Yangtze Explorer

Yangtze Explorer

• Renovates: 2008-08
• Passenger Decks: 6
• Total Passengers: 124
• Length: 91.50m
• Beam/Width: 16.40m
• Gross Tonage: 5500T

The Yangtze Explorer is one of the best and most luxurious cruise ships cruising on Yangtze River. It is a 5-star cruise ship on Yangtze River approved by the State Bureau of Tourism. The world famous Bill Gates- the president of Microsoft, Warren Buffet - the famed US investor, Henry Kissinger- the former Secretary of United States, Gerard Levin - the president of Time Warner, the Rockefeller families, and some senators of United States choose the Yangtze Explorer to enjoy a wonderful trip to Three Gorges. Their choice must be the right and the best choice.

The Yangtze Explorer has the most grand and luxurious cabins and suites on the ships cruising on Yangtze River so far. You can enjoy the comfort, meticulous and thoughtful service of a 5-star hotel. The warm color and the natural fabric make a neo-classical style: the soft Italian leather, French fabric, luxurious timber and stone, and the beautiful sceneries of the Three Gorges outside the window. There are 62 cabins on Yangtze Explorer. Its maximum capacity is 124 passengers, and the other 5-star cruise ships’ capacity is about 300 persons normally. The standard cabin covers an area of 27 square meters and has a balcony which takes 3.5 square meters. The cabins here are 1.8 - 2 times of the rooms on other 5-star cruise ships.

There are complete facilities on the ship: three specialty restaurants, air-conditioned sight-seeing bar on the top floor, and sightseeing elevators. The elaborate food offered on the ship is cooked by the professional cooks leaded by the most experienced executive chef from Austria. Both fresh and local western food and Asian food, wines selected around the world, champagne, hard liquor and soft drink are available on the Yangtze Explorer. All the meals, wines, and the soft drinks supplied during the dinners are free of charge during the entire trip. The ship is more than 600 square meters, and is managed by the world famous professional company. The Tang Dynasty Theatre would perform daily and sometimes they will invite other professional theater to make a performance.

Cruise Itinerary

Ship Cabins

Food & Services

Facility & Activity

Ship Pictures

Cruise Tips

Cruise Reviews

Chongqing to Yichang (Downstream)

Yichang to Chongqing (Upstream)

Day	Itinerary	Meal
Day1	19:00-20:00 Chongqing Port check-in and pre-board 22:00 Depart Chongqing	None
Day2	07:00 Breakfast and Morning Coffee 07:30 Announcement on itinerary and facilities on board 08:30-11:30 Shore excursion to Fengdu town-"Ghost City" 08:00-10:00 Cultural activities and Conference time 16:30-19:30 Optional excursion to Shibaozhai 18:00 Welcome banquet held by captain 20:00 Dancing & singing performance	B/L/D
Day3	07:00-10:00 Optional excursion to White Emperor City 10:00-10:30 Sail through the Qutang Gorge 12:00-12:45 Sail through the Wuxia Gorge 14:00-17:30 Badong-shore excursion-drifting in the Shennong Stream 17:30-21:00 Sail through Xiling Gorge (western section) 18:00 Farewell Dinner 20:30-23:30 Pass the ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam	B/L/D
Day4	06:30 Breakfast and Morning Coffee 08:00-10:00 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam 10:30-11:30 Sail through Xiling Gorge (eastern section) 11:30 Arrive at Yichang Port	B

Day	Itinerary	Meal
Day1	19:00-20:00 Yichang Port check-in and pre-board	None
Day2	07:00 Breakfast and Morning Coffee 08:00 Depart Yichang 08:30 Announcement on itinerary and facilities on board 08:30-11:00 Sail through Xiling Gorge (eastern section) 14:00-17:00 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam 18:00-22:00 Pass the ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam 18:00 Welcome banquet held by captain 20:00 Dancing & singing performance	B/L/D
Day3	06:30 Breakfast and Morning Coffee 07:00-08:00 Sail through Xiling Gorge (western section) 10:00-13:00 Badong-shore excursion-drifting in the Shennong Stream 13:30-16:00 Sail through the Wuxia Gorge 16:00-17:00 Sail through the Qutang Gorge 17:00-17:40 Optional excursion to White Emperor City	B/L/D
Day4	07:00 Breakfast and Morning Coffee 09:30-11:30 Optional excursion to Shibaozhai 13:30-15:00 Cultural activities and Conference time 15:30-18:30 Shore excursion to Fengdu town-"Ghost City" 18:00 Farewell Dinner	B/L/D
Day5	09:00 Arrive at Chongqing Port	B

Standard Cabin with Balcony

• Total Cabins: 38
• Cabin Area: 31.00 (square meters)
• Cabin Layout: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 balcony
• Bed Type: 2 single beds/Queen Bed
• Cabin Facilities: LCD, Refrigerator, Minibar, Central Air Conditioner, Bathroom, Shower

