At the year of 2004, Victoria Katarina, the luxurious 5-star cruise ship, starts her cruise career on Yangtze River and brought a new standard in cruising 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.
About Victoria Katarina
| Name: Victoria Katarina |
Star Rating: 5-star |
| Maiden Voyage: 2004 |
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| Elevator: 1 |
Number of crew: 118 |
| Gross tonnage: 5,880T |
Passenger capacity: 264(Maximum capacity) |
| Speed of the ship: 28km/h |
Width of hull: 15.2M |
| Length of hull: 98.6M |
Deck: 4 |
Room Types of Victoria Katarina
Shangri-La Suites: 60.03㎡
Executive Suites: 30.42㎡
Balcony Room: 19.11㎡
Superior Balcony Room: 19.11㎡
Luxury Balcony Room: 19.11㎡
Please note that all rooms have a private viewing balcony.
Cruise Itinerary
Chongqing-Yichang Downstream Itinerary
Day 1
18:00-20:30 Embarkation at designate dock
21:00 Set sail from Chongqing
21:15 Safety briefing
Day 2
Meals: B, L, D
8:00-11:00 Shore excursion: Fengdu Shuanggui Mountain
17:15-18:00 Captain’s Welcome Reception
Optional shore excursion: Fengdu Ghost City and Romance of the Three Kingdoms Show
Day 3
Meals: B, L, D
10:45 Sailing through Qutang Gorge
12:45 Scenic cruising: Wu Gorge
15:15-18:15 Shore excursion: Goddess Stream
19:00-20:30 Captain’s farewell dinner
Optional: White Emperor City or Peak of the Three Gorges
Day 4
Meal: B
8:00-10:45 Shore excursion: Three Gorges Dam Site
12:30 Arrive at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal
Yichang-Chongqing Upstream Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal for shuttle to Maoping
Day 2
Meals: B, L, D
14:30-17:00 Shore excursion: Three Gorges Dam Site
18:15-19:00 Captain’s Welcome Reception
Day 3
Meals: B, L, D
8:30-11:00 Shore excursion: Shennong Stream or Goddess Stream(Depending on the Cruise)
12:45 Scenic cruising: Wu Gorge
14:45 Scenic cruising: Qutang Gorge
Optional: White Emperor City
Day 4
Meals: B, L, D
10:00-12:15 Shore excursion: Fengdu Snow Jade Cave
10:00-12:15 Shore excursion: Xiaoguanshan Folk Culture Park
19:00-20:15 Captain’s Farewell Dinner
Optional: Mount Wuling Great Rift Valley
Day 5
Meal: B
9:00 Disembarkation in Chongqing
What's Included
Accommodation: Most of the cabins we use is standard twin-sharing cabin.
Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary are included in the price. Generally speaking, breakfast on the last day of disembarkation are included in the price.
Shore Excursions: Regular shore excursions are included in the price, including the Fengdu Shuanggui Mountain, Goddess Stream, Three Gorges Dam Site, Shennong Stream, Fengdu Snow Jade Cave and Xiaoguanshan Folk Culture Park. (The shore excursions will be different of downstream itinerary and upstream itinerary.)
Balcony: All rooms have private viewing balcony.
What's Excluded
Meal: The dinner on the day of the embarkation is NOT INCLUDED in the price.
Optional Shore Excursions: The optional shore excursions are NOT INCLUDED in the price, including Fengdu Ghost City, Romance of the Three Kingdoms Show, White Emperor City, Peak of the Three Gorges, TGP Ship’s Elevator, Hometown of Quyuan, Tribes of the Three Gorges and Mount Wuling Great Rift Valley. (The OPTIONAL shore excursions will be different of downstream itinerary and upstream itinerary.)
Optional Shore Excursions of Yangtze River Cruise(Extra Charge)
Fengdu Ghost City: A regular shore excursion of the Yangtze River cruises, bending Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist ideas.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms Show: A show describes the stories of the Three Kingdoms Period of Guan Yu, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei.
White Emperor City: White Emperor City is one of the most famous shore excursions of the Yangtze River cruises, where you can enjoy the scenery of the high gorge and clam lake as well as knowing about the history of the Three Kingdoms Period.
Peak of the Three Gorges: With an elevation of 1,388 meters, Peak of the Three Gorges is the highest point of the Yangtze River’s Three Gorges. Hiking to the Peak of the Three Gorges, you can have a panoramic view of the Qutang Gorge.
Goddess Stream: At the Goddess Stream, you can take the boat to explore the mountains and deep valley of the tranquil Goddess Stream.
Shennong Stream: At the Shennong Stream, you can take the boat to explore the gorges and know about the culture of Tujia ethnic group.
Mount Wuling Great Rift Valley: Mount Wuling Great Rift Valley provides mountains, rift valley, gorges, cliffs, lakes and waterfalls, where you can hike and breathe the fresh air.
Cancellation
We understand that plans can be changed because of many elements. Please note that cancellation of the Yangtze River Cruise will cause cancellation fee. You can check the cancellation fee at different stages before departure.
1. Cancellations more than 30 days prior to departure, a fee of 20% of the ticket amount will be charged.
2. Cancellations made 16–29 days before departure, a fee of 30% of the ticket amount will be charged.
3. Cancellations made 7–15 days before departure, a fee of 50% of the ticket amount will be charged.
4. Cancellations made 0–7 days before departure, a fee of 100% of the ticket amount will be charged.
Tips for Yangtze River Cruise
Arrive Early to embark on the Yangtze River Cruise. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you arrive 2 hours before your departure to make your journey smoothly.
Recommended attractions through the Yangtze River Cruise trip: the most recommended attractions along the Yangtze River is the Three Gorges(Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge) and the Three Gorges Dam.
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