Yangtze Cruise FAQs

What is the average weather like if I plan to go on a cruise on Yangtze River?
What do the high season and the shoulder season refer to on your Yangtze cruise itineraries listed on your website?
How do I get to the ship and how early should I arrive?
What clothes should I bring?
How do you treat passengers with special medical or physical needs?
What if I will be arriving late?
When I disembark, how and where will I find my guide?
What if I plan to disembark earlier than scheduled?



How long are Yangtze cruise vacations?
Is it better to take a Yangtze River cruise upstream or downstream? Does it make any difference? Or is it just that downstream is a little faster?
Can you arrange an extra bed for the Yangtze cruise?
I am confused about the Yangtze River cruises from Chongqing to Wuhan. They are listed as lasting 5 days, but the start and stop days really cover 4 days.
Please explain a bit about Shennong Stream and why this is offered instead of the Three Little Gorges in some itineraries?
What does my Yangtze cruise fare include?
How do I pay for my Yangtze cruise? Can we pay in the Chinese currency (CN yuan)?
May I know the assigned cabin for me now? I would like to assure myself that I got the best cabin according to my booking.



Will I have the services of your private tour guide while on board?
Is the water onboard safe to drink?
Do the staff onboard speak English?
What is the voltage on board? Can I use my hair dryer or shaver?
Are special diets catered for?
Are medical services available?
What is your onboard smoking policy?
Are there laundry services aboard?
Do you have Internet access on board? Can we stay in touch with the outside world?
What currency is used onboard? Is there currency exchange service?
Do the cabins have safes?
I have problems walking for a long period. How can I join the shore excursions?
How much should I pay the porters when I embark and disembark?
What about tipping?