Along the Yangtze, from Shanghai to Chongqing

Boat: Yangzi Explorer II
Dates: Nov 09, 2025
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Tags: City Discovery

The price includes

• Paris/Chongqing and Shanghai/Paris flights on regular flights with stopovers (Air China, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Finnair, Austrian Airlines, etc.)
• Air taxes (€450 to date), variable and subject to change
• Port taxes (€280 to date), variable and subject to change
• Transfers mentioned in the program
• All visits and entrances to the sites mentioned in the program with local guide
• Accommodation on board the M/S Yangzi Explorer II during the cruise in the chosen cabin category (6 nights)
• Accommodation in a double room in a 4* hotel in Shanghai (3 nights)
• Nanjing/Shanghai fast train in second class
• Full board from dinner on day 2 to breakfast on day 11
• Beverages during meals on board M/S Yangzi Explorer II (water, beer, wine, soft drinks, tea, coffee)
• Drinks during meals during the stay in Shanghai (water, beer, soft drinks)
• Activities and entertainment on board
• Conferences on board
• The services of a French-speaking cruise director and his management team

The price does not include

• Drinks other than those mentioned
• The Chinese visa and obtaining costs (€245 to date)
• Tips for cabin crew (USD 15 per day per person recommended)
• Tips for guides and drivers (7 USD per day per person recommended)
• Travel insurance
• Possibility of business class departures: contact us

Minimum number of participants

120

Optional excursions

Shanghai Tour (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the splendid Yu Gardens (maximum 40 people per group)
Shanghai Museum Tour (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the Jade Buddha Temple (maximum 40 people per group)
Walk on the Bund (maximum 40 people per group)
Walking tour in the pedestrian district of Tianzifang (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum (maximum 40 people per group)
Excursion to Lushan National Park (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the Meilu villa (maximum 40 people per group)
Walk in the town of Guling (maximum 40 people per group)
Wuhan City Tour (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the Yellow Crane Pavilion (maximum 40 people per group)
Guided tour of the Three Gorges Dam (maximum 40 people per group)
Excursion through the three Little Gorges of the Daning (maximum 40 people per group)
Shibaozhai Pagoda Tour (maximum 40 people per group)

Excursions/visits provided by local French-speaking guides.

Possible extensions

Hong Kong and Guilin Getaway Pre-Extension.
Post-extension Xian and Beijing.

Formalities

Passport valid for 6 months after the return date.

According to the legislation in force at the time of publication of the brochure, a visa is no longer required for stays of less than 15 days. For stays of more than 15 days, obtaining a visa with fingerprints remains mandatory.

Health formalities

Up-to-date DTP recommended.

The boat

An exceptional brand new boat, with spacious and refined cabins

Boat characteristics

Length: 104.8 m
Width: 16.3 m
Draft: 2.5 m
Capacity: 148 passengers
Crew: 130 members
Cabins: 74 spread over 4 decks Electric current: 220 V
Currency on board: yuan, euro, US dollar and bank cards
Construction: 2024

Important note

Depending on the water level, the program may be subject to change. Only the captain is authorized to make the necessary decisions for navigation. The program may also be modified due to local cultural events or technical requirements.

Accommodation

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Highlights

Sailing on the legendary Yangtze River and the Three Gorges crossing
Two days dedicated to Shanghai
Visit to Lushan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Opportunity to discover Beijing/Xian and Guilin/Hong Kong (optional)