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 ↗Yangtze No. 1
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This ship follows the classic Three Gorges corridor
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Yangtze No. 1: what the reviews say
213 captured reviews · 510 classified guest photos. These findings summarize traveller reports, not a personal inspection of the ship.
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Staff, crew, butler and guide service
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the cruise staff as very warm and friendly.
What to watch: A small number of reviewers rated the outsourced tour guides as average.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: The reviewer praised the attentive butler, professional onboard commentary, and welcoming restaurant staff.
Food, dining and restaurants
Guests praised: Captured reviews say the food was great and very clean.
What to watch: A small number of reviewers described the food as very basic.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Fresh meals accommodated the child's seafood allergy and the family's preference for non-spicy dishes.
Recent feedback · What to watch: Food variety was good, but taste needed improvement.
Cabins, beds, bathrooms and balconies
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the cabins as clean and tidy.
What to watch: A few reviewers noted that some cabins are small.
Recent feedback · What to watch: The suite and joined beds were spacious, but weather, mosquitoes, and diesel odor severely limited enjoyment of the private deck.
Ship facilities, public spaces and maintenance
Guests praised: One reviewer rated the ship's facilities good, mentioning a mahjong room.
What to watch: A small number of reviewers described the facilities as average.
Recent feedback · What to watch: The pool's unheated water discouraged the family from using it.
Shore excursions, attractions and guides
Guests praised: Captured reviews say the shore excursions were well-organized and plentiful.
What to watch: A small number of reviewers found the shore excursions exhausting.
Recent feedback · What to watch: The reviewer expected a vehicle and guide per suite but shared them with two other suite guests.
Scenery and river views
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the scenery as beautiful throughout the entire trip.
What to watch: One reviewer rated the overall Three Gorges tour as only so-so.
Itinerary pacing and route design
Guests praised: Captured reviews say the schedule was well-organized.
What to watch: One reviewer said the last day's itinerary differed from what was advertised.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: The reviewer found the itinerary well planned.
Recent feedback · What to watch: The late five-stage lock passage meant only the grandfather got up to watch.
Cleanliness, hygiene and housekeeping
Guests praised: Captured reviews say the rooms were very clean.
What to watch: One reviewer found some items not cleaned thoroughly upon use.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Rooms were clean.
