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7、 Interstellar Cruise: The Most Cost Effective Cruise Ship
Interstellar Cruise is a high-end cruise brand under Chongqing Yuhong Shipping Company, with 5 representative cruise ships: Interstellar Crystal, Interstellar Navigation, Yangtze River Impression, Interstellar Apollo, and Interstellar Athena.
The cruise ship adopts a European style design, highlighting luxury and elegance. The large room area is full of spatial sense (25 square meters of interstellar crystal,Interstellar Navigation 25.9 ㎡,Impressions of the Yangtze River 25.9㎡Interstellar Apollo 26 ㎡, Interstellar Athena 26 ㎡).
(Star Athena)
The Apollo and Athena, newly launched in April 2021, are the sixth generation of new cruise ships on the Yangtze River. They adopt the world's most advanced shipbuilding technology concepts: safety, environmental protection, technology, and comfort. They were personally designed by renowned decorative artists from the Chinese Academy of Painting, perfectly integrating the internal and external spaces with the scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River. From public spaces to private spaces, cultural and artistic activities are fully integrated.
(Interstellar Athena - Courtyard)
(Star Athena - Deluxe Standard Room)
Cruise ships regularly hold art creation and exhibition activities, making it a unique "mobile art museum" on the Yangtze River. The most important thing is that with such a new and good ship, the price is the king of cost-effectiveness among new ships!
(Star Athena Milos Bar)
(Interstellar Athena - Ismia Restaurant)
8、 Yangtze River Exploration: The Top LevelThe Luxury Cruise Ship
The Yangtze River Exploration is low-key, luxurious, and exquisite, constantly pursuing the ultimate and achieving the best of the Yangtze River!
It has the smallest passenger capacity and the largest per capita activity area: only 62 rooms, 124 people; There is the highest level of private service: 121 crew members, with an astonishing 1:1 service ratio.
It comes from a prestigious family: it was jointly created by the world's top luxury travel customization company Abercrombie&Kent and Hubei Royal Yangtze River Tourist Boat Co., Ltd! It is also managed by A&K's British Temple Resort Group, Sanctuary Retreats, which provides the ultimate luxury holiday experience in Egypt, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Myanmar!
It is well-known: it is the only luxury cruise ship on the Yangtze River that has been included in the gold medal list by the world-renowned travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler! And in 2015, it was awarded the Best Cruise Room Editor's Choice by Cruise Critik, the world's largest cruise review website!
It is a choice for celebrities: political and business figures such as Bill Gates, Buffett, Kissinger, Rockefeller, as well as executives from companies such as Time Warner, Air France, and Toyota have also taken this cruise ship to explore the Yangtze River.
(Bill Gates' handwritten message and signature)
It has the most spacious room: the smallest room area reaches 31 square meters.
(Basic Room Type - Deluxe Suite)
It is the only fully suite cruise ship on the Yangtze River, offering three types of cabins (deluxe suite, executive suite, and celebrity suite).
(Yangtze River Exploration - Executive Suite)
It has the most special guest rooms: 16 connecting rooms (luxury suites), as well as 4 celebrity suites named after Bill Gates, Buffett, Kissinger, and Rockefeller.
It has the most perfect and worry free itinerary arrangement: all inclusive at one price, expert explanations (816 Nuclear Project, Baidi City, Three Gorges Dam), exclusive sightseeing areas for scenic spots+customized afternoon tea (Goddess of Heaven Road, Jingzhou Ancient City Wall), gourmet feast, parent-child interaction, meticulous care
(Goddess of Heaven Road - Yangtze River Exploration Exclusive Scenic Spot)
(Goddess of Heaven - Yangtze River Exploration Afternoon Tea)
It has safety guarantees far exceeding industry standards: up to $10 million in shipowner liability insurance, onboard doctors, automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), and Norovirus rapid test strips.
9、 Royal Cruise: The Most Distinctive Theme Cruise
The Royal Series Three Gorges Cruise Fleet is the only Three Gorges cruise fleet on the Yangtze River that has introduced a land-based hotel management model and golden key hotel services. The Royal Starlight, Royal Three Kingdoms, and Royal Shengshi cruise ships under the fleet are all highly distinctive and representative theme cruise ships among the Three Gorges cruise ships.
The Royal Starlight, formerly known as the Chinese Loong series Emperor cruise ship, was launched after redecorating in June 2012. Its luxurious appearance and high-grade decoration show the majesty of emperors.
(Royal Starlight - Lobby)
(Royal Starlight - Bar)
(Royal Starlight Chess and Card Room)
The Royal Three Kingdoms adopts the style of warships from the Eastern Han Dynasty, with an antique layout that seamlessly conveys the strong social atmosphere of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Guests will embark on a journey through the Three Kingdoms, admiring the Red Cliffs, admiring the Yiling Mausoleum, walking along the boardwalk, heading east to Jiangling, and west to the White Emperor, experiencing the timeless charm of ancient ruins from the Three Kingdoms period.
(Royal Three Kingdoms - Grand Hall)
(Royal Three Kingdoms - Sundeck)
(Royal Three Kingdoms - Hall Corridor)
The Royal Prosperity, formerly known as the Qianlong cruise ship of the Chinese Loong series, is like a water dragon cruising on the surging Yangtze River, which shows the ancient Chinese royal culture. The interior style is even more antique, with a dragon chair placed in the center of the lobby, and the restaurant is also designed with imitation cuisine. The attire of the waiters and the colorful antique activities on board give people a feeling of being in the Qing Dynasty palace.
(Royal Prosperity)
(Royal Prosperity - Grand Hall)
(Royal Prosperity - Restaurant)
(Royal Prosperity - Multi functional Hall)
10、 Chutian series: 2-5 day itinerary options
The Chutian series of cruise ships includes five ships: Changjiang Legend, Changjiang Discovery, President 1, President 2, and Victoria 3. These ships are inspired by the service philosophy and standards of Europe and America, making them the spokesperson for affordable and excellent service for new cruise ships in recent years.
The Yangtze River Legend is the original Star of the Century, which made its maiden voyage in 2003 and was refurbished in 2019. The Yangtze River Discovery, formerly known as the Century Gem, was upgraded and reinstalled in 2020. It adopts floating floor and silent cover technology to reduce vibration and noise, making the ride more comfortable.
(Yangtze River Legend)
(Changjiang Discovery - Cruise Deck)
(Changjiang Legend - Guest Room)
11、 Domestic ordinary cruise ships: the most economical and diverse cruise ships
Before the rise of luxury cruise ships, ordinary cruise ships had always been responsible for receiving tourists from the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. To this day, they still play a residual role in providing rich and diverse route products for tourism in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.
(Changjiang Futai)
(Changjiang Sightseeing No. 5)
Due to its low price (generally not exceeding 1000 yuan/person), short travel time (usually 1-4 days), flexible itinerary (with options for one-way and round-trip), and complete functions (the New High Lake cruise ship can carry vehicles, realizing the simultaneous travel of people and vehicles), it is mostly chosen by customers with limited time or special needs.
(Galaxy)
(New High Lake)
Alright, that's all for the Three Gorges Cruise Ship Selection Guide compiled by the captain. I believe you already have your desired choice, so look forward to the early recovery of the epidemic and come to Three Gorges for a visit!
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