With the highest staff-to-guest-ratio on the Yangtze, you know you are going to be totally taken care of aboard the Yangzi Explorer. Wake up in your recently renovated stateroom showcasing contemporary Chinese design elements complete with new amenities ranging from bed linens to bathrobes and slippers. A fully stocked minibar, TV, phone, hairdryer, and private safety box are also available for you along with coffee and tea starting at 6:30 am. Step out onto your private deck to admire the views as you prepare for an optional Tai Chi exercise class from a certified master to get the blood flowing and stretch out your body for the exciting day ahead. A team of internationally-trained chefs prepare an innovative mix of both Chinese and western dishes starting with a buffet breakfast consisting of an endless array of options to choose from. Start the day with breakfast your way… every day with dietary restrictions always taken into consideration. Spend the morning sailing past Qutang Gorge with its steep precipices, narrow canyons, and high mountains and then onto Wu Gorge, home to the famous 12 peaks of the Wushan Mountains before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch with an opportunity to try something new or perhaps indulge in an old favorite. Refreshed from lunch, you have the opportunity to head out for a unique ride along the Shennong Stream on a sampan – a traditional longboat rowed by expert Tujia boatmen… as you gently float past this stunning riverine gorge flanked by verdant forest. After a day filled with unprecedented scenery, enjoy some time to yourself as you attend various presentations onboard including a Chinese brush painting and calligraphy class or perhaps a massage in one of the six uniquely designed oriental private treatment rooms. The many lounges and bars onboard offer the perfect locations to sit and chat with new friends. Dinner is served in the single-seating style Dynasty Palace on the Main Deck in a la carte style and offers the opportunity to savor traditional Chinese cooking at its finest. Complimentary house wines and local beers are also available to round out this gastronomic experience. As bedtime calls… fall asleep dreaming of what adventures the next day holds for you as you wake up in a new and exciting location ready for a day filled with enriching cultural discoveries on many levels.

Yangzi Explorer
Offering personalized service and exceptional accommodations on the Yangtze River.
Carrying just 124 passengers, The Yangzi Explorer sets a new standard in Chinese cruising — more intimacy and luxury. Offering spacious staterooms, all with private balconies, and the highest crew to passenger ratio on the river. Yangzi Explorer strives to give guests the best possible experience as they cruise through the scenic heart of the Yangtze River.

Lobby
During leisure time, see what the on-board shops have to offer, head to the library, keep up with your workout routine in the gym or find a comfortable lounge chair on deck.

Yangzi Explorer's Duplex Theater
The onboard duplex theater hosts performances, lectures and discussions.
Yangzi Explorer's Tang theater offers lectures, discussions, performances and crew shows. The accompanying in-theater bar serves drink specialties from around the world.

Dining Room
Leading international executive chefs serve international and Chinese dishes for guests.
International buffets are offered for breakfast and lunch while dinner tempts with a variety of international and Chinese specialties – if you're still hungry, there's even a complimentary midnight snack.

Explorer Deck
Sunbathe or participate in some morning Tai Chi on the Yangzi Explorer's Explorer Deck.
Partake in some early morning Tai Chi or, during leisure time see what the on-board shops have to offer, head to the library, keep up with your workout routine in the gym or find a comfortable lounge chair on the deck to relax in as you take in sights of wondrous China.