Blue Whale

Cruise Ship Information

Being fully renovated and reconstructed in 2010, the 4-star luxury Blue Whale Cruise today fulfils the functions of sightseeing, relaxation and leisure. It not only provides spacious and comfortable cabins with private outside balconies for guests, but also large public areas for everyone to enjoy the homely atmosphere and natural beauties. The Blue Whale is also equipped with first-class modern communication and navigation devices like GPS, fathometer and radar etc, which started a new era for the shipbuilding mode of all Yangtze River cruises.

Its warmest and most considerate service gives the ship a solid reputation. Moreover, the delicate western snacks, authentic Chinese Sichuan cuisine and Huaiyang cuisine earn many compliments from clients all over the world.

2014 Sailing Date: Chongqing - Yichang (Downstream), Yichang - Chongqing (Upstream)

Deck Plans

First Floor (Upper Deck): Reception Desk, Chinese Restaurant, Shopping Center, Standard Cabins, Deluxe Suite
Second Floor (Promenade Deck): Beauty Salon, Business Center, Gym Room, Standard Cabins, Deluxe Suite, Presidential Suite
Third Floor (Bridge Deck): Standard Cabins
Fourth Floor (Recreation Deck): Bar, Ballroom, Meeting Room, Reading Room/ Tea Bar, Clinic, Card Room, Foot Massage

Fact-Sheet

Entered Service	1996	Latest Renew	2010
Length (m)	96.5	Width (m)	16
Draft (m)	2.7	Standard Cabins	99
Deluxe Suite	3	Presidential Suites	1
Passenger Capacity	208	Star-Rating	4-star
Electricity	220V

On-Board Service

Cabins

98 standard cabins with outer balconies; 1 standard cabin; 3 deluxe Suites; 1 presidential suite
All cabins have private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, A/C, TV and ship phone
Safety deposit box is only available at the front desk

Standard Twin Cabin: 99 in total; one bedroom with private bathroom and balcony (room 101 has no balcony); Room area: 22sqm; Balcony area: 2.5sqm; Bed size: 0.9m X 2m, 2 beds.
Deluxe Suite/ Business Suite: 3 cabins; one bedroom with private bathroom and balcony; Room Number: 105, 203 & 301; Room area: 35.8sqm; Balcony area: 2.8sqm; Bed size: 1.8m X 2m, one bed; one mini refrigerator; Internet access.
Presidential Suite: 1, one presidential bedroom and one madam bedroom, one view room, one outer view room; Room area: 41.5sqm for presidential bedroom with 2.5sqm for balcony, 41.5sqm for madam bedroom with 2.5sqm for balcony, 75sqm for view room, 60sqm for outer view room; Bed size: 2m X 2m, 1 bed in each bedroom; one mini refrigerator; internet access.

Cabin Facilities

Active Window, TV, Mini Bar, Weight Balance, Life Jacket, Mineral Water, Tea Bags, Hair Dryer, Cloth Line, Coffee Bags, Slippers, Bathroom goods, Disposable Shaver; Laundry Bag.

Restaurants and Entertainment

Breakfast: Chinese Western Buffet
Lunch: Chinese Western Buffet
Dinner: Chinese Western Buffet or Chinese style set-menu

Language Service Onboard

English; Chinese; German.

Cruise Itinerary

Downstream: Chongqing- Yichang (Sailing Date 2014)

4DAYS/3NIGHTS DOWNSTREAM ITINERARY (Chongqing -> Yichang)
Day	Times	Events
1	21:30	Set sail at Chongqing
2	15:00-18:00	Shore excursion to Shibaozhai
3	10:00-10:30	Passing through Qutang Gorge
	12:30-16:00	Boat excursion to Shennv Stream
	16:30-18:30	Passing through Wu Gorge
	22:00-02:00	Passing through Five Level Ship Lock
4	07:30-10:30	Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam site
	10:30-11:30	Passing through Xiling Gorge
	12:00	Disembarkation at Yichang

Upstream: Yichang- Chongqing (Sailing Date 2014)

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS UPSTREAM ITINERARY (Yichang -> Chongqing)
Day	Times	Events
1	19:00	Embark at Yichang
2	07:00	Set sail
	07:00-08:00	Passing through Xiling Gorge
	12:30-15:30	Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam
	16:00-20:00	Sail through Five Level Ship Lock
3	08:00-12:00	Boat excursion to Shennong Stream
	12:30-15:00	Pass through Wu Gorge
	16:00-16:30	Pass through Qutang Gorge
4	09:00-12:00	Shore excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City
5	08:30	Disembark at Chongqing

Rate & Booking

Discount Cruise Rate in 2014 (Based on double occupancy)

(Note: Below prices are based on the Main Deck of Yangtze Ship. For any higher deck, the extra charge will be occurred.)

Season	High Season (May, Sep, Oct)	Shoulder Season (Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov)
Downstream	USD369.00	USD339.00
Upstream	USD369.00	USD339.00
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