President No. 2 Cruise After refurbishment and upgrade in 2019, it is currently one of the foreign-related cruises on the Yangtze River and is recommended by the National Tourism Administration for overseas travelers visiting the Yangtze Three Gorges. The interior design by American TEAM7 Company is elegant, simple, and bright, comparable to land hotels. It is also a cruise with strictly separated passenger and entertainment areas, fully reflecting comfort and warmth.
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Fleet Introduction
Fleet
Chutian Cruises · Badong County Chutian Shipping Co., Ltd.
Hubei Cruise Enterprise, established in 2002, operates high-end inland river cruises such as Yangtze Rhapsody, Yangtze Discovery, and Yangtze Legend, maintaining a record of 'zero accidents' for many consecutive years, with a focus on cultural expression and premium services.
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Core Data
Ship Facts
Why choose President No. 2
Original President IITransfer to Chutian OperationsBasic five-star configurationTeam focusing on cost performance
Market Tonnage
4,800 tons
Register tonnage.
7,800 tons
Captain / Width
120 meters / 18 meters
Passenger Deck
6th floor
Total Number of Rooms
95 rooms
Maximum passenger capacity
190 people
Standard Passenger Capacity
330 people
Powertrain
Traditional diesel
First Sailing Year
1997
Reinstall / Upgrade
Year 2023
Series
Chu Tian Cruise
Star rating standard
Five-star
Overall Rating
B · Rating 77
Main routes
Chongqing ↔ Yichang
Basic room type
Luxury Standard Double Room 22㎡ Balcony 3㎡, Bed 1.0m×2, No heated pool; Designed by TEAM7 USA, upgraded 2023
D1[Three Gorges Dam]、【Two Dams and One Gorge】、[Three Gorges Ship Lift]▾
Meals:Self-catering · 12:00Around meet at Yichang East Station, depart for sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam], can voluntarily choose to participate in self-paid options【Two Dams and One Gorge】Or[Three Gorges Ship Lift](Self-paid item) · Board the ship at the pier after the visit
D2【Wu Gorge】、[Goddess Peak]、【Little Three Gorges】、[Qutang Gorge]、[Baidi City]▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner · The boat passes【Wu Gorge】、[Goddess Peak] · Arrive at Wushan Port, optionally transfer to a small boat for sightseeing【Little Three Gorges】(Self-funded project) · Rear cruise ship enters[Qutang Gorge], go ashore for sightseeing[Baidi City]
D3[Fengdu Ghost City]▾
Meals:Breakfast · After breakfast, leave the ship at Wanzhou and take a bus for sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City](Self-paid cable car, scenic area explanation) · After the sightseeing tour, take a bus to Chongqing, and the group will disperse afterwards.
Reference boarding time 07:30
D1[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]、[Three Gorges Dam]、【Two Dams and One Gorge】、【Ship Lift】▾
Meals:Dinner · Gather at Yichang East Station before 7:30 AM, then take a bus for sightseeing[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek](Self-paid transfer vehicle)[Three Gorges Dam] · After the tour, you can choose to participate voluntarily【Two Dams and One Gorge】Or【Ship Lift】(Self-paid item) · (On August 18, 2026, at 08:00, the ship lift will begin suspension for maintenance, with a construction period of 42 days, during which it will not be possible to participate in this project)
D2【Wu Gorge】、[Goddess Peak]、【Small Three Gorges】、【Mini Three Gorges】、[Qutang Gorge], [Baidi City…▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner · The boat passes【Wu Gorge】、[Goddess Peak] · Arrive at Wushan Port and transfer to a small boat for a tour【Small Three Gorges】Optional sightseeing【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-funded project) · Rear cruise ship enters[Qutang Gorge], free activity on the ship or optional sightseeing[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
D3[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Hongyadong]、[Chongqing People's Great Hall]、【Liziba】▾
Meals:Breakfast and lunch · After breakfast, leave the ship at Wanzhou and take a bus for sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City](Self-paid cable car, scenic area explanation) · The following car goes to Chongqing for sightseeing[Hongyadong](Free activity no less than 40 minutes)[Chongqing People's Great Hall](Visit time not less than 30 minutes) by car【Liziba】(Visit time not less than 40 minutes) · Visit the Chongqing landmark - Chongqing Sheraton Twin Towers Hotel, then transfer to the hotel for check-in
D4[Ciqikou]、[Baigongguan]、[Zhazidong]▾
Meals:Breakfast · Depart for sightseeing after breakfast[Ciqikou](Free activity no less than 40 minutes) · Then proceed to[Baigongguan]、[Zhazidong](Self-paid transfer bus, sightseeing time not less than 40 minutes) · Around 17:00Around send off, end of trip
The above daily itinerary is taken from the 'Ship Details' standard itinerary (2 routes in total); actual dock stops, onshore attractions, and tour order are subject to the ship's daily release; some onshore tours are included as packages or optional self-paid projects.
