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We sailed on the Victoria Jenna from Chongqing to Yichang for 3 nights during our 3 week tour of China.  I didn't really know what to expect but it was about 100% better than I ever imagined.  It was a well needed peaceful break after going full speed for 2 weeks all over China!  Our cabin was beautiful.....even better than when we sailed on Princess cruises!  We had comfortable beds, large tv, sitting area, large bathroom and a nice balcony.  Our cruise staff, Amy and Stephen, were so sweet and nice to us and to everyone.  Stephen is hysterical.....great sense of humor.  We had the amenities package so we ate in the dining room on level 6.  Since this was their last cruise before winter vacation, there were only 2 other tables that were occupied....8 people total.  Wow, we had that whole dining room almost to ourselves!  (there was another dining room on level 2).  They made a huge buffet for us every breakfast and lunch that was really, really good....everything you ever wanted....eggs, pancakes, pastries, sausage, bacon, French toast and on and on.  You definitely would not go hungry on this ship!  For dinner, you got to pick a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert.  The last night, I had duck with a spicy orange sauce that I wish I could eat every day!!  OMG...it was that good!  The food was 100 times better than Princess cruises in my opinion.  Wine and beer is included in the amenities package....Happy Hour everyday!

    The shore excursions were interesting but it was cold and windy......probably would have been more fun in warmer weather but this is what we chose.  The scenery was beautiful .....very hilly and green.  The only bad part was passing through the locks at the dam from 11 pm to 3 am.......it is very, very loud and you will not be able to sleep.  But, we got off the next day and had a nap when we got to our next hotel.

    All in all, I would definitely say........if you have a chance....DO NOT miss this cruise.  It is a wonderful experience while touring China.  An experience to not miss!

So much more than I expected!

Victoria Jenna  “an unreservedly positive experience”

Sailed the  VICTORIA JENNA , on a 7 nite/8 day cruise Chongqing to Yichang (return), April 2016.

Can easily say, overall  was the most outstanding cruise trip ever taken by us.

-  the Jenna, was essentially a “new” ship, just on it's second trip out after refurbishing, with everything working to our satisfaction

-  we were booked into an Executive Suite on deck 5, a large room with two double beds, new updated bathroom, ample storage, and outside balcony

-  room location was very close to Executive Lounge, a large area on deck 6 utilized for all our meals, daily Happy Hour (wine, beer, snacks), and designated as a quiet area to hang out during the day for coffee, tea, and snacks, allowing us to meet new friends ... the Lounge was very popular with us with the attention and service provided second to none

-  excellent meals more than met our expectations ... buffet breakfast and lunch served, with an a la carte dinner menu ... a mix of Western and Chinese

-  passenger mix was mostly non-Asian with use of English-Mandarin on equal basis

-  central to our cruise success was the Jenna”s Cruise Director (Dick) who demonstrated time after time that he was a master of his trade. His Jenna staff, youthful and vibrant, was ALWAYS on top of everything, no matter what department 

-  onboard entertainment was above average – the costumes, traditional music and dance

-  the Jenna River Guide (Steven) was very active providing timely and informative commentary as we wound our way thru the Gorges and other areas of interest

-  the Yangtze sights, as advertised, provided us with great scenery thru the various gorges and the dam itself. Made three off-ship excursions (two via excursions on smaller vessels plus the dam tour itself)  ... our favorite was on a small vessel thru the Gorges of Goddess Stream ... highly scenic and a must see. Overall, the Yangtze scenery was very good and spectacular in many spots  ... in certain areas the perpetual mist resonated with some of the Chinese paintings that one comes across

-  the Jenna provided us with a relaxed atmosphere. All land excursions were well organized and led by very experienced English speaking guides

- Wifi on the Jenna was great ... both for internet speed and reliability (note: no Google or Facebook access in China)

-  special assistance was proactively provided by the Jenna front office to ensure the ease of boarding and that offloading went smoothly, including arrangements for ground transportation back to our Chongqing hotel and even calling the hotel the night before from the Jenna to ensure that the hotel would be ready for our early checkin ... all this was done without asking

-  the Jenna team quickly saw upon boarding that I had limited personal mobility (canes) and really stepped up to provide all kinds of additional assistance to ensure I could get to wherever I wanted, literally every step of the way, including the land excursions. Can”t say how much I (and especially my wife) appreciated this

-  to top it off, this cruise was very close to our 50th anniversary and Victoria Cruises made sure we would well remember ... a very special dinner was planned and personally prepared and served to us by the Executive Chef (Jack Shapensky) on our last night, including a large anniversary cake that we were pleased to share with others ... this was a big and pleasant surprise to us and totally unexpected

Would I recommend Victoria Cruises and the Victoria Jenna? ... the answer can be said in one word  ... ABSOLUTELY!  Our experience was 5 Star without question, far exceeding all (high) expectations, with the Jenna being a great complement to some wonderful Yangtze scenery. Special  kuddos to Victoria Cruises and the Jenna team under Cruise Director Dick Carpentier. The very high level of service quality provided by a staff who sparkled at all times, the standout ship, the amenities, and the Yangtze itself, made for a most memorable trip

Only wish that Victoria Cruises sailed to more places than the Yangtze ... if/when they do, we will be lined up for

Booked this cruise through Victoria Cruises office in New York

Victoria Jenna "an unreservedly positive experience on the Yangtze"

We recently enjoyed a 4 day Yangtze River Cruise on the Victoria Jenna.  This was part of a pre-cruise China land tour booked through Princess Cruises.

We boarded the Jenna in Fengdu because the Yantze was too low for the riverboat to meet us in Chongqing.  After a four hour bus ride from Chongqing, we arrived about 9:00 pm.  The steps down to the riverboat are steep and there is no railing but the entire crew was there with flashlights to assist us.  Our luggage was promptly delivered to our cabin.

The cabins are small but efficient.  They have a sliding glass door and a small balcony.  The room has two twin beds, a small closet, a small flat screen TV, and a desk and chair.  The bathroom had a very small bathtub/shower.  It definitely was sufficient for this short cruise.

Every meal was a buffet except for the last night's dinner.  A wide variety of Chinese food and a few western selections were available at every meal.  

The crew, including the cabin stewards, waitresses and bar staff, also provide the nightly entertainment.  On the second night, the crew modeled and explained traditional Chinese fashion and its history.  They entertained us with historical Chinese singing and dancing and some current hits on the third night. 

We were lucky to have superb weather throughout our trip. Of course, the highlight of this cruise is the amazing scenery along the Yangtze River.  This was enhanced with excellent lectures by the riverguide.  In addition, the riverguide gave a lecture in the lounge and shared pictures of his life with his family growing up on a farm, his wedding, his new daughter, and his new apartment which gave us a wonderful and delightful insight into the Chinese lifestyle.

Wonderful trip on the Victoria Jenna

Arrived at 1830 for our 4 night cruise. Warmly welcomed by staff and Dick (cruise director from USA). Found we had been upgraded to a suite, and what a lovely experience. Huge double bed, flat screen TV, lounge area, double balcony, spa bath and separate shower.

Food was quite good, would have liked to have snacks available in evenings. Our table were independent travellers and were a mixed bunch of lovely people who we got to know quite well.

Lots of night sailing but good trips to Dam, Ghost City and mini gorges.

Clean ship, not too formal, drinks available at docks at cheaper prices than boat to drink in room. 

Disembarked at Chongqing, beware of taxi drivers wanting 100 - 50 RMB for a 10 RMB journey to hotel. We walked down the road a bit and got a taxi for 20 RMB but could have asked for meter to be put on. 

Lovely cruise

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