FAQ About Travelling on Yangtze
Shall I miss anything important during the night time? | Top | |
There is few night sail and all scenic sites are arranged in day, if you choose a downstream cruise. You will have enough time for shore excursion. Although cruising upstream will have some midnight sailing, the ship will try to arrange the highlights sail in daytime. |
How many formal, informal and casual nights are there on my sailing? How about my dressing? | Top | |
Usually most ships will have two formal nights including the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party and Dinner and the Captain's Farewell Dinner. You should dress up for such a formal occasion. Jacket and tie for gentlemen and dresses or pantsuits for ladies are recommended. |
How do I pay for onboard purchases? | Top | |
Credit cards or on-board signature accounts are two alternatives used instead of cash on ship. |
Is there a charge for entertainment? | Top | |
On a cruise vacation, first-rate movies, special lectures and DIY classes are all free of charge. |
I have problems with long time walking. How can I take the shore excursion? |
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For the shore excursion, there are many local heavers; two of them will carry you with a bamboo chair. We think that it will be very convenient and helpful for you. |
Do we need tickets or any vouchers to board the Yangtze Cruise ship? | Top | |
You do not need any tickets or vouchers. Our guide will escort you to board and the check in procedure is as the same as that in a hotel. You just need to tell your name and show your passport. |
How to know where the pier is in Chongqing? |
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You may phone 023-63841342. It will help you a lot if you can understand simple Chinese. |
How do I get to the ship? | Top | |
If you have purchased our cruise packages, all our cruise plans will provide you on the pier transportation. You will receive meet and greet service at your destination airport or hotel which will transport you to the ship. |
Is it convenient for a person to travel alone? |
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For singles who travel alone, most ships hold parties on which it is so easy to meet people and make friends. Our suggestion is that you can find a partner or traveling companion because not all ships have single rooms. |
What about tipping? | Top | |
Tipping is a matter of individual preference. Additional tips for any staff member who has provided some special service are at your discretion. Tips to shore excursion guides are also at passenger's discretion. |