The Ultimate Yangtze River Cruise Experience: The New Yangtze Explorer

🛳 Experience the New Yangtze Explorer Cruise 💖 🛳 The Yangtze Explorer is a full-suite cruise ship on the Yangtze River, with the smallest suite measuring 31 square meters. Last December, the old Yangtze Explorer, which had been in service for 30 years, retired after receiving almost zero negative reviews during its tenure, consistently delivering the pinnacle of luxurious travel experiences. This May, the brand-new Yangtze Explorer made its maiden voyage, elevating comfort to new heights. Despite its 7,389-ton size, the ship is designed with only 74 suites, offering one of the highest per capita space ratios globally! With a capacity of 148 passengers and 141 crew members, the nearly 1:1 passenger-to-crew ratio ensures personalized service, making it the most luxurious cruise on the Yangtze River. A standout feature of the new ship is its ability to pass through the Three Gorges Dam ship lift, a unique highlight of the new Yangtze Explorer.✨ 📅 Cruise Information: 【Yangtze Explorer】Grand Maiden Voyage on May 29, 2025 Tonnage: 7,389 tons Length: 104.8 meters Width: 16.3 meters Decks: 6 🏠 Room Types: Deluxe Suite: 31 square meters, 58 rooms Ambassador Suite: 40 square meters, 12 rooms Celebrity Suites: Kissinger Suite/Rockefeller Suite: 89 square meters, 1 room each Gates Suite/Buffett Suite: 105 square meters, 1 room each 🍽 Dining Options: Dynasty Restaurant: Breakfast and lunch buffet with unlimited soft drinks, coffee, and tea; dinner buffet + à la carte menu Amber Restaurant: Exclusive to Ambassador and Celebrity Suite guests, buffet + à la carte menu with free-flowing soft drinks, coffee, and tea Sunset Hotpot Restaurant: Authentic traditional hotpot cuisine (lunch and dinner), free for Ambassador and Celebrity Suite guests; Deluxe Suite guests can enjoy for an additional fee (reservation required) Bertie Restaurant: Chef-selected tasting menu (lunch and dinner), paid restaurant; Celebrity Suite guests enjoy one complimentary meal 🎉 Entertainment Activities: Tang Dynasty Theater with premium entertainment programs 🎭 Lectures by experienced guides or special guest speakers 👨‍🏫 Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party 🥂 Live band performances at the Explorer Bar 🎶 Fun themed activities onboard 🎈 Explorer Culinary Classes 🍳 Traditional Chinese Medicine wellness lectures 💆‍♂ Movie screenings 🎬 🌊 Cruise Itineraries: Downstream: Chongqing to Yichang (4 days, 3 nights) Upstream: Yichang to Chongqing (5 days, 4 nights; two routes: Badong and Shennongjia) Round-trip: Chongqing or Yichang (8 days, 7 nights; four route combinations of Badong and Shennongjia) 💡 Tips: All-inclusive itinerary Pass through the original ship lift Western à la carte dining service Unlimited designated beverages Laundry and ironing services Airport/station transfers for embarkation/disembarkation Hassle-free luggage handling Unlimited bottled water during land excursions Shuttle buses/small transportation within scenic areas Exclusive onboard commentary service Dedicated land excursion guides 💖 Impressions: Customized itineraries to niche destinations offer unique experiences Dining is satisfying with delightful surprises Spacious rooms with balconies for relaxing views Focus on guest comfort, ceremony, and surprises Warm, professional service with top-notch hospitality awareness