Blue Whale Cruise
| Rating: | 5-Star |
| Year Built: | 1995 |
| Renovation: | 2008 |
| Width (ft): | 54 |
| Length (ft): | 300 |
| Cabins: | 110 |
| Presidential Suites: | 2 |
| Deluxe Suites: | 3 |
| Passengers: | 212 |
The M.S. Blue Whale is the only ship on the Yangtze outfitted with blue tinted glass allowing you to peer into bright sky and hidden vistas. It was constructed based on the standard of 5-star sightseeing ships and aim at catering to the international growing need of comfort, convenience and security. After a major upgrade and renovation, each cabin has its own private balcony allowing guests, from the privacy of their cabin, to enjoy the alluring scenery of the Yangtze.
This ships is 91.5 meters long and 16.4 meters wide with 5 decks and the capacity of 148 persons. Besides 6 luxury suites and 69 standard rooms, the ships have dining hall, bar, view hall, gymnasium, multifunctional meeting room, beauty saloon, clinic, business center and shop. The ships are also equipped with center air conditioner, satellite TV and radio system which enable the communication with outside to be quite convenient. She is also equipped with the most advanced navigation equipment including state of the art GPS, SONAR and RADAR; her captain and crew are among the most experienced, assuring a smooth and successful journey.
Many powerful politicians, important global business leaders and world-renowned personalities have cruised on the M.S. Blue Whale. The large conference room is the best possible conference site on the Yangtze. This is an ideal cruise conference option.
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Service and facility
| Service Desk with Safety Deposit | Yes | Gym | Yes | Sauna | Yes |
| Massage | Yes | Beauty Salon | Yes | Health Clinic | Yes |
| Children's Playroom | Yes | Sun Deck | Yes | Observation Decks - outside | Yes |
| Observations Decks - enclosed | Yes | Business Center: Internet, Fax, Coping, Printing, International Telecom | Yes | Jacuzzi | Yes |
| Shops | Yes | Conference Hall | Yes | Meeting Rooms | Yes |
| Multipurpose Rooms | Yes | Card Room | Yes | Games Room | Yes |
| Smoking Room | Yes | Library | Yes | Live entertainment | Yes |
| Dancing / Disco | Yes | Dining Rooms Chinese and western | Yes | Banquet Hall | Yes |
| Bar / Cafe | Yes | Television | Yes | Karaoke | Yes |
| Central Air conditioning | Yes | Balcony Cabin | Yes |
Chongqing to Yichang (Downstream)
Departure: Every Monday
Itinerary |
Meals |
|---|---|
| Day 01 Embark at Chongqing Face-to-Heaven Pier at 8PM. Cruise departs Chongqing at 10:00PM. |
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| Day 02 9:00AM - 12:00PM, Shore Excursion to Ghost City in Fengdu. |
B, L, D |
| Day 03 11:00AM, pass through the Qutang Gorge. 12:30 - 4:30PM. shore Excursion to Lesser Three Gorges by boat. Cruise set sail, pass through Wu Gorge. 10PM - 2:00AM, pass through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. |
B, L, D |
| Day 04 7:00AM - 10:30AM, excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Cruise set sail, pass through Xiling Gorge. 11:30AM, disembark in Yichang pier |
B |
Yichang to Chongqing (Upstream)
Departure: Every Thursday
Itinerary |
Meals |
|---|---|
| Day 01 Pre-boarding at 8:00PM for overnight accomodation. |
- |
| Day 02 7:00AM - Cruise departs Chongqing and pass through Xiling Gorge 8:30AM - 11:30AM, shore Excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. 2:00PM - 4:00PM, pass through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. |
B, L, D |
| Day 03 8:00AM - 12:00PM, shore Excursion to Shennong stream by boat. Cruise set sail, pass through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. |
B, L, D |
| Day 04 4:00PM - 6:00PM, shore Excursion to Ghost City of Fengdu. |
B, L, D |
| Day 05 9:00AM, disembark in Chongqing Face-to-Heaven Pier. |
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| Itinerary | Apr - May, Sep - Oct | Other months |
|---|---|---|
| Chongqing to Yichang Departs every Monday Yichang to Chongqing Departs every Thursday |
Standard Cabin: $460 | Standard Cabin: $390 |
Tour price include:
- All land excursions listed in the itinerary.
- Daily meals on the ship mentioned in itinerary.
Tour price doesn't include:
- Transfers to and from the cruise terminal in each city.
- China visa & Iint'l flight & airport tax.
- Travel insurance, and meals not mentioned in itinerary.
- Personal expenses & gratuities to guide, driver & porters.
- Optional excursion and services.
Remarks:
- Price in USD based on double occupancy in standard cabin.
- Single standard cabin supplement is 75% of cruise cost.
- Children fare (age from 2 -12) is 75% of adult's cost by sharing cabin with adults.
- Shore excursion itinerary is subject to change due to weather condition or water level.
- Cruise schedules and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- You can combine this tour with other tour package we offer.
- Victoria Cruise
- New Century Cruise
- President Cruise
- Blue Whale Cruise
- Yangtze 1 Cruise
- Yangtze 2 Cruise








