You can travel to the Three Gorges by car or plane to Chongqing or Yichang, and then go to the local pier to take a cruise ship to visit the scenic spot. In this way, the transportation, accommodation, and catering can be handed over to the cruise ship, eliminating the hassle of traveling around each city and the trouble of finding a hotel. The entire trip is generally about 3-5 days. Due to the difference between upstream and downstream, the sailing time of upstream is about 1 day longer than that of downstream.

Take the Three Gorges cruise ship and generally choose the “Chongqing-Yichang (or Yichang-Chongqing)” section, stopping at Fuling, Fengdu, Zhongxian, Wanzhou, Yunyang, Fengjie, Wushan, Badong, Guizhou and other stations along the way. There are three classes of cabins: first-class cabin (two-person room), second-class cabin (two-person room) and third-class cabin (6-person room), with no separate seats. Ordinary cruise ships mainly include Jiangshan Series, Three Gorges Sightseeing Series, Inland Sightseeing Series, and Oriental Series. The full fare ranges from 650 yuan (third-class cabin) to about 2,100 yuan

In addition, there are some luxury cruise routes on the Three Gorges route, such as Victoria Series, Yangtze River Overseas Series, Century Series, Changjiang Angel Series, Changjiang Princess Series, etc. The facilities are more luxurious. The room types are divided into double standard rooms, suites and presidential suites. The fare ranges from about 1700 yuan (standard room) to 13600 yuan (presidential suite), including meals on board, tickets for the attractions listed in the itinerary, tour guide explanations, singing and dancing performances on board, and evening parties.

If you do not take a cruise, there are passenger ships between the counties and cities of the Three Gorges, which are divided into two types of spaceships (speedboats) and slowboats. The speed of the spaceship is about three times that of the slowboat, and there are more flights. However, passenger ships dock at the passenger port and tourists need to go to the scenic spot by themselves after leaving the port.

The Chinese Goddess series luxury cruises include two cruise ships: Goddess Xianting and Xianna. Cruise ships have unique characteristics in decoration. They rely on the cultural heritage of the Three Gorges Goddess story to establish goddess sculptures, reliefs, pictures and so on. Visitors can watch these cultures on cruise ships and learn about the story of the goddess and historical legends of the Three Gorges. Walking on the boat is like being in the story of a goddess. It is a fantastic combination of fantasy and wonder. Of course, in addition to this feature, the Chinese Goddess series luxury cruise’s hardware facilities are also very comprehensive, such as: business rooms, standard rooms, gyms, cigar bars, online clubs, barbecue bars, beauty salons, Chinese and Western medical museums and theaters. If you want to make your trip to the Three Gorges interesting and different, then Chinese Goddess series luxury cruise is your best choice.

When you taking the Chinese Goddess series luxury cruises to enjoy the Yangtze River, here are some tips for you to have a better experience there:

Tips1: take your ID card or passport all the time as you will always encounter a discount.

Tips2: take your own lightweight cups, kettles, toiletries as it is still best to use your own items so as to keep healthy.

Tips3: take your skin care products, sunscreen, sunglasses (summer) and woman’s personal hygiene products as these items are necessary for every woman. Otherwise, you will turn black a lot when you return back from Yangtze River.

Tips4: take your umbrella or raincoat; it is recommended to prepare these items for any season in case it rains.

Tips5: take with some cash, and then prepare a small and strong package to open up important items and cash. Take care of your personal property when you are enjoying yourself during your trip to the Three Gorges while taking the Chinese Goddess series luxury cruises.

What to eat on board? What to play?

The Three Gorges luxury cruises ship ticket includes accommodation and dining on board, which is similar to a marine cruise. In addition to the difference between the room and other room types, the catering and other services that you can enjoy on board (except for the Presidential suite, which includes VIP service) are the same, so there is no need to worry about eating on the board. When you want to taste a Western meal, you will have a variety of Western buffets for a sophisticated dining experience. Of course, when you miss the spicy and delicious flavor of Chinese food, you will also be provided a wealth of Chinese food, so that you can have a good time to have meal on the ship.

