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Interstellar Apollo Cruise

Interstellar Apollo Cruise

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Affiliated Company:Interstellar Series
Passenger Capacity:650
Gross Tonnage:12000
Passenger Decks:6
Renovation Date:2023.12
Maiden Voyage:2021.4
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STEP 1Select Course
Chongqing(18:00) → Yichang(13:30)
Yichang(11:30) → Chongqing(08:00)
STEP 2Select Date
STEP 3Select Room Type
Room TypeDeck FloorAreaStructureBed TypeGuestsMinimum PriceChoose
Interstellar ApolloBalcony Deluxe Standard CabinBalcony Deluxe Standard Cabin Video2/3/4/526㎡One bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony0.9m * 2 sheets or 1.8m * 1 sheet2$2599/people
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Interstellar ApolloScenic  View SuiteScenic View Suite Video545㎡One bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony1.8m * 1 sheet2$7200/people
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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.

The Star Apollo Cruise is a high-end cruise brand under Chongqing Yuhong Shipping Company, which includes five Star series cruise ships including Star Crystal. Launched in April 2021, It is the 6th generation new cruise ship on the Yangtze River, adopting the world's most advanced shipbuilding technology concept, safe, environmentally friendly, technological, and comfortable; Interstellar Apollo mission; Captain 120 meters, width 19 meters, height 6 floors 23 meters, with 210 guest rooms and a maximum capacity of 650 passengers. The atrium is equipped with 2 two-way vertical elevators, and the ship has a buffet restaurant, VIP restaurant, sky view bar, cinema, KTV singing room, gym, shops, reading bar, chess and card room, etc

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Interstellar Apollo Cruise Itinerary

DAY 1
Self care
12:00-12:30 Gather at  Yichang East Train Station
14:00-16:00 Tour of the Three Gorges Dam
16:30-18:30 Optional tour to experience Ship Lift (self-paid ¥290/pax).
During the maintenance period of the Ship Lift starting from August 18, 2027, the self-paid program will be adjusted to Wudieshui Grand Canyon  (self-paid ¥198/pax, complimentary dinner ¥68/pax)
Important reminder: The tour guide arrangement for Wudieshui Grand Canyon will be adjusted according to the specific visiting time.
18:30-19:30 Set sail
20:30-21:00 Safety briefing
Important reminder:
The Ship Lift will be suspended from 08:00 on August 18, 2026, with a scheduled duration of 42 days. During this period, you will be unable to join this program.
DAY 2
B,L,D
06:30-06:30 Morning coffee/tea
06:30-07:30 Buffet Breakfast
08:00-11:30 Scenic cruising-Wu Gorge, onboard free time activities/optional tour to the Lesser Three Gorges (self-paid ¥290/pax)
12:00-13:00 Buffet Lunch
14:30-15:30 Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge
15:30-17:30 Onboard free time activities/optional tour to White Emperor City (self-paid ¥252/pax)
18:30-19:30 Buffet Dinner
20:30-21:30 Captain's Welcome Reception
Important reminder:
Optional tour to the Lesser Three Gorges will be with complimentary attraction-the Mini Three Gorges(If the tour cannot be conducted due to weather reasons, no refund will be provided.)
DAY 3
B,L,D
06:30-06:30 Morning coffee/tea
06:30-07:30 Buffet Breakfast
08:00-10:30 Shore Excursion-Shibaozai(Shibao Pagoda)
12:00-13:00 Buffet Lunch
15:00-18:00 Shore Excursion- Fengdu Ghost City
18:30-19:30 Buffet Dinner
20:30-21:30 Farewell Party
DAY 4
B
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/tea
06:30-07:30 Buffet Breakfast
Approx.08:00, disembark at Chongqing
Important reminder:
Due to changes in hydrological conditions, weather, and channel control etc, the cruise ship may be adjusted to depart from Fengdu or Fuling ports. In such cases, the cruise line will arrange for a unified ride to the main city of Chongqing. Please actively cooperate with the transfer arrangements.

Includes

Note: The above prices are exclusive to Chinese tourists; please contact customer service for details if you hold a passport.
Accommodation: Includes 3 nights of stay in the selected cruise cabin type.
Attractions: Complimentary excursions include Fengdu Ghost City,  Shibaozhai(Shibao Pagoda), and the Three Gorges Dam.
Meals: Include 3 breakfasts, 4 main meals, and 1 embarkation snack dinner, primarily served as Western-Chinese buffet style.
Guide Tours: On-site attraction guides and shipboard commentary services include.
Onboard Entertainment : Evening shows and activities are performed by the cruise stuff, focusing on interactive entertainment rather then professiomnal troupes.

