| Day |
Schedule |
2026 Itinerary Sample (CQ - YC) |
Meals |
| Day 1 |
|
Executive Arrival Privilege: Airport/Train Station transfer to port |
Dinner |
| 16:00-20:30 |
Embarkation & Check-in |
| 18:00-19:30 |
Buffet Dinner |
| 20:00-20:30 |
Cruise Safety Briefing |
| 20:30-21:30 |
Deck Cold Buffet & Welcome Reception (Approx. 21:00 Departure) |
| Day 2 |
07:00-07:30 |
Morning Exercise |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 07:00-08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast |
| 07:45-08:30 |
Onboard Talk: Secrets of the 816 Nuclear Project |
| 09:15-10:00 |
Onboard Talk: History of the White Crane Ridge |
| Choice A |
08:30-12:30 Shore Excursion: 816 Underground Nuclear Project |
| Choice B |
10:00-12:30 Shore Excursion: White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum (Includes souvenir stamp experience) |
| 12:30-14:00 |
Buffet Lunch |
| 14:00-17:00 |
Onboard Leisure Activities / Themed Events |
| 17:30-19:00 |
Buffet Dinner |
| 20:00-21:00 |
Executive Excursion: VIP Seats for "Flames of the Three Kingdoms" Show |
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| Day 3 |
06:30-07:00 |
Sailing through Qutang Gorge |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 07:00-07:30 |
Morning Exercise |
| 07:00-08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast |
| Choice A |
08:45-11:45 Excursion: Lesser Three Gorges (includes morning tea on sightseeing boat) |
| Choice B |
09:00-12:00 Excursion: Goddess Sky Road (includes morning tea at private viewing deck) |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Buffet Lunch (or Executive Exclusive: Wushan Local Grilled Fish) |
| 14:30-15:30 |
Sailing through Wu Gorge |
| 15:00-16:30 |
"Gathering at the Three Gorges" Captain's Cocktail Party |
| 18:30-20:00 |
Buffet Dinner |
| 19:00-22:00 |
Shore Excursion: Night Tour of Yuxian Valley |
| Day 4 |
06:00-07:15 |
Buffet Breakfast & Check-out |
Breakfast |
| Standard |
08:00-11:30 Shore Excursion: Three Gorges Dam (Tanzi Ridge + 185 Viewing Platform) |
| Executive |
07:30-10:00 Exclusive: Three Gorges Ship Lift 10:15-12:00 Shore Excursion: Three Gorges Dam |
| Notice |
*Ship Lift tour is subject to change/cancellation due to maintenance or force majeure. |
| 12:30-13:00 |
Arrival at Three Gorges Tourist Center (End of Cruise) |
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Departure Privilege: Transfer to Yichang Airport/Train Station |
Notes:
1. Force Majeure & Port Changes: Due to factors such as weather, water levels, or waterway control, embarkation and disembarkation ports may change. The cruise company will provide necessary transfer transportation between the city center and the adjusted port.
2. Itinerary Flexibility: The itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to the daily cruise briefing and onboard announcements for final, real-time arrangements.
3. Executive Privileges: Executive Class guests enjoy priority transfers, exclusive dining options, and VIP seating for shore excursions. Specific inclusions are subject to the final booking confirmation.
| Day |
Schedule |
2026 Itinerary Sample (YC-CQ) |
Meals |
| Day 1 |
|
Executive Arrival Privilege: Airport/Train Station transfer to Three Gorges Tourist Center (Arrival before 12:00/12:30) |
Dinner |
| 13:30 |
Departure from Three Gorges Tourist Center (Strict schedule) |
| 13:30-17:00 |
Standard: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (Tanzi Ridge + 185 Viewing Platform) |
| 13:30-19:00 |
Executive: Three Gorges Dam (13:30-16:00) + Ship Lift (17:00-19:00) |
| 19:00-21:30 |
Embarkation & Check-in |
| 19:30-21:00 |
Buffet Dinner |
| 21:00-21:30 |
Cruise Safety Briefing |
| Day 2 |
07:00-07:30 |
Morning Exercise |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 07:00-07:45 |
Sailing through Xiling Gorge |
| 07:00-08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast |
| Choice A |
09:30-12:00 Excursion: Shennong Stream (includes hanging coffin show) + Morning Tea |
| Choice B |
09:00-12:00 Excursion: Yuxian Valley (includes cave boat ride) + Morning Tea |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Buffet Lunch (or Executive Exclusive: Tujia Feast) |
| 15:00-16:30 |
Onboard Leisure Activities |
| 16:30-17:30 |
Sailing through Wu Gorge |
| 19:10-20:40 |
Excursion: "Light of the Three Gorges" Night Cruise |
| Day 3 |
07:00-07:30 |
Morning Exercise |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 07:00-08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast |
| 09:30-11:00 |
"Gathering at the Three Gorges" Captain's Cocktail Party |
| 11:15-12:00 |
Sailing through Qutang Gorge |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Buffet Lunch |
| Choice A |
14:15-17:15 Shore Excursion: White Emperor City |
| Choice B |
14:00-18:30 Shore Excursion: Peak of the Three Gorges |
| 20:00-22:00 |
Onboard Leisure Activities |
| Day 4 |
07:00-07:30 |
Morning Exercise |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 07:30-09:00 |
Buffet Breakfast |
| 09:30-11:30 |
Onboard Leisure Activities |
| 11:30-13:00 |
Buffet Lunch |
| Choice A |
14:10-17:10 Shore Excursion: 816 Underground Nuclear Project |
| Choice B |
14:20-16:20 Shore Excursion: White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum |
| Executive |
14:00-18:00 Exclusive Excursion: Wuling Mountain Grand Rift Valley |
| 20:00-22:00 |
Onboard Leisure Activities |
| Day 5 |
07:00-08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast |
Breakfast |
| 07:00-08:30 |
Disembarkation & Check-out |
| Departure |
Executive Departure Privilege: Transfer to Chongqing Airport/Train Station |
Notes:
1. Arrival Notice: Guests are advised to arrive at the Three Gorges Tourist Center at least 30 minutes before the 13:30 departure. Late arrivals will be considered a voluntary waiver of the day's shore excursion and will need to arrange their own transport to the pier.
