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President Prime

First Navigation: 2010
Last Refurbished: 2011
Capacity: 374
Length: 135.0m
Width: 19.60m
Cabin Area: 18.50m²

From

$435 per person

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 Deluxe Business cabins and 151 Deluxe standard cabins). 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.

Downstream: Chongqing → Yichang (4 days)

Day1

Board the ship from 17:00 to 20:00 and departs Chongqing at 22:00.

Day2

(8:00-10:00) Shore excursion to either Fengdu Ghost City or Wanxian, or Shibaozhai (depending on river conditions).Then return to the ship and sail towards the magnificent Three Gorges.

Fengdu, with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, is constructed on the Mingshan Hill by the river band. It is known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.
Wanxian: One of the most important and largest ports on the Yangtze. It is widely known for its variety and hustling markets. Fifty percent of the city will be resettled after the Three Gorges Dam Project is completed.

Day3

(08:00-13:00) Passing through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
(13:00-16:30) Boat excursion to Shennong Stream.
(17:30) Passing through Xiling Gorge.

Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.

Day4

(08:00-10:00) Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.
(13:00) Disembark at Yichang

Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project undertaken by man . The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. Tourists can get access to the top of the dam.

Upstream: Yichang → Chongqing (5 days)

Day1

Board the ship from 17:00 to 22:00 and departs Yichang at 24:00.

Day2

(09:00-11:30) Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site.
(12:45) Passing through Xiling Gorge.

Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project undertaken by man . The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. Tourists can get access to the top of the dam.

Day3

(08:00-12:00) Boat excursion to Shennong Stream.
(13:00-15:30) Wu Gorge
(17:30-18:00) Qutang Gorge

Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.

Day4

(8:30-10:30) Shore excurison to Fengdu Ghost City.

Fengdu, with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, is constructed on the Mingshan Hill by the river band. It is known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.

Day5

(09:00) Disembark at Chongqing.

Prices & Sailing Schedule Table ()

Itinerary: Chongqing to Yichang

Itinerary: Yichang to Chongqing

The Prices above are for Standard Cabin only. If you want to book other room type(e.g.Deluxe Cabin, Suite), Please Contact Us directly.

Price includes:

A. Accommodation: One bed in a standard twin cabin during the cruise, the pre-boarding included an overnight accommodation on the ship prior to the departure date.
B. Meals: All meals onboard as specified in the itinerary.
C. Land excursions: All the land excursions specific on the itinerary.
D. Service Charge & Government Taxes.

Price excludes:

A. Transfer: Between Airports / Railway station / Hotel and Dock.
B. Personal Expenses: All incidental charges, including room service, mini bar,laundry, and drinks and bar charges, tipping, etc.are not included.
C. Excess Baggage Charges.