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Chongqing Cruises

 
  Emperor       ★★★★★
Built in 2003 and have guest elevator on the cruise.
Every cabin has a private balcony for viewing the scenery
  Dragon       ★★★★★
Built in 1996 which is a chinese traditional style cruise on the Yangtze River.Every cabin has a private balcony for viewing the scenery

 
Regal Princess    ★★★★★
Built in Germany in 1993 by Elbewerft Boizenberg GMBH .three ships:the Princess Sheena, the Princess Elaine, the Princess Jeannie

 
Prisident No 1     ★★★★★
Redecorate in 2003. Every cabin has a private balcony for viewing the scenery .
 
  East King&Queen   ★★★★★
Built in 1994 and 1995.It is the cruise Bill Gates chosed.
Superior Cabin;Deluxe Cabin;Executive Cabin;Royal Floor Cabin;suite
  Victoria series    ★★★★★
The only American cruise line on the Yangtze River .International multi-lingual cruise directors .

 

 
The Regal China Cruises

Regal China Cruises’ three ships:the Princess Sheena, the Princess Elaine, the Princess Jeannie
Builders : Built in Germany in 1993 by Elbewerft Boizenberg GMBH
Building Standard:5 stars
Entered Service : May 1994
Length : 424 feet each vessel
Breadth : 52 feet each vessel
Speed : Upstream -- 22 knots
              Downstream -- 30 knots
Tonnage : 5,963
Auxiliary Power : Three independent engines; 3 x 1,000 BHP
Passenger Capacity : 268 each vessel
Passenger Decks : 4 and one sun deck
Staff : 150 each vessel
Features Of Vessel:
Fully stabilized; quiet operation; highest safety; standard Lateral-docking ability w/360-degree-turn bow thrusters Furnished full outer decks (3.4. & 5); German-standard water purification and sterilization Central Air Conditioning; Most advanced navigation equipment on the Yangtze.
Facilities
Room: Radio,Satellite phone,Color TV-set,Mini Refrigerator,Internet Port,Mini Bar,Safe box,Shower,Hairdryer.;
First Floor(Upper Deck):Gym Room,Sauna,Massage Room;
Second Floor(Promenade Deck): Reception Desk,Business Center,Clinic,Card Room;
Third Floor(Bridge Deck): Dinning Room,Souvenir Shop;
Fourth Floor(Recreation Deck):Dinning Room,Cafe,Reading Room;
Fifth Floor(View Deck):Sun Deck,Ballroom,Card Room;
Onboard Services:
Radio/Television: Located in all rooms
Telephone: In-house.
Air-Conditioning/Heating: All rooms are air-conditioned and heated.
Room Service: 24-hours
Laundry Service: Laundry and pressing - same day service
Dining Facilities: Emperor's Dining Room: Located on the Emperor Deck, this restaurant offers both provincial gourmet dishes from the various regions of China and Western cuisine in an elegant dining setting. Single seating for 80. Also used as a multi-function room for lectures, movies, private parties, meetings and groups.
Golden Pavillion Restaurant: Located on the Princess Deck, this restaurant offers buffet style Western cuisine and Chinese fare. Single seating for 180.
Lounges/Bars: Jade Ballroom: Located on the Sun Deck, this lounge offers nightly entertainment with live music, karaoke and dancing. Traditional Chinese performers and crew present opera, dances and acrobatics. Also used for briefings, cultural programs and parties. Accommodates 100 people.
Lotus Bar: Located on the Emperor Deck, this comfortable lounge offers a full-equipped premium bar with panoramic views. A favorite observation lounge. Seats 60 people.
Misty Lounge: Located on the Princess Deck, this area serves as a relaxing tea room, library and games room. Seats 40 people.
Sun Deck: This outdoor deck offers a suntanning and relaxation area with spectacular views.
Recreation Rooms: Private Rooms: Two individual Mah-Johng rooms offer private seating for eight and include tea service. Mah-Johng lessons available. The rooms can also be used for other board or card games.
Entertainment: Movies, special in-house TV videos, programs on Chinese culture and displays of Chinese classical dress and costume shows provide additional entertainment during the trip.
Chinese Lessons: Lessons in Chinese language, shadow boxing, Tai-chi, Mah-Johng, card games and calligraphy are available to passengers.
Medical: Doctors trained in Chinese and Western medicine are on board each ship.
Bilingual Staff: Each ship has an English-speaking cruise director from the United States who is fluent in Mandarin.
Special Health Services: Chinese medical practices such as acupuncture, acupressure and massage are available by appointment.
Beauty Services: Tanning salon, in-room massage, beauty salon, sauna, spa and fitness center.
Business Center: Complete with copy service, satellite telecommunications, telephone, and fax.
Additional Services: Gift shops and postal facilities.
Accommodations:
(146cabins)
·Twin Cabin: a,amount:122 b,structure:one bedroom with private bathroom c,Area:10sqm
·Single Cabin: a,amount:14b,structure:one bedroom with private bathroom c,Area:8sqm
·Deluxe Suite: a,amount:10 b,structure:one bedroom,one sitting with private bathroom c,Area:20sqm.
Cabin Facities:
Active Window,TV,Mini Bar,Weight Balance,Life Jacket,Memo Pad,Mineral Water,Tea Bags,Bath Foam,Bath Towel,Face Towel,Comb,Toothpaste,Tooth Mug,Shoe Sponge,Telephone Directory,Mini Refrigerator,Hair Dryer,Cloth Line,Ball-Pen, Coffee Bags,Shampoo,Shower Cap,Bath Robe,Hand Towel, Soap,Toothbrush,Slippers,Laundry Bag.
Voltage:AV220v,50hz.

