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As two of Chinas first five-star deluxe river cruise ships, the "East King" and the "East Queen", owned and managed by the Hubei Orient Royal Cruise Ship Limited, started operation in August 1994 and April 1995 respectively. They are considered by many to be the best ships on the Yangtze River.
With careful designs and sophisticated equipment, both ships match the highest international standards of comfort and service. Guests can enjoy this outstanding service while viewing the spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges. See more pictures, deck plan and activities onboard. Also check out what to see during the cruise and how to get there.
Superior construction and fit out combined with excellent hotel service has often earned both the "East King" and the "East Queen" the coveted reputation of "Best Cruise ships on the Yangtze River".
Schedule
Yichang to Chongqing, 5 days and 4 nights
Chongqing to Yichang, 4 days and 3 nights
DepartureDate
DepartureDate
Upstream Itinerary
DAY
Yichang-ChongQing(UPSTREAM 5DAYS/4NIGHTS)
1
19:00-24:00
Embark at Yichang
2
07:00 07:00-08:30 08:30-10:30 11:00
Set sail Xiling Gorge Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Sail through 5-stage shiplock
3
08:00-12:30 13:00-15:30 17:30-18:00
Boat excursion to Shennong Stream Wu Gorge Qutang Gorge
4
08:30-10:30 15:30-18:30
Shore excursion to the Shibaozhai Pagoda or Shore excursion to the Fengdu-the Ghost City (optional)
5
09:00
Disembark at Chongqing
Downstream Itinerary
DAY
ChongQing-Yichang(DOWNSTREAM 4DAYS/3NIGHTS)
1
22:00
Set sail from Chongqing
2
08:00-10:00
17:30
Shore excursion to the Shibaozhai Pagoda or Shore excursion to the Fengdu-the Ghost City Qutang Gorge
3
08:00-10:00 10:00-13:30 20:00
Wu Gorge Boat excursion to Shennong Stream Sail through 5-stage shiplock
4
08:00-10:00 10:00-11:00 13:00
Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam site Xiling Gorge Disembark at Yichang
Price
Route
Room Type
High Season
Shoulder Season
Chongqing-Yichang (Downstream)
Standard Cabin
$642
$400
Yichang-Chongqing (Upstream)
Standard Cabin
$545
$400
Note
All prices are per person based on double occupancy in each cabin. Cruise prices include meals on board, but shore excursions are extra.
For cruises departing in the evening, dinner is not provided the first night.
Single supplement: 75% of the cruise fare in a standard cabin and 100% of the cruise fare in a suite.
Children under 12 staying in the parents cabin are charged 50% of the full cruise fare.
Children under 12 not staying in the parents cabin are charged 75% of the full cruise fare.
Children under 2 are charged 10% of the full cruise fare.
High Season: April, May, September, October
Shoulder Season: March 17-31, June, July, August, November
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
