Yangzi Explorer

Price Notes:

1. The above price is valid for FULL payment 3 months before departure. If the booking date is less than 3 months, we will send you the detailed quotation (which may be higher than the above price).

2. The Yangzi Explorer has a 200 yuan (US$32) per person “extra service fee”. The service charge is payable at the time of boarding or at the end of the cruise.

3. Price will be higher during the Chinese National Holiday (29th Sep to 7th Oct) and the Chinese New Year holiday (end of Jan to the middle of Feb), please contact us for details.

Price Inclusion

Entrance fees: The shore excursions listed in the itinerary
Meals: The daily meals on the ship
Room: A berth in the cabin as specified in the itinerary. Overnight accommodation for morning departure
Luggage Transfers: Between ship and passenger terminal
Service Charge & Government Taxes

Price Exclusion

Transfers: From airport to cruise terminal in Chongqing/Yichang/Shanghai. Single Room Supplement
Gratuities, Tips to guides
Personal Expenses: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, sightseeing, or meals that are not included in the itinerary.

Overview

As a great choice in the Yangtze cruises, Yangtze Explorer offers a comfortable and luxurious journey along the magnificent Yangtze River. The ship runs between Chongqing and Yichang in Hubei Province, which is a classic trip on the Yangtze River.

Length: 91.5m

Width: 16.4m

Gross Tonnage: 6,733T

Passenger Deck: 5

Total Passengers: 124

Cruise Itinerary

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Chongqing to Yichang

Day 1 Boarding
17：00 Board the ship in Chongqing Chaotianmen Port
19：00 A la carte dinner is served (additional at CNY450pp)
21：00 Welcome safety briefing
21：30 A Talk on 816 Nuclear Bunker
Day 2 Fuling-816 Underground Project or Fuling White Crane Underwater Museum and local market, War Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show (Optional)
06:30 Tai Chi morning exercise
07：00 Breakfast (Buffet)
08：00 Fuling-816 Underground Project excursion - Option A or Fuling White Crane Underwater Muesum and local market -Option B
12：00 Lunch (Buffet)
13：30 Chinese Foot Reflexology Demo
14：30 Traditional Chinese Medicine Demo
16: 00 Pearls of the World
17：00 Captain's welcome reception with substantial snacks
18：30 Disembarkation at Zhongxian for optional Three Kingdoms Open Air Show(Optional)
19：00 A la Carte Dinner for guests who stay on board.
21: 15 Late Buffet Dinner for guests who go out for the show.
21: 00 Band plays at Explorer Bar.
Day 3 Qutang Gorge with commentary, Wu Gorge with commentary, Shennong Stream- inc, Bamboo Gorge and visit trackers village, Xiling Gorge
06: 45 Tai Chi morning exercise
07: 00 Passing Qutang Gorge with commentary
07: 20 Breakfast (Buffet)
08：30 Passing Wu Gorge with commentary
10：45 Shennong Stream- inc. Bamboo Gorge and a visit to trackers village
12: 00 Lunch (Buffet)
16:30 Complimentary coffee, tea & pastries are served
18：00 Passing Xiling Gorge with commentary
19：30 A Taste of China Farewell Dinner.
21：00 Lecture: Three Gorges Project
21：00 Band plays at Explorer Bar
Day 4 Disembark at Zigui port, Three Gorges Dam, Arrive at Yichang
07：00 Breakfast (Buffet)
09：00 Check out and Disembarkation, followed by Three Gorges Project excursion
12:30 Bus transfer to downtown Yichang for collection of luggage and onward travel arrangements

Yichang to Chongqing

Day 1 Boarding
17：00 Boarding begins at Yichang Maoping Pier, taka e drink at Explorer Bar
19：00 A la carte dinner is served (additional at CNY450pp)
21：30 Documentary: 7 Wonders of China. Cruise terminal shuttle bus departure at two places: Yichang East Railway Station and Sanxia Tourist Center (face to Wal-Mart, 三峡游客中心) between 17:00 pm and 21:00 pm. 1 1/2 hours drive to Maoping port. Bus fee included.
Day 2 Three Gorges Dam Project, Xiling Gorge
07: 00 Tai Chi morning exercise
07: 30 Breakfast (Buffet)
09：00 Lecture: Three Gorges Project. 10:30 Chinese Foot Reflexology Demo
10：30 Chinese Foot Reflexology Demo
12：00 Lunch (Buffet)
13：30 Three Gorges Dam Project
16：30 Complimentary coffee, tea & pastries are served
16：30 Passing Xiling Gorge
18：30 Captain's welcome reception
19：00 A la carte dinner
21：00 Karaoke Night
21：00 Band plays at Explorer Bar
Day 3 Shennong Stream, Passing Wu Gorge
06: 30 Tai Chi morning exercise
07：00 Breakfast (Buffet)
08：00 Shennong Stream- inc. Bamboo Gorge and a visit to trackers village
12：30 Lunch (Buffet)
13：30 Passing Wu Gorge with commentary.
14：30 Silk Embroidery Demo
16：00 Passing Qutang Gorge with commentary
16：30 Complimentary coffee, tea & pastries are served
17：00 Snuff Bottle Painting
19：00 A la Carte Dinner
20：30 A Talk on 816 Nuclear Bunker
21：00 Band plays at Explorer Bar
Day 4 Fuling - 816 Underground Project, leisure in Fuling OR *optional White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum plus local market tour
07: 00 Tai Chi exercise
07：30 Breakfast(Buffet)
09：00 Fuling - 816 Underground Project
12：30 Lunch(Buffet)
14: 30 Time at leisure in Fuling OR *optional White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum plus local market tour (additional at CNY150pp)
14: 30 Traditional Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Demo
16: 30 Complimentary coffee, tea & pastries are served
17: 30 Mahjong Madness
19：00 A Taste of China Farewell Dinner
21：00 Band plays at Explorer Bar
Day 5 Arrive at Chongqing
07：00 Breakfast (Buffet)
08: 00 Disembarkation in Chongqing

Staterooms

Deluxe Suite

Location: 2/3/4 Floor
Room Size: 31 square meters
Beds: King Bed

Executive Suite

Location: 4/5 Floor
Room Size: 39 square meters
Beds: King Bed

Celebrity Suite

Location: 3/5 Floor
Room Size: 81/110 square meters
Beds: King Bed

Meals

Day 1: The first night's dinner is excluded
Day 2: Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Captain welcome cocktail party before dinner.
Day 3: Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4: Buffet breakfast.
Beverage includes in each meal (Sprite, Coke, Beer, and Fruit Juice), you may pay extra for wine if you choose to order it.

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