Excludes

All expenses not listed under the section 【Included Fees】 shall be excluded, including but not limited to the following items:
(1) Personal travel insurance (you are advised to purchase it separately) and transportation fares to and from the departure point (please reserve sufficient travel time);
(2) Optional sightseeing activities and in-scenic shuttle services:
- Cable car at Fengdu Ghost City: CNY 20 per person one-way, CNY 35 per person round trip (electric shuttle buses will be provided when the cable car is out of service);
- Electric shuttle bus at the Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area: CNY 10 per person; audio guide headset: CNY 20 per person.
Per the regulations of the Three Gorges Dam, large luggage must be checked compulsorily at a fee of CNY 30 per piece.
Standard for carry-on luggage: dimensions not exceeding 24cm × 40cm × 50cm, and weight not exceeding 5kg.
(3) Private miscellaneous expenses, such as floor or cabin upgrade fees, access to executive lounge and VIP dining room, alcoholic beverages, laundry service, massage, KTV, chess & card entertainment, tips, etc.

Voluntary Programs

White Emperor City  ¥252 /Pax
Ship Lift  ¥290/Pax(This program will be unavailable in case of maintenance.)
the Lesser Three Gorges  ¥290 /Pax
Two Dams and One Gorge Tour ¥ 290/Pax
Reminder:
1. The self-paid  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-paid  programs 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

None

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 content reflects normal circumstances. Due to factors such as shipping companies, seasons, water levels, weather conditions, waterway changes, special voyages, chartered cruises, and temporary policies, the scenic spots visited, embarkation/disembarkation terminals, and time nodes in the reference group itinerary may be adjusted, and shall be subject to the actual implementation of the specific voyage.
In case of a transfer, the cruise company will arrange unified ground transportation to the docking terminal for embarkation/disembarkation. Please actively cooperate with the transfer arrangements.
For the Chongqing section, transfers generally involve embarkation/disembarkation at docks downstream of downtown Chongqing, including Fuling, Fengdu, Wanzhou, Fengjie, etc.
For the Hubei section, transfers generally involve embarkation/disembarkation at Badong, Guizhou, Zigui, Jingzhou, Yueyang, Jiujiang and other docks.
No additional compensation shall be provided for the above adjustments. This reservation center will not accept refund requests arising from the aforementioned situations. Please book carefully if you are concerned about such changes.

Refund & Change

Refund rules:
For individual bookings of internal guests on special flights such as non holidays and non charter flights on the Chongqing Yixian route, if the order is cancelled due to tourist reasons, the deduction standards for fees are as follows:
22 days or more before the start of the trip, cancellation without loss;
From 21 to 16 days before the start of the itinerary, 30% of the total order amount will be charged;
From 15 to 11 days before the start of the itinerary, 50% of the total order amount will be charged;
From 10 days to 0 days before the start of the itinerary, 100% of the total order amount will be charged.
Change rules:
1. For special flights such as non holidays and charter flights, passengers can apply for a change of flight for the next flight 15 days (excluding) before departure, but it will not be processed when the cabin is full; When rescheduling to the next voyage, if the price of the following voyage is higher than the original voyage, the price of the next voyage shall be executed, and the difference shall be made up; When rescheduling to the next voyage, if the price of the following voyage is lower than the original voyage, the difference will not be refunded;
2. No rescheduling procedures will be processed within 15 days before departure;
3. The rescheduling is limited to once, and the rescheduling fee is 10% of the order amount. Those who have not boarded the ship after the change shall be invalidated according to the date before the change.
Special note:
1. The "day" mentioned above refers to a natural day, which is based on Beijing time;
2. The ticket is only valid for the same day's voyage and will be invalidated upon expiration, with non refundable fees;
3. Special flights such as holidays, chartering, group flights, non Chongqing Yi routes, as well as compatriots and foreign guests from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, etc., shall not be refunded or changed in principle. If it is necessary to refund or change, proof shall be provided and the actual application result of the shipping company shall prevail;
4. Holiday voyage definition: The voyage partially or entirely falls within the scope of national statutory holidays or major local holidays (including one day before and after), among which the Spring Festival voyage includes New Year's Eve to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month;
5. If the cancellation of the order is due to force majeure or events that the cruise company has fulfilled its reasonable duty of care but cannot avoid, it is not the responsibility of the cruise company and the booking center. Such events include but are not limited to safety issues related to the cruise ship, flooding of the cruise ship or failure or damage to the hull, mechanical components, and fixed parts (situations that the carrier cannot foresee or avoid after routine and comprehensive mechanical inspections), port congestion and blockage, or other situations beyond the carrier's control.

