Meiwei (Victoria) Series · YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

MV Kedi

Established Victoria Foreign-Related, basic rooms are relatively small, no swimming pool

Five-starMeiwei (Victoria) Series132 CabinsChongqing ↔ Yichang

2004YearFirst Sailing Time

5780TonMarket Tonnage

132BetweenTotal Number of Rooms

256PersonMaximum passenger capacity

6FloorPassenger Deck

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Cruise Introduction

Overview

"The Victoria Katarina cruise ship from the United States" is the new generation of Three Gorges cruise ships in the US Victoria fleet. The 'Katarina' is the sister ship of the 'Keena' cruise ship, which has already been launched and is in operation. It introduces American-style management, with American Victoria Cruise Company providing American-style management and services. Professional bilingual cruise attendants are arranged to provide explanations to tourists on deck in both languages when the cruise passes through scenic spots such as Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge.

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Fleet Introduction

Fleet

Victoria Cruises · Chongqing Dongjiang Industrial Co., Ltd. (Victoria Cruises)

Originated in the United States, entered the Yangtze River in 1994, the only five-star luxury cruise fleet on the Yangtze with foreign on-board representatives and American-style management; all room types have independent observation balconies, with years of accident-free navigation.

Core Data

Ship Facts

Why choose Meiwei Kai Di

Established Victoria Foreign-RelatedBasic room area is relatively smallNo swimming pool

Market Tonnage	5,780 tons	Register tonnage.	5,780 tons
Captain / Width	98.6 m / 15.2 m	Passenger Deck	6th floor
Total Number of Rooms	132 rooms	Maximum passenger capacity	256 people
Standard Passenger Capacity	230 people	Powertrain	Traditional diesel
First Sailing Year	2004	Reinstall / Upgrade	2017 Reinstallation
Series	Meiwei (Victoria) Series	Star rating standard	Five-star
Overall Rating	B · Rating 78	Main routes	Chongqing ↔ Yichang
Basic room type	Standard Balcony Room 16.11㎡ Balcony 3㎡, bed 0.9m × 2, small room area, no swimming pool

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Standard Itinerary

Itinerary

Xiashui · Chongqing → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing

Reference boarding time 17:00

D1Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Self-catering
· 18:00-20:30Go to Chongqing terminal by yourself to board (specific terminal to be notified)
· 21:00Set sail
· 21:15Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Shuanggui Mountain]、[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Smoke of the Three Kingdoms]▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 06:30-07:00Free morning tea, morning coffee, and exquisite snacks
· 07:30-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-12:00Shore sightseeing[Shuanggui Mountain], optional sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City](Self-paid item)
· 12:00-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 17:15-18:00Captain's Welcome Reception
· 18:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 19:00-21:30Optional sign-up to watch[Smoke of the Three Kingdoms]Live Performance (Optional extra)

D3[Baidi City]、[Top of the Three Gorges]、[Goddess Stream]▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 06:30-07:00Free morning tea, morning coffee, and exquisite snacks
· 07:00-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 07:30-10:15Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item) or optional tour[Top of the Three Gorges](Self-paid item)
· 10:30-11:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 12:45Passing through Wu Gorge
· 15:15-18:15Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Goddess Stream]
· 19:00-20:30Captain's Farewell Dinner
· 21:00-21:45Evening cultural performance

D4[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Platform]、【Ship Lift】、[Three Gorges Dam]▾

Meals:Morning
· 06:30-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-10:45Disembark at Yichang Zigui Pier, take a car to visit the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Platform]
· About 12:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!
· If you voluntarily sign up for the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift project, the itinerary is as follows:
· About 07:30Around disembark at Maoping Port, Yichang, transfer to sightseeing boat experience【Ship Lift】(Self-funded project)
· (On August 18, 2026, at 08:00, the ship lift will begin suspension for maintenance, with a construction period of 42 days, during which it will not be possible to participate in this project)
· About 10:00Around transfer to tourist coach for sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam]
· Around 13:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!