It’s even easier to play on the Three Gorges luxury cruises ship, as swimming pools, golf courses, dance halls, etc., are optional on the ship, so that you don’t need to worry about being boring.

Many high-definition cinemas on the cruise ship can help you watch movies for free. There are also areas that are specially designed for children to play. Foreign-related luxury cruise ships basically have gymnasiums. If you don’t understand, you can consult the front desk. They are all free. Running, weightlifting and other facilities are complete on the ship for you to enjoy during your trip to Yangtze River.

The rich rides are fully equipped to meet your needs, to make you enjoy the scenery on the boat and have fun on the boat, so as to make the Three Gorges trip a great one and a great value!

About the guide to take the Three Gorges luxury cruises ship:

Booking tickets for the Three Gorges cruise ship are different from booking general attraction tickets and airline tickets. The ticket for the Three Gorges luxury cruise ship is a distribution system. Therefore, there are many booking websites on the Internet. It is very important to choose a good website to book online so that service and quality are guaranteed.

Chongqing Yangtze Gold Cruises Co. Ltd. Is the subsidiary company of Chongqing Tourism Investment Group which is the largest company of the super 5 star luxury cruise ships for the inland rivers of the world.

On the day of 28^th May, 2011, Yangtze Gold1 set its maiden sail from Chongqing. It was first five-star cruise which is more than 10,000 ton on the Yangtze River. With the Gold Cruise 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 joining this series in the year 2012, this Cruise has become the preferred choice of the luxurious vacation on the Yangtze River.

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It is being the largest and newest ships sailing on the Yangtze River; it was built and designed according to the 2008 star rating standard for the cruise ships on the inland river which was issued by the China National Tourism Administration. Their equipments were referred to as the most functional facilities and advanced of the ocean cruises and standards of the five star hotels. The large space provides the widest public area which is distributed in such a way that every passenger can have the fun. The kid’s garden will give a wonderful time to your children. Then air surfing swimming pool, racing track, golf course, gym, billiard parlor are the good places for spending a leisure time. There is an about 800 sq. meters pedestrian street where you can find special local products market, café as well as shops. The top level noise reduction measures and anti vibration engine allows you to have the quite ride. Personal balconies and sight-seeing elevators make sure that you will not miss any gorgeous site. Apart from this, there is a conference hall with interpretation system, double Layer Theater and a helipad. Each of the Gold Cruise Ship is having a luxurious and modern floating hotel which offers you the most enjoyable experience on the Yangtze Ship cruise.

Yangtze Gold Cruise

Victoria Cruise is the only fleet which is operated as well as owned by the New York based corporation and operates on the Three Gorges in the Yangtze River of China. The Victoria fleet was put into operation since the year 1994 and it is by far the most excellent as well as the biggest 5-star one which was evaluated by the National Tourism Administration of China. It has currently seven ships namely Victoria Anna, Victoria Katrina, Victoria Lianna, Victoria Jenna, Victoria Selina, Victoria Grace and Victoria Sophia. Out of these ships Victoria Anna, Victoria Katrina and Victoria Jenna are above 5-star standard.

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The lines which the Victoria Cruises operates lies mainly on the Three Gorges which includes the one-way from Chengqing to Yichang which is four days/three nights downstream, Yichang to Chongqing which is five days/four nights upstream, Chongqing to Shanghai which is seven days/Six night downstream, and shanghai to Chongqing which is nine days/eight nights upstream. The Victoria cruises are best and well equipped fleets on the Yangtze River. They have continuously improved their services, upgraded their facilities and refurbished the bodies over these years. The excellent services are provided by the first class staffs on your journey which includes the senior professional foreign on board representatives, well trained and accommodating waiters and waitresses as well as knowledgeable river guides which will really impress you and it is the indispensable part of the chain of the fleet’s services. The international level of service, superior American management, outstanding service quality, well equipped ship facilities and selected highlight itineraries make it one of the best fleets on the Yangtze River. There are more than about 400,000 travelers who have enjoyed the services of Victoria Cruise and they are really satisfied by their services. You can really have a good time on your Yangtze ship cruise.

