Yangzi Explorer Cruise Ship Overview

Yangzi Explorer (or Yangtze Explorer), newly built in 2025, is going to make her first voyage in the coming April 2025. So, it will then be the NEWEST & MOST LUXURY cruise on the Yangtze! Once been selected by many global celebrities including Warran Buffett for their Yangtze River sailing, the famed Yangzi Explorer with 30 years’ experience set brand new standard of the luxury Yangtze River cruise vacation.

The new ship continues to be the Yangtze only all-suite cruise with 78 elegant and spacious suites, and every corner is finely designed by cutting-edge international teams. Besides, carrying just 148 travelers, Yangzi Explorer offers the finest and most personalized ONE-ON-ONE service to ensure your every moment in ultimate comfort.

Besides the warm and delicate service, Yangzi Explorer also tailors the unique routes taking all international visitors to discover the beautiful scenic, cultural and historical highlights along the Yangtze, including panorama from the Three Gorges Summit, direct sailing through Ship Lift, world unique nuclear military plant, special visit to UNESCO Shennongjia Nature Reserve, etc. Let’s enjoy your own wonderful luxurious Three Gorges cruise trip with brand-new Yangzi Explorer!

Ship Facts at a Glance

  • Rating: 5 Star
  • Maiden Voyage: 2025
  • Rebuilt: n/a
  • Gross Tonage: 7389T
  • Length: 104.8m
  • Width: 16.3m
  • Draft: 2.5m
  • Elevators: 1
  • Restaurants: 4
  • Decks: 6
  • Capacity: 148
  • Number of Crew: 141
  • Air-conditioning System: Central
  • Total Cabins: 74
  • Deluxe Suite: 58
  • Ambassador Suites: 12
  • Jade Suite: 1
  • Mandarin Suite: 1
  • Celestial Suite: 1
  • Imperial Suite: 1
  • Room Size Min: 31.00 m2
  • Room Size Max: 105.00 m2

Why Choose Yangzi Explorer

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  • Exclusive & caring One-on-one VIP Service

  • The largest staff to guest ratio on the river 1:1

  • Globally leading passenger space of 1:50

  • Largest Suites on the Yangtze River (31 - 105 m2)

  • Ship lift experience from your comfortable room

  • 4 Restaurants with imaginative Chinese and Western cuisine

  • World-class Ning SPA

  • Explorer Bar with experienced Mixologists

  • State of art GYM & Entertainment Theater

  • Diverse on-board activities for view, culture, history and fun

  • Exclusive sites and off-the-beaten-track stops on the way

Cruise Itinerary

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 1

Chongqing

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 2

Fuling & Zhongxian

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Day 3

Wushan & Yichang

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 4

Yichang

3 Nights & 4 Days Chongqing - Yichang (Downstream)

Most classic Yangtze Three Gorges cruise trip!

  • Day 1 - Chongqing (Airport/train pick-up; Chaotianmen Embarkation)
  • Day 2 – Fuling & Zhongxian (816 Underground Nuclear Project or White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum with local market; Feng Yan San Guo Show or night walk in Zhongzhou Alley…)
  • Day 3 – Wushan & Yichang (Qutang Gorge; Wu Gorge; Xiling Gorge; Ship Lift on Yangzi Explorer; Wushan Goddess Sky Road; Lesser Three Gorges…)
  • Day 4 - Yichang (Disembarkation, Three Gorges Dam or Quyuan Birthplace with Hubei Three Gorges Resettlement Museum; airport / train station drop-off…)

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 1

Yichang

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 2

Yichang & Badong

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 3

Fengjie

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 4

Zhongxian / Xituo / Huanghua Island

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 5

Chongqing

4 Nights & 5 Days Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)

Top popular Three Gorges essences sailing vacation!

