Deck
Standard Room
Gym
Lobby
President Prime
President Suite
President Suite
Shangri-la Restaurant
Apr ~ November. Start from Chongqing or Yichang.
Cruiser Description:
Name In English: M/V President Prime
Building Standard: ★★★★★+
Entered Service: 2011
Passenger Capacity: 374
Number Of Cabins: 187
Gross Tonnage: 12000T
Length: 135.20M
Width: 19.60M
Decks: 6
Deluxe Standard Cabin with Balcony(151 rooms): 26.5㎡
Deluxe Business Cabin with Balcony(32 rooms): 39.75㎡
Deluxe Suite with Balcony(2 rooms): 58㎡
Presidential Suite with Balcony(2 rooms): 72㎡(Independent viewing area 104㎡)
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.
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.
Day 1 Get on board from Chongqing (no meal)
no meal President No.6
Arrive at Chaotianmen Port by yourself. Get on board between 17:00 and 20:00. Welcome to the President Prime Cruise. Enjoy the variety entertainment on the ship. The journey begins at 21:00.
Day 2 Fengdu Ghost City and Shibaozhai
breakfast + lunch + dinner included President No.6
A new day begins with the morning call music at 6:30. Have buffet breakfast at Shangrila Restaurant on the second floor.
The ship will stop at Fengdu Ghost City. Optional tour of CNY280 per person(about 2.5 hours). The tour fee includes the entrance ticket, tour guide and vehicles.
At noon, have buffet lunch at Shangrila Restaurant.
At 16:00, the ship will stop at Zhongxian Port. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. Shibaozhai Tower was built against Yuyin Mountain. The whole tower is 56 meters high with 12 floors. It was built during Wanli Period and restored during Kangxi and Qianlong Period.
There will be a welcoming party at 18:15 at Shangri-la Restaurant and an evening party at Oscar Performance Hall at 20:30.
Day 3 White Emperor City, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Badong Shennong Stream Scenic Site
breakfast + lunch + dinner included President No.6
A new day begins with the morning call music at 6:30. Have buffet breakfast at Shangrila Restaurant on the second floor.
The ship will stop at White Emperor City at 7:50. Optional tour for 280 per person(including the entrance ticket, tour guide, vehicles and etc.)
The ship will pass through Qutang Gorge at 10:45. The tour guide will explain the attraction on the deck of 6th floor.
At 12:30, the ship will pass through Wu Gorge. You could enjoy the scenery while having buffet lunch.
At 15:00, the ship will stop at Badong Shennong Stream Scenic Site. Take a boat to visit Shennong Stream. It is a stream of 60 km running through the gorges from the south to the north.
There will be a farewell party at 19:00 and a gathering party at 20:00.
At about 22:30, the ship will go through go through five-grade ship lock of the Three Gorges Dam. You will see the spectacular scenes on the deck of 6th floor and experience how a cruiser ship climb stairs.
Day 4 Three Gorges Dam
breakfast included
A new day begins with the morning call music at 6:30. Have buffet breakfast at Shangrila Restaurant on the second floor.
At 8:00, the ship will stop at Sandouping Port. Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam. Take a tourist bus from the port to double-line five-grade ship lock. You will visit ship lock at middle isolated pier. Then drive to Tanziling to visit the model and panorama of the dam. Then drive to flood discharge dam at the southern bank; visit longitudinal cofferdam downstream. Back to the ship in 2.5 hours.
At 11:00, the ship will go through the east part of Xiling Gorge. At 12:30, the ship arrive at Yichang. That's the end of this tour.
The itineraries listed in the form probably be adjusted owing to the bad weather, water level, temporary navigation control and prohibition.
Aboard the cruise: You should arrive at Chongqing before 22:00PM to aboard the cruise on the first day. You can tell us your flight number (or train number) and arrival time, or hotel you stay in Chongqing. Our guide will pick you up and drive you to the port to aboard the ship.
Day 1 Get on board from Yichang
No meal President No.6
Get on board from the port during 17:00 and 20:00. Overnight on the ship. Enjoy the variety entertainment on the ship.
Day 2 Xiling Gorge, Three Gorges Families, Three Gorges Dam
breakfast + lunch + dinner included President No.6
The journey begins at 6:00.
The ship will go through the east part of Xiling Gorge during 7:00 and 7:30. Have buffet breakfast at Shangrila Restaurant on the second floor with beautiful scenery passby.
The ship docks at the Three Gorges Tribe between 8:00 and 10:45. You may attend lectures, watch movies, doing message, singing karaoke and etc. Optional tour for Three Gorges Families Scenic Site(including entrance ticket, tour guide, vehicles and etc.)
The ship will go through Xiling Gorge during 11:00 and 11:30. Enjoy the amazing scenery on the deck of 6th floor. With its west from Xiangxikou and east to Nanjinguan, Xiling Gorge is famous for its oddly-shaped rocks, shoals and rapids.