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The Yangtze Ship cruises carries about 180 passengers which is a good sized party during the trip of the cruise. This aspect easily allows you to congregate and mingle with the person whom you wish to take while you are on your excursion at your leisure. The onboard furnishings and design are according to the standards of international 5 star hotels.

Victoria Cruises

Victoria cruise has celebrated its 10^th anniversary in the year 2004 and hold the distinction of managing and operating the largest fleets of the vessels with the five stars rating from China National Tourism Administration. It is a true innovator and pioneer and delivers the unsurpassed and unrivaled experience on the Yangtze River of China. Victoria Cruise, a Company managed by the America target the marketplace of globe. Ships are served by the crew of about 100 people which are multi-lingual Western cruise directors as well as local river guides.

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CCOTC Cruises

Changjiang Cruise Overseas Travel Co. or CCOTC Cruise is one of the most luxurious, biggest and professional Yangtze cruise line. All the cruise ships are built according to the international safety standards, double hull, steel structure, lifeboats, fireproofing, lifesavers and lifejackets. The bridge is equipped with all the latest navigation equipments. Sailors and captains are very much well trained and have to undergo the years of internship. The service staffs are also drawn from the maritime institutes.

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President Cruise

President Cruise consist of the Yellow Crane, President one, Splendid China, Snow Mountain, Yangtze, Yangtze Paradise, Zhaojun President services. They are providing the renowned sailing services and tastefully designed to provide facilities to the customers.

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New Century

It is managed by the Viking River Cruises and newest deluxe 5 star cruise ship having six decks which are decorated in the modern style. All the cabins are designed with the private balcony and French windows for viewing the scenery of Three Gorges. It is also equipped with the SONAR, RADAR and GPS systems.

Century Ship Cruise

Has Yangtze vacation occupied your mind? A cruise along the Yangtze is always attractive. Yet, proper planning for Yangtze cruise is indeed favorable. One way to arrange a great cruise vacation is by choosing the perfect ship that will provide you a remarkable cruise along the Yangtze River. Following are top 5 ships that are voted to be the most preferred by foreigners.

President Prime

It is the latest and largest cruise ship of the Yangtze. The ship is a new beginning of modern cruise ship that sails along the Yangtze. Unlike other traditional cruise ship, President Prime has the largest tonnage. Its significant feature shows a magnificent decoration of classical European style. Apart from that, the ship provides a deluxe accommodations, satisfying services, and high standard facilities. President Prime consists of a total 187 balcony cabins that can accommodate 374 passengers. The cabins include 2 Deluxe Suites, 2 President Suites, 32 Executives Suites, and 151 deluxe cabins.

Century Diamond

This cruise ship is very much famous of being luxurious. The glamour is compared to a five star Hilton hotel. The first voyage of Century Diamond was in July, 2008. One distinctive feature of this ship is that it is facilitated with advanced water purifier system results in drinkable tap water.

The Century Diamond consists of 132 cabins that are able to accommodate 264 passengers. The choice of rooms is among 2 Presidential Suites, 14 Deluxe Suites, 4 Executive Suites, and 112 top class guest rooms. Deluxe suites provide European style bathrooms and private balconies. The Century Diamond also has two transparent lifts that allow the passengers to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze river. Two on-board restaurants serve both Chinese and western foods.

Victoria Selina

This ship is the most popular for its western style management and bilingual crew representatives. Also, Victoria Selina is equipped with advanced facilities such as transparent lifts for sightseeing, restaurant that offers Chinese and western menus, marbled bathrooms with bathtub, balconies, and VIP lounges. 133 cabis of the ship are divided into 2 deluxe suites, 40 executive suites, 2 Shangri-la suites, and 89 standard rooms. To add the travel joy, there is a folk fashion show and champagne party held in the ship.

Yangtze Explorer

It is the one and only 5 star ship that cruises along the Yangtze river. It offers the largest cabins and one on one VIP service. What a facility I would say. Yangtze Explorer can accommodate 124 passengers in cabins of 31 square meters with private balconies. The best quality ship has the lowest passenger capacity to ensure the comfort staying and undoubted service.

