East King Cruiser- Yangtze River & Three Gorges Tour

China's first rated five-star river cruise ships. Just name a few on their guest list 'C Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Henry Kissinger. The East King started navigation in 1994 and East Queen, his sister ship, in 1995. Both of them are 91.5 meters long and 16.4 meters wide, equipped with Finland made diesel engines, which were considered to be one of best medium engines in the world. The maximum speed in still water is 32 km per hour. While more than sixty-five percent of their luxurious interiors were imported from Europe and America, their navigation systems were supplied by a famous Japanese firm, satellite communications by a Norwegian firm and air-conditioning by Danish "Hi-Pres.".

There are 2 Royal Suites on each ship, furnished in such a luxurious way that they will be able to accommodate all the kinds of VIPs in this world. There are 78 Standard Staterooms on East King and 86 on East Queen, each with a 188-square-feet of comfortable space and a large picture window. All cabins feature satellite TV, central air, direct dial phone, fully stocked mini-bar and private bathroom. The East King can efficiently serve up to 160 passengers while the East Queen up to 176. The East King also provides the finest on-board meeting facilities in its Yangtze Hall. With a capacity of 120 people for dinner or seminar, the professional conference room is equipped with simultaneous interpretation, audio-visual equipment, flip charts, TV set with VCR or whiter boards upon request. Secretarial service such as photocopying, translation, typing, personal computers, fax capabilities are also available aboard.

To make on-board time most enjoyable, these two sister ships offer a wonderful mix of recreation and entertainment facilities. General shipboard amenities include a relaxing whirlpool, a fitness center, health spar with a sauna, steam-bath and invigorating massage, a beauty salon, shops, night club and private KTV rooms, cafes and restaurants. Shipboard dining offers a choice of Asian and Western menus for everyone's dining pleasure and a variety of sumptuous Chinese and international entrees are being served. In addition to offering exciting shore excursions, on-board activities include movies, Tai Chi classes, cooking classes, Chinese calligraphy lecture, and theme lecture on Chinese culture.

Managed by a western-trained management team, the East King and East Queen are perfectly suited for not only individual or group travelers, but also various theme parties and business conventions.

Voyage: Chongqing to Yichang

Voyage: Yichang to Chongqing

The itineraries listed in the form probably be adjusted owing to the bad weather, water level, temporary navigation control and prohibition.

Aboard the cruise: You should arrive at Chongqing before 22:00PM to aboard the cruise on the first day. You can tell us your flight  number (or  train number) and arrival time, or hotel you stay in Chongqing. our guide will pick you up and drive you to the port to aboard the ship.

Price Include:
Crusier accommodations, three meals everyday, shore excursions specified on the itinerary. the accommodation is based on one standard bed per person.

How to Book?
You can book online or by email, tell us your flight number/ arrival time to Chongqing or Yichang, or the hotel you stay in either city, we will pick you up from the airport(or hotel) to the cruiser. you will receive our confirmation email and voucher after your booking. 

Note: There are only two beds in a cabin. Most of the ships do not provide extra bed, so you may need to reserve another cabin, or a half cabin (0.5 cabin) for the third person (for an adult or a big child) .
If you want to take a whole cabin for the third person, a single supplement of  100% in May, Sept. and Oct. and the other months will be 75% to 100% of a single ticket is required. If you only take a half cabin, or only "a bed", the price is the same but he/she need to share the cabin with a stranger.