Cruise Map & Itinerary
Cruise Itinerary from Chongqing to Shanghai
| Day | Events & Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Board the ship from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and departs Chongqing at 9:00pm.(Dinner is not included) |
| Day 2 | Learning traditional Chinese Taiji boxing. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. You has the option of visiting Fengdu Ghost City (RMB295 per person). Captain Welcome Dinner. Victoria costume show. |
| Day 3 | Learning traditional Chinese Taiji boxing. Sailing through the Qutang Gorge. Shore excursion to Goddess Stream(3:15pm-6:15pm). Sailing through Xiling Gorge. Farewell Buffet. Optional tour of White Emperor City (RMB 295 per person). |
| Day 4 | Have buffet Breakfast on board, and disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site Take a bus to Yichang say goodbye. |
Cruise Itinerary from Shanghai to Chongqing
| Day | Events & Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive at Maoping Pier from Yichang to board the ship. (Dinner is not included). |
| Day 2 | Learning traditional Chinese Taiji boxing. Optional tour to Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot(RMB295 p/p) Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site. Sailing through Xiling Gorge. Captain's Wellcome Dinner. Victoria costume show. |
| Day 3 | Learning traditional Chinese Taiji boxing. Sailing through the Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(3:15pm-6:15pm). Sailing through the Qutang Gorge. |
| Day 4 | Learning traditional Chinese Taiji boxing. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. You have the option of visiting Fengdu Ghost City (RMB295 per person). Farewell Buffet. Farewell Party. |
| Day 5 | Arrives in Chongqing at 9:00am. |
Note: The fee of the optional tours should be paid by cash or credit card on board.
Cruise Introduction
- First Navigation: 1994
- Latest Renew: 2010
- Length: 89.4m
- Width: 16.4m
- Passengers: 208
- Gross Tonnage: 4587T
Victoria Sophia(was named Victoria Prince)is the only cruise ship sailing between Shanghai and Chongqing.
Specifically designed to accommodate both leisure and business travelers, the Victoria Sophia(was named Victoria Prince) has been redesigned with private balconies for all cabins to allow intimate, private viewing of the scenery of the Three Gorges.
All the Victoria Cruises feature professional, multi-lingual, western cruise directors and well-trained local staff.
Each cabin is equipped with a private balcony and a bathroom, and HBO and BBC broadcasts. The size of a standard cabin is 16.4 square meters. Rooms are not internet equipped and the ship has internet cafes which can be used for a fee(RMB 150/per person for whole cruise and sailing between Chongqing and Shanghai cost RMB 300/per person for whole cruise).
Note: The staff on the ship can prepare vegetarian food for our customers. Please inform our travel advisor if you want vegetarian food on the ship. Take care of your belongs when you disembark and go upstairs. Your guide will pick you up at the exit.
Want a stress-free and time-saving way to get to the cruise Port from the airport? China Highlights can provide you with comfortable private transport straight to the Port. Contact us and we can also help you arrange your Yangtze cruise.
NOTICE: We have just received an official notification from the Transportation Department of China that because of new Yangtze navigation regulations, the Victoria Sophia will not be permitted to sail to or from Shanghai.
We have a legal team and are in negotiations with the Transportation Department to permit us to receive a waiver of this regulation for at least 2016, but we must now cancel our cruises on the Chongqing to Shanghai & v.v. itinerary for 2017.
We will keep you informed of the status of our negotiations. Any questions please contact our travel advisor.
VIP Service
CabinsInfo
Superior Cabin (Basic)
- Area: 19.60㎡
- Floor: 2, 3, 4, 5
Executive Suite
- Area: 27.34㎡
- Floor: 3, 4, 5
Deluxe Suite
- Area: 42.53㎡
- Floor: 3
Shangri-La Suite
- Area: 57.80㎡
- Floor: 3
Deckplans Info
6F: Pinnacle Deck5F: Observation Deck4F: Bridge Deck3F: Promenade Deck2F: Main DeckFacilities
- Safety Deposit
- Beauty Salon
- Observation Deck
- Gym
- Health Clinic
- Sauna
- Children's Playground
- Library
- Bar/Cafe
- Free Mineral Water
- Massage
- Business Center
- Shops
- Card Room
- Live Entertainment
- Conference Hall
- Television
- Jacuzzi
- Games Room
- Disco
- Smoking Room
- Chinese and Western Restaurant
- Central Air Conditioning
- Multifunction Hall
- Karaoke
- Wheelchair
- Life Jackets
Service
- Laundry Service
- Internet
- Photography
- Shore Excursions Tour Guide
- Learning Mahjong
- Shopping
- Welcome Performance
- Spa
- Medical Care
- Karaoke
- Beauty Salon
- Broadcast of Itinerary
- Carrying Luggage
Shore Excursions
Shibaozhai Fengdu Ghost City Goddess Stream White Emperor City Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges Tribe Scenic SpotChina Highlights offers instant Yangtze cruise online bookings! Pay now to avoid price rises, get FREE UPGRADE for better views. Deck Upgrade: The prices are based on the standard cabin. Customers need to pay an additional fee (RMB 200 to RMB 600) based on the floor of the ship.
Note:
- Child Price Reductions (Based on Full Prices): babies (0–2) occupying a bed 90% off; children (2–12) NOT occupying a bed 25% off; extra bed 25% off
- Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher than above price list during Chinese National Holiday and Chinese Spring Festival. Contact us for the detail price.
- Tipping - All passengers (not include Yangtze Gold Cruises) sailing between Chongqing and Yichang are required to pay $23/RMB150 per person as service charge. The service charge is payable at the time of boarding.
- You can choose upgrade when you check-in, usually deck upgrade prices are based on the standard cabin. Customers need to pay an additional fee (RMB 200 to RMB 600) based on the floor of the ship.