oldmovieguy Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Mrs oldmovie and I will be leaving for a tour of China from the UK in mid September 2008. Part of the tour will be an eight night cruise down the Yangste River from Shanghai to Chongqing. The cruise line is Victoria cruises and the ship is the 'Prince'. If anyone has done this cruise and can pass on some tips we will be very much obliged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelson Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Wow - that sounds like an amazing adventure. We will definately be waiting to see your photos!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithnRita Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Mrs oldmovie and I will be leaving for a tour of China from the UK in mid September 2008. Part of the tour will be an eight night cruise down the Yangste River from Shanghai to Chongqing. The cruise line is Victoria cruises and the ship is the 'Prince'. If anyone has done this cruise and can pass on some tips we will be very much obliged. Yes, we want to see photos, and how about a review? We usually do something in Sept and we have some friends trying to talk us into joining them in Mexico. It looks like the economy wont allow it this year as we still have the balance to pay for on our upcoming New year cruise. Give our best to Mrs oldmovie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmovieguy Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 [ Jennifer I will be snapping away as we process down the Yangtze, hope that I do not capture any secret installations on the way, our hosts are a bit touchy about that, but perhaps I've been reading to much Ian Fleming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmovieguy Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 [ Yes, we want to see photos, and how about a review? We usually do something in Sept and we have some friends trying to talk us into joining them in Mexico. It looks like the economy wont allow it this year as we still have the balance to pay for on our upcoming New year cruise. Give our best to Mrs oldmovie. Hi Keith and Rita As I said to Jennifer I will be snapping and will take some notes for a review. I guess it wont be such a relaxing cruise as the 'Connie' was at New Year and by the way, guess who we saw bopping away on the deck at midnight, you two, a friend had found something on the internet and emailed it over, you two sure cut a rug. We are prepared for a 'busy' Chinese cruise which is fine by us but we understand there is entertainment in the evenings with the Chinese crew and contributions from guests. Jean has made me swear that 'San Francisco' will not pass my lips on karaoke night. Hope that you have settled well and truly in the house and are enjoying life there. Our next foot fall in the USA should be early next year when we re visit Las Vegas, If you make Mexico, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbaroness Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I did a 4 night cruise down the Yangtze last October on a different cruise line, and had a wonderful time. Breakfast on our cruise was an international mix - Chinese, pancakes, bacon, eggs, oatmeal, yogurt...you get the idea. Lunches and dinners were strictly Chinese cuisine. Activities on board included tai chi, shows by the crew, amateur night by the passengers, and spa services including reflexology and Chinese massages which were more reasonably priced than here in the states, but quite a bit pricier than could be had in the cities. We got a sampan tour up one of the tributaries, visited the city of the dead Feng Du, and of course we stopped at the 3 rivers dam. If you have any specific questions let me know. I had a great time and would go back in a heartbeat. We were only there two weeks, and it wasn't long enough. The people are very friendly and will approach you to practice their English. Redbaroness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingrose Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Wow that sounds like a fantastic trip! Can't wait to see the pictures oldmovieguy! Hope you have a wonderful time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmovieguy Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thank you for your kind offer, I shall be in touch if I need questions answered. Having seen some reviews on 'x' vis a vis Yangste Cruises they are as you describe, with shows put on by the crew and guests. The onboard cuisine is not a problem as we do like to try the local dishes and I suspect the 'local' Chinese food will be somewhat different to what is served up at our local restaurant, though Mrs oldmovie says she draws the line at eating from a kerb side vendor, we saw some in Bangkok that would have put a starving man off. Sounds like you had a good time, I trust we will be able to report the same. sailingrose Thank you for your kind wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcyandJames Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Wow sounds like a great cruise. Haven't been there, but please be sure to post when you get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmovieguy Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Wow sounds like a great cruise. Haven't been there, but please be sure to post when you get back. Sure thing, I think China will be the coming thing after the Olympics so you will see a lot of Yangste and China seas reviews popping up on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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