About Domestic Ships

The Yangtze River is 6,300 km long and flows from Qinghai Tibet Plateau eastwards to the East China Sea in Shanghai. Yangtze Cruises travels between Chongqing and Yichang, Chongqing and Wuhan, and Chongqing and Shanghai, in both directions.
Chongqing, located in the upper reaches of Yangtze River, is always the starting point of our cruises. The famous Three Gorges lies between Chongqing and Yichang and our cruise ships sail round trip between these two cities.
Yichang is a major transportation site that connects the Hubei Province, Chongqing, and the gateway to the Three Gorges and it is the best place to start your Yangtze Cruise . There are flights to and from Yichang to some of the major metropolises such as Beijing and Shanghai, and tourist cities like Xi’an and Ghangzhou. Click here to see detailed flight information.
Wuhan is the capital city of the Hubei province, where the Yangtze River meets its largest tributary, the Han River.
The Yangtze River flows into the sea at Shanghai and that is the start and end point of Yangtze Cruise. A cruise from Shanghai to Chongqing will take you to Mt. Huangshan, Nanjing and other famous tourist attractions, as well as the Three Gorges and Three Gorges Dam.

The best times to visit are in the Spring and Fall months because the weather is the most comfortable during these periods. These times are also the peak seasons of Yangtze Cruises and cruise fares are at their highest. You can also visit during the winter months when fares are at their lowest.

The downstream trip starts in Chongqing and takes less time than the upstream trip. It is also more expensive due to high demand and some cruise ships will choose different shore excursions.

The schedule for ships will be announced in early February each year. However, the ship companies reserve the right to cancel or change sailing schedules without notice.

The cruise fare for deluxe ships includes three shore excursions and the fare is not refundable even if you choose not to participate. When you book a domestic cruise ship, you can pay for a whole ticket to board the ship and individual tickets for whichever site you would like to visit. It is cheaper though to buy a ticket that includes all the attractions with Yangtze Three Gorges.

If you book a cruise as well as local transfers with us, we can provide you with a private guide and car or van service before embarking and after disembarking. During the cruise though, you will need to share buses and guide services on shore excursions. For an extra fee, you can pay for a national guide.

All of our cabins are equipped with a television and can access various networks such as CNN, BBC, and HBO. Star-rated ships have available cell phone services at the reception desk. Fees will be charged for using this service. Many ships are also equipped with a fax machine and an internet lounge which are also available for a fee. You can check with the front desk to find out the exact prices.

Yangtze cruise ships have two types of standard cabins; one with a double bed and one with two single beds. We also offer three types of suites, deluxe, presidential, and Shangri-La, and are available on most ships. Room type with vary according to which ship you will travel on. Cabins for four to six persons are available on the domestic cruise ships.

Cabin assignments are random but if you wish to reserve a room on a specific floor, you can pay an extra fee to guarantee your reservation.

On the deluxe ships, we offer sumptuous Western and Chinese buffets. On other ships, such as Victoria Cruises, we provide Western and Chinese buffets for both breakfast and lunch. Elegant dinners are served family-style on all ships. If you have special dietary requirements, please advise the receptionist or your needs when you check in.
On domestic ships, we only serve Chinese style meals that you can order according to what you prefer.

The cruise staff has prepared many activities for guests such as Tai Chi Chuan practice, fashion shows, cabaret shows, and feature films to name a few. There is also a fitness gym to maintain your physique, and spa in which to relax, and a library to keep your mind occupied.