Question: How long are cruise vacations?

Answer: The length varies on different cruising courses. The shortest one is 4 days from Chongqing to Yichang and the longest could be 9 days or more from Shanghai to Chongqing. To choose a cruise, length is not the only element to consider. You need also consider the cruise schedules, which might not be available daily.

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Question: Is it better to take a Yangtze River cruise upstream or downstream? Does it make any difference? Or is it just that downstream is a little faster?

Answer: The biggest difference is downstream takes less time. Usually there are only a few minor differences for shore excursion programs between ships of the same company and most ships will have exactly the same programs for both downstream and upstream cruises.

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Question: Can you arrange an extra bed for the cruise?

Answer: Not all cruises provide extra beds in standard twin cabins. It is based on the space in their cabins. For example, American Victoria cruise ships do not provide extra beds, nor does China Regal.

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Question: I am confused about the Yangtze River cruises from Chongqing to Wuhan. They are listed as lasting 5 days, but the start and stop days really cover 4 days.

Answer: There is one day when you pre-board the cruise ship. This only occurs when the ship is scheduled to sail in the early morning. For example, the downstream cruise of Regal China from Chongqing to Wuhan. The ship is scheduled to sail at 8:00 am. We arrange a one-day city tour in Chongqing then the guide arranges for you to board in the evening.

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Question: Please explain a bit about Shennong Stream and why this is offered instead of the Three Little Gorges in some itineraries?

Answer: Both are side trips of the Yangtze River cruise to the unspoiled tributaries, and both feature natural beauty and exciting boating, drifting along crystal streams. Considering the river's water conditions and the schedules of different ships, the cruise company will arrange either Three Little Gorges or Shennong Stream.