Life & Experience on Yangzi Explorer 2025

The Yangzi Explorer, a unique all-suite vessel on the Yangtze River, is set to redefine the concept of luxury cruising in 2025, delivering an exceptional journey for its guests. In addition to the quality assurance of accommodation, meticulously crafted exclusive shore experiences, and high-quality guided services, the hardware facilities on the Yangtze Explorer are also top-notch, enriching guest’ time on board:

  1. 4 Restaurants with imaginative Chinese and Western cuisine
  2. Explorer Bar with experienced Mixologists
  3. Top-tier recreational facilities: World-class Ning SPA, State-of-art GYM & Entertainment Theater
  4. Diverse interactive activities: Welcome reception, entertainment programs, live music, cooking show, cultural lectures, etc.
  5. Cares for family with children: children’s menus, Kid’s Fun Corner, interactive kid’s programs and science lectures

Food & Restaurants

4 restaurants, each with its own unique flair, provide a wide range of healthy and varied dining options.

Dynasty Restaurant (Deck 2)

Onboard the Yangzi Explorer, a team of skilled chefs creates a fusion of local, seasonal delicacies with global culinary influences, presenting a delightful epicurean voyage.

  1. Available to all esteemed guests, the restaurant offers three daily meals.
  2. Buffet-style breakfast and lunch come with an unlimited supply of soft drinks, coffee, and tea.
  3. For dinner, guests can choose from both buffet options and an à la carte menu.

Amber Restaurant (Deck 3)

Carefully crafted menus blend classic cuisine with modern culinary arts, offering personalized service to ensure that every meal on the Yangtze Explorer is delicious and memorable.

  1. Exclusively open to guests staying in Ambassador Suites and Celebrity Suites, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  2. Featuring both buffet and à la carte menus, with complimentary unlimited soft drinks, coffee, and tea during meal times.

Sunset Hotpot House (Deck 6)

  1. Offers authentic traditional hot pot cuisine (for lunch and dinner).
  2. Complimentary for guests in Ambassador Suites and Celebrity Suites.
  3. Guests in Luxury Suites can enjoy it for an additional fee.
  4. Reservations are required for dining.

Petrus Restaurant (Deck 4)

  1. Featuring a Chef’s Selection Tasting Menu (for lunch and dinner).
  2. This is a premium dining option, not included in the cruise fare.
  3. Celebrity Suite guests are entitled to one complimentary meal per voyage.
  4. Reservations are required for dining.

Special Notices: 1. The skilled chefs aboard the Yangtze Explorer are well-equipped to cater to any specific dietary requirements guests may have. Should you have any, please let us know beforehand. 2. For those who wish to savor their meals in the privacy and comfort of their staterooms, the Yangtze Explorer offers a 24-hour in-room dining service.

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Drinks

Explorer Bar (Deck 5)

Explorer Bar with experienced Mixologists, offering guests unforgettable evenings of refined elegance and panoramic river views.

Velvet Lounge (Deck 4)

The Velvet Lounge is a bespoke haven designed specifically for the enjoyment of Ambassador and Celebrity Suite guests. This private and elite retreat offers an intimate ambiance where luxury and exclusivity converge. A variety of snacks and a selection of beverages are available for guests to enjoy throughout the day.

Yangzi Explorer Cruise - Bar

Onboard Activities, Entertainment & Shows

  1. The Captain’s Welcoming Soiree
  2. Enlightening Seminars by Our Distinguished Guides or Special Guests
  3. Interactive Culinary Demonstrations
  4. Melodious Live Tunes at the Explorer Bar
  5. Educational Sessions on Chinese Medicinal Practices
  6. Cinematic Presentations
  7. ……

Tang Theatre (Deck 4)

- where guests will find captivating entertainment and cultural immersion.

Ning SPA (Deck 3)

- a sanctuary where skilled therapists provide a variety of luxurious treatments designed to enhance the senses and calm the spirit.

Mahjong (Deck 1)

- equipped with high-quality chess and card facilities, where you can enjoy the pleasure of playing chess and cards with friends and family to your heart’s content.

Additional amenities on the ship encompass a cutting-edge Gym (Deck 3) with the most up-to-date machinery, a Kids Fun Corner (Deck 3), a Medical Clinic (Deck 3), and an array of vibrant retail shops (Deck 3).

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Family Travel on the Yangzi Explorer in 2025

The Yangzi Explorer warmly welcomes children of all ages, with a requirement that those under 16 must share a cabin with an adult. Additional bedding options are offered across all cabin types. Children’s menus are provided at mealtimes.

The lively Kid’s Fun Corner, designed with both safety and enjoyment in mind, is open to children aged 2-12.

In the summer season, Yangzi Explorer offer engaging Children’s Natural Science Courses. These interactive program foster a sense of wonder and an appreciation for the natural world, vividly bringing the marvels of the Yangtze River into focus through practical engagement. Skilled educators lead children in the exploration of local fauna, geological features, and environmental stewardship, all amidst the backdrop of stunning landscapes. It’s an ideal combination of learning and adventure.

Yangzi Explorer Cruise - Children Care

2024 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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