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Yangzi Explorer Cruise

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Affiliated Company：Explorer Series

Passenger Capacity：148

Gross Tonnage：7389

Passenger Decks：6

Renovation Date：2025

Maiden Voyage：2025

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Chongqing(17:00) → Yichang(14:00)

AYichang(14:00) → Chongqing(09:00)

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Room Type	Deck Floor	Area	Structure	Bed Type	Guests	Minimum Price	Choose
Deluxe Suite  Video Deluxe Suite Deluxe Suite【Video】 Deluxe Suite1 Deluxe Suite2  Room Quantity：58  Structure：One bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony  Deck Floor：2/3/4/5  Bed Type：2m * 1 sheet or 1m * 2 sheets  Guests：2  Other Amenities：Refrigerator (preservation function), safe, sofa, LCD TV, telephone, central air conditioning, private bathroom, integrated bathroom, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket. (Note: The video is for reference only. The cruise ship may undergo periodic renovations, and room parameters, styles, decorations, etc. may change. The actual situation on the day of boarding shall prevail.) Exclusive Services: Book This Room 	2/3/4/5	31㎡	One bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony	2m * 1 sheet or 1m * 2 sheets	2	$12999/people	Book 
Ambassador Suite  Video Ambassador Suite Ambassador Suite【Video】 Ambassador Suite1 Ambassador Suite2  Room Quantity：12  Structure：One bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony  Deck Floor：5  Bed Type：2m * 1 sheet or 1m * 2 sheets  Guests：2  Other Amenities：LCD TV, direct dial telephone, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, central air conditioning, private bathroom, integrated bathroom, dressing table, queen's bed, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket. (Note: The video is for reference only. The cruise ship may undergo periodic renovations, and room parameters, styles, decorations, etc. may change. The actual situation on the day of boarding shall prevail.) Exclusive Services: Book This Room 	5	40㎡	One bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony	2m * 1 sheet or 1m * 2 sheets	2	$23239/people	Book 
Jade/Mandarin Suite  Video Jade/Mandarin Suite Jade/Mandarin Suite【Video】 Jade/Mandarin Suite1 Jade/Mandarin Suite2  Room Quantity：2  Structure：One bedroom, one living room, one bathroom, and one balcony  Deck Floor：5  Bed Type：1.8m * 1 sheet  Guests：2  Other Amenities：Panoramic french window, LCD TV, direct dial telephone, dresser, refrigerator (fresh-keeping function), safe, central air-conditioning, independent bathroom, integrated bathroom, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket. Optional rooms: Rockefeller/Kissinger (Note: The video is for reference only. The cruise ship may undergo periodic renovations, and room parameters, styles, decorations, etc. may change. The actual situation on the day of boarding shall prevail.) Exclusive Services: Book This Room 	5	89㎡	One bedroom, one living room, one bathroom, and one balcony	1.8m * 1 sheet	2	$59999/people	Book 
Celestial/Imperial Suite  Video Celestial/Imperial Suite Celestial/Imperial Suite【Video】 Celestial/Imperial Suite1 Celestial/Imperial Suite2  Room Quantity：2  Structure：One bedroom, one living room, one bathroom, and one balcony  Deck Floor：3  Bed Type：1.8m * 1 sheet  Guests：2  Other Amenities：Panoramic french window, LCD TV, direct dial telephone, refrigerator (fresh-keeping function), safe, dresser, central air-conditioning, independent bathroom, integrated bathroom, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket. Optional room: Gates/Buffett Suite. (Note: The video is for reference only. The cruise ship may undergo periodic renovations, and room parameters, styles, decorations, etc. may change. The actual situation on the day of boarding shall prevail.) Exclusive Services: Book This Room 	3	105㎡	One bedroom, one living room, one bathroom, and one balcony	1.8m * 1 sheet	2	$59999/people	Book 

Kind Reminder：Cruise ships are irregularly renovated, and room parameters, styles, etc. may change. Please refer to the actual situation on the day of boarding.

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In 2025, the Yangzi Explorer will welcome a brand-new hull to take over its service. Designed by world-class inland ship design institutes and international interior designers, it is currently the largest cruise ship in the world capable of navigating ship lifts. The new Yangzi Explorer, while inheriting the original style and service quality, will undergo a new transformation, continuing to lead the service standards of Yangzi River cruises and redefining luxury cruising on the Yangzi. The new Yangzi Explorer boasts the largest basic room size among Yangzi River cruise ships, with only 74 suites on board, accommodating 148 guests. It is the luxury boutique cruise ship with the smallest passenger capacity and the largest per capita space (1:50) on the Yangzi River. The rare 1:1 passenger-to-service ratio exemplifies its prestigious model. The Yangzi Explorer delves into local life, emphasizes the connotation of native culture, and explores this beautiful scenery in a more unique way. It retains its distinctive humanistic philosophy, providing warm and meticulous service, offering an unparalleled luxury cruise experience.

