Entered Service:1993 Capacity: 258 Length (ft): 425 Beam (ft): 52 Stateroom (Standard) (sq ft): 75 Balcony Cabins: NOT Available
Itinerary: These boats do 22 knots upsteam and 30 knots downstream, and offer four-day (downstream) and six-day (upstream) cruises of the Yangtze River.
Cabins: 124. Each ship has 114 double staterooms and 10 single staterooms, all with private bath with shower. There are 10 deluxe suites with bedroom, separate lounge, and bathroom with tub, shower and bidet. All cabins are outside, have a panoramic window, refrigerator, TV, air-conditioning and heating.
Dining: Two dining facilities feature a choice of Western and specialties from various regions of China, served buffet-style. There is 24-hour room service.
Facilities and Activities: These are identical vessels with identical facilities and modern decor. Passengers can immerse themselves in Chinese history, art, lifestyle, and cuisine. There is a ballroom with nightly entertainment, karaoke, and live music and dancing, as well as traditional Chinese opera, dance and acrobatic performances. The crew performs many shows: a fan dance, playing antique musical instruments, opera. Public areas include a tea room, library, and karaoke rooms. Each ship has a spa and fitness center, sauna, hair salon, in-room massage, and two Mah-Johng rooms. There are movies and videos as well as displays of Chinese classical dress and costume shows. Lessons are given in Chinese language, shadow boxing, tai-chi, Mah-Johng, card games, and calligraphy. Doctors trained in Chinese and Western medicine, including acupuncture and acupressure, are available by appointment. There is a business center with copy service, satellite telecommunications, telephone, and fax. Each ship has an English-speaking cruise director and English-speaking guides who are also fluent in Mandarin. There is laundry service.
Downriver4 nights Chongqing to Jingzhou
Upriver5 nights Jingzhou to Chongqing
March 16, 18, 20, 25, 27, 30 April 3, 6, 8, 13, 15, 17, 22, 24, 27 May 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 20, 22, 25, 29 June 1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 26, 29
March 11, 13, 15, 20, 22, 25, 29 April 1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 26, 29 May 1, 6, 8, 10, 15, 17, 20, 24, 27, 29 June 3, 5, 7, 12, 14, 17, 21, 24, 26
Down River Itinerary
Up River Itinerary
Day 1 Chongqing check-in beginning at 6:00 PM (NONE) Day 2 Fengdu (B, L, D) Day 3 Shennong Stream (B, L, D) Day 4 Three Gorges Dam (B, L, D) Day 5 Jingzhou check-out around 8:00 AM (B)
Day 1 Jingzhou check-in beginning at 6:00 PM (NONE) Day 2 Visit Jingzhou City Wall and Museum(B, L, D) Day 3 Three Gorges Dam (B, L, D) Day 4 Shennong Stream (B, L, D) Day 5 Wanxian (B, L, D) Day 6 Chongqing check-out around 10:00 AM (B)
