This 4 Night 5 Day Century Voyage cruise sailing upstream from Yichang to Chongqing is one of the most luxurious Yangtze River Gorges cruise option, which is an all inclusive cruise package with upgraded food and beverage choices, and there is no optional excursions at extra cost. Travelers could have more time to enjoy the relaxed cruising experience.
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)
08:30-11:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam
You will visit: Three Gorges Project Museum & Interception Memorial Park
12:00-13:30 Lunch (buffet)
14:00-18:00 Cultural activities onboard
15:00-16:30 Afternoon tea
18:30-20:00 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
06:45-07:15 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 Shore excursion: White Emperor City
18:30-20:00 Dinner (buffet)
20:30-21:30 Crew Cabaret/Talent Show
22:00-23:00 Midnight snacks time
06:45-07:15 Early bird morning coffee, tea
07:30-13:00 Brunch time (buffet)
09:00-11:30 Cultural activities onboard
14:00-17:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City
(upward cable car/electric card included)
18:30-20:00 Dinner (buffet)
20:30-21:30 Crew Cabaret / Talent Show
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