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Cruise Ship Information

The USA Victoria fleet are the only American managed cruise ships to ply the Yangtze River. These are the Victoria Katarina, Victoria Queen, Victoria Prince, Victoria Star, Victoria Empress,Victoria Anna and Victoria Rose. All seven ships have a crew dedicated to ensuring the very best of international service standards and facilities. The latest addition to the line is Victoria Anna and its premier ship is the Victoria Katarina.This is now the foremost vessel of what is probably the most deluxe cruise fleet on the river and it boasts an even higher level of service. When viewing the scenery or participating in the many and varied activities on board you will have a dazzling and comfortable voyage along the Yangtze River. This ship is rather more expensive than the others but you can be assured of a wonderful experience on board that is well worth the extra cost involved.

2008 Sailing Date:
Chongqing - Yichang, Yichang - Chongqing
Chongqing - Shanghai, Shanghai - Chongqing

Package and Tour Plans:
Yangtze River Cruise

Deck Plans

Sun Deck Promenade Deck, Bridge Deck, Upper Deck, Main Deck,

Fact-Sheet

Entered Service: 1994
Passenger Capacity: 130--266
Crew: 110--128
Length (ft): 240.2·Ş323.5
Beam (ft): 42--54
Gross Tonnage: 2428--5780 T
Draft (ft): 8.2--8.9
Cruising Speed (km/hr): 28
Stateroom (Standard) (sq ft): 157--211
Star-Rating: 5-star
Standard Cabins: 63-119
Deluxe Suites: 0-6
Junior Suites: 0-6
Shangri-La Suites: 2
Electricity: 220V, 110V in the bathroom

On-Board Service

Cabins

Comfortable outside cabins with picture windows and private bathrooms (with tub on premier ships and shower on classic ships)

A private balcony is provided with each cabin on premier ships to view the scenery
Luxurious suite accommodations feature full baths and shower and a private seating area
All ships are fully air conditioned
Radio in each cabin
Each ship has the latest satellite communications, HBO,BBC and internet access

Standard Staterooms (a bedroom and a bath)
(Standard cabins are approximately 155 square feet (typical cabin) with outside picture windows; lower twin-berths, coordinated bedspreads, carpeting and drapes; closed-circuit TV and ample closet space, fully air-conditioned, private bathroom with shower

Junior Suites (Superior Staterooms) (a bedroom and a bath)
232-327square feet of comfortable space with two single beds, coordinated bedspreads, carpeting and drapes, closed-circuit TV and ample closet space, private bathroom with bathtub, outside picture windows

Deluxe Suites (a bedroom and a bath)
322-406 square feet of comfortable space with a bathtub in the bathroom, private living room, coordinated bedspreads, carpeting and drapes, closed-circuit TV and ample closet space, outside picture windows; fully air-conditioned

Shangri-La Suites (a living room, bedroom, and bath)
494-646 square feet of comfortable space with private bathroom with bathtub, private living room, private balcony, coordinated bedspreads, carpeting and drapes, closed-circuit TV and ample closet space, outside picture windows, fully air-conditioned

Katarina possesses six Junior Suites (measuring 327 square ft.), six Deluxe Suites (measuring 406 square ft.) and two "Shangri La" Suites (at 646 square ft.).

Amenities
Cruise directors are all multi-lingual and friendly
Captain's welcome cocktail party is wonderful
Convenient facilities like a business center, reading room, fitness area, gift shop, and beauty salon
Onboard activities feature lectures on Chinese history and traditions, appealing demonstrations and the teaching of Tai Chi
Professional river guides provide information while sailing
A laundry service is available apart from the last day of the cruise



Restaurants and Entertainment

Buffet breakfast and luncheon are included
Chinese dinner banquets are served in an elegant single seating
Afternoon coffee and tea is included
Spectacular evening entertainment based on ancient Chinese traditions is provided

Note: Smoking is permitted on the outside observation decks
Your electrical equipment can be recharged at the Front Desk
A discount of 30% is offered on drinks in Yangtze Club before lunch time or between 6:00-7:00 pm
There is no dry cleaning service on board

Note: All the arrangements are governed by the river and weather conditions. All information is provided for reference only, we cannot be held responsible for the results of any errors that may be found to exist on the web, or any financial loss or other consequential damages that may result from any such errors