Meiwei (Victoria) Series · YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

Victoria Isabella

MV New Ship, solar-assisted power, outdoor open-air swimming pool

2025 new shipsAmerican-style managementzero-complaint cruises

Super five-starMeiwei (Victoria) Series260 Guest RoomsChongqing ↔ Yichang

2025First Sailing Time

17000Gross Tonnage

260Total Cabins

590Max Capacity

7Passenger Deck

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Overview

Victoria Isabella holds several Yangtze firsts: the first hybrid diesel-electric cruise ship; the first with a rooftop solar array (a 300 kW photovoltaic system cutting about 100 tons of carbon a year); and the first with an escalator between decks 5 and 6. She has a smart navigation system for precise positioning and automatic obstacle avoidance.

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About the Fleet

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.

Key Specs

Ship Facts

Why choose Victoria Isabella

MV New ShipPhotovoltaic Auxiliary PowerOpen-air Outdoor Pool

Gross Tonnage	17,000 tons	Registered Tonnage	17,000 tons
Length / Beam	149.99 m / 22 m	Passenger Deck	7th floor
Total Cabins	260 cabins	Max Capacity	590 guests
Standard Capacity	540 guests	Power System	Diesel-electric hybrid + solar
Inaugural Year	2025-09-28	Refit / Upgrade	2025 New Ship
Series	Meiwei (Victoria) Series	Ship Class	Super five-star
Overall Rating	A · Rating 87	Main routes	Chongqing ↔ Yichang
Basic room type	Premium balcony standard double room 25.9㎡ Balcony 4㎡, Bed 0.9m×2, Outdoor pool not heated

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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
· 16:30-19:00Go to Chongqing terminal by yourself to board (specific terminal to be notified)
· 21:15Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Xueyu Cave]、[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Smoke of the Three Kingdoms]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Free morning tea, morning coffee, and exquisite snacks
· 07:30-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-12:00Shore sightseeing[Xueyu Cave], optional sightseeing available[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:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Free morning tea, morning coffee, and exquisite snacks
· 07:30-08:00Self-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)
· About 10:45Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· John 14:15Passing 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】▾

Meals:Breakfast
· 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 to visit the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Platform]
· 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]、[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Platform]、【Ship Lift】▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Free morning tea, morning coffee, and exquisite snacks
· 07:00-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 07:30-12:00Free activities on board, optional sightseeing[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek](Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-17:00Shore sightseeing Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Platform], optional 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)
· 17:00-18:00Cultural activities
· 18:15-19:00Dress up to attend the ceremonial captain's welcome cocktail.
· 21:00-22:00Watch Victoria Fashion Show

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

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 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 a wonderful evening show in the cruise multi-purpose hall, Victoria crew performing arts show

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

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 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 sightseeing[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:Breakfast
· 07:00-08:15Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-09:00Disembark, 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.

Deck Plan & Facilities

Decks & Facilities

1F Deck

Crew area, kitchen, hybrid electric power room, solar photovoltaic installation room

2F Deck

Lobby, reception, business center, guest rooms

3F Deck

Main restaurant, guest rooms

4F deck

VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Escalator, Guest Room

5F Deck

Buffet restaurant, café, gym, spa, children's playground, guest rooms

6F Deck

Open-air Outdoor Pool (Non-Heated), Sun Deck, KTV, Chess and Card Room, Performance Hall, Suite

Deck 7

Top floor sun deck, solar panels

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

Lobby

Royal Restaurant Imperial.

Executive Lounge Executive

VIP Observation Deck

The infirmary

Children's Playground

Shopping Mall

Fitness Center Fitness C

Top of the Yangtze Dingjing

SPA Center

Victoria Cruises Onboard Services

Victoria Cruises Welcome Reception

Victoria Cruises Onboard Activities

Victoria Cruises Onboard Lectures

Victoria Cruises General Bridge

Victoria Cruises Shore Excursions

Victoria Cruises Study Lectures

Open-air Outdoor Pool (Non-Heated)GymChildren's PlaygroundEscalatorChinese and Western Restaurant

Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference

Onboard Photos

Onboard

Victoria Isabella - Lobby

Victoria Isabella - Dining Area

Victoria Cruises Theater Performances

Victoria Cruises General Bridge

Victoria Cruises General Bar

Victoria Cruises Onboard Services

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

Cabin Types

Staterooms

Room Information

Room Types	Quantity	Area	Room structure	Distribution of Floors	Bed Type	Check-in
Balcony Standard Double Room	236 rooms	25.9 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	2/3/4/5 floor	0.9m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3㎡, and the room is equipped with a refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and a life jacket. From July 15, 2023, Maiwei Cruises will no longer proactively provide nine disposable items including toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, sewing kit, razor, nail file, body sponge, shoe polish, and sanitary bags. If needed, they can be obtained at the front desk.
Executive Suite	22 rooms	36.3 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	6th floor	1.2m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3㎡, and the room is equipped with a refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and a life jacket. From July 15, 2023, Maiwei Cruises will no longer proactively provide nine disposable items including toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, sewing kit, razor, nail file, body sponge, shoe polish, and sanitary bags. If needed, they can be obtained at the front desk.
Shangri-La Suite	2 rooms	51.4 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 8㎡, 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 Room25.9㎡

