VICTORIA CRUISES SETS DATE FOR NEWEST SHIP, VICTORIA JENNA, WITH SEPT. 6 INAUGURAL SAILING ON CHINA'S YANGTZE RIVER

07-21-2009

- Victoria's Eighth Ship Boasts More Suites Than Any Other Vessel On The Yangtze -

NEW YORK, NY (July 20, 2009) – When the Victoria Jenna, the newest ship in the Victoria Cruises fleet edges out of port along China's Yangtze River on Sept. 6, 2009, it will have the most suites of all vessels plying these mighty waters.  In fact, the Victoria Jenna will be the largest, most technologically advanced river cruise ship in the world, built to the highest international standards.

With 189 cabins and a passenger capacity of 378, the Victoria Jenna will become the largest ship in the company's five-star fleet, which will grow to eight vessels.  The room breakdown is as follows:  149 standard cabins, 35 junior suites, three deluxe suites and two Shangri-La Suites (pictured right).

“As we expand our fleet, we do so with the intention of going above and beyond that which made our previous five-star vessels exceptional,” noted Larry Greenman, manager of public relations and customer service for Victoria Cruises.

“The inaugural sailing of the Victoria Jenna marks a new standard for class, style and elegance, and Victoria Cruises is once again proud to pioneer a new era of luxury cruising on the Yangtze River,” added Greenman.

At a gross tonnage of approximately 8,000, the five-passenger-deck Victoria Jenna will be 438.9 feet long and 61.7 feet wide with a draft of 8.5 – 8.8 feet.

All cabins will have televisions with HBO and CNN broadcasts, private bathroom with a shower and bathtub, and a private balcony so guests can appreciate the magnificent views of the Yangtze River. The Victoria Jenna will feature two dining rooms (a single seating main dining room and an a la carte restaurant), four elevators, a fitness room, lecture room (for talks about the river's history and lessons in Tai Chi, Mandarin language and mah jong), library/reading room, the Yangtze Club (night club with theatre-style seating), cocktail lounge, beauty parlor and mini-spa, gift shop, spacious observation deck, business center, Internet access, health clinic and an atrium lobby (pictured right).

The ship's overall décor will be highlighted by a rich tapestry of colors, gleaming woods, sparkling chandeliers, and American and European influences with Asian accents.

The Victoria Jenna will sail Victoria Cruises' highly-acclaimed Three Gorges Highlights program, both upstream and downstream between Chongqing and Yichang, as well the round-trip Three Gorges Explorer itinerary sailing Chongqing – Yichang – Chongqing.

Victoria Cruises

Based in New York, Victoria Cruises established new standards of excellence for sailing China's Yangtze River when its first ship edged out of port in 1994.  Since that time, Victoria Cruises has achieved tremendous success by introducing the majesty of the Yangtze River to travelers worldwide.  A true pioneer and innovator, Victoria Cruises delivers an unrivaled and unsurpassed Yangtze River experience.  An American-managed company, Victoria Cruises operates the largest fleet of vessels with the coveted five-star rating from the China National Tourism Administration.  Victoria Cruises offers a variety of itineraries varying from four to nine days including Grand Yangtze Discovery, Three Gorges Highlights, and Three Gorges Explorer.

China's magnificent Yangtze River continues to awe and inspire and Victoria Cruises remains the finest guide for the journey.

For more information and a free color brochure or promotional DVD, contact Victoria Cruises at 57-08 39^th Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377; phone (800) 348-8084, (212) 818-1680; fax (212) 818-9889.  Send e-mail to contact@victoriacruises.com or visit http://www.victoriacruises.com.

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