectures, classes, and demonstrations on board that highlight the Chinese culture.

Who Travels With Them? 

Victoria Cruises are typically taken by those in the 50+ range, however their multiple activities on board and exciting destinations will be attractive to all ages. With multi-lingual cruise directors, they are able to serve a wide audience.

What Makes Them Stand Out?

Vessels are between 200 and 400 passengers, and a host of interesting activities and delicious dining options are available on board. These include lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons, and calligraphy demonstrations, for an immersive, educational experience as you travel down the Yangtze.

Where Do They Operate?

Travel along the world’s third largest river, the Yangtze, on a five star, ultra luxury ship, as designated by the Chinese National Tourism Administration.

How Does it Work?

Victoria Cruises boasts 7 mid size cruise ships, which are refurbished every year, and have top of the line amenities on board. All cabins are outdoors with private balconies, a private sitting room in luxury suites, and all equipped with bathtub and shower. Departures are scheduled throughout the year.

Why Travel With Them?

A cruise is a fantastic way to cover a lot of ground, and see sights in a new way. With Victoria, all rooms are situated to look out over the water, with high quality amenities. They are an excellent way to get a new view of China, and gain a new appreciation of their culture and history. It's also the perfect place to meet others who share similar interests!

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About the company

New York-based 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 remains the service leader on the Yangtze River with each ship earning the coveted five-star rating from the China National Tourism Administration.  Victoria Cruises has earned numerous awards and recognitions over the years including the 2011 Travel Age 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.

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. 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.

Highlights:

Victoria Cruises proudly features the following services and amenities:

 The only American cruise line on the Yangtze River
 International multi-lingual cruise directors
 All cabins are outside
 All cabins have private balconies and bathrooms with bathtub and shower
 Luxurious suite accommodations feature a private sitting area
 All ships are fully air conditioned
 Fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets served in a single seating, and alternate dining arrangements available in our a la carte dining room
 Captain's farewell banquet
 Facilities include a business center, reading room, fitness area, gift shop, and beauty salon
 Onboard activities feature lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons, and calligraphy demonstrations
 Narrative by knowledgeable river guides while sailing through the Three Gorges
 Departures year round
 Latest satellite communications, HBO, CNN, and WI-FI access on every ship

Deals

SPECIALS - offer for cruises through 2016 (Must book by March 31, 2016)

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE FOR CRUISES SAILING CHONGQING TO YICHANG (4 days) AND YICHANG TO CHONGQING (5 days)

OR 40% OFF FOR CRUISES SAILING CHONGQING TO SHANGHAI (7 days) AND SHANGHAI TO CHONGQING (9 days)

(Terms and Conditions apply)

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Awards

-- 2011 TravelAge West WAVE Award Editor’s Pick for Best River Cruise Line

-- Best New River Cruise Ship in 2010 with the launch of the luxurious Victoria Jenna

-- Recently the Victoria Jenna was selected as a Silver Award Winner for the Magellan Awards’ River Cruise Ship category.

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