DAY 1
Board your President cruiser in the evening, settle in and meet your fellow guests for the next three days.

DAY 2
After breakfast the day begins with a fascinating shore excursion to the famous ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu. The origins of the name can be traced back to the Han Dynasty and two officials who lived the lives of recluses here. Return to your President cruiser and set sail down the Yangtze. In the evening enjoy a delicious meal and the Captain’s Welcome Party, then avail yourself of the many facilities on board.

DAY 3
As dawn breaks, pass through the scenic Qutang Gorge where soaring limestone peaks tower over 4,000 feet followed by Wu Gorge, widely regarded as the most beautiful and rewarding stretch of the Yangtze. Its steep slopes are dressed with verdant shrubs and greenery and the highest reaches of towering Goddess Peak and the Peak of the Immortals often become lost in the clouds above. Mid morning disembark for a delightful pea-pod boat journey up the Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Lesser Gorges. Famous for its picturesque scenery, the Lesser Three Gorges are characterised by sheer steep ridges and peaks, clear blue waters, an abundance of flora and fauna and ancient hanging coffins. In the early evening approach and pass through the 5-stage ship lock. An outstanding feat of engineering, the Three Gorges Dam, once completed will be the largest in the world. Over the next three hours observe as the incredible journey through the different sections unfurls. After dinner unwind at the Farewell Party.

DAY 4
Following breakfast enjoy a fascinating shore excursion to the site of the Three Gorges Dam. Return to your cruiser and make a pass through the dramatic scenery of Xiling Gorge, the last and longest of the three Gorges before arriving at Yichang for disembarkation just after midday.

PRESIDENT 1
President 1 is a Superior first class cruiser with a capacity of 188 passengers and a crew of 116. At over 300 feet long and with five decks, you will find a wealth of facilities on board to entertain you over the course of your cruise. By day, absorb the impressive scenery and feel the gentle breeze of the Yangtze from the spacious sun deck before retiring to your cabin to freshen up. In the evenings dine in the third deck restaurant before making your way to the piano bar for relaxing cocktails andconversation with your fellow guests, or perhaps while away the evening in the graceful surrounds of the ballroom. A fitness centre and coffee shop complete the impressive range of facilities. All cabins are spacious and well lit with a television, telephone and en suite bathroom, each offering an exterior window onto the Yangtze with balcony cabins also available. Superior cabins are located on higher decks and offer more spacious dimensions. Royal suites are double the size of standard cabins and include larger beds.

PRESIDENT 3
President 3 is a Superior first class cruiser with a capacity of 168 passengers and a crew of 126, beautifully decorated in a classical Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty style. Enter through a main lobby decked
with marble and before you unfolds a palatial cruiser with a wide range of amenities. A large sun deck provides ample opportunity to view the magnificent scenery around you both day and night. Dine early evening in the welcoming surrounds of the East or West restaurants, then make your
way to the piano bar for a refreshing drink or two. Those with something a little more lively in mind will find captivating entertainment in the theatre/cinema. All cabins are spacious and well lit with a television, telephone and en suite bathroom, each offering an exterior window onto the Yangtze. President suites include a balcony, viewing lounge, enhanced dimensions and a larger bed.

NEED TO KNOW…..

DEPARTURES:
President 1 Downstream: Tuesdays Apr-Nov.
President 3 Downstream: Wednesdays Apr-Nov.

MEAL PLAN: Downstream: All meals Day 2 and Day 3, breakfast and lunch Day 4.

The cruise includes:
- Accommodation and meals as indicated above
- Local representation in Chongqing and Yichang
- Sightseeing as described in the itinerary

TOUR SUITABILITY: Due to the number of steps in and around the cruisers and excursion sites, this cruise is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Yangtze cruise can be subject to minor alteration en route due to weather conditions and water levels.