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President Cruises


Wuhan Yangtze Cruise Co., Ltd. (WHYCC) is the 1st professional cruise company specialized in the Yangtze River package tours. It owns the famous brand fleet of 6 luxurious Presidential Cruises,namely: M/V President No.1, M/V President No.2-Yellow Crane, M/V President No.3-Splendid China, M/V President No.4-Yangtzejiang, M/V President No.5-Snow Mountain, and M/V President No.6-Yangtze Paradise, all of which have certificates approved by China Classification Society and the National SMS System., and rated officially as 4 star and 5 star deluxe boats respectively by China National Tourism Administration.

It enjoys a high reputation in the competitive market as a large deluxe cruise company.To meet the growing needs, the company is planning to build the largest, most updated and most deluxe supper 5 star boat on the Yangtze River--- the Presidential Flagship.

Over 300,000 passengers have traveled on Presidential Cruises in the past years, including VIPs from home and abroad and have also hosted summit meetings, conferences and exhibitions on board. The company has now over 600 staff, all with rich professional experience and good command of foreign languages

About President Prime Cruise:

Scheduled to launch in April 2011, the President Prime is the breakthrough of traditional cruise facilities and services for the presidential fleet, which marks the new generation of super 5-star boat on the Yangtze River.

It features both deluxe classical European style and modern comforts. Its spacious public area, lobby, restaurants, banquet and conference facilities are unique in design and decoration. It boasts the highest passenger capacity of all vessels sailing on the Yangtze River with 187 cabins for 374 passengers in total (2 President suites, 2 Deluxe Suites, 32 Executive Suites and 151 Deluxe Cabins with balcony). The whole ship is central air-conditioned. Each cabin is equipped with satellite TV that can receive HBO and CNN programs, satellite telephone, a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub and a private balcony which enables passengers to appreciate the magnificent views of the Yangtze River any time in their own cabin.

About President No.1 Cruise:

Being the flag-ship of the Presidential Cruises, M/V President No.1 is one of the most prominent 5 star deluxe boats on the Yangtze River, with most spacious public areas on board.

It is of 5 decks, 90 meters long, 16.8 meters wide and 17 meters high. Her total 94 cabins can accommodates as many as 188 passengers, with 2 President Suites, 2 Deluxe Suites, 16 Deluxe Veranda cabins and 74 Standard Veranda cabins.

In January, 2008, the ship was re-decorated with millions of Yuan invested. Now all her cabins have private balconies The ship is known as one of the best deluxe boats on the Yangtze River not only for her largest space in public area and complete range of public facilities, but also for her elegant decoration and outstanding service.


Chongqing to Yichang (Downstream)

Day Activity
Day 01.
7:00 - 8:00PM - Board the Cruise at Chongqing.
9:00PM - Cruise departs Chongqing.
Day 02.
Morning shore excursion to Fengdu, “Ghost City”, cable lift optional to your own expense of 20RMB for round trip. Cultural programs back onboard, the Captain's Welcome Party, welcome dinner in the evening. Enjoy the evening enternainment on board.
Day 03.
Morning pass through the Qutang and Wu Gorge. Afternoon shore excursion to Shennong Stream. Pass through the Xiling Gorge (West Part) in later afternoon. Enjoy the farewell dinner in evening. Cruise will pass through the Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Shiplock in later evening.
Day 04.
8:30 -10:30AM - Land excursion to Three Gorges Dam.
10:30 - 11:30AM - Passing the Xiling Gorge (East Part).
1:00PM - Arriving Yichang and disembark cruise.

Yichang to Chongqing (Upstream)

Day Activity
Day 01.
Pre-boarding around 7:00PM. (Dinner is not included)
Day 02.
Morning depart from Yichang, through Xiling Gorge and land Excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Pass through the five-step ship locks in the afternoon. Enjoy the Captain's welcome party and dinner in evening.
Day 03.
Morning take the shore excursion to Shennong stream. Pass through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge in afternoon.
Day 04.
Morning shore excursion to Fengdu, “Ghost City”, cable lift optional to your own expense of 20RMB for round trip. Cultural programs back onboard and farewell dinner in evening.
Day 05.
9:00AM - Arriving in Chongqing and disembark.


  May, Sep - Oct Other Months
Chongqing to Yichang
(downstream, 4-day/3-night)

Yichang to Chongqing
(upstream, 5-day/4-night)
Price is per person based on double occupancy
President Prime
Downstream - Every Tuesday
Upstream - Every Friday
Deluxe Twin: $620 Deluxe Twin: $500
President No.1
Downstream - Every Sunday
Upstream - Every Wednesday
Deluxe Twin: $500 Deluxe Twin: $420
- All cabins for above cruises come with private balcony. Please contact us for special offers on higher class cabins.

Tour Price doesn't include:

China visa, int'l flight, city to city flight/train, travel insurance, daily dinners (except mentioned), and gratuities to local guide and driver.

Remarks:
  • Above rate in US dollar based per person on double occupancy, cost includes 3 meals daily on board and all guided shore excursions with English-speaking guide/transfer services at each stop.
  • Single supplement- Add 75% of the cruise fare in a standard cabin and 100% of the cruise fare in a suite.
  • Children of 2 - 12 yrs age sharing room with parents pay 50% of the full fare, 75% if extra bed needed.
  • Children under 2 pay 10% of the full cruise fare and must stay in a bed with a parent.
  • Shore excursion itinerary is subject to change due to weather condition or water level.
  • Cruise schedules and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • You can combine this tour with any other tour package we offer. Extension stay at any city can also be arranged.

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