  • Day 1 - Yichang (Airport/train pick-up; Embarkation; Three Gorges Dam or Quyuan Birthplace with Hubei Three Gorges Resettlement Museum…)
  • Day 2 - Yichang & Badong (Xiling Gorge; Ship Lift on Yangzi Explorer; karst Wuyuan Cave or Badong Museum with Wu Gorge Lookout…)
  • Day 3 - Fengjie (Wu Gorge; Qutang Gorge; White Emperor City or Qutang Gorge light trek or Three Gorges Summit…)
  • Day 4 – Zhongxian / Xituo / Huanghua Island (Shibaozhai Pagoda or Xituo Old Town or Huanghua Island)
  • Day 5 - Chongqing (Disembarkation; airport / train station drop-off…)

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 1

Yichang

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Day 2

Shennongjia

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Day 3

Fengjie

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Day 4

Zhongxian / Xituo / Huanghua Island

Yangtze River Cruise
Day 5

Chongqing

4 Nights & 5 Days Yichang - Chongqing (via Shennongjia)

Special route to discover UNESCO natural heritage of Shennongjia Nature Reserve!

  • Day 1 - Yichang (Airport/train pick-up; Embarkation; Ship Lift on Yangzi Explorer; Three Gorges Dam or Quyuan Birthplace with Hubei Three Gorges Resettlement Museum; Xiling Gorge…)
  • Day 2 - Shennongjia National Park
  • Day 3 - Fengjie (Wu Gorge; Qutang Gorge; White Emperor City or Qutang Gorge light trek or Three Gorges Summit…)
  • Day 4 – Zhongxian / Xituo / Huanghua Island (Shibaozhai Pagoda or Xituo Old Town or Huanghua Island)
  • Day 5 - Chongqing (Disembarkation; airport / train station drop-off…)

Accommondation Types

Yangzi Explorer has specially designed 4 types of suites onboard. Each suite is elegant and spacious with full equipment and appliances for the ultimate comfortable and deluxe stay on this aqua wonderland. Both twin beds (1.0 m *2.0 m) and double bed (2.0 m *2.0m) are available in the Deluxe Suites and Ambassador Suites, while the superior Jade/Mandarin Suites and Celestial/Imperial Suites offer only queen bed (1.8m*2.0m) better for couples, families, etc. All suites provide private balconies so that you can fully immerse yourself in the sightseeing of the Yangtze from your own room. Select your ideal suite below!

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Deluxe Suite

Size:31.00 s. q. m.

Bed:Twin Beds or Double Bed

Private Balcony:Yes

Private Bathroom:Yes

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Ambassador Suite

Size:40.00 s. q. m.

Bed:Twin Beds or Double Bed

Private Balcony:Yes

Private Bathroom:Yes

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Jade/Madarin Suite

Size:89.00 s. q. m.

Bed:Double Bed

Private Balcony:Yes

Private Bathroom:Yes

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Celestial/Imperial Suite

Size:105.00 s. q. m.

Bed:Double Bed

Private Balcony:Yes

Private Bathroom:Yes

Life Onboard

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    Dining & Drinking

    Four restaurants with distinct styles are located on this 6-floor cruise. Delicate healthy food and drink options are prepared by professional chefs, only for your wonderful culinary exploration enjoyment on water.

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    Activities & DIYs

    Brand play, Chinese medicine lecture, food classes, Chinese ink painting courses, SPA relaxation, and diverse themed activities and DIY arrangements are greatly scheduled every day to enrich your time onboard.

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    Shows & Parties

    Enjoy the jubilant moments at the Captain’s Welcome Party with all other guests from around the world. Besides, watch the interesting talent shows by the cruise staff who are both your companions and talented artists.

2025 Schedule of Yangzi Explorer

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Please Note:
• The above price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing.
• The prices are valid by Dec.31 of the year.
• Please enquiry for the exact price according to your nationality, cruising time and cruising route.
• Please quote us for the price may change during China's Golden Week and Spring Festival.
• Limited winter schedules may be adjusted into other dates, cruise ships, etc. based on the arrangement of the cruise company.

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