Dragon Cruises
China Dragon Cruises - There are four China Dragon Cruise Liners: MV.Emperor, MV Dragon, MV.Three Kingdoms and MV.Serenity, which are managed by the Yichang Three Gorges Cruises Company. The company has been approved by ISM ( Rules & Regulations on safe operation and pollution management of watercrafts in P.R.China) and awarded the DOC certificate. Sailing along the main cities of Three Gorges between Chongqing and Yichang. The China Dragon Cruises are worth recommending though it is managed and operated by Chinese.
1. Dragon Cruises - M.V. Emperor:
a 5 star ship, also the flagship of Dragon Cruises (4 ships), Emperor cruise was newly built in 2003 with a design of modern European style. She is the first cruise equipped with elevators of all the ships cruising on the river. Sailing along the main cities of Three Gorges between Chongqing and Yichang.
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2. Dragon Cruises - MV.Dragon:
Completed in 1996, MV.Dragon (Qian Long) is a 5 star ship, the only dragon shaped deluxe ship sailing on Yangtze River. For a long time, dragon symbolizes the spirits of Chinese people. Dragon actually is the theme of the ship. The Ship has eighty cabins, two of which are of special imperial style suites built to resemble the emperor's temporary dwellings and decorated with red felt carpets.Total capacity is 160 passengers. The ship is equipped with central air-conditioning, closed circuit TV, international satellite communication, bar and coffee shop, library, gym, beauty salon, sauna and massage. Sailing along the main cities of Three Gorges between Chongqing and Yichang.
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3. Dragon Cruises - Three Kingdoms:
It, a 4-star cruiser, represents itself as a replica of the ancient warship, which dates back to 220 A .D. As you know, the country, at that time, was divided into three areas ( three kingdoms ), namely the Wei, Wu and Shu kingdoms. They fought each other for over one hundred years. Looking like an Eastern Han Dynasty warship with watch towers, musts, fluttering banners, forest of swords and spears, "Three Kingdoms" gives a fantastic sight. The interior has a castle-like entrance hall, a ceiling inlaid with the stars and constellations. All cabins are comfortable. There is a Shopping corridor in Han dynasty style. All show the life style in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Some good shows of that legendary history will be done during the cruise so that the visitors can have a better feeling of that history. Sailing along the main cities of Three Gorges between Chongqing and Yichang.
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4. Dragon - M.V. Serenity:
It is quite different from other Yangtze River ships by its design and shape. Its hull is made of closed glass curtain wall, which gives her a highly faired style,that only the luxurious ocean liners possess. It is a 4-star cruiser. completed in 1993 and last furnished in 2002, this four-deck vessel has a gross tonnage of 5191 and a draft of 2.6 meters. One thing worth talking is that the cabins on M. V. Serenity are larger than same class cabins on other Yangtze cruise ships. The size of a standard room is more than 19 square meters against normal ships with 10 to 16 square meters.Sailing along the main cities of Three Gorges between Chongqing and Yichang.
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Chongqing-Yichang 4 Days/3 Nights Downstream Itinerary
| Date | Itinerary | |
| D 01 | 21:00 | Embark Dragon Cruises and start at 21:00. |
| D 02 | 09:00-11:30 | Shore excursion—Wanxian City |
| D 03 | 07:00-07:30 | Passing by Qutang gorge |
| 08:30-12:00 | Shore excursion--Lesser three gorges with boat ride | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Passing by Wu gorge | |
| 16:00-16:30 | Passing by Xiling gorge | |
| 17:00-21:00 | Passing by the ship-lock of the new three gorges dam | |
| D 04 | 08:00-10:30 | Shore excursion—the new three gorges dam |
| 13:30 | Leave at Yichang city | |
Yichang - Chongqing 5 Days/4 Nights Upstream Itinerary
| Date | Itinerary | |
| D 01 | 21:00 | Board at Yichang |
| D 02 | 09:00-11:00 | Shore Excursion -Three Gorges Dam Project |
| 12:00 | Passing Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Shiplocks | |
| 16:00-17:00 | Passing Xiling Gorge | |
| D 03 | 07:00-08:00 | Passing Wu Gorge |
| 09:00-12:30 | Shore Excursion - Lesser three gorges | |
| 14:40-15:10 | Passing Qutang Gorge | |
| D 04 | 08:00-10:00 | Shore excursion to Wanxian City |
| D 05 | 08:00-10:00 | Arrival Chongqing Pier and leave the cruise. |
| Dragon Cruises Weekday Schedule & Prices: | |||
| Chongqing - Yichang ( 4 Days ) | Yichang - Chongqing ( 5 Days ) | ||
| Prices: from US$ 400 | Prices: from US$ 360 | ||
| Dragon Cruises | Weekdays | Dragon Cruises | Weekdays |
| --- | Monday | M.V. Emperor | Monday |
| --- | Tuesday | Three Kingdoms | Tuesday |
| MV.Dragon | Wednesday | M.V. Serenity | Wednesday |
| --- | Thursday | --- | Thursday |
| M.V. Emperor | Friday | --- | Friday |
| Three Kingdoms | Saterday | MV.Dragon | Saterday |
| M.V. Serenity | Sunday | --- | Sunday |
| Dragon Cruises Sailing Schedule | |||
Reservation:
1.Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to
. You are also welcome to call us at (+86)18611964400.2.Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed?within 1 working day. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices.
Cruise Price Inclusion:
1. Entrance fees for the land excursions mentioned in the cruise itinerary.
2. Daily meals on the ship.
3. A berth in the cabin ( two berths in one cabin ) as listed in the cruise itinerary.
4. Luggage handling
5. Tour guide service on board
Cruise Price exclusion:
1. Port transfer ( For dock transfer, please click here )
2. Personal Expenses such as telephone call, laundry, drinks, fax and optional activities, tours or meals which are not listed in the cruise itinerary.
3. Single Cabin Supplement.
4. Tips to tour guides and staff on board.