Standard Cabin with Balcony

Standard Cabin with Balcony

Deluxe Suite

• Total Cabins: 20
• Cabin Area: 39.00 (square meters)
• Cabin Layout: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 balcony
• Bed Type: 2 single beds/Queen Bed
• Cabin Facilities: LCD, Refrigerator, Minibar, Central Air Conditioner, Bathroom, Shower

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Jade Suite & Mandarin Suite

• Total Cabins: 2
• Cabin Area: 81.00 (square meters)
• Cabin Layout: 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 balcony
• Bed Type: Chinese-style queen bed
• Cabin Facilities: French Window,IDD,LCD, Refrigerator, Minibar, Central Air Conditioner, Bathroom, Shower

Jade Suite & Mandarin Suite

Jade Suite & Mandarin Suite

Celestial & Imperial Suite

• Total Cabins: 2
• Cabin Area: 110.00 (square meters)
• Cabin Layout: 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 balcony
• Bed Type: 1 Queen-size bed
• Cabin Facilities: French Window,IDD,LCD, Refrigerator, Minibar, Central Air Conditioner, Shower

Celestial & Imperial Suite

Celestial & Imperial Suite

Chinese and Western Buffet

Various types of toasts, muffins and buns; Chinese and western cold dishes; fruit and vegetable salads; Chinese main courses; porridges; milk and fruit juice.

Chinese Table Meal

Meals with local flavors, including appetizer, cold dish, hot dish, daily soup, main course, dessert and Fruit Platter. Tea and soft drinks are also provided.

• Everyday's food is different. We will offer dilicious food with different themes. Free coffee is also provided 1 hour before breakfast.
• Table size is 10 persons per table. We will arrange the seats in accordance with the nationalities, groups and diet habbits of the guests.
• Please advise the reception desk of your requirements while boarding if your are a vegetarian or a guest in special diet.

• Itinerary Notice
  Daily itinerary is displayed in lobby and will be sent to your cabin. According to river conditions, itinerary changes will be broadcasted.
• Interpretation
  The tourist guides will introduce the services onboard, facilities of the cruise ship, the beautiful attractions, and answer your questions about your trip.
• Business Center
  Offers email reading, online surfing and e-card sending services.
• Luggage Porterage
  After boarding, your luggages will be transported by porters. All you need to do is to tell your cabin number to the receptionist or guide.
• Room Service
  If you wish to have meals in your own cabin, please contact reception desk or room service center.
• Laundry Service
  Please fill up the laundry form and put your clothes into the laundry bag, then cruise staff will pick it up or please hand the laundry bag to room service center.
• Photograph Service
  Professional photographers will capture the eternal moments of your vacation. If you need, please directly contact the photographers.
• Conference Service
  No matter conference classes, times and schedules, Yangtze Cruise ship can provide satisfactory conference services.

• Lobby
• Reception Desk
• Shop
• Business Center
• Health Clinic
• Cafe
• Reading Room
• Card Room
• Dancing/Disco
• Multi-function Hall
• Karaoke
• Bar
• Banquet Hall
• Front View Stand
• Beauty Salon
• Massage
• Conference Center
• Radio Room
• Sun Decks
• Public Washroom
• Gym
• Sauna

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  Fashion Show

  Bring your camera and smiles with you, because the cruise staff will show you the most beautiful clothes of different dynasties in China, including Han Dynasty (220-206B.C.); Traditional clothes from different areas of China present different cultures of China.

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  Feature Films

  If you wish to stay in cabin, you can watch feature films as soon as you turn on the TV.

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  Lectures

  Lectures of varying themes about Chinese history and culture make your cruise more colorful. Lectures includes Three Gorges Dam Projects, Chinese Medicine and Traditional Paintings of China.

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  Tai Chi Chuan

  It is a profound Chinese martial art with both hardness and softness. Daily practice keeps your body fit and healthy, promotes mental clarity, and also keeps the balance of Yin and Yang. It is also good for your beauty.

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  Tea Ceremony

  Passengers can get closer and improve morality by making tea, drinking tea and appreciating tea. Tea drinking makes your mind peaceful. This matches with Chinese philosophy. We will arrange time for passengers to try this art of ancient China.

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  Lobby
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  Recreation Hall
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  Dining Hall
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  Deck

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1. The price includes: A berth in the cabin during cruise, meals, entrance fee of the shore excursions listed in the itinerary, the Chinese and
English tour guide services on ship. Also including Captain's Welcome (Farewell) Banquet, a bottle of mineral water per day, morning coffee,Tai Chi
Chuan, afternoon tea, different lectures and interesting activities, cabaret shows.
2. Price excludes: Dinner of boarding day, optional shore excursions and the charges for personal purposes such as laundry, tele-communication and
recreations, airport to harbor car service or hotel to harbor car service,
3. Children under 2 are charged 10% of the full cruise fare.
Children under 12 staying in the parents' cabin are charged 67% of the full cruise fare.
Children under 12 not staying in the parents' cabin are charged 75% of the full cruise fare.
Children over 12 are charged with full cruise fare.
Single supplement: 75% of the cruise fare in a standard cabin and 100% of the cruise fare in a suite.
4. Prices are subject to change depending on charters, holidays, number of passengers or special voyages.
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