FAQ

Yangtze FAQ

First Timer Hints

  1. What is a Yangtze River cruise ?
  2. What kind of ships can I choose on the Yangtze River ?
  3. Are cruise itineraries subject to change ?
  4. Can we stay in touch with the outside ?
  5. What shall I dress on the ship ?
  6. Can I see the Three Gorges Dam ?
  7. Will I get seasick ?
  8. What is the difference between the upstream and downstream cruise ?
  9. What is the best time to have the cruise ?
  10. Do I have to participate in the cruise line's organized activities ?

About Yangtze Cruise

  1. Can we get the cabin assignment on the cruise arranged early ?
  2. Is motion discomfort a problem ?
  3. What is the difference between board the Cruise in Yichang and Wuhan ?
  4. Why is it not recommended to take ferry boat cruise on the Yangtze River in December ?
  5. Are there any differences between upstream and downstream Yangtze River cruises? Or is it just that downstream is a little faster?

About onboard services

  1. Are there laundry services on board ?
  2. Is the water onboard safe to drink ?
  3. Do I need an electrical converter/adapter? Can I use my hair dryer or shaver ?
  4. Is foreign currency exchange available onboard ?
  5. Are there medical services onboard ?
  6. Is Internet access available onboard? Can we stay in touch with my family ?
  7. Can you arrange an extra bed in cruise ?
  8. Are special food items, medical requirements available ?
  9. What will the menu be on my sailing ?
  10. What security is onboard? I have left a personal item onboard the ship. Do your cabins have safes ?
  11. What about passengers with special needs? Are physically challenged facilities available onboard ?

About Three Gorges Dam

  1. Can I see the Three Gorges and the main attractions after 2003 ?
  2. What's the schedule of the Three Gorges Project ?

About Travelling

  1. Shall I miss anything important during the night time ?
  2. How many formal, informal and casual nights are there on my sailing? How about my dressing ?
  3. How do I pay for onboard purchases ?
  4. Is there a charge for entertainment ?
  5. I have problems with long time walking. How can I take the shore excursion ?
  6. Do we need tickets or any vouchers to board the Yangtze Cruise ship ?
  7. How to know where the pier is in Chongqing ?
  8. How do I get to the ship ?
  9. Is it convenient for a person to travel alone ?
  10. What about tipping ?

Others

  1. Why Shennong Stream is offered instead of the Three Small Gorges (Lesser Three Gorges) ?
  2. What is the average weather like on my sailing ?
  3. From which cities can I enter China? Does your quotation include the international flight ?
  4. What does the insurance cover ?
  5. What's the weather like in China ?
  6. Do I need visa for China ?
  7. Do I need to include all the meals in the package ?