Changjiang Cruises (CCOTC)

Changjiang Cruise Overseas Travel (CCOTC) Cruises has two foreign-related ships on the Yangtze River that sail between Chongqing and Yichang, the ships are Yangtze 1 and Yangtze 2 with fine amenities.

Yangtze 1 is the only cruise ship passing through the ship lift of the Three Gorges while other cruise ships disembark at Maoping Dock or Zigui Dock, and take a bus to visit the Three Gorges Dam Site.

Changjiang Cruise Fleet

Yangtze 2

Yangtze 2

  • Departure: Every Thursday from Chongqing, Every Sunday from Yichang
  • Maiden Voyage: 2011
  • Tonnage: 13,000T
  • Capacity: 440
  • Crew: 196
  • Guestroom: 260
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Yangtze 1

Yangtze 1

  • Departure: Every Saturday from Chongqing, Every Tuesday from Yichang
  • Maiden Voyage: 2006
  • Tonnage: 3,938
  • Capacity: 222
  • Crew: 127
  • Guestroom: 109
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Changjiang Cruise Map

yangtze cruise map

Changjiang Cruise Itinerary

Days Chongqing to Yichang
Day 1

18:00-21:00 Board the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock

21:30 Depart from Chongqing

Dinner is not included.

Day 2

06:30 Enjoy morning tea & coffee and learn Tai Chi with a master

07:00 Breakfast (Buffet)

08:30 Shore Excursion - Fengdu Ghost City

12:30 Lunch (Buffet)

16:00 Captain's Welcome Reception

17:30 Dinner (Buffet)

20:00 Optional shore excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda (CNY 220/pp) or Feng Yan San Guo Show (CNY 290/pp)

21:00 Evening dancing shows & entertainment

Day 3

06:30 Enjoy morning tea & coffee and learn Tai Chi with a master

07:00 Breakfast (Buffet)

08:30 Optional shore excursion to the White Emperor City (CNY 290)

11:30 Lunch (Buffet)

15:30 Shore excursion to Shennv Stream

18:30 Captain's farewell dinner

Day 4

07:30 Disembark at Yichang Sandouping Port

08:00 Morning excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site or optional shore excursion to the Quyuan's Birthplace (CNY 180/pp) and then transfer to Yichang city downtown.

Experience Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift (Yangtze 1 is the only ship sailing through ship lift, Optional tour for Yangtze 2 CNY290/pp)

Days Yichang to Chongqing
Day 1

18:00-22:30 Gather at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal and take the arranged coach to Yichang Sandouping Port(or you can board the ship at Sandouping Port by yourself)

Day 2

06:30 Enjoy morning tea & coffee and learn Tai Chi with a master

07:30 Breakfast (Buffet)

08:00 Optional shore excursion to Tribe of Three Gorges (290 RMB/pp)

12:00 Lunch (Buffet)

13:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site

18:00 Experience the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift (Yangtze 1 is the only ship sailing through ship lift, Optional tour for Yangtze 2 CNY290/pp)

18:30 Captain's welcome party & Chinese table dinner

19:00 Dinner (Buffet)

20:00 Evening dancing show & entertainment

Day 3

06:30 Enjoy morning tea & coffee and learn Tai Chi with a master

07:00 Breakfast (Buffet)

08:00 Shore excursion to Shennong Stream and enjoy an optional activity to see boat trackers towing the boat (150 RMB/pp)

12:00 Lunch (Buffet)

16:00 Optional excursion to White Emperor City (290 RMB/pp)

19:00 Chinese table dinner

20:00 Evening entertainment & dance show

Day 4

06:30 Enjoy morning tea & coffee and learn Tai Chi with a master

07:00 Breakfast(Buffet)

08:00 Optional shore excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda (CNY 220/pp)

12:00 Lunch(Buffet)

15: 30 Visit Mount Shuanggui or optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (CNY 290/pp)

19:00 Captain's farewell party

Day 5

06:30 Enjoy morning tea & coffee and learn Tai Chi with a master

07:00 Breakfast (Buffet)

08:30 Disembark at Chongqing Chaotianmen Port

Onboard Activities

There are various onboard activities on Changjiang Cruise ships such as Captain's Welcome Party, cultural lectures, a study of Tai Chi Chuan, Chinese Calligraphy & Painting.

Captain's Welcome Party

Captain's Welcome & Farewell Cocktail Party

Chinese Culture Class

Chinese Culture Class

Crew Cabaret

Crew Cabaret and Talent Show

Shore Excursions

Victoria Cruise line has settled many onshore activities between Chongqing and Yichang, passengers have a chance to get an insight of local life along the Yangtze River, as well as the time-honor historical sites.

Three Gorges Dam

Three Gorges Dam Site

Shennong Stream

Shennong Stream

Shennv Stream

Shennv Stream

Fengdu Ghost City

Fengdu "Ghost City"

Tribe of The Three Gorges

Optional Tour - Tribe of The Three Gorges

White Emperor City

Optional Tour — White Emperor City

Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift

Optional Tour - Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Optional Show - Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Birthplace of Quyuan

Birthplace of Quyuan

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