Plan a Yangtze River Cruise

How to get started?

This page will give you an overview how you can get the most out of your Yangtze Cruise. Carefull planning can make the difference between a memorable expericence for a lifetime and... you know what we're talking about. Alternatively you can ask one of our experienced travel advisors to do the work for you. They can perfectly fit the cruise in a travel package of your choice.

When is the best time to go on the cruise?

The best seasons to take a Yangtze River cruise are spring and autumn. To put it more specific, it is April, May, September and October when the weather is cool and comfortable. These four months are often called high seasons. The prices are the lowest for the winter cruises and the highest in high seasons. Read More about Yangtze River Weather

Upstream or downstream?

The difference between upstream and downstream cruises is that downstream cruises are normally shorter. The prices of upstream and downstream cruises are the same for most cruise routes except for cruises between Chongqing and Shanghai (where the upstream price is more expensive). Also shore excursions may vary due to different schedules. Read More about Upstream and Downstream

Which ship to take?

Finding the right ship is not rocket science. You have three ways to start your search: When you have a fixed departure date in mind you can browse the schedule or use the search engine to find the ones that fit. Alternatively you can browse the cruise ship page. If you are not totally sure which ship could suit you, feel free to contact one of our travel advisors for help. Call 800-268-2918 or Check out Cruise Calendar 2010 & 2011

How to choose a Yangtze Cruise cabin?

Choosing a suitable cabin is very important for putting together a perfect Yangtze cruise. It is a personal decision, depending on a traveler’s budget and lifestyle. There are basically four essential factors to consider when making a decision: the ship’s star rating, the ship’s operating history, cabin types and cabin locations. Read More about Choosing a Yangtze Cruise Cabin

How to book a ship?

Book a Yangtze Cruise ship is very easy. Just follow the steps in a certain ship page, fill in the reservation form and we will do the rest.

Package or cruise only?

If you book a cruise alone or a complete package with us is of course up to you. The advantage of a package would be that we could tailor made your personal China experience with all tour components fitting perfectly together or you can choose one of our Yangtze Cruise packages and customize it your way. If you take the standalone cruise we suggest to book at least the transfer from the hotel to the ship with us, so that we can guarantee a smooth check-in procedure.

Travel preparations

No extraordinary preparations are required to take the Yangtze Cruise. Please have a look at our FAQ what kind of suggestions we have in terms of travelling to China in general. As there are two formal nights on the ship we suggest men to bring a coat & tie and the ladies a dress or pantsuit. As all suggestion this is of course voluntary. Read More about Yangtze River Travel Tips

See Also

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