※ All rooms feature independent river-view balconies
※ Mainly navigates the scenic areas of the Yangzi River between Yichang and Chongqing
※ Forges new paths, continuously creating exclusive and unique shore experiences for exploration
※ High-quality guided tours for your 4-day 3-night, 5-day 4-night, and 8-day 7-night in-depth cruise experiences
※ Currently the largest cruise ship in the world capable of navigating ship lifts
※ The world's first cruise ship built according to the Three Gorges Dam ship lift standards, allowing you to experience the ship passing through the Three Gorges Dam ship lift from the comfort of your own room, eliminating the hassle of transfers (except during ship lift maintenance periods)
※ Four restaurants with different styles offering healthy and diverse culinary experiences
※ Ning SPA brings you a unique river healing journey
※ Fully equipped gym and theater
※ Explorer Bar with professional bartenders on-site
※ Crew-to-passenger ratio close to 1:1, similar to international luxury cruise ships
※ On-board doctor providing 24-hour service to safeguard health

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Yangzi Explorer Cruise Itinerary

DAY 1 dinner	Upon your arrival in Chongqing, either at the airport or Railway Station, you will be greeted by a representative and transferred to the Yangzi Explorer. 16: 30-20:00 Boarding at Chongqing Chaotianmen Port 18: 30-20:00 buffet dinner 21:00-22:00 Cruise safety briefing and captain welcome party Important reminder: Due to factors such as water level, weather, and channel control, the cruise ship may be adjusted to board in Fengdu or Fuling. In such cases, the cruise company will arrange for a unified ride to the destination. Please actively cooperate with the transfer arrangements.
DAY 2 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner	06:30-07:30 Morning tea and coffee 07:00-07:30 Tai Chi Morning Exercise 07:30-09:00 buffet breakfast 08:30-12:30 Landing Tour (choose one) Option A: Project 816 Option B: White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum+Local Market (2-hour tour time) 12: 30-14:00 A-la-carte Lunch 15: 30-16:30 Tea+Live Band Performance 17: 00-18:30 buffet dinner 18: 30-21:30 Landing Tour (choose one) Option A: Night show - the Beacon of Three Kingdoms (Explore Premium Upgrade Paid Program - Performance VIP Seat: 280 yuan/person) Option B: Town Walk - Zhongzhou Alley 22:00-23:00 late night snack
DAY 3 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner	06:30-07:30 Morning tea and coffee 07:00-07:30 Tai Chi Morning Exercise 07:30-08:00 Boat crossing Qutang Gorge 07:30-09:00 buffet breakfast 09:45-13:15 Landing Tour (Choose One) Option A: Wushan Goddess Sky Road (Classic Line or Hiking Line) Option B: Daning River & Madu River Adventure(boat tour) 13: 15-14:15 Cruise buffet lunch 14: 30-15:30, the boat crossed Wu Gorge 19: 00-20:30 buffet dinner 21:00-23:00 Live Band Performance 22:00-24:00 late night snack Evening cruise ships passing through the Three Gorges Dam ship lift (excluding ship lift maintenance and prohibition periods) Please be aware that the ship lift will undergo annual maintenance at the end of August, during which it will be closed for approximately 35 days. The ship lift will be closed for maintenance from August 25 to September 29, 2025. During this period, passage via the ship lift will be unavailable, and vessels will be redirected to transit through the five-stage locks of the Three Gorges Dam (except under special weather or hydrological conditions).
DAY 4 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner	06:30-07:30 Morning tea and coffee 07:00-08:30 buffet breakfast 08:45-11:30 Landing Tour (choose one) Option A: VIP Three Gorges Dam (Three Gorges Dam Closure Memorial Park+Three Gorges Project Museum) Option B: Zigui QuYuan Temple+Hubei Three Gorges Resettlement Museum 12: 30-13:30 Lunch: Fangweng Cliff Restaurant 14: 00-16:00 Shore Tour: SanYou Cave 17: 00 Yichang Sandouping Pier Boarding 18: 30-20:00 buffet dinner
DAY 5 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner	06:30-07:30 Morning tea and coffee 07:00-07:30 Tai Chi Morning Exercise 07:30-09:00 buffet breakfast In the morning (specific time to be determined), the cruise ship passes through the Three Gorges Dam ship lift (excluding ship lift maintenance and prohibition period) Please be aware that the ship lift will undergo annual maintenance at the end of August, during which it will be closed for approximately 35 days. Cruise passing through the western section of Xiling Gorge 12: 00-13:00 buffet lunch 13: 30-16:30 Landing Tour (choose one) Option A: Badong Wuyuan Cave Option B: Badong Museum+Wu Gorge Lookout 17: 30-18:30 buffet dinner 19: 30-20:30 Immersive performance of "A journey through a Thousand Years in Badong" (Should the show at Badong be unexpectedly unavailable, a performance will instead be held on the cruise ship.) 21:00-23:00 Live Band Performance 22:00-23:00 late night snack
DAY 6 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner	06:30-07:30 Morning tea and coffee 07:00-07:30 Tai Chi Morning Exercise 07:30-09:00 buffet breakfast 09:00-10:15 Boat crossing Wu Gorge 11: 30-12:00 Boat crossing Qutang Gorge 12: 00-13:00 buffet lunch 14: 00-17:00 Landing Tour (choose one of three) Option A: White Emperor City, a national key cultural relic protection unit Option B: Poetic Trail in Qutang Gorge, a classic hiking route in the Three Gorges Option C: Three Gorges Summit 18: 30-19:30 buffet dinner 21:00-23:00 Live Band Performance 22:00-23:00 late night snack
DAY 7 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner	06:30-07:30 Morning tea, coffee 07:00-07:30 Tai Chi Morning Exercise 07:30-09:00 buffet breakfast 08:30-12:00 Landing Tour (choose one of three) Option A: Shibaozhai (Precious Stone Fortress) Option B: Xituo Ancient Town Option C: Huanghua Island 12: 00-13:30 buffet lunch 16: 00-17:00 Afternoon Tea+Live Band Performance 18: 30-20:00 Dinner - A-la-carte 20: 30-21:30 Crew cultural performance 21:00-23:00 Live Band Performance 22:00-23:00 late night snack
DAY 8 breakfast	06:30-07:30 Morning tea and coffee 07:00-08:30 buffet breakfast At 09:00, the ship departs from Chongqing Port and we will take you to Chongqing Airport and Railway Station. Looking forward to seeing you again! Important reminder: Due to factors such as water level, weather, and channel control, the cruise ship may be adjusted to board in Fengdu or Fuling. In such cases, the cruise company will arrange for a unified ride to the destination. Please actively cooperate with the transfer arrangements.

