Victoria Cruises offers Yangtze River savings
Victoria Cruises is offering discounts on its popular four- and five-day Three Gorges Highlights sailings departing every Thursday and Sunday, respectively, in January and February. Discounted rates start at $470 p.p., based on double occupancy, for a superior stateroom with private balcony – a savings of $510 p.p. Executive Suites, which feature upgraded accommodations and ship placement along with VIP amenities such as “white glove”concierge service, access to exclusive ship areas, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, enhanced dining privileges, complimentary laundry (up to four items per day), shoe shine service and reserved seating for evening entertainment, start at $870 p.p., based on double occupancy, a savings of $720 p.p. For the ultimate experience, guests can book the Shangri-La Suite and enjoy even more spacious accommodations with VIP Executive Deck amenities from $1,510 p.p., double occupancy, a savings of $1,050 p.p. Victoria Cruises will be offering four special Chinese New Year celebratory cruises departing Feb. 10, 11, 13 and 14, 2013. A $200 p.p. surcharge will be applied for passengers on these four departures. Victoria Cruises’ Three Gorges Highlights sails upstream from Yichang to Chongqing (five days/four nights) as well as downstream from Chongqing to Yichang (four days/three nights) on Victoria’s five-star vessels. In addition to spectacular views of centuries-old pagodas nestled along the Yangtze and a scenic passage through the famous Three Gorges, a one-time shore excursion fee of $65 p.p. (inclusive of all standard excursions) provides guests with an educational visit to the impressive Three Gorges Dam site, as well as a traditional sampan experience along one of the Yangtze’s tranquil tributaries and unforgettable sightseeing in either Fengdu or Shibaozhai, based on river conditions. Passengers can also participate in onboard activities such as Tai Chi lessons, demonstrations of acupuncture/acupressure and discussions on the Yangtze’s history. (http://www.VictoriaCruises.com)
