Yangzi Explorer
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Breaking News! Yangzi Explorer is going to sail its brand-new luxury cruise vessel in April 2025!
This “Newly constructed” ship will be the newest and unparalleled luxury cruise on the Yangtze! As its precious Yangzi Explorer with 30 years' experience and once selected by Warren Buffett and more global celebrities, the new one is your Best Choice for the ultimate luxury cruise vacation! Despite its name and all-suite design, it also strictly keeps the finest and most personalized one-on-one service (river highest crew to passenger ratio of 1:1) to ensure every level of comfort for an intimate cruising experience.
Yangzi Explorer Special Route to Shennongjia 2025: It is the 2025 only cruise offering routes to Shennongjia Nature Reserve (UNESCO World Natural Heritage) which is a vibrantly colorful home to rare animals and plants.
Cruise Route:
- 3N & 4D Chongqing - Yichang Cruise (to Lesser Three Gorges)
- 4N & 5D Yichang - Chongqing Cruise (via Badong)
- 4N & 5D Yichang - Chongqing Cruise (via Shennongjia UNESCO Heritage Site)
Yangzi Explorer Accommodation 2025
The New Yangzi Explorer cruise specially designs 74 elegant suites of 4 types all with large room, exquisite bedding linen, and awesome facilities and amenities for your real deluxe sailing stays in comfort. The nice floor-to-ceiling windows in every cabin enables to you enjoy the fabulous river view no matter which one you choose!
- Total Cabins: 58
- Beds: Twin Beds (1.0 m * 2.0 m * 2)
- Private Balcony: Yes
- Bathroom:Shower
- Location: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 F
- Pullover Bed: Yes
VIP Services for Booking the Deluxe Suite (31 ㎡)
People booking the Deluxe Suite of Yangtze Explorer would enjoy following services for free:
- Hassle-free luggage service throughout the journey;
- Complimentary airport/train station transfers on embarkation/disembarkation days;
- Welcome fruits on embarkation day;
- Welcome MINI bar on embarkation day;
- Equipped with capsule coffee machine;
- Pillow menu options;
- Selected drinking water in the cabin;
- Complimentary tea and snacks throughout the cruise day;
- Designated red and white wines during lunch and dinner;
- Complimentary appointed drinks while dining;
- Laundry and ironing service (6 items per room per voyage);
- Specialist-invited themed lectures;
- Unlimited bottled water for land tours;
- Shuttle bus/transfer transportation within scenic areas;
- Exclusive cruise commentary service;
- Exclusive tour guide service for land tours;
- VOX audio guides for land tours;
- Exclusive commemorative cruise ticket.
- Total Cabins: 12
- Beds: Twin Beds (1.0 m * 2.0 m * 2)
- Private Balcony: Yes
- Bathroom:Shower
- Location: 5 F
- Pullover Bed: Yes
VIP Services for Booking the Ambassador Suite (40 ㎡)
- Privileges for Deluxe Suites;
- Welcome tea on embarkation day;
- Daily fruit platter on sailing days;
- One bottle of imported wine in the suite;
- Daily replenishment of MINI bar once per sailing day;
- Dining at Amber Restaurant;
- Designated imported red and white wines during lunch and dinner;
- Exclusive access to Velvet Lounge Privileges (exclusive lounge area with complimentary alcohol, beverages, snacks, etc.) during full sailing days;
- Complimentary dining at Sunset Hot Pot Restaurant (limited vacancies, reservation required in advance);
- Dedicated butler service for Ambassador Suite guests;
- Laundry and ironing service (12 pieces per room per voyage);
- Exclusive land tour grouping for Ambassador Suite guests;
- Separate airport/station transfer service upon embarkation and disembarkation (once per trip, date specifiable, reservation required);
- Invitation to visit the bridge by the Captain.
- Total Cabins: 2
- Beds: King Bed (1.8 m * 2.0 m)
- Private sun deck: with chaise lounge, armchairs and drink table
- Bathroom:Shower
- Location: 5 F
VIP Services for Booking the Jade Suite / Mandarin (89 ㎡)
- Same design and layout of the Jade / Mandarin Suites on the previous Yangzi Explorer;
- Privileges for Deluxe Suites and Ambassador Suites;
- Daily Exquisite Fruit Basket throughout the cruise;
- Exquisite Afternoon Tea in the room (once per Voyage);
- Equipped with Freshly Ground Coffee Machine in the room;
- Exclusive Tailored Menu (for lunch and dinner);
- Dining at Petrus Restaurant (once per Voyage);
- Private 24-hour butler service;
- 24-Hour Room Service;
- Laundry, Ironing, and Shoe Shine Service throughout the cruise;
- Exclusive Car Service for land tours.
- Total Cabins: 2
- Beds: King bed (1.8 m * 2.0 m)
- Private sun deck: with chaise lounge, armchairs and drink table
- Bathroom:Shower
- Location: 3 F
VIP Services for Booking the Celestial Suite / Imperial Suite (105 ㎡)
- Same design and layout of the Jade / Mandarin Suites on the previous Yangzi Explorer;
- Privileges for Deluxe Suites and Ambassador Suites;
- Daily Exquisite Fruit Basket throughout the cruise;
- Exquisite Afternoon Tea in the room (once per Voyage);
- Equipped with Freshly Ground Coffee Machine in the room;
- Exclusive Tailored Menu (for lunch and dinner);
- Dining at Petrus Restaurant (once per Voyage);
- Private 24-hour butler service;
- 24-Hour Room Service;
- Laundry, Ironing, and Shoe Shine Service throughout the cruise;
- Exclusive Car Service for land tours.
Cabin Amenities, In Every Room
- Bathroom
- Shower
- Shampoo
- Bath Foam
- Shower Cap
- Bath Towel
- Face Towel
- Hand Towel
- Floor Towel
- Soap
- Soap Plate
- Comb
- Tooth Mug
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Toilet Paper
- Cloth Line
- Bedroom
- Bed
- Slippers
- Wardrobe
- Bathrobe
- Laundry Bags
- Clothes Hanger
- Entertainment
- Extension Telephone
- TV & TV Controller
- Satellite programs
- Food & Drinks
- Kettle
- Teacup
- Tea Bags
- Coffee Spoon
- Mini Bar
- General
- Connecting Cabins
- Individual air-conditioning system
- Others
- Telephone
- Telephone Directory
- Ball-pen
- Memo Pad
- Desk
- Chair
- Life Jacket
- Safe Box
- Shoe Sponge
- Cleaning Service
Please note: if you can't find the amenities you need, please ask front desk for help!
Schedule of Yangzi Explorer
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| 27 Yichang → Chongqing from $1,633Fully-booked | 28 | 29 | 30 |
- The above price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing.
- The prices are valid by Dec.31 of the year.
- Please enquire us of the exact price according to your nationality, cruising time and cruising route.
- The cruise prices for holidays such as National Holiday (the first week of October), Labor Day, Spring Festival, etc., are quoted upon request.
- Limited winter schedules may be adjusted into other dates, cruise ships, etc. based on the arrangement of the cruise company.
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