Victoria Cruises Offers 2-for-1 Special for 2016 River Cruises on China’s Yangtze
Victoria Cruises is encouraging 2016 bookings with 2-for-1 promotion for reservations booked by August 31, 2016 directly with the cruise line. The offer is valid for all vessels sailing the award-winning river cruise line’s popular Three Gorges Highlights program between Chongqing and Yichang, including the recently upgraded Victoria Jenna.
Travelers embarking on the Three Gorges Highlights program will enjoy 2-for-1 rates starting at $880 per couple, based on double occupancy, for a private balcony Superior Cabin. In order to qualify for the discount, travelers must book the shore excursion package which is also available at 2-for-1 pricing.
A comprehensive shore excursion packages costs an additional $90 per person ($45 per person after discount) featuring three standard excursions including a guided tour of the Three Gorges Dam, a visit to Shibaozhai and a scenic voyage along one of the Yangtze’s tranquil tributaries via traditional Chinese sampan (excursions may be substituted based on river conditions and scheduling factors).
The 2-for-1 promotional also applies to Victoria Cruises’ Luxury Amenities program, which provides VIP perks such as “white glove” service, upper deck placement, access to exclusive ship areas, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, exclusive happy hour and enhanced culinary privileges, available from an additional $200 per person (only an additional $100 per person after the 2-for-1 discount is factored into the price).
While onboard, guests will enjoy informative lectures, nightly entertainment and a world-class dining program designed by Emmy© Award-winning celebrity chef Walter Staib. Victoria Cruises is the only American-managed cruise line on the Yangtze River with a culinary program designed for the American palate and with passenger amenities designed to please discerning Western clientele.
Passengers will observe stunning views of the Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorges as well as centuries-old temples and pagodas – all from the vantage point of their own private balcony (all staterooms on all Victoria Cruises vessels feature private balconies).
Victoria Cruises
New York-based Victoria Cruises established new standards of excellence for sailing China’s Yangtze River when its first ship edged out of port in 1994. Victoria Cruises remains the service leader on the Yangtze River with each ship earning the coveted five-star rating from the China National Tourism Administration. Victoria Cruises has earned numerous awards and recognitions over the years including the 2011 TravelAge West WAVE Award Editor’s Pick for Best River Cruise Line as well as Best New River Cruise Ship in 2010 with the launch of the luxurious Victoria Jenna. In that same year, Travel Weekly also selected the Victoria Jenna as a Silver Award Winner for the Magellan Awards’ River Cruise Ship category. The cruise line operates a variety of itineraries on the Yangtze ranging from four to nine days.
