Yangtze Gold No.8 Cruise

Includes

Full Cruise Ticket: The ticket includes onboard accommodation, meals at designated restaurants, access to specified onboard facilities, evening entertainment, and activities (the entertainment and activities are organized and performed by the cruise staff, focusing on interactive fun rather than professional performances). It also covers the listed shore excursions or boat transfers during the itinerary (unless otherwise noted as self-paid).

Excludes

1. Costs not listed in the "Included Fees" section;  
2.Personal travel insurance and transportation to the departure point are not included (it is recommended to allow ample time for transportation);  
3.Self-paid excursion items and small transportation fees within scenic areas are not included, such as:  
   - Fengdu Ghost City cable car: 20 RMB/person one way, 35 RMB/person round trip;  
   - Three Gorges Dam scenic area electric car: 20 RMB/person;  
   - Earphone rental: 20 RMB/person;  
   - The Three Gorges Dam regulations require large luggage to be checked compulsorily, with a luggage fee of 30 RMB/item (the standard for carry-on luggage: volume not exceeding 24×40×50 cm and weight not exceeding 5 kg);  
4.Personal expenses are not included, such as:  
   - Upgrading floors, room types, access to executive lounges, VIP dining, alcoholic beverages, laundry, massages, KTV, board games, entertainment, and tips.

Voluntary Programs

Shuanggui Mountain：150 yuan/person
The Three Kingdoms Liveshow: 290 yuan/person
White Emperor City: 252 yuan/person
Mini Three Gorges: 190 yuan/person
Mini Three Gorges + Dachang Ancient Town: 280 yuan/person
Ship Lift: 290 yuan/person
reminder:
1. The self funded attractions will be arranged by the shipping company. The specific destination may differ from the reference attractions in the itinerary, and the arrangements made by the shipping company shall prevail;
2. The self paid scenic spot fee includes admission fees, transfer fees, tour guide fees, dock berthing fees, port fees, etc. It is a comprehensive service fee, so it may be higher than the single admission fee of the scenic spot. Please understand;
3. Some self funded projects are extremely popular (such as ship lifts). Due to limited spots, if you need to participate, it is recommended to register when boarding, and the specific arrangements will be subject to the ship's arrangements;
4. For the safety of tourists and to avoid missing the ship, in principle, without the guidance of cruise ship staff or tour guides, the cruise ship may prohibit tourists from disembarking without authorization. Please understand and comply.

Voluntary Shopping

nothing

Precautions

1. Pricing Standards:  
   - Adult: 12 years old and above.  
   - Child: 2 to 12 years old (excluding 12Y).  
   - Infant: Under 2 years old.  

2. Accommodation Arrangement:
   - If one adult is accompanied by one child, one room will be required. The cruise line cannot arrange shared accommodations with other passengers.  

3. Room Pricing:  
   - The listed prices are for base floor rooms. Additional fees will apply for requests to stay on higher floors.  

4. All-Inclusive Pricing:  
   - The price covers pre-arranged activities, meals, and tours organized by the cruise line. No refunds will be issued for unused services, including but not limited to: skipped tours/meals, early disembarkation, use of discount certificates, or temporary promotions at attractions.  

5. Real-Name Booking:  
   - Accurate passenger information (full name, passport number, and contact details) must be provided during booking. Passports must be valid. Passengers denied boarding due to expired passports will bear full responsibility.  

6. Dynamic Pricing:  
   - Ticket prices are subject to change based on market factors such as availability, procurement channels, transportation costs, and promotional activities. Price differences at different booking times are normal, and no complaints regarding price variations will be accepted.  

7. Booking Confirmation:  
   - Cabin availability is subject to global inventory changes. Bookings require secondary confirmation. An order is only confirmed upon full payment and formal confirmation via a signed agreement or email with our booking center. Payment alone does not guarantee a successful booking. If the selected cabin type is sold out, passengers may change the cabin type, sailing date, cruise line, or request a refund. Refunds will be processed on business days.  

8. Special Passenger Restrictions:  
   - Due to cruise ship limitations, certain individuals may not be accommodated. This includes but is not limited to: pregnant women, individuals with disabilities, severe illnesses, elderly passengers beyond a certain age, those with limited mobility, or individuals with mental health conditions. Please consult customer service for details.  

9. Optional Shopping:  
   - During shore excursions or small boat tours (e.g., Small Three Gorges, Shennü Stream, Shennong Stream), local staff may promote regional products (e.g., tea, free-range chicken, pastries, fish products, photos). These are not mandatory purchases or part of the official itinerary. Please make informed decisions.  

10. Itinerary Adjustments:  
- The above details represent standard arrangements. Due to the complex conditions of the Yangtze River, adjustments to the itinerary may occur, including but not limited to: changes in arrival/departure times, tour durations, sightseeing order, or replacement of attractions/ports. If a transfer is required at Chongqing Port, the cruise line will arrange transportation to Fengdu or Fuling Port for boarding/disembarkation. Passengers are expected to cooperate with such arrangements. No refunds will be issued for itinerary adjustments. Please consider this before booking.

11. Spring voyages are greatly affected by weather conditions and have unstable schedules. In case of cancellation, the cruise ship/voyage schedule/refund can be changed, and the refund will be processed within working days. Thank you for your understanding. To avoid losses, it is recommended to book transportation as late as possible.

Refund & Change

Cancellation:
All cancellations should be made in writing and cancellation charges are calculated on the total value of the booking.  
- 16 days or more before the departure date: cancellation without loss.  
- 15 to 10 days before the departure date: 50% of the total booking value.  
- 9 to 5 days before the departure date: 70% of the total booking value.  
- 4 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% of the total booking value.  

Change Policy:
1. For non-holiday and non-chartered special voyages, passengers may change their booking to the next available voyage up to 15 days (excluding) before the scheduled departure date, provided that the cabins are not fully booked. If the price of the next voyage is higher than the original voyage, the difference must be paid. If the price of the next voyage is lower than the original voyage, the difference will not be refunded.  
2. Changes to bookings are not permitted within 15 days of the scheduled departure date.  
3. Changes are allowed only once, and a change fee of 10% of the total booking amount will be charged. If the passenger does not board the ship after the change, the booking will be considered void based on the original departure date.  


Special Notes:
1. The term "days" mentioned above refers to calendar days, based on Beijing time.  
2. Cruise tickets are only valid for the specified voyage date and will be void if expired, with no refunds provided.  
3. For special voyages such as holiday charters, group bookings, non-Chongqing-Yichang routes, cancellations are generally not allowed. If exceptional circumstances require changes, supporting documentation must be provided, and the final decision will be subject to the cruise company's approval.  
4. Holiday voyages are defined as those that partially or fully fall within national statutory holidays, local major holidays (including the day before and after), or the Spring Festival period (from Chinese New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the Lunar New Year).  
5. Cancellations due to force majeure or events beyond the cruise company's reasonable control (despite due diligence) are not the responsibility of the cruise company or the booking center. Such events include, but are not limited to, issues related to cruise safety, flooding, mechanical or structural failures or damages (unforeseen or unavoidable despite routine and comprehensive inspections), port congestion, or other circumstances beyond the carrier's control.