President Prime Opens A New Era of Yangtze Cruise

The Yangtze River is about to welcome the arrival of one of the most luxurious cruise ship in the history of the cruise ships on inland rivers in China. The President Prime - a 5-star cruise ship is invested by Wuhan Yangtze River Cruises Company Ltd. It involves an investment of 0.2 billion RMB, and made its first cruise on April 7, 2011. It is 135.2 meters long and 19.6 meters wide. It has a gross tonnage of 12000 tons. Its body size has reached the biggest size limit for the Yangtze Cruise. It is the longest, largest and most advanced cruise ship among the cruise ships on inland rivers in China. Its departure is a new milestone in the history of the cruise ships of Three Gorges; it marks the start of a new era of the tourism destinations for cruise ships on Yangtze River. Both Chinese and foreign visitors could take a cruise to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Three Gorges and enjoy the comfort of the cruise ship on Yangtze River.

New Standard: Sets up a New Model for the Construction of the Cruise Ships of Yangtze Cruise

President Prime is the first 10-thousands-ton class luxurious cruise ship of the fourth generation. It is the first cruise ship which meets the 5-star cruise ship standard published by State Bureau of Tourism in 2010. The ship is equipped with the highest-class security system and lifesaving facilities. There are 22 sealed cabins on this ship. Its insubmersibility is greatly improved when it gets a stroke since its body and bottom were double protected. It has the most advanced noise reduction and shock absorption system, low carbon emission system which completely meet the standard of Yangtze Cruise. It has become the model of under-construction cruise ships of Three Gorges.

Import Foreign Management Team and Adopt the Service Standard of the Ocean Cruise Ships

To meet the need of the high-end consuming of North America, European and domestic market, President Prime imported the foreign management team and adopted the service standard of the ocean cruise ships. The visitors here could enjoy the 5-star accommodation, 5-star personal service, delicious food, diversified recreational activities and the beautiful landscapes of Three Gorges.

Create the Intelligent Travel Management for Visitors

The President Prime adopted the most advanced One-Card management system; the visitors could go ashore for sightseeing without bringing the key with them. The visitors don't need to sign the bill for consumption on the ship, and they just need to swipe the key card. The visitors could check their bills when they get off since the system would keep the account automatically. The 3G Network is available in all cabins and public places on the ship, the visitors could surf on the Internet whenever they want.

Offer Independent Noble Cruise Community and Cross-type Destinations

There are 374 beds on the ship, 187 cabins, including 2 presidential suites, 2 deluxe suites, 32 deluxe business suites, and 151 deluxe cabins with balconies. All the cabins are equipped with the most advanced satellite TV, satellite telephone, air-conditioning system, private bathroom with shower and bathtub, independent balconies where the visitors could appreciate the beautiful landscapes of Three Gorges. There are also two cabins equipped with professional facilities for the visitors who are physically challenged.

The President Prime offers a Chongqing - Yichang round-trip: the 4-day and 3-night downstream cruise and 5-day and 4-night upstream cruise. During the cruise, the visitors could not only enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Three Gorges but also participate in the various traditional entertainment activities, such as the Tai Chi Chuan, Mahjong, and traditional culture lectures (such as embroidery, calligraphy and acupuncture). There are also some leisures and entertainment facilities: reading room, bar, Cigar bar, auditorium, gymnasium, sauna and massage and beauty salon.

There are spacious public areas, complete facilities and various services on President Prime. Besides the symbolic lobby, there are special restaurants, upscale entertainment center, and multi-function hall (which could hold 400 persons). It embodies 5-star hotel functions on the ground, and it also offers the diversified services (such as business meeting).

The President Prime cruise ship shock the European and America, the cabins were packed on its first cruise. The ship tickets have been sold out for the first half of 2011.