President No. 1

President No.1 is one of the best boats on the Yangtze River cruise. It is well known for its largest public area, first class service, and complete public facilities. 94 ship cabins can accommodate 188 passengers. All cabins has private balconies to allow the passengers enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze river.

Are you going to have a Yangtze River Cruise? Do you still have no ideas about taking which ships for your cruise? Have you also cared about which one will make your Yangtze tour comfortable and enjoyable? Yep, here I will recommend you the best and ideal cruise ships for your Yangtze Cruise in 2013, and I’m sure you will have a memorable cruise trip this year!

Century Sky, one of the luxury ships for the Yangtze Cruise, is under the management of the Sweden Viking River Cruises and well designed and equipped just like a 5-star international hotel featuring 143 standard cabins, 6 deluxe suites and 4 junior suites. You will enjoy your private balcony whose window offers a full-length view and bathroom is characterized by the European style; there are also two sightseeing elevators available for you to appreciate the charming scenery along the Yangtze River. Taking the Century Sky, you will have a balance between time ashore, scenic cruising, and various places viewing.

Victoria Sophia, the only one ship sailing between Chongqing and Shanghai, is a five-star luxury ship of the Victoria Series offering you variously interesting onboard activities. What makes your Yangtze Cruise meaningful and memorable when taking the Victoria Sophia is that you can enjoy the shore time to Fengdu Ghost City and enjoy a land trip to Mt. Huang and some other famous historical sites in Wuhan and Nanjing city, which will make your Yangtze Cruise unforgettable!

Victoria Jenna, the Flagship of Victoria Cruise, is the newest and largest fleet of Victoria cruise, which is under the management of the American cruise company featuring great comfort and well design like that of a 5 star hotel. Victoria Jenna is equipped with two restaurants, two lounges, a three-story atrium lobby, three bars and four elevators, and you will also find some recreational facilities in this ship such as a fitness center, an Oasis beauty salon, two full-sized lecture rooms, artist corners, a library and gift shops. There are 208 cabins onboard offering balconies and private bathrooms with showers and bathtubs, which will leave you comfortable staying here!

Victoria Prince, offering commendations for both leisure and business travelers, is also one highly recommended ship for your Yangtze Cruise for its best service, great equipment and longest cruises and the greatest number of attractions. Featuring a private balcony, a bathroom, and HBO and BBC on each cabin and 1200 square feet for its upper floor, the Victoria Prince guarantees long cruise by offering various routes including the route that covers the Yangtze River from Chongqing to Shanghai, shorter routes such as Wuhan–Chongqing, Shanghai–Wuhan are also available for you to choose from. You’ll have a wonderful trip when taking the Victoria Prince.

Have you done any plan for your Yangtze Cruise this year? Here are the top 5 ships preferred by the foreigners and just choose the best and suitable one to make your Yangtze Cruise much more comfortable and enjoyable!

President Prime
Being the newest and largest cruise ship, the President Prime is the breakthrough of traditional cruises with the largest tonnage featuring the exquisite decoration with the classical European-style, comfortably deluxe accommodations, high-standard facilities, and satisfying services. The President Prime totals 187 balcony cabins for 374 passengers, of which include 2 Deluxe Suites, 151 Deluxe Cabins, 2 President Suites and 32 Executive Suites. You can choose what you like for your Yangtze Cruise.

Century Diamond
Century Diamond, top luxury of century cruise just like a five star Hilton hotel, made her first voyage in late July 2008. It is the only ship with advanced purified water systems offering drinkable tap water. The Century Diamond features 132 cabins for 264 passengers including 2 Presidential Suites, 4 executive suites, 112 top-class guest rooms and 14 deluxe suites, whose European-style bathrooms and private balconies offer you great comfort and convenience. Two transparent sightseeing lifts are also available for you to enjoy the charming scenery of along the Yangtze River. Two restaurants onboard offer both Chinese food and western food to meet your appetites.

