President Cruises
President Cruises mainly introduces Why Choose President Cruises, Top President Cruises Ships, President Cruises Itinerary and Onboard Experience, which can help you better choose your Yangtze River Cruise. President Yangtze Series Cruise have regular sailing itinerary and schedule, sailing along the main cities of Three Gorges between Chongqing and Yichang. Yangtze Series Cruise is also the main transportation tool for the tourists home and broad to tour the Yangtze Three Gorges.
Why Choose President Cruises
The President Cruises can offer you an experience par excellence. Step aboard this sumptuous floating cruises ship as it glides through the world's most magnificent Yangtze River view, with competitive prices, high quality service, diversity of Chinese delicacies, all kinds of activities, etc.
Top Reasons to Choose President Cruises
- Stable sailing schedule all year round.
- Lowest prices available for 5-star ships
- Diversity of Chinese Delicacies-Buffet breakfast, set-menu Chinese lunch and dinner with characteristic flavorful dishes.
- Interesting activities: Tai Chi exercise, Chinese Tea Culture experience, Chinese calligraphy and painting learning.
- Family-friendly on President 7 and 8- 100 of which can be upgraded into triple rooms for families.
Top President Cruises Ships
President Cruises, established by Wuhan Yangtze Cruise Co., Ltd, as one of best Yangtze River cruises, offers 3 5-star cruise ships on Yangtze River, namely, President Prime 6 Cruise Ship, President No.7 Cruise Ship and President No.8 Cruise Ship, and all of them are favored by most travelers for its competitive prices. Downstream from Chongqing to Yichang will take 4 days and 3 nights onboard, while upstream from Yichang to Chongqing will take 5 days and 4 nights onboard.
Ships Comparison
President Cruises ships are 5-star, with the 2013 newly built ships – President 7 and President 8 sailing on Yangtze River. Here are some basic information about all president cruises ship in the following table, which can help you choose the best President ship according to your requirements.
| Ship Name | Price Range($) | Rating | Year Built | Cabin | Price from($) | Area(m²) | Passenger Capacity | Cabin Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President No.7 | 390-490 | 5-star | 2013 | Largest cabins with private balcony, deluxe cabin size with 27.50 sq.m. / 296.01 sq.ft | 369 | 27.541.2198 | 460 | 27-198 m² |
| President No.8 | 390-490 | 5-star | 2013 | Largest cabins with private balcony, deluxe cabin size with 27.50 sq.m. / 296.01 sq.ft | 369 | 27.541.2198 | 460 | 27-198 m² |
| President No.6 | 390-490 | 5-star | 2011 | All with private balcony, Deluxe Cabin Size: 26.50 sq.m. / 285.24 sq.ft | 369 | 26.539.7558176 | 374 | 20-70 m² |
President Cruises Itinerary
All President Cruises ships sail along the most popular route between Chongqing and Yichang with a stable departure all year round and provide the classic shore excursions to those natural, cultural and historical heritages along the magnificent Yangtze River.
