This 4 Night 5 Day Yangtze Signature Cruise by Century Cruises is one of the most popular Three Gorges cruise option, sailing upstream from Yichang to Chongqing in a more relaxed way. This cruise itienrary is applicable for the cruise ships listed below.
17:30-20:00 Embarkation at Maoping Port, Yichang (Include the luggage handling service)
19:30-20:00 Embarkation buffet dinner
21:00-21:30 Cruise briefing
Boarding Location: Maoping Port, Yichang
Special Notice: The Maoping Port is located at the upper reaches of the Three Gorges Dam, and ships don’t go through the 5-stage ship-locks.
Location A: Yichang Sanxia Tourist Center (Google Map)
Location B: Yichang East Railway Station (not available in winter season)
Service Time: 17:30 – 20:00 (first come first go)
Insider Tips: If you arrive in Yichang on cruise departure date, please arrive before 16:00 for enough time to catch the free cruise shuttle. The cruise shuttle takes about 1-1.5 hours to Maoping Port.
06:30-07:00 Early bird morning coffee, tea
07:00-08:30 Breakfast (buffet)
08:00-12:00 Optional excursion to Three Gorges Tribe (CNY 290 per person) or Free Onboard
12:00-13:30 Lunch (buffet)
14:30-16:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (included)
You will visit: Three Gorges Project Museum & Interception Memorial Park
For travelers who take the optional Ship-lift Tour in the afternoon
14:00-16:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (included)
You will visit: Three Gorges Project Museum & Interception Memorial Park
17:00-19:00 Optional tour to Three Gorges Dam Ship-lift (CNY 320 per person)
18:45-20:15 Dinner (buffet)
Cruise ship will depart from Maoping Port this evening.
20:00-21:30 Children’s care service (July – August)
20:45-21:15 Captain Welcome Reception
22:00-23:00 Midnight snacks time
06:30-07:00 Early bird morning coffee, tea
07:00-08:30 Breakfast (buffet)
08:30-11:00 Change to a smaller sightseeing boat for excursion to Goddess Stream (included)
11:00-12:00 Cruising through the magnificent Wu Gorge
12:00-13:30 Lunch (buffet)
14:00-14:30 Cruising through the spectacular Qutang Gorge
15:30-18:00 Optional excursion: White Emperor City (CNY 290 per person) or Free Onboard
18:30-20:00 Dinner (buffet)
20:00-21:30 Children’s care service (July – August)
20:30-21:30 Crew Cabaret/Talent Show
22:00-23:00 Midnight snacks time
06:30-07:00 Early bird morning coffee, tea
07:30-09:00 Breakfast (buffet)
09:00-11:30 Cultural activities onboard
12:00-13:30 Lunch (buffet)
14:00-17:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (included)
(Excluding optional cable car: one-way CNY 20; round-way CNY 35)
18:30-20:00 Dinner (buffet)
20:00-21:30 Children’s care service (July – August)
20:30-21:30 Evening Show / Movie
22:00-23:00 Midnight snacks time
07:00-08:00 Breakfast (buffet)
08:30-09:00 Disembark the ship at Chaotianmen Port, Chongqing
(Include the luggage handling service)
Special Notice: According to Yangtze River water level, the ship disembarkation port might change to Fengdu or Fuling Port for safety concern. Under this situation, the cruise line would arrange a coach transfer from this port to Chongqing downtown, and the arrival time would be around 10:00 am.
Insider Tips: If you leave Chongqing on disembarkation date, we suggest you book a train departing after 12:00, or a flight departing after 14:00.
Cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, water level, navigation and seasonal conditions. Viewing of Xiling Gorge from the cruise ships may not always be available in daylight hours, depending on river and traffic conditions, and time of the year.
Included meals as noted in itinerary: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner