- Yangzi Explorer
- East King
Cruise Ships

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.)
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 | |
| 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 |