Reference boarding time 18:00

D1Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Self-catering
· 16:30-21:00A. Go to Yichang Zigui Port for boarding on your own
· 17:30-20:00B. Free 'Cruise Shuttle Bus' from Three Gorges Tourist Center or Yichang East Station to the pier for boarding
· Note: Yichang East Station transfer time is 17:30-20:00, Three Gorges Tourist Center transfer time is 17:30-19:30
· 21:00-21:30Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]、【Ship Lift】、[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Platform]▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 06:30-07:00Morning: free tea, coffee, exquisite snacks
· 07:00-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 07:30-13:00Free activities on board, optional sightseeing[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek](Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:45-14:30Optional experience【Ship Lift】(Self-paid item)
· (On August 18, 2026, at 08:00, the ship lift will begin suspension for maintenance, with a construction period of 42 days, during which it will not be possible to participate in this project)
· 14:30-17:00Shore sightseeing Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Platform]
· 18:10-20:30Captain's Welcome Reception and Buffet Dinner
· 21:00-22:00Crew cultural show

D3[Shennong Stream]、[Baidi City]、[Top of the Three Gorges]▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 06:30-07:00Free morning tea, morning coffee, and exquisite snacks
· 07:00-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-11:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Shennong Stream]
· 11:30-12:30Self-Service Lunch
· 12:45-13:45Passing through Wu Gorge
· 14:45-15:15Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:30-18:30Free activities on board, optional sightseeing[Baidi City](Self-paid item) or optional tour[Top of the Three Gorges](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:30Self-Service Dinner
· 21:00-22:00Watch Victoria Fashion Show

D4[Xueyu Cave]、[Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon]▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 06:30-07:00Free morning tea, morning coffee, and exquisite snacks
· 07:00-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 09:30-11:00Shore sightseeing[Xueyu Cave]
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· If you choose to pay for the Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon and dine on the shore, the itinerary is arranged as follows:
· 11:00-18:00Optional tours[Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:30Captain's Farewell Dinner
· 18:30-23:00Settle disembarkation procedures at the cruise front desk

D5Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Morning
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-08:30Disembark, trip ends!

The above daily itinerary is taken from the 'Ship Details' standard itinerary (2 routes in total); actual dock stops, onshore attractions, and tour order are subject to the ship's daily release; some onshore tours are included as packages or optional self-paid projects.

Floor Distribution · Onboard Facilities

Decks & Facilities

1F Deck

Crew area, kitchen

2F Deck

Lobby, reception desk, business center, standard balcony rooms

3F Deck

Main restaurant (120 seats), standard balcony room

4F deck

VIP Restaurant, Standard Balcony Room, Executive Room

5F Deck

Buffet restaurant (100 seats), gym, KTV, chess and card room, sun deck, executive suite, Shangri-La suite

6F Deck

Top floor sun deck

Floor distribution: Main functions and facilities on each floor (subject to the actual ship)

SPA Oasis Mini

Sunlight Deck

Katie Bar

VIP Restaurant

Katie Club

Cruise ship lobby

Cruise ship front desk

Gym Exercise E

Cinema 3D-HD Cine

Top View Bistro Top of th

Main restaurant

Small Restaurant

The lobby

Lobby

Chess and card room

Gym

Bar

Chinese and Western RestaurantGymChess and card roomSunlight DeckNo swimming pool

Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference

Real scenes from the ship

Onboard

Exterior

The lobby

Main restaurant

King bed room

Shopping district

Cinema

Onboard Scene: Exterior · Lobby · Restaurant · Public Spaces · Deck, etc. (Multi-Space Photos)

Room type introduction

Staterooms

Room Information

Room Types	Quantity	Area	Room structure	Distribution of Floors	Bed Type	Check-in
Balcony Standard Double Room	98 rooms	19.11 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	2/3/4 floor	0.9m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3㎡, with a refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (shower available), slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and life jackets. Starting from July 15, 2023, MV Cruises will no longer proactively provide nine types of disposable items, including toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, sewing kit, razor, nail file, bath sponge, shoe polish, and sanitary bags. If needed, they can be obtained from the front desk.
Executive Suite	32 rooms	30.42 square meters	One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony	3/4/5 floors	0.9m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 7㎡, with a refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (shower available), slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and life jackets. Starting from July 15, 2023, Mein Schiff Cruises will no longer proactively provide nine types of disposable items including toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, sewing kit, razor, nail file, bath sponge, shoe polish, and sanitary bags. If needed, they can be obtained from the front desk.
Shangri-La Suite	2 rooms	60.03 square meters	One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony	3 floors	2.0m*1 piece	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 13㎡, with a refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (shower available), slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and life jackets. Starting from July 15, 2023, Meinwei Cruises will no longer proactively provide nine types of disposable items including toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, sewing kit, razor, nail file, bath sponge, shoe polish, and sanitary bags. If needed, they can be obtained from the front desk.

Room type information is based on the vessel's detailed information; actual room types, size, and configurations are subject to the vessel's official announcements.