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Floor Distribution · Onboard Facilities
Decks & Facilities
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1F Deck
Crew area, kitchen
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2F Deck
Lobby, reception, business center, and deluxe standard double rooms
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3F Deck
Main restaurant (120 seats), deluxe standard double room
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4F deck
VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Deluxe Standard Double Room, Executive Suite
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5F Deck
Buffet restaurant (100 seats), bar, gym, spa, book bar, KTV, chess and card room, executive suite, deluxe suite, presidential suite
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6F Deck
Sunlight Deck, Multi-Function Performance Hall, Top Observation Deck
Floor distribution: Main functions and facilities on each floor (subject to the actual ship)
Image to be added
GymChess and card roomSunlight DeckNon-heated swimming pool
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Real scenes from the ship
Onboard
Ship exterior
Lobby
Multi-functional hall
Scenic Rest Area
Onboard Scene: Exterior · Restaurant · Public Spaces · Deck (Additional Photos from Industry Platforms)
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Room type introduction
Staterooms
Room Information
Room Types
Quantity
Area
Room structure
Distribution of Floors
Bed Type
Check-in
Standard Double Room
92 rooms
16 square meters
One Bedroom with Bathroom
2/3/4/5 floor
0.9m*2 pieces
2 people
Facility Configuration ▾
River View Window (5th floor has a balcony), TV, telephone, shower, slippers, life jacket
Luxury Suite
4 rooms
28.5 square meters
One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom
3/4 floors
1.7m*1 piece
2 people
Facility Configuration ▾
River View Window, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, life jacket
Presidential Suite
2 rooms
32.62-43.8 square meters
One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony
5 floors
1.5m*1 piece
2 people
Facility Configuration ▾
Private balcony, living room, sofa, TV, phone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, life jacket
* The total number of each room type is 98, which differs by 3 rooms from the total number of guest rooms of 95; the actual number shall be based on the ship's actual operation.
Room type information is based on the vessel's detailed information; actual room types, size, and configurations are subject to the vessel's official announcements.
Room Type Actual Scene · Photos and text
Standard Double Room16㎡
92 rooms2/3/4/5 floor0.9m*2 pieces2 people
(This room type picture to be added)
Luxury Suite28.5㎡
4 rooms3/4 floors1.7m*1 piece2 people
(This room type picture to be added)
Presidential Suite32.62㎡
2 rooms5 floors1.5m*1 piece2 people
(This room type picture to be added)
Room Type Real Scene Photo Collection · Additional real-life photos from two stations
The following room type photos are from 'Panda Home' and 'Four Seasons Cruises' real shots; area/floor/bed type/occupancy is based on the ship's current announcement.
Luxury Standard Double Room16㎡
16㎡2~5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroomTwo 0.9-meter single beds1 person
Luxury Standard Double Room
Luxury Standard Double Room
Luxury Suite28.5㎡
28.5㎡3~4th floor1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroomOne 1.5-Meter King Bed2 people
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Presidential Suite32.62~43.8㎡
32.62~43.8㎡51 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 balconyOne 1.5-Meter King Bed2 people
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite
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Food & Beverage Introduction
Dining
Main restaurant
3F, Chinese-style full course, 120 seats
VIP Restaurant
4F, high-end custom, 25 seats
Buffet restaurant
5F, Chinese and Western buffet, 100 seats
Bar
5F, beverages
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Core Highlights
Highlights
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Highlights of Chutian GeneralFully private balcony rooms, all-inclusive with luggage handling
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Features of this shipOriginal President II transferred to Chu Tian, standard five-star configuration, mature team reception
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Platform Hot Sale TagsChongqing-Yichang Express 3-Day Tour, Affordable and Comfortable Cruise, Classic Three Gorges Itinerary
Highlights are compiled from public data from the 'Panda Home' and 'Four Seasons Cruises' stations. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date
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Traveling Warm Tips
Notes
Traditional diesel, no heated swimming pool, relatively old boat
Original President II, already transferred to Chu Tian operation
Please bring valid identification when boarding and gather at the designated pier according to the ticket schedule.
The Three Gorges have a subtropical monsoon climate, with high humidity on the river and large temperature differences between day and night, it is recommended to bring a light jacket.
The specific vessels in operation, the opening of facilities, and the order of tours are subject to the final confirmation by the ship operator.
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