Before Your Cruise

Plan Your Yangtze River Cruise

1. How long is the cruise vacation?

A Yangtze River cruise vacation needs about 4~11 days. The time needed varies according to different cruise line. Usually, the classic 4 days Chongqing to Yichang cruise line and the 5 Days Yichang to Chongqing cruise line are the most popular ones!
Chongqing to Yichang Downstream: 4 Days and 3 Nights
Yichang to Chongqing Upstream: 5 Days and 4 Nights
Wuhan to Shanghai Downstream: 7 Days and 6 Nights
Shanghai to Wuhan Upstream: 7 Days and 6 Nights
Chongqing to Shanghai Downstream: 11 Days and 10 Nights
Shanghai to Chongqing Upstream: 11 Days and 10 Nights

2. Yangtze River Cruises from Chongqing to Yichang are listed as lasting 4 days, but why it really covers only 3 Days?

18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

3. What is the difference between upstream and downstream sailings?

A : 18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

4. Better to take a China Yangtze package tour or a Yangtze Cruise only?

A: 18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

5. Can I have a private balcony or river-view portholes for sightseeing?

A: 18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

6. Do we need tickets or any vouchers to board the Yangtze Cruise ship?

A: 18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

Best Time & Whether

1. Are there activities onboard?

2. What will the temperatures be during September?

18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

What to Expect Onboard

1. When is the best time to have my Yangtze River Cruise?

2. Is there a swimming pool onboard?

18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

Do Yangtze River cruises include land tours?

1. When is the best time to have my Yangtze River Cruise?

Yes, all the ship journeys include at least 3 shore excursions, including the visit to the famous Three Gorges Dam. Besides, there are optional shore excursions including places of interests about culture, history, and natural sceneries for a great enjoyment for you to choose. You could check the itinerary of the ship you like for more details. Itinerary of Century Glory for your reference: Century Glory 4 Days & 3 Night Downstream Cruise Itinerary

2. The cruise departs in the evening, what to do at the port city before the cruise experience?

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Best Cruise Route

1. Which cruise Route I should choose?

2. Best Cruise Ship

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Best Cabin & Suites

1. Which cabin or suite is best for me?

2. Is there single supplement?

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3. Can I update the deck of my cabin?

18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

What to Pack

1. What to pack for my first Yangtze Cruise?

2. What kind of clothes should I wear and pack?

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3. Can I take my pets onboard?

18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

Money & Currency

1. Can I pay the fees onboard by the Credit Card? Or I have to pay the cash?

Travelling with Children

1. If I travel with my little kids, can they arrange extra bed for my children?

2. Is there any triple room?

18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

3. What are the child rates for the Yangtze River cruise booking?

18-20 years (wild pandas), beyond 30 years (captive population)

Travelling Solo

1. If I am travelling solo, will I be charged a single supplement?

Ports

1. Which port should I head to?

2. How to get to the port?

Embarking

1. When can I access my ship and cabin?

2. Is there porter service available?

Booking & Payment

1. How may I book a Yangtze River Cruise?

2. How far in advance should I book a cruise?

3. What methods of payment are accepted?

4. How should I receive the cruise ticket?

5. What does my cruise fare include and exclude?

6. How do I pay for my cruise?

Before Your Cruise

Dining

1. What type of meal is provided?

2. Are meals included in the price? Or do you have to pay for meals separate?

3. Does the ship offer Vegan dining options? No meat, fish, fowl, dairy and eggs?

4. Can we take drinks from the bar into the restaurant?

Drinks & Drink Packages

1. Do you offer drink packages?

2. Can I bring liquor with me when I board?

3. Is the water onboard safe to drink?

Accommodation & Amenities

1. Are there clothes hangers in the closet in stateroom, if so, how many?

2. Is there a hairdryer in all cabins?

3. Is there a bathroom in every cabin?

4. Do all cabins have a balcony?

5. Can I smoke and what are the smoking policies?

Service

1. Do Yangtze River cruises have laundry services?

2. Is there WiFi on the ship?

3. What is the voltage onboard the Yangtze River cruise ship?

4. Are there medical services onboard?

Service

1. Do Yangtze River cruises have laundry services?

2. Is there WiFi on the ship?

3. What is the voltage onboard the Yangtze River cruise ship?

4. Are there medical services onboard?

Activity

1. What activities are included on board when passengers are not on shore excursions?

2. Do I have to participate in the cruise line’s organized activities?

Excursion

1. Why the optional excursion prices on board are higher than scenic spot admission fee?

Dress Code

1. What is the standard of dress expected for normal dinners onboard?

Tipping Information

1. Are there any suggestions for gratuity onboard?

Security, Luggage, Valuables

1. How about the securities are onboard?

2. Where should I put my luggage?

3. Should I bring with my valuables?

4. My luggage will be delivered onboard if I join in the group travelers? But, if I am an individual tourist?

5. Are there any limits for luggage?

After Your Cruise

Disembarking

1. When to disembark?

2. How to get from the port to the airport or train station?