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
Changjiang 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 & Farewell Cocktail Party
Chinese Culture Class
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 Site
Shennong Stream
Shennv Stream
Fengdu "Ghost City"
Optional Tour - Tribe of The Three Gorges
Optional Tour — White Emperor City
Optional Tour - Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift
Optional Show - Romance of the Three Kingdoms