President Series (Yangtze River Cruise) · YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

President No. 8

Name: President No. 8 (Three Gorges Cruise)
Brand: Yangtze River Three Gorges Cruise
Price: 1714 CNY
Availability: InStock

President No. 7 Sister Ship, Spacious Public Areas, Long-Distance Large Group Friendly

Five-starPresidential Series (Yangtze River Cruise)230 CabinsChongqing ↔, Yichang, Chongqing-Wuhan ↔ long route

2013YearFirst Sailing Time

17000TonMarket Tonnage

230BetweenTotal Number of Rooms

560PersonMaximum passenger capacity

6FloorPassenger Deck

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Cruise Introduction

Overview

The cruise ships 'President No. 7' and 'President No. 8', which began operation in April 2013, are sister ships with identical designs and craftsmanship. The total length of each ship reaches 146.8 meters, the design limit for Yangtze River navigation, with a width of 20.2 meters. The ships contain 216 balcony cabins, 12 executive suites located on the upper decks, and 2 presidential suites at the bow on the 3rd deck, totaling 230 passenger cabins with a capacity of 460 passengers. In the design of the balcony cabins, the practical needs of family travelers were fully considered, with 100 cabins specially designed to be upgraded into triple family rooms. In this way, the actual designed capacity of the entire ship reaches nearly 560 people.

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Fleet Introduction

Fleet

President Cruise · Wuhan Yangtze River Cruise Co., Ltd.

A professional large cruise company that has been operating Yangtze River Three Gorges cruises for over thirty years, its President series ultra five-star luxury cruises have been awarded the 'Five-Star Luxury Cruise' by the National Tourism Administration and the title of 'Safe and Honest Company'.

Core Data

Ship Facts

Why choose President No. 8

President No. 7 Sister ShipOpen public areaLong-term big group friendship

Market Tonnage	17,000 tons	Register tonnage.	17,000 tons
Captain / Width	146.8 m / 20.2 m	Passenger Deck	6th floor
Total Number of Rooms	230 rooms	Maximum passenger capacity	560 people
Standard Passenger Capacity	510 people	Powertrain	Traditional diesel
First Sailing Year	2013	Reinstall / Upgrade	2021 Reinstallation
Series	Presidential Series (Yangtze River Cruise)	Star rating standard	Five-star
Overall Rating	A · Rating 84	Main routes	Chongqing ↔, Yichang, Chongqing-Wuhan ↔ long route
Basic room type	Deluxe Standard Double Room 27.5㎡ (including balcony), 1.0m ×2 beds, no heated swimming pool

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Standard Itinerary

Itinerary

Xiashui · Chongqing → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing

Reference boarding time 17:00

D1Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:None
· 16:30-19:00Go to Chongqing terminal by yourself to board (specific terminal to be notified)
· 20:30-21:00Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Fengdu Ghost City]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Shore sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City]
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 15:00-17:00Free time on board
· 17:30-18:30Self-Service Dinner
· 18:30-21:30Free time on the boat or choose your own shore to watch the large-scale live performance of 'Flames of the Three Kingdoms' (optional package)

D3[Baidi City]、[Shennong Stream]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:45-07:45Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 11:00-11:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 13:00-14:00Passing through Wu Gorge
· 15:30-18:30Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Shennong Stream]
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner

D4[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【Ship Lift】▾

Meals:Breakfast
· 06:45-07:45Self-Service Breakfast
· 07:45-11:00Disembark at Yichang Maoping Pier, take a car to visit the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· About 12:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!
· If you voluntarily sign up for the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift project, the itinerary is as follows:
· About 07:30Around disembark at Maoping Port, Yichang, transfer to sightseeing boat experience【Ship Lift】(Self-funded project)
· (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)
· About 10:00Around transfer to tourist coach to visit the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· Around 13:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!

Reference boarding time 18:00

D1Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Self-catering
· 16:30-21:00A. Go to Yichang Zigui Port for boarding on your own
· 17:30-20:00B. Free 'Cruise Shuttle Bus' from Three Gorges Tourist Center or Yichang East Station to the pier for boarding
· Note: Yichang East Station transfer time is 17:30-20:00, Three Gorges Tourist Center transfer time is 17:30-19:30
· 21:00-22:00Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]、[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【Ship Lift】▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:45-07:45Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-12:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek](Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:30-17:30Shore sightseeing Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform], optional experience available【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)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner

D3[Shennong Stream]、[Baidi City]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:45-07:45Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:30Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Shennong Stream]
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 13:00-14:00Passing through Wu Gorge
· 14:30-15:00Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:30-18:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner

D4[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:45-07:45Self-Service Breakfast
· 09:00-12:00Shore sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City]
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch (shore lunch arranged for visitors of Wuling Mountains Grand Canyon as chosen)
· 13:00-18:30On-board free activities or optional excursions[Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon](Self-paid item, excluding cable car)
· 18:30-19:30Self-Service Dinner

D5Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Breakfast
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-09:00Disembark, trip ends!

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.

