OUR YANGTZE CRUISE, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

What are the rooms like?
You’ll be staying on a Yangtze Cruise named as Century Legend or similar ship. The rooms are all at least 28 sqm and have two single beds or a double bed. All rooms have a private balcony, air-conditioning, a safe and a refrigerator. Hot water thermos flasks are in each room as are a limited amount of bottled water. The voltage in the cabins is 220v.

Are meals included?
All meals are included and there are further places to buy other snacks on the ship. Breakfast lunch and dinner are served buffet style with mostly western dishes. For those that prefer western dining in the evening, a VIP dining option is available that has more western dishes on offer. A reminder to never drink the tap water either on the cruise ship or anywhere in China. Bottled water is available on board and accessible everywhere.

Is there Wi-Fi?
Although the cruise ships have Internet access, the Wi-Fi is very patchy and certainly not to be relied on due to the unstable reception, it works best in cities area. Why not enjoy a few days unplugged instead.

What’s the entertainment like?
From welcome parties to fashion shows, film screenings and lectures, Tai-Chi classes to karaoke – there is a wide array of entertainment options on offer with a full schedule provided upon arrival. There is also a gym, swimming pool, a spa, a library and a variety of small shops too.

What about paying and tips?
Major credit cards are accepted on board and most purchases will be put on your cabin bill and paid for at checkout. Generally,tip is appreciate by the people who provide you excellent service. A mandatory cruise service charge will require to be paid upon checkout. This is then pooled and shared between the staff.