Interstellar Apollo Cruise Photos

  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-KTV
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—KTV
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-VIP Restaurant
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—VIP Restaurant
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-VIP Restaurant 1
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—VIP Restaurant 1
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-VIP Viewing Bar
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—VIP Viewing Bar
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-VIP Viewing Bar Deck
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—VIP Viewing Bar Deck
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-supermarket
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—supermarket
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-lobby
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—lobby
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-cinema
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—cinema
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-hurricane deck
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—hurricane deck
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-Multifunction Room
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—Multifunction Room
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-Multi functional Hall 1
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—Multi functional Hall 1
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-Multi functional hall bar
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—Multi functional hall bar
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-gym
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—gym
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-chess and card room
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—chess and card room
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-Reception
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—Reception
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-Photography Department
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—Photography Department
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-Reading Room
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—Reading Room
  • Interstellar Apollo Cruise-cafeteria
    Interstellar Apollo Cruise—cafeteria

Interstellar Apollo Cruise Catering

Chinese and western buffets: meal bags, toast, cold dishes and Chinese cold dishes, hot dishes, soup, vegetable and fruit salad, Chinese staple food, Congee, fruit juice, etc.
reminder:
1. Every day, meals are changed in rotation and different themed delicacies are arranged.
2. Vegetarians and those with special dining requirements are requested to inform the front desk of the cruise ship in advance when boarding.
3. The cruise ship will arrange tables in advance based on the nationality, group, and dietary habits of the guests. In order to facilitate dining for tourists, the seating arrangement of the tables will be indicated at the entrance of the restaurant. Guests are requested to sit according to the arrangement of the ship.

Interstellar Apollo Cruise Amenities

  • Cruise hallCruise hall
  • Info DeskInfo Desk
  • Sun DeckSun Deck
  • Executive LoungeExecutive Lounge
  • Function HallFunction Hall
  • Banquet HallBanquet Hall
  • VIP RestaurantVIP Restaurant
  • Beauty salonBeauty salon
  • Recreation CenterRecreation Center
  • Shopping ArcadeShopping Arcade
  • Photo CenterPhoto Center
  • karaokekaraoke
  • Movie theatersMovie theaters
  • Reading AreaReading Area
  • gymgym
  • Card RoomCard Room
  • Conference CenterConference Center
  • Medical RoomMedical Room
  • Radio RoomRadio Room
  • barbar
  • liftlift
  • Public LoungePublic Lounge
  • ToiletToilet

Interstellar Apollo Cruise Activities

Reading Room: Provides various books, magazines, and magazines, with an elegant and pleasant reading environment.
Chess and Card Room: Provides fully automatic hemp for card and chess activities, with a comfortable and elegant environment.
Fitness Center: A spacious, bright, and fully equipped fitness center that allows you, who love sports, to enjoy the pleasure of exercising while on a cruise ship
Farewell banquet: a state guest level reception that combines Chinese and Western elements. Participating in it brings great respect.
Movie Story: If passengers only want to relax in the room, they can turn on the TV in the room to watch exciting story films.

Interstellar Apollo Cruise Services

Meeting room: multimedia equipment required for meetings can be provided.

Medical Room: The cruise ship is equipped with dedicated doctors of both Chinese and Western medicine for medical treatment.

Travel notification: The daily itinerary will be displayed in the lobby and delivered to your room. According to the waterway and water level, any changes will be notified through broadcasting.

Boat Companion Explanation: Our tour guide is responsible for introducing the facilities and services on board, explaining the attractions along the way, and answering any questions you may have.

Business Center: For you to surf the internet, check emails, and send electronic greeting cards.

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

Photography services: Professional photographers capture eternal moments during your vacation. If you have any needs, 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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