Orient Royal Cruise: which ship fits your journey?
Orient Royal Cruise has Trip.com-bookable Yangtze sailings included in this guide.
Where to start
Travelers comparing Trip.com booking options. Compare the actual vessel, itinerary and cabin package; a shared fleet name does not make every ship interchangeable.
| Ship | Published year | Capacity | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangtze Explorer | Check operator | See live ship details | Chongqing → Yichang |
Read the differences guests describe
The summaries below come from each ship’s own captured review evidence. Sample sizes vary and are not a quality ranking. Open the ship page to inspect the original reports.
Yangtze Explorer
263 captured reviews · 618 classified guest photos. These findings summarize traveller reports, not a personal inspection of the ship.
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Food variety, taste and restaurant experience
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe fresh ingredients and high-end buffets for most daily meals.
What to watch: Some guests found the dining variety lacked richness.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Food was excellent.
Recent feedback · What to watch: Seafood did not appeal to the reviewer from a coastal area.
Staff, butler and crew service
Guests praised: Captured reviews call the service thoughtful and considerate, a standout aspect of the cruise.
What to watch: One reviewer reported slow or unfulfilled room-service orders, including fruit that never arrived.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Staff provided attentive care and warm, courteous service.
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