First Navigation: 1992
Last Refurbished: 2005
Capacity: 160
Length: 91.5 m
Width: 16.4m
Cabin Area: 16.8 m²
The ship is 91.5 meters long and 16.4 meters wide with a draft of 2.6 meters. Installed with engines of 3480 h.p., she can sail from Chongqing to shanghai all the year round with a maximum speed or 30km per hour instill water.
The M.S. Yangtze Princessis built in Dongfeng shipyard, which is affiliated to China Changjiang National shipping Group Co. On board of the ship, there are 2 presidential suites, 82 standard cabins. Its maximum capacity is 166.
It is designed and decorated according to the Four-star standard. The dark blue glass-enclosed body expresses it's interior adequately.
Its main facilities include: central air-conditioning, closed circuit TV, audio, Chinese and western dining rooms, coffee house, video cinema, bar, hall room, karaoke gift shop, beauty parlor, outside observation deck, etc.
Facilities onboard
Service Desk with Safety Deposit Gym Sauna Massage Beauty Salon Health Clinic
Children's Playroom Sun Deck Observation Decks -outside Observations Decks-enclosed
Business Center: Internet, Fax, Coping, Printing, International Telecom Shops Conference Hall Meeting Rooms Multipurpose Rooms Card Room Games Room Smoking Room Library Live entertainment Dancing / Disco Dining Rooms -Chinese and western Banquet Hall Bar / Cafe Television Karaoke Central Air conditioning
Sailing Schedule
Day 1 Board the ship from 17:00 to 20:00 and departs Chongqing at 22:00.
Day 2 (8:00-10:00) Shore excursion to either Fengdu Ghost City or Wanxian, or Shibaozhai (depending on river conditions).Then return to the ship and sail towards the magnificent Three Gorges.
Fengdu, with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, is constructed on the Mingshan Hill by the river band. It is known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.
Wanxian: One of the most important and largest ports on the Yangtze. It is widely known for its variety and hustling markets. Fifty percent of the city will be resettled after the Three Gorges Dam Project is completed.
Day 3 (08:00-13:00) Passing through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
(13:00-16:30) Boat excursion to Shennong Stream.
(17:30) Passing through Xiling Gorge.
Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.
Day 4 (08:00-10:00) Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.
(13:00) Disembark at Yichang
Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project undertaken by man. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. Tourists can get access to the top of the dam.
Day 1 Board the ship from 17:00 to 22:00 and departs Yichang at 24:00.
Day 2 (09:00-11:30) Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site.
(12:45) Passing through Xiling Gorge.
Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project undertaken by man . The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. Tourists can get access to the top of the dam.
Day 3 (08:00-12:00) Boat excursion to Shennong Stream.
(13:00-15:30) Wu Gorge (17:30-18:00) Qutang Gorge
Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.
Day 4 (8:30-10:30) Shore excurison to Fengdu Ghost City.
Fengdu, with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, is constructed on the Mingshan Hill by the river band. It is known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.
Day 5 (09:00) Disembark at Chongqing.
1) All itineraries are subject to change based on various factors beyond our control.
2) Cruise schedule is for reference only. Precise port and land excursions subject to seasonal changes at time of operation.