Built in 1994 and last furbished in 2003, the five-star ship is 91.5 meters long, 16.4 meters wide with a draft of 2.6 meters. Two engines of 3480 hp make it capable of sailing between Chongqing and Shanghai all years around at a speed of 30 km per hour in still water. The Whale features 2 Presidential Suites, 6 Deluxe Cabins and 66 Standard Cabins with a total capacity of 148 passengers. The size of a standard cabin is about 167 square feet. All cabins have view windows so guests won’t miss the scenery along the way. All the public areas and private cabins were well furnished and elegantly decorated. The glass-enclosed lounges and many observation decks are climate controlled to provide the perfect environment for viewing and other shipboard life. The facilities include almost everything a modern cruise ship should have: central air-conditioning system, international satellite telecommunication device, closed circuit TV, video cinema, bar, coffeehouse, gym, beauty parlor, ballroom, sauna and massage, etc. The business center completed with satellite telecommunication, typing and printing, faxing and coping makes it also an ideal place for some small or medium sized conferences.
Chongqing to Yichang Day1 17:00-20:00 pm board the ship Day2 08:00 am set sail from Chongqing Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai Day3 Pass through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge Boat excursion to Lesser Three Gorges and Shennong Stream Enter Xiling Gorge and pass through the Three Gorges Dam ship lock Day4 Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site Arrive in Yichang at 11:30am Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river,weaher and road conditions. (Chongqing to Yichang）
Cost Include： 1. Cruise fare（one bed in a twin standard cabin） 2. All meals: 3 breakfasts and 4 dinners including Captain welcome dinner and farewell dinner,etc. 3. Land-excursions during the sailling including entrance fee to Fengdu Gost city or Shibaozhai, Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream, and Three Gorges Dam, etc.
4. Guide service on aboard and during Land-excursions. Exclude： Personal expenses, like Tips, IDD, Laundry, Internet access, Bar, Massage or other entertainment, and others not listed in inclusive items. Child cost： a.2－12 years old Occupy the bed separately:Adult cost *75%. No occupy bed separately:Adult cost *70%. b.Under2 years old:Adult cost*10%. Single cabin supplement：Adult cost*75%. Prices are different for different passport holders, please check details below: 1. US, Japan and Canada Market: US/Japan/Canada passport holders. 2. Asia market: Korea, China Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia、Indonesia、Vietnam, Cambodia, etc. 2. Europe and other markets: England, France, Germany, Dutch and other European Country；Brazil, Chile and other American country；India、Australia、New Zealand, etc.