Yichang — Chongqing (upstream 5 days/4 nights)
| Day | Time | Itineraries |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 17:00 — 22:00 | Bus Transfer to Maoping at Zigui County, board on cruise at Maoping Dock |
| Day 2 | 08:30 – 11:00 | Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam |
| 13:00 – 16:30 | Shore excursion to Tribe of Three gorges (optional) | |
| 17:00 | Set off | |
| 18:00 | Welcome reception delivered by the captain | |
| 20:30 | Cruise welcome reception party | |
| Day 3 | 8:00 – 11:30 | Shore excursion to Shennong Stream by small boat |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Wu Gorge | |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Qutang Gorge | |
| 16:00 – 18:30 | Shore excursion to White Emperor City(optional) | |
| 20:30 | Party full of local folk features | |
| Day 4 | 08:00 – 10:00 | Shore excursion to Shibaozhai Temple |
| 15:00 – 17:30 | Shore excursion to Fengdu (optional) | |
| 19:00 | Farewell dinner | |
| 20:30 | Night on the Yangtze River — Gathering Party | |
| Day 5 | 09:00 | Disembarking at Chongqing-The Three Gorges trip ends |
Chongqing — Yichang (downstream 4 days/3 nights)
| Day | Time | Itineraries |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 17:00 – 21:00 | Board at Chongqing |
| 21:00 | Set off | |
| Day 2 | 08:15 – 10:45 | Shore excursion to Fengdu (optional) |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Shore excursion to Shibaozhai Temple | |
| 18:15 | Welcome reception delivered by the captain | |
| 20:30 | Cruise welcome reception party | |
| Day 3 | 07:50 – 10:30 | Shore excursion to White Emperor City (optional) |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Qutang Gorge | |
| 12:30 – 13:15 | Wu Gorge | |
| 15:00 – 18:30 | Shore excursion to Shennong Stream by small boat | |
| 20:30 | Night on the Yangtze River — Gathering Party | |
| Day 4 | 08:00 – 10:30 | Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam |
| Bus transfer from Maoping to No.9 Dock at Yichang City |
Note: Itineraries subject to change due to the water level/navigation authority/weather condition, etc.
Major Shore Excursions
- Three Gorges
- Three Gorges Dam
- Tribe of Three Gorges
- Dazu Rock Carvings
- Three Gorges Museum
- Ciqikou Ancient Town
- Qutang Gorge
- Wu Gorge
- Shennong Stream
- Little Three Gorges
- White Emperor City
- Shibaozhai
- Fengdu Ghost City
Onboard Experience
Photography Service
On President Cruises, it is very convenient to capture the timeless moments for you during the Yangtze River cruise. There are some professional photographers for you. What's more, photos and DVD shot and produced by them will be displayed in the exhibition area on the third floor, and will also be broadcasted circularly through the televisions in rooms and ballrooms. You can buy your favorite photos and audio-visual products.
Food Service
Located in the passenger restaurant, which can accommodate all guests for simultaneous meals, offering buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can taste the local flavor with the Three Gorges cuisines. What's more, there are all kinds of exquisite snacks.
Accommodation
The newest President No.7 and President No.8 have three types of cabins & suites onboard including Deluxe Cabins, Executive Suites and Presidential Suites. While, President No.6 has four types of cabins & suites that travelers can choose among Deluxe Cabins, Executive Suites and Deluxe Suites and Presidential Suites.
Laundry service
If you need to wash clothes, please fill out the laundry list, and put the clothes in the laundry bag, which will be collected by the attendant, or you can directly hand them over to the room service centers. If you send the clothes in the morning before 9 o’clock, they can be returned on the same day. Express service is provided on board. Please consult the room service center for details.
Reception
Front Desk
Located at the reception desk on the second floor; handle the formalities for your touring, answer your inquiries as well as other questions related to the service and facilities provided by the cruises, and accept your comments and suggestions.
Cashier
Located at the reception desk on the second floor; handle your check-out, currency exchange, fees settlement on board. Master and Visa credit cards are accepted.
Safety box
Deposit your valuables in the safe box dedicated to tourists at the reception desk; attendants will handle the storage procedures for you. If your valuables are lost because they have not been deposited, the cruise will not undertake any responsibility.
Tour guide
The tour guide of this cruise is responsible for introducing to you the facilities and services on board, explaining the attractions along the way and answering your questions.
Shore excursions
In order to make your trip more enjoyable, in addition to the attractions included in your ticket, we will add a very interesting spot; if you want to participate in this special touring, please go the reception desk for reservation.
Schedule
Daily itinerary is displayed in the lobby and delivered to your room. According the channel and water level, the changes of daily itinerary will be broadcasted for notification.
Entertainment & Culture Programs
Entertainment programs on President Cruises are very colorful. There are all kinds of facilities, such as music bar, Internet cafe bar, ball rooms, beauty salon, massage room, coffee bar, game room, etc. Of course, there are some interesting Chinese traditional activities, such as the Tai Chi Chuan.
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