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The only American-managed cruise company on the Yangtze River.
About Victoria Anna
Victoria Anna entered service in 2006 and was refurbished in 2017. She is a compact Victoria Cruises hull: about 6,200 GT, 133 cabins, and 266 guests. On board you get Chinese river scenery, a Western cruise director, and English-speaking river guides.
Cabins
On this page you book 89 Superior balcony rooms (21 sqm), 40 Executive Suites, 2 Deluxe Suites, and 2 Shangri-La Suites. Every cabin here has a private river-view balcony.
Language and who you deal with
Anna sails with a Western cruise director and professional English-speaking river guides. Gorge commentary is the on-deck talk listed for that sailing, not a private lecture you add through East Marvel. From check-in, you deal with East Marvel in English.
The route
Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge are viewed from deck, with English commentary as listed on that sailing. She runs Chongqing–Yichang year-round: 4 days / 3 nights downstream, or 5 days / 4 nights upstream. Confirm deck, meal letters, and the shore list before you pay.
Cruise profile
- Rating
- 5 Star
- Maiden Voyage
- 2006
- Refurbished
- 2017
- Gross Tonage
- 6200T
- Length
- 106m
- Width
- 16.6m
- Speed
- 28km/h
- Itinerary
- Chongqing = Yichang
- Draft
- 2.6m
- Elevators
- 2
- Restaurants
- 2
- Swimming Pool
- no
- Decks
- 6
- Capacity
- 266
- Number of Crew
- 138
- Air-conditioning System
- Central
- Total Cabins
- 133
- Single Standard
- no
- Superior Cabins
- 89
- Executive Suites
- 40
- Deluxe Suites
- 2
- Shangri-La Suites
- 2
- Room Size Min
- 21.00 m2
- Room Size Max
- 58.80 m2
Why We Recommend Victoria Anna
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Itinerary
Chongqing → Yichang · 4 days / 3 nights
Day 1 — Chongqing
- Your Yangtze voyage begins this evening aboard Victoria Anna in Chongqing, a metropolis carved into misty mountains. Our professional guide and driver will contact you in advance, collect you from any address in the city, and escort you to the designated dock. Embarkation is 18:00–20:30; they will help you complete boarding and check-in. After you settle into your stateroom, join fellow travelers for a safety briefing. At 21:00 the ship casts off. Watch Chongqing’s neon skyline fade as Victoria Anna glides into the night.
Suites
Superior Standard Cabin
From USD $1,106 / room
This cabin measures 21.00 sqm / 226.04 sq ft, includes a 180-degree river-view balcony, and is located on Decks 2, 3, and 4.
- Cabin size
- 21.00 sqm / 226.04 sq ft
- Rooms
- 89 rooms
- Bed setup
- 1m x 2m x2
- View
- 180-degree river-view balcony
- Decks & prices
- Deck 2 — USD $1,106
Deck 3 — USD $1,226
Deck 4 — USD $1,346
Suite privileges
- The Deluxe Balcony fare covers your cabin, meals marked B / L / D, and the three included shore visits on your itinerary.
- Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Dynasty Restaurant (Deck 2) on days marked B / L / D
- Early morning tea or coffee, plus the ship’s morning stretch / Tai Chi
- Captain’s Welcome and Captain’s Farewell dinner
- Three included shore visits (coach, local guide, and tickets, as printed on the itinerary)
- Onboard commentary from the cruise’s river guide
- Evening entertainment
- Daily housekeeping, including turndown and a printed next-day itinerary
- Decks & upgrades
- Deluxe Balcony cabins sit on Decks 2–4. Every cabin in this category already has a private river-view balcony — you are choosing height, not whether you get a view. The published fare is Deck 2 (lobby deck). Decks 3 and 4 are paid upgrades.
- Deck 2 — Standard fare (lobby deck)
- This is the published Deluxe Balcony fare. Same private river-view balcony as every other cabin in this category — closest to the Dynasty Restaurant, lobby, reception, and the gangway.
- Decks 3–4 — Paid upgrades
- Same balcony cabin; you pay the published step for height, not a different room type.
- Deck 3 — the first paid step. A little more height, still a short walk to dining and the lobby.
- Decks 3-4 — quieter, a wider look at the gorges, and a shorter walk to the upper public rooms. The usual request if balcony time is why you booked.
- Request the deck when you book
- Write category plus deck on the Trip List — for example Deluxe Balcony Deck 4, twin or large bed. We send that request to the cruise line with your dates. Confirmation is what they return. Cabins are not assigned at random.
- After check-in (not a booking plan)
- Reception can move you only if a higher cabin is empty that night, and you pay the ship’s difference. Peak sailings are often full. If a higher deck is why you booked, lock it before you pay — do not book Deck 2 hoping to upgrade onboard.
- Want more space
- If you want a larger suite or a quieter dining room, ask us to quote an Executive Suite or a higher category for your dates. Those privileges are confirmed on the sailing, not assumed from the cabin name.
Deck Plans
Deck Highlight: On Victoria Anna, “upper” vs “lower” is a view-and-convenience choice, not a different cabin type. Superior balcony cabins sit on Decks 2, 3, and 4 — not Deck 5. Every one of those cabins has a private river-view balcony. East Marvel books the deck you ask for when that inventory is open. We do not assign cabins at random. Upper decks (Deck 4, and suites): a wider Three Gorges panorama from the same balcony cabin; a shorter walk to the sun deck and observation deck; closer to the spa, gym, bars, and evening venues. Lower decks (Deck 2–3): the same balcony type; closer to dining, the lobby, reception, and the gangway. If walking distance matters, say so on the Trip List. If you are motion-sensitive, ask for midship on Deck 2 or 3. Do not book a “Deck 5 Superior” from competitor copy. The ship has five decks; Superior inventory stops at 4. Do not plan on upgrading at reception after check-in. Twin beds on this ship do not join into a double. Chongqing–Yichang is a river corridor, not an ocean crossing. Motion is mild for most guests.
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Sights En Route
What’s Included
Included
- Entrance fees for arranged shore excursions listed in the cruise itinerary.
- Daily onboard meals marked “B”, “L”, or “D” in the itinerary.
- Cabin accommodation for onboard nights listed in the itinerary, including Chongqing to Yichang for 3 nights onboard and Yichang to Chongqing for 4 nights onboard.
- Onboard activities and lectures, including the Captain’s Welcome Party, cabaret shows, fashion shows, Yangtze culture and history lectures, and Captain’s Farewell Banquet.
- Daily cabin cleaning service.
- Local guide service for arranged shore excursions.
Not included
- Transfers between airports/hotels and cruise terminals unless specified in the itinerary.
- Optional shore excursions listed in the cruise itinerary; prices vary by cruise company and route.
- Personal expenses such as bar drinks, laundry, medical service, fax or telephone charges, spa or salon services, shopping, and internet where applicable.
- Meals not marked “B”, “L”, or “D” in the itinerary.
- Single room supplement when occupying a cabin alone.
- Mandatory service charge, typically CNY 150–200 per person, payable at check-in or with the cruise fare depending on the cruise company. Voluntary tips for the river guide, cruise director, and onboard staff are not included.
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