236 rooms2/3/4/5 floor0.9m*2 pieces2 people

Balcony Standard Double Room

Executive Suite36.3㎡

22 rooms6th floor1.2m*2 pieces2 people

Executive Suite

Shangri-La Suite51.4㎡

2 rooms3 floors2.0m*1 piece2 people

Shangri-La Suite

Room Type Real Scene Photo Collection

The following room type photos are for reference; area/floor/bed type/occupancy is based on the ship's current announcement.

Premium balcony room25.9㎡

25.9㎡2~5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balconyTwo 0.9-meter single beds1 person

Premium balcony room

Executive Suite36.3㎡

36.3㎡6th floor1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balconyTwo 1.0-meter single beds2 people

Executive Suite

Upgrade Privileges: By booking this room type, you can enjoy the following upgrade privileges: 01. VIP dining throughout the cruise (excluding embarkation dinner) 02. One welcome fruit plate 03. Free Wi-Fi in the Executive Lounge, Yangtze Club, and lobby 04. Turndown service and daily printed itinerary 05. Complimentary morning coffee and morning tea 06. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks provided in the Executive Lounge 07. Lunch and dinner include cola 08. One-hour pre-dinner happy hour in the Executive Lounge with selected wines and beer 09. Dinner includes selected wines and beer 10. Complimentary luggage handling at Chongqing Pier (1 piece per person) 11. Complimentary embarkation dinner 12. Full tour of 5 scenic spots (only for mainland Chinese guests, specific arrangements subject to onboard schedule) Note: The above privileges are for reference only; actual arrangements are subject to the cruise's schedule.

Shangri-La Suite51.4㎡

51.4㎡3 floors1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom + balconyA 2-meter large bed2 people

Shangri-La Suite

2nd floor deluxe balcony standard room 24㎡

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

2nd floor deluxe balcony standard room

6th floor Executive Suite 30㎡

 30㎡ Deck 6 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 1.2m*2 beds 2-3 people

6th floor Executive Suite

3rd floor Shangri-La Suite 54.6㎡

 54.6㎡ Deck 3 One bedroom, one living room, one bathroom, one balcony 1.8m*1 bed 1-4 people

3rd floor Shangri-La Suite

Dining

Main restaurant	3F, Chinese-style full course, 220 seats
VIP Restaurant	4F, high-end custom, 50 seats
Buffet restaurant	5F, Chinese and Western buffet, 180 seats
Coffee shop	5F, drinks

Highlights

MV General HighlightsAmerican-style management, bilingual international services, and light meals

Features of this shipNewly launched in 2025, photovoltaic solar power assisted electricity supply, outdoor swimming pool not temperature-controlled, escalator

This ship's positionVictoria Isabella is sister to Victoria Sabrina, which China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology designated an energy-saving, eco-friendly high-tech demonstration ship. She carries over Sabrina's DC-networked electric propulsion and is built to the highest industry standards, with passenger decks and cabins designed for comfort.

Platform Hot Sale Tags2025 new ships, American-style management, zero-complaint cruises

Upgrade Benefits and TagsNew ships in 2025, profit from arbitrage between merchants, zero negative reviews service, VIP treatment, official protection

Room upgrade privilegesBooking this room type allows you to enjoy the following upgrade privileges: 01. VIP dining throughout the trip (except for the embarkation dinner) 02. One welcome fruit platter 03. Free Wi-Fi in the Executive Lounge, Yangtze Club, and Lobby 04. Turndown service and daily printed itineraries 05. Complimentary morning coffee and morning tea 06. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks provided in the Executive Lounge 07. Lunch and dinner include cola 08. One-hour pre-dinner happy hour in the Executive Lounge, including selected wine and beer 09. Dinner includes selected wine and beer 10. Complimentary luggage handling at Chongqing Port (one piece per person) 11. Complimentary embarkation dinner 12. Visit 5 attractions throughout the trip (Mainland China only…

Onboard entertainment and facilitiesLobby, Imperial Dynasty Restaurant, Executive Lounge, VIP Observation Deck, Medical Room, Children's Playground, Shopping Mall, Fitness Center, Dingjing Snack Bar, SPA Center, Jiangshang Courtyard, Cinema

Highlights are compiled from public industry sources. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date

Travel Tips

Notes

Outdoor pool without heating
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.