Victoria Grace Cruise 5 Star  

# 19 of 51 Yangtze River cruise ships

Rating: 4.58 based on 23 customers ratings

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Sailing Dates Shangri-la Suite Deluxe Suite Executive Suite Superior Cabin
Downstream: Chongqing > Yichang
(4 days) 
Shangri-la Suite
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Deluxe Suite
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Executive Suite
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Superior Cabin
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Jun. 07 - Jun. 10 ,2013
May. 17 - May. 20 ,2013
May. 24 - May. 27 ,2013
May. 31 - Jun. 03 ,2013
Jun. 07 - Jun. 10 ,2013
Jun. 14 - Jun. 17 ,2013
Jun. 21 - Jun. 24 ,2013
Jun. 28 - Jul. 01 ,2013
Jul. 05 - Jul. 08 ,2013
Jul. 12 - Jul. 15 ,2013
Jul. 19 - Jul. 22 ,2013
Jul. 26 - Jul. 29 ,2013
Aug. 02 - Aug. 05 ,2013
Aug. 09 - Aug. 12 ,2013
Aug. 16 - Aug. 19 ,2013
Aug. 23 - Aug. 26 ,2013
Aug. 30 - Sept. 02 ,2013
Sept. 06 - Sept. 09 ,2013
Sept. 13 - Sept. 16 ,2013
Sept. 20 - Sept. 23 ,2013
Sept. 27 - Sept. 30 ,2013
Oct. 04 - Oct. 07 ,2013
Oct. 11 - Oct. 14 ,2013
Oct. 18 - Oct. 21 ,2013
Oct. 25 - Oct. 28 ,2013
Nov. 01 - Nov. 04 ,2013
Nov. 08 - Nov. 11 ,2013
Nov. 15 - Nov. 18 ,2013
Nov. 22 - Nov. 25 ,2013
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Sailing Dates Shangri-la Suite Deluxe Suite Executive Suite Superior Cabin
Upstream: Yichang > Chongqing
(5 days) 
Shangri-la Suite
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Deluxe Suite
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Executive Suite
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Superior Cabin
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Jun. 03 - Jun. 07 ,2013
May. 13 - May. 17 ,2013
May. 20 - May. 24 ,2013
May. 27 - May. 31 ,2013
Jun. 03 - Jun. 07 ,2013
Jun. 10 - Jun. 14 ,2013
Jun. 17 - Jun. 21 ,2013
Jun. 24 - Jun. 28 ,2013
Jul. 01 - Jul. 05 ,2013
Jul. 08 - Jul. 12 ,2013
Jul. 15 - Jul. 19 ,2013
Jul. 22 - Jul. 26 ,2013
Jul. 29 - Aug. 02 ,2013
Aug. 05 - Aug. 09 ,2013
Aug. 12 - Aug. 16 ,2013
Aug. 19 - Aug. 23 ,2013
Aug. 26 - Aug. 30 ,2013
Sept. 02 - Sept. 06 ,2013
Sept. 09 - Sept. 13 ,2013
Sept. 16 - Sept. 20 ,2013
Sept. 23 - Sept. 27 ,2013
Sept. 30 - Oct. 04 ,2013
Oct. 07 - Oct. 11 ,2013
Oct. 14 - Oct. 18 ,2013
Oct. 21 - Oct. 25 ,2013
Oct. 28 - Nov. 01 ,2013
Nov. 04 - Nov. 08 ,2013
Nov. 11 - Nov. 15 ,2013
Nov. 18 - Nov. 22 ,2013
Nov. 25 - Nov. 29 ,2013
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Please Note:

Price Inclusions:

  • Land Excursions: The land excursions listed in the cruise itinerary.
  • Meals: The daily meals on the ship.
  • Accommpdations: Overnight accommodation for morning departure (except Victoria cruising from Chongqing to Shanghai). A berth in the cabin as specified in the itinerary.
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes

Price Exclusions:

  • Land transfers: Between airport/hotel and passenger terminal in each city. If you need transfers, please tell your travel advisor.
  • Personal Expenses: Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement will applies if you want to stay in one cabin (usually two berth) by your own.
  • Gratuities, Tips to guides. Check out Tipping in China for details.

About Victoria Grace Cruise

Star Rating:5
Maiden Voyage: 1996
Last Renovated: 2010
Accommodates:198
Length in m (ft): 85.5 (281)
Width in m (ft): 14.4 (47)

Like the sister Victoria cruises, Victoria Grace offers a comfortable and unforgettable journey on the grand and beautiful Yangtze River. Victoria Grace, a five-star river cruise is managed by an American team which provides international passengers with much cozier tours along the Yangtze River.

