Blue Whale cruise ship is famouse for its unique appearance, which looks like a whale swimming in the Yangtze River for the streamline body covered with blue glass. As a 4-star ship with years cruising experiences, it is the best choice for budget cruise.
2016 Blue Whale Booking Unavailable: we are sorry to inform you that Blue Whale booking is unavailable for whole 2016. Please kindly choose other cruises in Changjiang Cruises, such as Yangtze 1 and Yangtze 2 with higher rates and standards for your Yangtze River cruise experience.
Price from $368-$413
Map of Blue Whale's Itinerary
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 19:00 - 21:00
21:00 |
Boarding the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Square
Departing from Chongqing. |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 08:00 09:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 16:00 18:00 20:00 |
Briefing on the cruise; Shore Excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda; Optional excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; Captain's welcome party; Crew cabaret. |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) |
around 11:00 12:30 - 16:30 16:30-18:30 18:00 around 19:00 22:00 - 02:00 |
Optional excursion to White Emperor City; Shore excursion to Shennv Stream; Scenic cruising - passing through Wu Gorge; Capitain’s farewell banquet; Sail through the Xiling Gorges (west section); Pass through Three Gorges Dam Ship locks. |
| Day 4 (B) | 07:00-10:30 12:00 |
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site; Disembarking in Yichang. |
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 19:00 - 24:00 | Boarding the ship at Yichang Pier |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 10:00 10:00-12:00 12:30 - 15:30 18:00 20:00 16:00 - 20:00 |
Departing from Yichang Dock and passing through Xiling Gorge (east part); Visit tribe of Three Gorges(optional); Shore excursion - Three Gorges Dam Site; Captain's welcome party; Crew cabaret; passing through the Three Gorges Dam Ship Locks. |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 08:00 - 12:30 13:00 - 16:30 Afternoon |
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream; Scenic cruising - sailing through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge; Optional excursion to White Emperor City |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) | 08:30 - 12:00 18:00 |
Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; Captain's farewell banquet |
| Day 5 (B) | 08:30 | After breakfast, disembarking in Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock. |
Besides the listed shore excursions listed in your itinerary, there usually will be 2 optional shore excursions in each cruise term and it is not part of the cruise itinerary, the cost is around RMB260=USD42/per person per optional shore excursion, and the optional shore excursions differ from different cruise lines, and it is not compulsory.
Physical-Challenge: Some shore excursions like “Fengdu Ghost City” needs some steps climbing; it might a bit challenging to some visitors who have problems with steps, in this case visitors can stay on the ship without join in the shore excursion (no refund). And booking a ship with elevator will be more convenient actually. Please kindly note it.
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