Cruise Calendar 2009

Cruise Ships

 
 East King :

     

Cruise Ship Information 

East King cruise ship is one of the first two five-star deluxe cruises awarded by National Tourism Administration of China in the year 1997. She is built in 1994 and 1995 in the tradition of world-renowned ship builders. She is equipped with the finest navigational equipment available, specially designed to American specifications for the utmost in comfort and safety. Two separate and distinct double hulls, nestled together below deck, ensure safe passage through rocky shoals.

2009 Sailing Date:
Chongqing - Yichang (Downstream), Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)
2010 Sailing Date:
Chongqing - Yichang (Downstream), Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)

Package and Tour Plans: Yangtze River Cruise

Fact-Sheet

First Navigation: May, 1995 Latest Renew: 2005
Length (m): 91.5 Width (m): 16.4
Gross Tonnage (T): 5309 Capacity: 196
Rate: 5-star

Facilities: Broadcast, Satellite, Phone, Color TV-set, Socket Transformer, Mini Bar, Safe Box, Shower, Hair Dryer.

Deck Plan

  • First Floor (Upper Deck): Reception Desk, Dining Room, Business Center, Clinic, Public Washroom
  • Second Floor (Promenade Deck): Multi-Function Hall, Public Washroom
  • Third Floor (Bridge Deck): Card Room, KTV, Public Washroom
  • Fourth Floor (Recreation Deck): Teahouse, Souvenir Shop, Beauty Salon, Sauna, Gym Room, Clinic, Reading Room
  • Fifth Floor (View Deck): Sun Deck

Cabins: 98

  • Superior Cabin:25; one bedroom with private bathroom; area:17.6sqm
  • Deluxe Cabin:24; one bedroom with private bathroom; area:17.6sqm
  • Executive Cabin:30; one bedroom with private bathroom; area:17.6sqm
  • Royal Floor:15; one bedroom with private bathroom; area:17.6sqm
  • Executive Suite:2; one bedroom, one sitting room with integrated bathroom; area:35.2sqm
  • Royal Suite:2; one bedroom, one sitting room with integrated bathroom; area:35.2sqm

Cabin Facilities

Active Window, TV, Mini Bar, Weight Balance, Life Jacket, Memo Pad, Mineral Water, Tea Bags, Bath Foam, Bath Towel, Face Towel, Comb, Toothpaste, Tooth Mug, Shoe Sponge, Telephone Directory, Mini Refrigerator, Hair Dryer, Cloth Line, Ball-Pen, Coffee Bags, Shampoo, Shower Cap, Bath Robe, Hand Towel, Soap, Toothbrush, Slippers, Laundry Bag.
Voltage: AV220v, 50hz.

Meals

  • Breakfast: Chinese and Western buffet
  • Lunch: Chinese style set-menu
  • Dinner: Chinese style set-menu
  • (Drinks is not included in dinners.) 

Cruise Itinerary and Rate

Downstream: Chongqing- Yichang (Sailing Date 2009, Sailing Date 2010)

4DAYS /3NIGHTS DOWNSTREAM ITINERARY ( Chongqing -> Yichang)
Day Times Events
1 19:00-22:00 Embarkation
2 13:45 Fengdu - Shore Excursion
3 07:15-08:30 Passing Qutang Gorge
08:30-10:30 Passing Wu Gorge
10:30-16:30 Shennong Stream - Shore Excursion
16:30-18:00 Passing Xiling Gorge - West Part
18:00 Passing 5-level ship lock
4 07:00-08:30 Three Gorges Dam Site Excursion
08:40-09:40 Back to ship for breakfast
10:00-11:00 Passing Gezhou Dam shiplock
12:00 Arrive at Yichang - Disembarkation
Upstream: Yichang- Chongqing (Sailing Date 2009, Sailing Date 2010)
5DAYS /4NIGHTS UPSTREAM ITINERARY ( Yichang -> Chongqing)
Day Times Events
1 19:00-22:00 Embarkation
2 08:00 Set sail from Yichang
09:00 Passing Xiling Gorge - East Part
11:00 Passing Three Gorges Dam 5-level shiplocks
14:45 Three Gorges Dam Project - Shore Excursion
17:30 Passing Xiling Gorge - West Part
3 09:00 Shennong Stream - Shore Excursion
14:40 Passing Wu Gorge
16:30 Passing Qutang Gorge
4 09:00 Shibaozhai - Shore Excursion
5 09:00 Arrive Chongqing - Disembarkation

Discount Cruise Rate in 2009 (Based on double occupancy)

Season High Season
(Apr/May/Sep/Oct)
Shoulder Season
(Mar/Jun/Jul/Aug/Nov)
 
Downstream USD623.00 USD357.00
Upstream USD623.00 USD357.00

Discount Cruise Rate in 2010 (Based on double occupancy)

Season High Season
(Sep/Oct)
Shoulder Season
(Apr/May)
Low Season
(Mar/Jun/Jul/Aug/Nov)
 
Downstream USD549.00 USD399.00 USD319.00
Upstream USD449.00 USD399.00 USD319.00

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