Victoria Selina
The Victoria Selina, the most popular five-star ship for the Yangtze Cruise, is characterized by Western-style management and bilingual representatives. It is equipped with high-quality and advanced facilities such as a sightseeing elevator, a Western-style restaurant offering Chinese food and western buffet, imported marble bathrooms, a balcony and bathtub and VIP lounges. There are 133 cabins for you to choose from, including 2 deluxe suites, 2 Shangri-La Suites, 89 standard rooms and 40 executive suites, where champagne party and a folk fashion show are for your choice to relax yourself.

Yangtze Explorer
Yangtze Explorer, the only super 5-star ship among the Yangtze cruise ships, offers the largest cabins to guarantee you the most personal space and one-on-one VIP service. The Yangtze Explore has the lowest passenger capacity for only 124 persons, but you will undoubtedly have a comfortable staying here in a standard cabin of 31 square meters with a private balcony. Yangtze Explorer is also the named ship for the Yangtze Cruise for many financial and political magnates, such as Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Henry Kissinger etc.

President No. 1
The President No. 1, known as one of the best deluxe boats on the Yangtze River offers the largest public area, complete public facilities, first-class service and comfortably enjoyable atmosphere. There are 94 cabins for 188 passengers in the President No. 1 equipped with an independent balcony where you can appreciate the best view of the Yangtze River. You just feel like cruising on a floatable garden for you Yangtze River when taking the President No.1 and will have a fantastic and memorable tour there!

Anyone who is planning a trip anywhere is looking for the travel combination: the less money and the maximum enjoyment. It is just as those people who want to get the best products by paying less money. Is it possible? Of course yes it is! See here about the Yangtze cruise, no matter you are looking for the most budget ways, the cheapest ships or making use of your money for your Yangtze River, you will find it meaningful and worthy of a visit as I’m telling you about the top budget Yangtze cruise ships: 3-day Yangtze Cruise, the popular 4-star President Cruise ships and the luxury Victoria Cruise at an unbeatable low price but providing great value for money.

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The Cheapest 3-day Yangtze Cruise Ships

The 3-day cruise, with its price starting only from $232, is the only ship offering 3-day Yangtze cruise among all the Yangtze ships and it contains an essential Three Gorges cruise from Wanzhou to Yichang and a land tour in Wanzhou County with about 3-hour-drive from Chongqing. If you’d like to visit the Wanzhou County during your cruise, don’t worry about the extra payment as the transfer between Chongqing City and Wanzhou County is included in the price.

Ships operating the short 3-day Yangtze cruise are President No.2, President No.3 and M.S. Victoria No.1. All of them are 4-star cruise ships and they are ideal choice for you if you are short in money or time. Paying the less money, you can view the beauty of the essentials in the Yangtze River such as the Three Gorges Dam, the amazing Three Gorges and kinds of shore excursions, though you are enjoy just the basic services and not so luxury accommodations onboard.

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Popular 4-star President Cruise Ships

President Cruise, a deluxe fleet sailing along the Yangtze Three Gorges of China and one of the most popular Yangtze Cruise fleets because of its delivering splendid voyage experience and quality service, boasts eight ships on the Yangtze five being 5 star vessels and the remaining three are 4 star standard.

restaurant of the president no.6 cruise

Its 3 budget ships are at the competitive price only from $362 for classic cruises between Chongqing and Yichang, especially the President No.1 and President No.6, and they offer deluxe stylish ships, comfortable accommodations, good services and leisure facilities for guests’ entertainment such as a Lounge Cafe, Beauty Salon, Gym room, Massage and Sauna Center, and Observation Lounge, Poker-playing rooms, a multi-functional hall and Clinic. The low passenger capacities of the ships will make it never crowded onboard, you will have a wonderful trip in this President Cruise.

5-star Victoria Cruise, the Great Value for Money

Victoria Cruise, the only American cruise line on the Yangtze River and the most popular cruise fleet on the Yangtze, operates 7 luxurious 5-star cruise ships on the Yangtze River with high-quality and outstanding service and innovative itineraries at the cheapest price among all the luxury 5-star ships. You will be attracted by its deluxe circumstances onboard, kinds of western and Chinese buffet, various kinds of culture lectures and interesting shore excursions; Moreover, the hospitality service on the ship is what you get more beyond the price, which will make your Yangtze River on the Victoria voyage enjoyable and wonderful!

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