Victoria Katarina

1. Complimentary tea and coffee is offered in the early morning before breakfast (usually at 06:30~07:00).

2. Drinkable water is offered through the room thermos and bottled water (1 bottle per person per day). Please do not drink the tap water.

3. Free drinking of soft drinks, coffee, tea, etc. for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the cruise.

4. Yangtze Club on the fifth floor offers drinks, beverage and wines for travelers from morning till night.

5. The legal drinking age on Victoria Cruises ships is 18 years old.

Drinking Package: If you are in need, you can ask the staff onboard for help after boarding the ship and know the detailed price.

A special happy and interesting trip memory is easy to get on Victoria Katarina, because a wide selection of cultural lectures, themed shows and activities, entertainment DIYs programs, etc. are well arranged throughout the cruise sailing, based on different festivals and seasons!

The Captain’s Welcome Party is a real highlight during your cruise, as the cruise captain will lead their crew team to give you the particularly warm welcome and hospitality with toasting and music play. Also, travelers can attend the Chinese history and culture lectures and DIY programs to have a deeper understanding of the brilliant culture and history of Three Gorges and China as well as some major traditional folk custom, such as the evolution of Three Gorges Dam Project, Chinese medicine lecture, Chinese traditional brush painting learning, Chinese calligraphy demonstration, dumpling wrapping DIY, etc. Besides, the Fashion Show creates good experience. The crew will present some of China’s most elaborate fashions dating back to the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). Besides, remember not to miss the Cabaret Evening Show that will be very lively with singing, dancing and music! During the show, travelers can appreciate a variety of traditional costumes from different regions of China, which reflects China’s cultural diversity. And the staff will show their artistic talents to all guests and invite you to display your talents together to bright the joyous atmosphere to the most! Still more, mahjong room, children’s playground, gift shops, etc. will help you enjoy happy time with your family or friends without any effort!

If you are seeking some quiet moments onboard with happiness, the Theater at the lowest deck will provide you more relaxing and interested time alone or companies. Besides, travelers can follow the Taichi master to practice Taichi on the sun deck at around 06:30~07:00 every morning. Moreover, Victoria Katarina offers massage rooms, reading room, and more public releasing spaces to get yourself totally relaxed after a shore excursion or kill your time in your spare leisure time.

(Dress code for Captain’s Party: A suite and tie for a man or an evening dress for a woman is not strictly required, but avoiding dressing too casual like jeans, round-neck shirts, shorts, slippers and so on.)

Since Victoria Cruises is the Yangtze ONLY cruise line managed by an American company based in New York, there is a western cruise director on Victoria Katarina cruise for solving any problem there. Also, all English-speaking staff onboard are highly trained to give quality service in every detail to satisfy your needs and convenience. No matter the elders or kids, Victoria Katarina will give the greatest caring service from disembarkation to disembarkation. It is their outstanding international service focusing on global traveler guests that makes Victoria Katarina so distinct from others. (Please note that some service belongs to personal behaviors which need extra charge.)

Guide Service: An excellent and experienced English-speaking guide will accompany you all the way and will give clear introduction of the Three Gorges (Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge) and join in the evening entertainment to have fun together with you. If you have any questions or need any help, just tell the guide directly.

Laundry: Of course, you can do laundry onboard. There is a laundry bag in every cabin that you just need to put your clothes into the bags and the staff will come and collect your clothes. When finished washing, the staff will send your clothes back to your cabin. Doing laundry onboard needs extra charge. To know the detailed price, please ask for our professional cruise agents.

Luggage Carrying: You don’t need to carry your luggage on your own. Just tell your cabin number to the porters, and he will help you do it no matter for embarkation or disembarkation. It needs extra charge, and you can discuss the price with porters.

Meal Delivery: If you want to enjoy meals in your cabins or on the sundeck, please tell your needs to the front desk and they will help arrange it.

Daily Schedule: Travelers can have a clear idea about what you will do every day by listening to the broadcast with exact time, or checking the daily schedule sheet delivered to your cabin or suites.

Wi-Fi: You can use Internet or Wi-Fi to check your email or work on the cruise. Be kindly known that the signal may be influenced when passing some sections of the Yangtze River. Please ask the front desk to help connect your mobile phone, tablet or laptop (extra fee).

International / Local Phone Calls / Faxes: Those services are available at the reception desk and Business Center on Victoria Katarina cruise (extra fee).

Money Exchange & Payment: The onboard currency is the Chinese Yuan, however, you can exchange different kinds of currency, like US dollars, Euro, Ren Min Bi, etc. at the reception desk onboard. Personal expenses onboard Victoria Katarina are usually recorded in your room card. At the end of the cruise, you can settle your onboard account either in cash or by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, all using chip and PIN). Travelers’ Cheques in Euro or US Dollars are also accepted. Also, Alipay and WeChat Pay are also available on the cruise for more convenient e-payment experience during the trip!

Health Care: There is a doctor and health clinic on Victoria Katarina cruise ship, giving treatment for emergency illness. Besides, the Fitness Center onboard is well-equipped for your regular lifestyle of body exercise.