Yangtze Explorer
Yangtze Explorer
Discount Rate in 2026 (Based on double occupancy)
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Sailing Date: Chongqing - Yichang (Downstream), Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)
Season High Season (May/Jul/Sep/Oct)Shoulder Season ( Jun/Aug)Downstream USD1319.00 USD1229.00 Upstream USD1419.00 USD1319.00 Free Inquiry
Itinerary
| 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS DOWNSTREAM ITINERARY (Chongqing -> Yichang) | ||
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| Day | Times | Events |
| 1 | 16:00-18:30 | Boarding at Chongqing designated dock |
| 18:30-20:00 | Buffet dinner on board | |
| 20:00-21:30 | Safety Briefing & Welcome Reception | |
| 21:00 | Set sail from Chongqing | |
| 2 | 06:30-07:30 | Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise |
| 07:30-08:30 | Buffet breakfast | |
| 08:30-12:30 | Shore excursion — 816 Project or White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum & local market | |
| 12:30-14:00 | Buffet lunch | |
| 15:30-16:30 | Afternoon tea & band live | |
| 17:30-19:00 | Buffet dinner | |
| 19:00-21:30 | Shore excursion — ‘War Fire of Three Kingdoms’ Show or old town walk | |
| 22:00-23:00 | Midnight snack time | |
| 3 | 06:30-07:30 | Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise |
| 07:30-09:00 | Buffet breakfast & scenic cruising through Qutang Gorge | |
| 9:45-13:15 | Shore excursion — Goddess Sky Road Hike or Little Three Gorges small boat tour | |
| 13:00-14:30 | Buffet lunch | |
| 14:30-15:15 | Scenic cruising through Wu Gorge | |
| 18:30-20:00 | Buffet dinner | |
| Approx. 20:00 | Cruise through Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift | |
| 22:00-23:00 | Band live & midnight snack time | |
| 4 | 07:00-08:30 | Buffet breakfast & disembark at Maoping Port |
| 08:30-11:30 | Visit Three Gorges Dam Site or Quyuan Temple & Three Gorges Resettlement Museum | |
| Approx. 12:30 |
Shuttle to Three Gorges Visitor Center and say goodbye |
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| 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS UPSTREAM ITINERARY (Yichang -> Chongqing) | ||
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| Day | Times | Events |
| 1 | 16:00-19:00 | Boarding at Maoping Port or Sandouping Port in Yichang |
| 18:30-20:00 | Buffet dinner on board | |
| 21:00-22:00 | Safety Briefing & Welcome Reception | |
| 2 | 06:30-07:30 | Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise |
| Approx. 07:00 | Cruise through Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift | |
| 07:30-09:00 | Buffet breakfast | |
| 9:00-9:45 | Scenic cruising through the Xiling Gorge | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Buffet lunch | |
| 14:00-18:00 | Shore Excursion — Mistvale Haven or Badong Museum & Wu Gorge Lookout | |
| 18:30-20:00 | Buffet dinner | |
| 20:30-21:30 | Shore Excursion — ‘A Journey through a Thousand Years in Badong’ Show (May/Jun./Sep./Oct.) | |
| 22:00-23:00 | Band live & midnight snack time | |
| 3 | 06:30-07:30 | Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise |
| 07:30-09:00 | Buffet breakfast | |
| 09:00-12:30 | Scenic cruising through Wu Gorge & Qutang Gorge | |
| 12:30-14:00 | Buffet lunch | |
| 14:30-17:30 | Shore Excursion — White Emperor City or Poetic Trail in Qutang Gorge or Three Gorges Summit | |
| 18:30-20:00 | Buffet dinner | |
| 22:00-23:00 | Band live & midnight snack time | |
| 4 | 06:30-07:30 | Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise |
| 07:30-09:00 | Buffet breakfast | |
| 08:45-12:00 | Shore Excursion — Precious Stone Fortress or Xituo Ancient Town or Huanghua Island | |
| 12:00-13:30 | Buffet lunch | |
| 15:30-16:30 | Afternoon tea & band live | |
| 18:30-20:00 | Buffet dinner | |
| 20:30-21:15 | Crew Talent Show | |
| 22:00-23:00 | Band live & midnight snack time | |
| 5 | 06:30-08:30 | Morning coffee & buffet breakfast |
| 08:30-09:00 | Disembark in Chongqing | |
Cruise Ship Details
What Sets Yangtze Explorer Apart
Yangtze Explorer is a well-crafted, luxurious cruise ship and the top choice for travelers exploring the Yangtze River. Beyond standard suites, it features distinctive deluxe cabins and premium suites, including the elegant imperial suites, which highlight its sophistication and make it the most advanced cruise ship on the river. Unlike other ships that carry over 300 passengers, Yangtze Explorer limits its capacity to 148 guests, providing highly personalized, attentive, comfortable, and dedicated service.
What You’ll Appreciate
- Experience comfort and care reminiscent of international five-star hotels in the spacious, luxurious deluxe cabins and suites.
- Warm-colored cabins crafted with natural materials, showcasing an enchanting neo-classic style: soft Italian leather, French fabric, luxurious timber, and exotic amenities, all set against stunning gorges and river views visible from the spacious private balcony.
- Delicious cuisine crafted by Austrian chefs at the imperial restaurant, and premium champagne at the explorer bar.
- A series of cultural lectures designed to enhance your understanding of local conditions and customs throughout your journey.
- Rich onshore excursions to explore China’s thousands of years of inland culture, admire the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges Dam, and learn about the lives of the pristine migrants.
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Fact-Sheet
| Year Built | 2025 | Renovated | / |
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| Total Passenger | 148 | Star-Rating | 5-star |
| Length (m) | 104.8 | Width (m) | 16.3 |
| Elevator | yes | Balcony | yes |
| Deluxe Cabins | 58 | Area (sq m) | 31 |
| Ambassador Suite | 12 | Area (sq m) | 40 |
| Jade Suite | 1 | Area (sq m) | 89 |
| Mandarin Suite | 1 | Area (sq m) | 89 |
| Celestial Suite | 1 | Area (sq m) | 105 |
| Imperial Suite | 1 | Area (sq m) | 105 |