Victoria Isabella


Victoria Isabella, to be inaugurated in September 2025, will then be the largest and newest Yangtze River cruise. As the sister ship of Victoria Sabrina, this brand-new ship ranks among the top best Yangtze cruise choices with the standard American style international service, eco-friendly technologies and memorable experience!
(Please note: Ship info and photos of Victoria Isabella cruise displayed below are from Victoria Sabrina (her sister ship) and for your reference only. The actual situation may vary, so please take the real - world circumstances as the final reference. We will update according to the latest notice from the official cruise company.)
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Victoria Isabella Cruise Overview
Planning her maiden voyage in autumn 2025, Victoria Isabella (MEI WEI KAI XUAN in Chinese Pinyin) is the newest gem in Victoria Cruises’ esteemed fleet and a sister ship to the popular Victoria Sabrina, offering the same exceptional standards of luxury and comfort.
As one of the largest and most advanced vessels on the Yangtze, Victoria Isabella combines cutting-edge eco-friendly technology with elegant design, ensuring a smooth, sustainable journey. Travelers from around the globe can choose from three elegant cabin types, all featuring premium hotel-style linens, private balconies, and meticulous housekeeping for ultimate relaxation.
Across seven beautifully designed decks, travelers will enjoy: scenic dining with floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet cuisine blending local and international flavors, a stylish bar, fitness center, reading lounge, and mahjong rooms, engaging entertainment, from cultural shows to themed events, attentive, English-speaking crew delivering American-style hospitality… Besides, the expansive sun deck, complete with lounge chairs, offers breathtaking views of the Three Gorges and China’s majestic "Mother River." For a luxurious, eco-conscious Yangtze experience, Victoria Isabella is the perfect choice.
- Maiden Voyage2025
- Tonnage17,000 T
- Length149.99 M
- Width21.8 M
- Height2.9 M
- Speed25 KM/H
- ItineraryCQ=YC
- Capacity570
- Crew192
- Decks7
- Elevators4
- Restaurants2
- WIFIYes
- Swimming PoolN/A
- Laundry ServiceYes
- Cabins278
- Private BalconyYes
- Private BathroomYes
- Hair DryerYes
- VIP RestaurantYes
Why Choose Victoria Isabella
- 2025 Newest Yangtze River Cruise: Newly constructed in 2025, Victoria Isabella ranges the newest and top largest 5-star vessel sailing the Yangtze. With first-class technologies for energy-saving, environmental protection and smoothest ride possible, it leads the new future of luxury Yangtze River cruise.
- Choice of Global Celebrities: Having been chosen by Julie (the daughter of America’s former President Nixon), Robert A. Mundell (the father of Europe currency), Anna Chan Chennault (global famous Chinese American politician), and more international celebrities, Victoria Cruises is the advantageous symbol for your noble status!
- Cosy & Superior Accommodations: Providing 3 types of cabins and suites all in superior decoration of good taste, modern elegant color scheme, full equipment, sightseeing private balcony, comfortable private bathroom, Victoria Isabella gives you a cosy relaxation of high quality, no matter what type of group size you are in!
- Surprise Food Trip with Chef Walter Staib’s Choice: Yangtze River cruise will be filled with lots of joy of delicacy, because it has entrusted the well-known star Chef Walter Staib winning six-time Emmy© Award to redesign the menu for a higher-class of gourmet satisfaction. Abundant sorts of delicious and exquisite Chinese and Western cuisines, snacks and drinks are offered in the three fancy restaurants!
- Quality Sanitary & Healthy Voyage: Victoria Isabella strictly controls and supervises every step of food preparation and provision to let you enjoy the flavors without any worry anytime onboard. Implementing EU Food Procedures 852/2004 by European Food Safety Authority, the strict international standard for food safety by FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and HACCP, and its high standard of water quality onboard, with advanced machinery equipment.
What to Expect on Victoria Isabella?

Victoria Isabella Facilities & Deckplan
Deck | Main Facilities |
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6F | Sun Deck, Observation Deck, Top of the Yangtze Restaurant, Executive Suites, etc. |
5F | Yangtze Club, Bar, Superior Cabins, etc. |
4F | Superior Cabins, etc. |
3F | Executive Lounge, Superior Cabins, Shangri-La Suites, etc. |
2F | Reception Desk, Lobby, Main Dining Room, Gift Shop, Superior Cabins, etc. |
1F | Fitness Center, etc. |
-1F | Theater, etc. |
2025 Victoria Isabella Cruise Routes

3 Nights & 4 Days Chongqing - Yichang Cruise
Most popular downstream itinerary to see the best significant mountains and gorges of Yangtze.
Destinations: Mount Shuanggui, Shennv Stream, Three Gorges Dam...

4 Nights & 5 Days Yichang - Chongqing Cruise
Another classic upstream route to appreciate the golden section of Yangtze with a more leisure pace.
Destinations: Three Gorges Dam Site, Shennong Stream, Xiaoguanshan Ancient Folk Culture Park...
Schedule of Victoria Isabella
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- The above price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing.
- The prices are valid by Dec.31 of the year.
- Please enquire us of the exact price according to your nationality, cruising time and cruising route.
- The cruise prices for holidays such as National Holiday (the first week of October), Labor Day, Spring Festival, etc., are quoted upon request.
- Limited winter schedules may be adjusted into other dates, cruise ships, etc. based on the arrangement of the cruise company.
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