Chongqing → Yichang4 days / 3 nights
This is the classic Three Gorges corridor. Direction changes the pace and number of nights, while exact excursions remain sailing-specific.
Current ship and sailing source ↗Damei Cruises · Classic
Chinese Goddess No. 5
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Published fromUS$3204 days / 3 nights
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This ship follows the classic Three Gorges corridor
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Chinese Goddess No. 5: what the reviews say
76 captured reviews · 88 classified guest photos. These findings summarize traveller reports, not a personal inspection of the ship.
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Overall cruise experience
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the cruise as a very pleasant journey overall, with some guests calling it a perfect trip and others saying they were satisfied.
What to watch: Some reviewers noted possible sales pitches at shore attractions, and one guest called the trip pleasant despite its shortcomings; another listed less-than-ideal aspects.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: The reviewer had a pleasant trip.
Staff service and responsiveness
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe staff as very welcoming with excellent service, a very helpful and attentive guide, and crew performances that were quite entertaining.
What to watch: One reviewer said the newly launched ship's staff lacked experience, giving mediocre service with unprofessional receptionists; another found no corresponding high-value services, and one described staff as mean and rude.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Onboard service was excellent.
Food variety, taste and dining experience
Guests praised: Some guests found the dining and cabin services excellent and said the food was good or excellent.
What to watch: One reviewer rated the food average, and another called the VIP buffet awful, worse than a hotel buffet.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Food offered a wide variety.
Cabin comfort and room amenities
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe cabin services as excellent, with accommodation noted as relatively clean and accommodations comfortable.
What to watch: Several guests found cabins a bit small, one said the VIP room carpet was old and dirty, and a balcony cabin reviewer noted beds were a bit small.
Cabin cleanliness and hygiene
Guests praised: Some guests found balcony cabins well-equipped and clean, said the place is clean and hygienic, and one hoped vegetables are washed thoroughly.
What to watch: One guest reported a damp, musty smell; another described a dirty, smelly, noisy room, and one found the VIP room carpet old and dirty.
Ship facilities and maintenance
Guests praised: Captured reviews say rooms are fully equipped, that facilities, services, and food were all quite good, and that the ship was generally good.
What to watch: One guest found facilities quite outdated, questioning whether the ship had just been refurbished, and another described it as an old ship.
Entertainment and onboard activities
Guests praised: One reviewer found the program very well-organized, and another said the crew's performances were quite entertaining.
What to watch: One reviewer reported no entertainment facilities.
Itinerary and shore excursions
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the overall itinerary as well-planned, with some guests finding the trip very comfortable and quite satisfied.
What to watch: One reviewer called the attraction design unreasonable, another said the cruise isn't good value for money, and one warned the Three Gorges Dam visit may mean double payment.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: The reviewer praised the itinerary's arrangement.