2. Force Majeure & Port Changes: Due to force majeure factors such as weather, water level, waterway control, or port navigation restrictions, the embarkation and disembarkation ports for the cruise may be subject to change. Should such a situation occur, the cruise company will be responsible for providing transfer transportation.
3. Optional Shore Excursions: Optional shore excursions are non-fixed attractions recommended by the cruise company. The cruise will decide whether to dock at these sites based on the number of passengers who have signed up on that day.
4. Itinerary Disclaimer: This itinerary and schedule are for reference only. Please refer to the cruise briefing and actual arrangements for the final details.
5. Ship Lift Policy: In the event of engineering maintenance or other force majeure factors preventing the completion of the Ship Lift tour, the cruise company reserves the right to modify or cancel this complimentary project based on site conditions.
| Day |
Schedule |
2026 Itinerary Sample (YC- Shennongjia - CQ) |
Meals |
| Day 1 |
|
Executive Arrival Privilege: Transfer from Yichang Airport/Train Station to Three Gorges Tourist Center. |
Dinner |
| Pre-trip |
Arrival guidelines: Arrival at Yichang Airport before 12:00 or Yichang East Station before 12:30 for transfer service. |
| 13:30 |
Departure from Three Gorges Tourist Center (Prompt departure, no waiting). |
| Note |
Please arrive at the gathering point at least 30 minutes early. Late arrivals after 13:30 are considered a voluntary waiver of the day's tour. |
| 13:30-17:00 |
Standard Route: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (Tanzi Ridge + 185 Viewing Platform). |
| 13:30-19:00 |
Executive Route: Three Gorges Dam (13:30-16:00) + Ship Lift (17:00-19:00). |
| 19:00-21:30 |
Embarkation & Check-in. |
| 19:30-21:30 |
Buffet Dinner & Cruise Safety Briefing. |
| Day 2 |
06:30-08:00 |
Buffet Breakfast |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 07:00-07:30 |
Morning Exercise |
| 08:30-11:30 |
Standard Route: Zhaojun Village (includes Water Highway viewing platform). |
| 12:30-14:00 |
Chinese Table Lunch |
| 14:30-17:00 |
Standard Route Choice A: Tiansheng Bridge; Choice B: Guanmen Mountain. |
| 07:00-10:00 |
Executive Route: Dalongtan Golden Monkey Research Base. |
| 10:00-12:00 |
Executive Route: Shennongding. |
| 12:30-17:00 |
Executive Route: Chinese Table Lunch & Guanmen Mountain. |
| 18:30-22:00 |
Buffet Dinner & Onboard Activities. |
| Day 3 |
06:00-07:00 |
Sailing through Wu Gorge |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 07:00-08:30 |
Morning Exercise & Buffet Breakfast |
| 10:00-11:30 |
"Gathering at the Three Gorges" Captain's Cocktail Party |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Buffet Lunch |
| 13:30-14:15 |
Sailing through Qutang Gorge |
| 14:30-18:30 |
Shore Excursion Choice A: White Emperor City; Choice B: Peak of the Three Gorges. |
| 18:30-20:30 |
Buffet Dinner |
| Day 4 |
07:00-07:30 |
Morning Exercise |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 07:30-09:00 |
Buffet Breakfast |
| 09:00-12:00 |
Shore Excursion Choice A: Fengdu Ghost City; Choice B: Xueyu Cave. |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Buffet Lunch |
| 15:00-18:00 |
Onboard Activities / Themed Events |
| 18:00-22:00 |
Buffet Dinner & Onboard Activities |
| Day 5 |
07:00-08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast |
Breakfast |
| 07:00-08:30 |
Disembarkation & Check-out |
| Departure |
Executive Departure Privilege: Transfer to Chongqing Airport/Train Station. |
Notes:
1. Force Majeure & Port Changes: Due to force majeure factors such as weather, water level, waterway control, or port navigation restrictions, the embarkation and disembarkation ports for the cruise may be subject to change. Should such a situation occur, the cruise company will be responsible for providing transfer transportation between downtown Chongqing and the adjusted port.
2. Complimentary Shore Excursions: The itinerary includes three fixed shore excursion attractions as complimentary visits. These attractions are among the most iconic representative sites of the Yangtze River Three Gorges. If passengers voluntarily waive participation in these visits, the cruise company will not refund the attraction tickets or arrange alternative attractions.
3. Optional Shore Excursions: Optional shore excursions are non-fixed attractions recommended by the cruise company. Passengers may sign up and pay for these optional tours onboard. The cruise will decide whether to dock at these sites based on the number of passengers who have signed up on that day. Passengers not participating in optional excursions may remain onboard for free activities during docking.
4. Itinerary Disclaimer: This itinerary and schedule are for reference only. Please refer to the cruise briefing and actual arrangements for the final details.
5. Docking Policy: The docking for optional (self-paid) attractions is not guaranteed. The cruise may make appropriate adjustments based on water levels and weather conditions. The actual attractions visited will be determined according to the real-time situation.
6. Dining Arrangement: Dinner Banquet will be served in buffet style.