Decorated gracefully and combined the essences ideas of European decorations, there are deep blue carpets and luxurious furniture on the Victoria Grace Cruise. Cabins with private balconies and air conditions are the highlights of the Victoria Grace. It has 99 cabins consisted of 2 Shangri-la Suites, 4 Deluxe Suites, 2 Executive Suites and? 91 standard cabins.

 

 

Features:

  • Great international multilingual cruise directors, experienced river guide and well-trained and helpful local staff

  • Communication facilities: satellite TV, internet access, international broadcast such as BBC and HBO
    Recreational facilities including beauty salon, swimming pool, reading room, lecture rooms, massage room, ect.

  • Onboard activities such as learning traditional Tai Chi Chuan, cultural lectures, costume shows and shopping.

  • Delicious food and specially prepared Western and Chinese buffets

VIP Service:

  • Complimentary “Happy Hour” with free wines and beers in the Executive Lounge

  • Two choices of the Dynasty Dining Room and A la Carte Dining Room

  • Free use of the Executive Business Center

  • Private lectures by senior international experts

 

Tips: Costumes can pay supplementary money to upgrade the service and enjoy free drinks and desserts?? all day long in the Executive Lounge.

Tipping notes:

Passengers have to pay 23 USD/ 150 CNY for a service charge on the Victoria Grace Cruise between Chongqing to Yichang in Hubei Province. It is available to pay for the tip at the moment of the boarding. Alternatively, China Travel can arrange the guide to deal with the tip if it’s requested, and it will be on the list of the travel quotation.

 

Downstream: Chongqing → Yichang (4 days)

Downstream: Chongqing > Yichang (4 days)

 

Day 1 Board the vessel from 19:00 to 22:00 and depart from Chongqing at 22:00 (Excluding dinner)
Day 2 Studying Chinese traditional Tai Chi Chuan. A lecture about Chinese acupuncture and medical theories. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. Cruise welcome party. Costume performances and films.
Day 3 Practising traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Sailing through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Taking small boats to Shennong stream. Sailing through Xiling Gorge. Viewing the whole Three Gorges Dam .Farewell Buffet. Farewell party including excellent Face-changing performances in Sichuan Opera.
Day 4 Practising traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site. Arrive at New Century Wharf in Yichang at 13:00.

Upstream: Yichang → Chongqing (5 days)

Upstream: Yichang > Chongqing (5 days)

 

Day 1 Board the vessel at Peach Village Dock from 19:00 to 22:00 and depart from Yichang at 22:00(Excluding dinner)
Day 2 Studying traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Optional travel to Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Spots. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site. Sailing through Xiling Gorge. Cruise welcome party. Costume shows and films.
Day 3 Practicing traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Sailing through Wu Gorge. Taking boats to the Small Three Gorges in Wushan. Sailing through the precipitous Qutang Gorge. A serious of leisure activities including distinguishing the pearls, lectures about traditional Chinese embroideries and appreciations of snuff-bottle paintings. Costume performances.
Day 4 Practising traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. A series of leisure activities of including distinguishing the pearls, lectures about traditional Chinese embroideries and appreciations of teapots and paintings. Farewell Buffet. Farewell party.
Day 5 Practising traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Arriving at Chaotianmen dock in Chongqing at 09:00

 

Facilities On Board

Service Desk with Safety DepositYesGymYesSaunaYes
MassageYesBeauty SalonYesHealth ClinicYes
Children’s PlayroomYesSun DeckYesObservation Decks - outsideYes
Observations Decks - enclosedYesFree Mineral WaterYesBusiness Center: Internet, Fax, Coping, Printing, International TelecomYes
ShopsYesConference HallYesMeeting RoomsYes
Multipurpose RoomsYesCard RoomYesGames RoomYes
Smoking RoomYesLibraryYesLive entertainmentYes
Dancing / DiscoYesDining Rooms–Chinese and westernYesBanquet HallYes
Bar / CafeYesTelevisionYesKaraokeYes
Central Air conditioningYesBalcony CabinYesJacuzziYes
WheelchairYes

 

Featured Free Programms on Board

Fashion Shows

Fashion Shows

Bring your cameras and your smiles, as our crew presents some of China's most elaborate fashions dating back to the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). A veriety of traditional costumes from all regions of China will reflect China's cultural diversity.

 

Tai Chi Learning

Tai Chi Learning

The term Chuan refers to a school or method of boxing or combat. Tai Chi Chuan is a sophisticated method of fighting based on the reconciliation of dynamically interacting forces. Daily practice of Tai Chi promotes mental clarity and a healthy body, assists with balance and helps the circulation of the blood. Tai Chi is also a vehicle for the realization of surpassing beauty. We offer Tai Chi early mornings to begin the day.