Yangzi Explorer Cruise Photos

Yangzi Explorer Cruise—lobby
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Baicui Restaurant
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—deluxe suite
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Amber Restaurant
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Sunset Hot Pot Restaurant
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Ning Spa
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Velvet Lounge
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Explore the Bar
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Tang Dynasty Theater
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—appearance
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Dynasty Restaurant
Yangzi Explorer Cruise—Yufeng Pavilion (Scenic Gallery)

Yangzi Explorer Cruise Catering

Chinese and Western Buffet: Includes bread rolls, toast, cold dishes and Chinese-style cold appetizers, hot dishes, soups, vegetable and fruit salads, Chinese staples, porridge, juices, etc.

Friendly Reminders:
1. Daily meals are rotated and feature different themed cuisines.
2. Guests with vegetarian or special dietary requirements are kindly requested to inform the cruise reception upon boarding.
3. The cruise will arrange seating in advance based on guests' nationalities, groups, and dietary habits. For your convenience, table seating will be indicated at the restaurant entrance. Please follow the seating arrangement provided by the cruise staff.

Yangzi Explorer Cruise Amenities

Cruise hall
Info Desk
Sun Deck
Function Hall
Banquet Hall
VIP餐厅
火锅餐厅
Children's Playground
康乐中心
购物中心
摄影中心
karaoke
Reading Area
gym
Conference Center
Medical Room
Radio Room
bar
lift
公共休息区
Toilet

Yangzi Explorer Cruise Activities

Welcome Reception and Farewell Banquet: Experience the prestigious national-level hospitality that blends Chinese and Western elements, making you feel truly honored to be part of it.

Evening Gala: Both crew members and passengers are welcome to take the stage to showcase their talents, whether it be dancing, singing, or comedy, with no restrictions.

Chinese Culture: Morning Tai Chi sessions, cultural lectures, and feature films.

Facilities and Entertainment: Bar and beverages, laundry services, massage, spa, recreational games, and a children's playground.

Gymnasium: Open fitness facilities are available for you to continue sweating and maintaining your health.

Cinema: Features an independent theater.

Engineering: Accompanied by expert commentary (Three Gorges Dam).

Yangzi Explorer Cruise Services

Itinerary Notification: The daily schedule is displayed in the lobby and delivered to your room. Any changes due to waterway or water level conditions will be announced via broadcasting.

Onboard Guide Commentary: Our onboard guide will introduce you to the ship's facilities and services, provide commentary on the scenic spots along the way, and answer any questions you may have.

Business Center: Available for surfing the internet, checking emails, and sending electronic greeting cards.

Luggage Handling: Upon boarding, your luggage will be handled by the porter. Simply inform your accompanying guide or the front desk staff of your room number.

Room Service: If you need to dine in your room, please contact the front desk or the room service center.

Laundry Service: Please fill out the laundry form and place the clothes to be washed in the laundry bag. The attendant will collect it, or you can directly hand it over to the room service center.

Photography Service: A professional photographer is available to capture the eternal moments of your vacation. If needed, you can consult them directly.

Special Reminder：The descriptions in the above pictures, texts and videos are provided for reference only. As cruise ships undergo renovations from time to time, there may be changes or cancellations to their parameters, styles, catering services, facilities, activities as well as service items. The actual situation on board shall prevail.

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