Passport:
Your passport must be valid for 6 months from entry into China

Visa:
Please check with your booking agent for proper visa documents to enter China.

Medication:
We advise passengers to bring their own medication when traveling in China.

Not included in cruise fare:
Your cruise fare does not include your air transportation and airport taxes or any designated overnight hotel stay prior to boarding the ship. In addition, any gratuities, bar purchases, items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone and facsimiles, medical services, spa and beauty services are not included.

Insurance:
We recommend that you purchase the travel insurance offered by your travel agent, tour operator, or insurance company.

What to Wear:
Casual attire is recommended on board and ashore. For the captain's cocktail party and farewell banquet, we suggest a jacket and tie for gentlemen, and dress or dress pants for ladies. Bring a sunhat and comfortable walking shoes. During the summer, sunscreen is recommended.

Phone Calls and Faxes:
The latest satellite communications systems are on board each vessel. Each of our ships possesses international phoning capabilities, fax options, and internet service. All of these services are fee-based and you can sign these charges to your account and settle them at the end of the voyage. You may make arrangements at our reception desk or in the business center to send or receive international and local phone calls and faxes.

Smoking Policy:
No smoking is permitted inside the ship. Smoking is only permitted on the outside observation deck.

Water:
Drinkable water is offered through the room thermos and bottled water. Please do not drink the tap water. Water and ice served in the Yangtze Club and dining room are safe.

Chit Payment Method:
There is no cash flow aboard Victoria Cruises. For any purchases, you may simply sign a chit, and present your room key. It will be added to your final bill, which may be settled the final night or day on board. Payment may be made in any major currency, including Chinese Renminbi, all major credit cards, and travelers checks.

Credit Cards:
For incidentals and gift shop purchases, we accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Money Exchange:
Victoria Cruises provides a money exchange service on board for various currencies to be exchanged into Renminbi (RMB), China's local currency.

Tipping Policy:
Victoria Cruises prides itself on its outstanding service. If you feel our services have met or exceeded your expectations, you may tip our service crew on the ship. Tipping is strictly voluntary. The general recommendation is $8.00-$10.00 per person, per day, which may be left in the tip box at the front desk of the ship at the end of your sailing. Individual tips for any of the crew who may have provided special services