About Yangtze 1

Yangtze 1 is a five-star vessel in China's State Guest Fleet, operated by Changjiang Cruises. She entered service in 2006 and was refurbished in 2022 and 2024. She is the only 5-star Yangtze cruise ship that can pass through both the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift and Gezhouba Dam. Onboard you will find Presidential and Executive suites, deluxe cabins, sky pool, business lounge, lobby, Kunlun Restaurant, and main restaurant, with full-board service along the route between Chongqing and Yichang.

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Maiden voyage: 2006 (refurbished 2022, 2024)
Passenger capacity: 218 passengers
Hull length: 103.8 m
Hull width: 16 m
Gross tonnage: 5,263 tons
Operating routes: Yichang ↔ Chongqing

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Chongqing → Yichang · 5 days / 4 nights

Day 1 (Dinner) — Chongqing

16:00 Embark in Chongqing; buffet dinner on board.
21:30 The cruise departs Chongqing port.

Day 4 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — Dam & gorges

06:30–07:00 Morning coffee, tea and Taiji boxing.
07:00–07:30 Cruising through Wu Gorge.
07:30–08:30 Buffet breakfast.
09:00–11:30 Shore excursion: Shennong Stream.
12:00–13:00 Lunch buffet on board.
15:00–18:00 Shore excursion: Three Gorges Dam.
18:30–19:00 The cruise takes the ship lift.
19:00–20:30 Captain’s Farewell Banquet.
21:00 Arrive Sandouping port.
20:30–21:30 Cruise talent show.

Day 2 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — Gezhouba, Xiling & dam

06:00 The cruise departs Yichang.
06:30–07:00 Morning coffee, tea and Taiji boxing.
07:00–08:00 Buffet breakfast.
07:00–08:00 Cruising through Gezhouba Dam and the east section of Xiling Gorge.
09:30–12:30 Shore excursion: Three Gorges Tribe.
12:30–13:30 Lunch buffet on board.
14:00–17:30 Shore excursion: Three Gorges Dam.
18:00–18:30 Captain’s Welcome Banquet.
18:30–19:30 Dinner buffet.
20:30–21:30 The cruise takes the ship lift.

Day 3 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — Lesser Three Gorges & White King City

06:30–07:00 Morning coffee, tea and Taiji boxing.
07:00–07:45 Cruising through Wu Gorge & Goddess Peak.
07:30–08:30 Buffet breakfast.
09:00–12:30 Shore excursion: Lesser Three Gorges.
12:30–14:00 Lunch buffet on board.
14:30–15:00 Cruising through Qutang Gorge.
15:30–18:30 Shore excursion: White King City.
18:30–19:30 Dinner buffet.
20:00–21:00 Cruise talent show.

Suites

Deluxe Standard Cabin

This cabin measures 17.50 sqm and includes a 3.00 sqm private balcony.

Rooms: 101 rooms
Cabin size: 17.50 sqm
Bed setup: Double beds (0.9 m x 2.0 m x 2)
Private balcony: 3.00 sqm
Bathroom facilities: Shower

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Embarkation Day Buffet Dinner
Luggage Handling & Porterage Service
All-You-Can-Drink Selected Beverages at Lunch & Dinner
Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party
Captain's Farewell Banquet
Cruise Theme Activities
Late-Night Supper / Midnight Diner
Daily Morning Exercise in the Grand Atrium )
Daily Curated Shore Excursions
Daily Meals Onboard (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Ship Doctor's Medical Care & Consultation
Free Sightseeing on the Sun Deck
Professional Commentary by Cruise Tour Guides
Cruise Variety Show / Evening Gala

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