Three Gorges Explorer: Chongqing , Yichang , Chongqing
Overview
Highlights
- Visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping
- Enter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures
- Take glimpse into local life in the Xiling Gorge region
- Visit Shennong Stream “Small Gorges” / Wu Gorge / Qutang Gorge
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- All Accommodations All meals as mentioned in the itinerary Entertainment, lectures and demonstrations on board.
Itinerary

Depart Chongqing - 9:00 pm: Sail from picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Shibaozhai - Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting th...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enter the Three Gorges/“Small Gorges”/Shiplocks
Enter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Pass through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. Enter 25-mi...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Three Gorges Dam - Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest project of its kind in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tribe of the Three Gorges - This excursion offers an interesting glimpse into local life in the Xiling Gorge region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Shennong Stream “Small Gorges” / Wu Gorge / Qutang Gorge - Take an excursion through the Shennong Stream Small Gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but very impressive. Pass through Wu Gorge/Qutang Gorge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
White Emperor City (Baidi Cheng) - Shore excursion to this ancient site overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge. White Emperor City has long been a refuge for would-be kings and poets who have traveled here to be inspired by ...
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive Chongqing at 9:00am
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Victoria Jenna “an unreservedly positive experience”
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What's excluded
- Air transportation
- Airport taxes
- Shore excursions
- Any designated overnight hotel stay prior to boarding the ship
- Any service charge / gratuities, bar purchases
- Personal nature such as laundry, telephone and facsimiles
- Medical services, spa and beauty services
Accommodation
Victoria Anna The Victoria Anna once again raised the bar for luxury cruising on the Yangtze when it was inaugurated in 2006. The Victoria Anna is the Yangtze's largest and most luxurious ship. Facilities include two restaurants (a single-seating main dining room, and an a la carte restaurant on the top deck), two elevators, a three-story atrium lobby, two lounges, three bars, a gym, lecture room, library, beauty salon, massage room, and gift shop. The Victoria Anna has the most suites of any ship on the Yangtze River, and all cabins have private balconies. The Anna is equipped with internet access, and cabins have HBO and CNN broadcasts. Victoria Jenna The Victoria Jenna is the Yangtze’s newest and largest river cruise ship. Inaugurated in 2009, the Victoria Jenna sets the standard for fine luxury river cruising not just in China but throughout the world. Facilities include two restaurants (a single-seating main dining room, and an a la carte restaurant on the top deck), four elevators, a three-story atrium lobby, two lounges, three bars, a fitness center, two full-sized lecture rooms, library, the Oasis beauty salon, artist corners and gift shop. All cabins have private balconies. The Jenna is equipped with CDMA-wireless internet access, and cabins have HBO and CNN broadcasts. Victoria Katarina Victoria Katarina set a new standard in cruise ship design for Yangtze River cruising when it was inaugurated in 2004. The premier ship is constructed with Victoria Cruises personal touches blending both modern and elegant architechture. The Victoria Katarina takes luxury cruising on the Yangtze to a whole new level 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. Victoria Lianna Formally known as the Victoria Queen, the newly rebuilt Victoria Lianna offers graceful public areas, with high ceilings carved with delicate craft and detail. Personal onboard service and programs which focus on the Yangtze’s unique destination – its scenery, natural history and culture – greatly enhance the cruising experience. Traveling in sophisticated style, passengers will have on-board internet access, international cable television in living quarters, and international phone service available aboard the ship. Well-appointed, cozy standard cabins and beautifully furnished suites boast authentic Shanghainese cotton bed spreads and pillow cases, and private balconies for viewing the scenery of the gorges. The elegant ambiance and signature Victoria hospitality aboard the Victoria Lianna is Yangtze River cruising at its finest. Victoria Selina Awarded 5-Stars by the China National Tourism Administration in 2003, the Victoria Star is the recognized leader on the Yangtze River along with its sister ships, the Prince and Lianna. With sky blue lighting glowing from the periphery of high ceilings, and elegant decor throughout the ship's interior, passengers will sail in comfort as they experience the scenery, natural history and culture of the Yangtze. Traveling in sophisticated style, passengers will have on-board internet access, international cable television in living quarters, and international phone service available aboard the ship. Well-appointed, cozy standard cabins and beautifully furnished suites boast authentic Shanghainese cotton bed spreads and pillow cases, and private balconies for viewing the scenery of the gorges.
Victoria Anna Year Built:- 2006 Renovated:- 2010 Rebuilt:- N/A Refurbished:- 2013 Gross Tonnage:- 6200T Length:- 106m Beam/Width:- 16.6m Draft:- 2.6m Speed:- 28km/hr Elevators:- 2 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 5 Crew:- 138 Single Standard:- N/A Superior Cabins:- 89 Executive Suites:- 40 Deluxe Suites:- 2 Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 133 Total Passengers:- 266 Victoria Jenna Year Built:- 2009 Renovated:- n/a Rebuilt:- n/a Refurbished:- n/a Gross Tonnage:- 10,000T Length:- 133.8m Beam/Width:- 18.8m Draft:- 2.6m Speed:- 26km/h Elevators:- 4 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 5 Crew:- 180 Single Standard:- n/a Superior Cabins:- 149 Executive Suites:- 35 Deluxe Suites:- 3 Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 189 Total Passengers:- 378 Victoria Katarina Year Built:- 2004 Renovated:- 2010 Rebuilt:- n/a Refurbished:- 2014 Gross Tonnage:- 5780T Length:- 98.6m Beam/Width:- 15.2m Draft:- 2.5m Speed:- 28km/hr Elevators:- 1 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 4 Crew:- 128 Single Standard:- n/a Superior Cabins:- 98 Executive Suites:- 32 Deluxe Suites:- 0 Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 132 Total Passengers:- 264 Victoria Lianna Year Built:- 1995 Renovated:- n/a Rebuilt:- 2011 Refurbished:- n/a Gross Tonnage:- 4587T Length:- 89.4m Beam/Width:- 16.4m Draft:- 2.7m Speed:- 28km/hr Elevators:- 1 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 4 Crew:- 121 Single Standard:- n/a Superior Cabins:- 100 Executive Suites:- 6 Deluxe Suites:- 0 Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 108 Total Passengers:- 218 Victoria Selina Year Built:- 1994 Renovated:- n/a Rebuilt:- 2011 Refurbished:- n/a Gross Tonnage:- 4587T Length:- 89.4m Beam/Width:- 16.4m Draft:- 2.7m Speed:- 28km/h Elevators:- 1 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 4 Crew:- 121 Single Standard:- n/a Superior Cabins:- 100 Executive Suites:- 6 Deluxe Suites:- n/a Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 108 Total Passengers:- 218
Victoria Anna Victoria Jenna Victoria Katarina Victoria Lianna Victoria Selina
Reservations will be held until 30 minutes prior to departure. No refunds will be made in the event of "no shows", unused tickets, lost tickets, interruptions, partially used tickets, or cancellations received late or after the start of the cruise. A cancellation occurs when a stateroom is released and not simultaneously rebooked on the same sailing. Victoria strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance from your travel agent. Cancellation charges for individual bookings will result in loss of deposit. For cancellation charges related to group bookings, partial ship charters or full ship charters refer to your charter contract or group booking agreement for terms and conditions.
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