Room Type Actual Scene · Photos and text

Balcony Standard Double Room19.11㎡

98 rooms2/3/4 floor0.9m*2 pieces2 people

Standard Double Room

Executive Suite30.42㎡

32 rooms3/4/5 floors0.9m*2 pieces2 people

Luxury Suite

Shangri-La Suite60.03㎡

2 rooms3 floors2.0m*1 piece2 people

(This room type picture to be added)

Room Type Real Scene Photo Collection · Additional real-life photos from two stations

The following room type photos are from 'Panda Home' and 'Four Seasons Cruises' real shots; area/floor/bed type/occupancy is based on the ship's current announcement.

Balcony Standard Room16.11㎡

16.11㎡2~4 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 3㎡Two 0.9-meter single beds1 person

Balcony Standard Room

Upgrade Privilege: Book this room type to enjoy the following upgrade privileges: 1. Complimentary luggage handling at Chongqing Pier (limited to 1 piece per person)

Executive Suite23.42㎡

23.42㎡3~5 floors1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom + 7㎡ balconyTwo 0.9-meter single beds2 people

Executive Suite

Upgrade Benefits: Book this room type to enjoy the following upgrade benefits: 01. Dining at VIP restaurants throughout your stay 02. One welcome fruit plate 03. Free Wi-Fi at the Executive Lounge, Yangtze Club, and lobby 04. Turn-down service and daily printed itinerary 05. Complimentary morning coffee and morning tea 06. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks provided at the Executive Lounge 07. Lunch and dinner include cola 08. One-hour pre-dinner happy hour at the Executive Lounge, including selected wine and beer 09. Dinner includes selected wine and beer 10. Complimentary luggage handling at Chongqing Pier (limited to 1 piece per person) Note: The above benefit program is for reference only; the actual arrangements on the cruise shall prevail!

Shangri-La Suite47.03㎡

47.03㎡3 floors1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom + 13㎡ balconyA 2-meter large bed2 people

Shangri-La Suite

2nd floor balcony standard double room 19.11㎡

 19.11㎡ Decks 2/3/4 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 0.9m*2 beds 2-3 people

2nd floor balcony standard double room

3rd floor Executive Suite 30.42㎡

 30.42㎡ Decks 3/4/5 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 0.9m*2 beds 2-3 people

3rd floor Executive Suite

3rd floor Shangri-La Suite 60.03㎡

 60.03㎡ Deck 3 One bedroom, two living rooms, one bathroom, one balcony 1.5m*1 bed 2-3 people

3rd floor Shangri-La Suite

Food & Beverage Introduction

Dining

Main restaurant	3F, Chinese-style full course, 120 seats
VIP Restaurant	4F, high-end custom, 30 seats
Buffet restaurant	5F, Chinese and Western buffet, 100 seats

Core Highlights

Highlights

MV General HighlightsAmerican-style bilingual foreign-related services, light meals

Features of this shipShip is compact, high crew-to-passenger ratio

This ship's positionThe American Victoria Katarina cruise ship is the new generation of Three Gorges cruise ships in the Victoria fleet of the United States. The Katarina is the sister ship of the Kaena cruise, which has already been launched and is in operation. It introduces American-style management, with American Victoria Cruises providing American management and services, and arranges professional bilingual cruise attendants. When the cruise passes through scenic spots such as Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge, and Xiling Gorge, the attendants will provide explanations to tourists on the deck in two languages...

Platform Hot Sale TagsZero-complaint cruise, renowned in Europe and the US, American management

Upgrade Benefits and TagsZero middleman profits, zero negative reviews fleet, dock luggage handling, Three Gorges reputation cruise, upgraded perks

Room upgrade privilegesBooking this room type comes with the following upgrade benefits: 1. Complimentary Chongqing port luggage handling (limited to 1 piece per person)

Onboard entertainment and facilitiesSPA Oasis Mini Spa, Sunshine Deck, Kitty Bar, VIP Restaurant, Kitty Club, Cruise Lobby, Cruise Front Desk, Gym Exercise Equipment, Cinema 3D-HD Cinema, Top of the Yangtze, Dynasty Dining Room, Clinic

Highlights are compiled from public data from the 'Panda Home' and 'Four Seasons Cruises' stations. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date

Traveling Warm Tips

Notes

Basic room area is only 16.11㎡, make sure to inform the guest when booking, no swimming pool
Standard room area is very small, sales must inform customers in advance
Please bring valid identification when boarding and gather at the designated pier according to the ticket schedule.
The Three Gorges have a subtropical monsoon climate, with high humidity on the river and large temperature differences between day and night, it is recommended to bring a light jacket.
The specific vessels in operation, the opening of facilities, and the order of tours are subject to the final confirmation by the ship operator.