Wuhan-Chongqing (Upstream)

Date
Itinerary
D 1 17:00-19:00 Embarkation at Wuhan(dinner is not included)
19:00 Departing Wuhan Pier
D 2
 
  Whole day sailing on the yangtze river
D3
10:30-13:30 Passing Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Shiplocks
14:00-16:00 Three Gorges Dam Project - Shore Excursion
16:45-17:30 Passing Xiling Gorge - West Part
D4
08:00-12:00 Shennong Stream - Shore Excursion
13:30-15:30 Passing Wu Gorge
16:40-17:10 Passing Qutang Gorge
D5
08:30-11:30 Shore excursion to Wanxian
D6
08:00-10:00 Arrive Chongqing Port and disembark the cruise.
Chongqing-Wuhan (Downstream)
 

 

Date Itinerary
D1 08:00 The cruise ship set sail from Chongqing city
14:30-17:00 Shore excursion to the ghost city at Fengdu
D2 07:00-07:30 Passing through the first--Qutang gorge
08:00-09:00 Passing through the second--Wu gorge
10:15-13:15 Shore excursion to the shennong stream
16:00-17:00 Passing through the third-Xiling gorge
17:00-20:00 Passing through the ship-lock of the new three gorges dam
D3 08:00-10:15 Shore excursion—the new three gorges dam
D4 12:00 Disembarkation at Wuhan city

 Price

Sailing
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Reservation
Chongqing-wuhan
USD 420
USD 320
wuhan-Chongqing
USD 420
USD 320
Chongqing-Yichang
USD 380
USD 290
Yichang-Chongqing
USD 380
USD 290

Peak Season:April,May,September,October
Shoulder Season:Other Months

Above itinerary is to subject to change for the river condition,navigation channel,weather condition, government reason etc. .

 

 

Sun Viking (Royal Caribbean Cruises)

Capacity 714 passengers; 18,445 tons, outdoor pool, casino, international cuisine; entered service in 1972, refurbished in 1995.

April 20 -- Ten-night voyage from Hong Kong to Xingang, calling at Xiamen, Ningbo, Shanghai and Chongqing. (Sailings in reverse direction on May 19, Sept. 15, Oct. 6 and Oct. 27.) From $3,099 to $6,399, including air fare.

 

Seabourn Spirit (Seabourn Cruise Line)

Capacity 204 passengers; 10,000 tons, outdoor pool, spa, retractable marina, casino, international cuisine, gratuities included in fare; entered service in 1989.

March 24 -- Fourteen-night voyage from Hong Kong to Xingang (for Beijing), calling at Xiamen, Shanghai, Nanjing, Zhangjiagang and Chongqing. (Sailing in reverse direction on April 3.) From $13,250 to $23,000, including hotel stay and shore excursions.

 

Seabourn Legend (Seabourn Cruise Line)

Capacity 204 passengers; 10,000 tons, outdoor pool, spa, retractable marina, casino, international cuisine, gratuities included in fare; former Royal Viking Queen, entered service in 1992, refurbished in 1996.

Sept. 8 and 28 -- Ten-night voyages from Xingang (for Beijing) to Hong Kong, calling at Chongqing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuxi and Xiamen. (Sailing in reverse direction on Sept. 18.) From $11,450 to $19,900, including hotel stay and shore excursions.

 

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