The cruiser will stop at Sandouping Port during 13:00-15:30. Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam. Take a tourist bus from the port to double-line five-grade ship lock. You will visit ship lock at middle isolated pier. Then drive to Tanziling to visit the model and panorama of the dam. Then drive to flood discharge dam at the southern bank; visit longitudinal cofferdam downstream. Back to the ship in 2.5 hours.
At 16:00, the ship will go through five-grade ship lock of the Three Gorges Dam. You will see the spectacular scenes on the deck of 6th floor and experience how a cruiser ship climb stairs.
There will be a welcoming party at 17:30 at Shangri-la Restaurant and an evening party at Oscar Performance Hall at 20:30.
Day 3 Shennong Stream, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge
breakfast + lunch + dinner included President No.6
A new day begins with the morning call music at 6:30. Have buffet breakfast at Shangrila Restaurant on the second floor. The ship will stop at the port of Badong Shennong Stream Scenic Site. Take a boat to visit Shennong Stream. It is a stream of 60 km running through the gorges from the south to the north.
The ship will go through Wu Gorge during 13:00-13:45. You can enjoy the picturesque scenery on the 6th floor and the tour guide will explain the sightseeing.
The ship will go through Qutang Gorge during 16:00-16:30.
During 15:00 and 19:00, the ship will stop at White Emperor City. Optional tour for White Emperor City(CNY 280 per person).
Have dinner at Shangrila Restaurant at 18:45.
At 20:30, there will be an evening party of Chinese ethnic custom.
Day 4 Shibaozhai, Fengdu Ghost City
breakfast + lunch + dinner included President No.6
A new day begins with the morning call music at 6:30. Have buffet breakfast at Shangrila Restaurant on the second floor.
The ship will stop at the port of Zhongxian during 8:00-10:00. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. Shibaozhai Tower was built against Yuyin Mountain. The whole tower is 56 meters high with 12 floors. It was built during Wanli Period and restored during Kangxi and Qianlong Period.
During 14:45-17:15, the ship will stop at Fengdu Ghost City. Optional tour for 280 per person.
There will be a farewell dinner at 18:00 and a gathering party in the evening.
Day 5 Arrive at Chongqing
breakfast included
The ship will arrive at Chongqing after breakfast. It will stop at Chaotianmen Port. This is the end of this cruise tour.
The itineraries listed in the form probably be adjusted owing to the bad weather, water level, temporary navigation control and prohibition.
Aboard the cruise: You should arrive at Chongqing before 22:00PM to aboard the cruise on the first day. You can tell us your flight number (or train number) and arrival time, or hotel you stay in Chongqing. Our guide will pick you up and drive you to the port to aboard the ship.
| Price Includes: | Price Excludes: |
| One bed price at basic floor. Three meals on the ship except the dinner on boarding day and lunch on disembark day; Entrance fee as mentioned in the itinerary; Singing and dancing show and party; European customers don't need pay extra tips, and the tour fee has been included it; | Tips: American, Canadian, Australia, UK and Southeast Asian customers need pay 150RMB per person; Chinese customers need pay 100RMB per person; Between airport and dock transportation; |
| Please note: 1. There are only two beds in a cabin. Most of the ships do not provide extra bed, so you may need to reserve another cabin, or a half cabin (0.5 cabin) for the third person (for an adult or a big child). 2. If you want to take a whole cabin for the third person, a single supplement of 75% to 100% of a single ticket is required. If you only take a half cabin, or only "a bed", the price is the same but he/she need to share the cabin with a stranger. 3. If 2-12 years old children don't need extra bed, they just pay 50% of the full price, but if they need one bed, they need pay 100%. 4. Below 2 years old children, they only need pay 20% of the full price. 5. If you want to update the floor, European customers need pay 150RMB(23USD) per person per floor and Chinese customers need pay 100RMB(15USD) per person per floor. | |
October 2014 - the staff were fantastic, very helpful although some of them didn't speak or understand English very well. The public areas of the ship were kept clean and tidy but the cabins were terrible. The carpet was badly stained and the entire room smelt musty. My husband had to take a hay fever tablet more..
Rating: 
[3 of 5 Stars!] by Gail Kingston,10/24/2014
We did the cruise from Yichang to Chongqing. We were disappointed with the embarkation at Yichang as there were no proper passenger terminal with proper access to the ship instead we had to descend a flight ( maybe 80) of concrete steps from the shore to the ship while carrying our luggage. There was no assis more..
Rating: [3 of 5 Stars!] by Ann Jiu Choo,11/16/2012
We had an excellent Yangtze river cruise trip. The sceneries were breathtaking. All the activities druing the cruise were on the par or above and beyond. And, the Guy from ChinaTour.net who arranged the trip for us was very helpful. He did a good arrangement for us. The pickup and drop off were on time. Highl more..
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!] by Jason Wong,11/26/2011