Floor Distribution · Onboard Facilities

Decks & Facilities

1F Deck

Crew area, kitchen

2F Deck

Lobby, reception, business center, shopping mall, deluxe standard double room

3F Deck

Main restaurant (350 seats), deluxe standard double room, deluxe business room

4F deck

VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Deluxe Standard Double Room, Deluxe Business Room

5F Deck

Buffet restaurant (200 seats), café, gym, spa, deluxe standard double room, deluxe business room

6F Deck

Large multifunctional performance hall, KTV, chess and card room, children's playground, sun deck, executive suite, presidential suite

Top floor

Top floor deck

Sunlight Deck

Floor distribution: Main functions and facilities on each floor (subject to the actual ship)

Bar

Sunlight Deck

VIP Restaurant

Meeting Room Conference

Internet Reading Room

Gym Room

Sauna

Multi-functional hall Multi-Fun

Cinema Cinema

Children's Playground

President No. 8 Main Restaurant

President No. 8 Lobby

President No. 8 Cinema

President No. 8 Bar

President No. 8 KTV

President No. 8 Gym

6F/Top Floor

President No. 8 Deck

President No. 8 Sauna Room

President No. 8 Chess and Card Room

GymLarge theaterKTVMany restaurantsNon-heated swimming pool

Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference

Real scenes from the ship

Onboard

President No. 8 Exterior of the Ship

President No. 8 Lobby

President No. 8 Main Restaurant

President No. 8 Standard Double Room

President No. 8 Deck

President No. 8 Sun Deck Leisure Area

Onboard Scene: Exterior · Lobby · Restaurant · Public Spaces · Deck, etc. (Multi-Space Photos)

Room type introduction

Staterooms

Room Information

Room Types	Quantity	Area	Room structure	Distribution of Floors	Bed Type	Check-in
Balcony Standard Double Room	216 rooms	27.5 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	2/3/4/5/6 floor	1.0m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 2.5㎡, with a refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and a life jacket. From July 15, 2023, the Presidential Cruise will no longer proactively provide nine disposable items including toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, sewing kit, razor, nail file, body sponge, shoe polish, and sanitary bags. If needed, they can be obtained at the front desk.
Executive Suite	12 rooms	41.2 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	6th floor	1.0m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3㎡, and there is a refrigerator (with preservation function), a safe, a TV, a telephone, a shower, slippers, a hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and a life jacket. Starting from July 15, 2023, the President Cruise will no longer proactively provide nine types of disposable items including toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, sewing kit, razor, nail file, bath sponge, shoe polish cloth, and sanitary bag. If needed, they can be obtained from the front desk.
Presidential Suite	2 rooms	198 square meters	One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony	3 floors	1.8m*1 piece	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The private scenic balcony has an area of 120㎡, and amenities include a refrigerator (with fresh-keeping function), safe, television, telephone, bathtub (can be used as a shower), slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and life jackets. Starting from July 15, 2023, the Presidential Cruise will no longer proactively provide nine types of disposable items, including toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, sewing kit, razor, nail file, bath sponge, shoe polish, and sanitary bags. If needed, they can be obtained at the front desk.

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

Balcony Standard Double Room27.5㎡

216 rooms2/3/4/5/6 floor1.0m*2 pieces2 people

President No. 8 Standard Double Room

Executive Suite41.2㎡

12 rooms6th floor1.0m*2 pieces2 people

(This room type picture to be added)

Presidential Suite198㎡

2 rooms3 floors1.8m*1 piece2 people

President No. 8 Standard Double Room

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.

Between the luxurious balconies25㎡

25㎡2~6 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 2.5㎡Two 1.0-meter single beds1 person

Between the luxurious balconies

Executive Suite38.2㎡

38.2㎡6th floor1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 3㎡Two 1.0-meter single beds2 people

Executive Suite

Upgrade Privileges: By booking this room type, you can enjoy the following upgrade privileges (only for the Yuyi route): 1. Welcome fruit platter 2. Daily turndown service 3. Complimentary movie 4. Free executive lounge tea and snacks (8:00-20:00) 5. Fast settlement service for onboard expenses Note: Privileges are only available for guests occupying a standard bed; extra beds and non-bed guests are not eligible. The above privilege programs are for reference only, and the actual arrangements on the cruise shall prevail!

Presidential Suite78㎡

78㎡3 floors1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom + private deck 120㎡One 1.8-Meter King Bed2 people

Presidential Suite

Upgrade Benefits: Book this room type to enjoy the following upgrade benefits (only applicable to the Chongqing-Yichang route): 01. Welcome fruit platter 02. VIP dining throughout the journey 03. Welcome assorted candies 04. Complimentary bottled water throughout the journey 05. Daily turndown service 06. Complimentary luggage delivery to the room 07. Free laundry service 08. Room equipped with specialty tea drinks 09. Complimentary movie viewing 10. Reserved seating service for evening events 11. Complimentary bottle of red wine 12. Free drinks and snacks at the executive lounge (8:00-20:00) 13. Fast payment service for onboard purchases Note: Benefits are only available to guests occupying a regular bed. Extra bed or non-occupying guests are not eligible; the above benefits are for reference only, and specific arrangements are subject to the actual cruise schedule!

2nd floor deluxe balcony standard double room 27.5㎡

 27.5㎡ Decks 2/3/4/5/6 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 0.9m*2 beds 2-4 people

2nd floor deluxe balcony standard double room

6th floor Executive Room 41.2㎡

 41.2㎡ Deck 6 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 1.0m*2 beds 2-4 people

6th floor Executive Room

Presidential Suite 198㎡

 198㎡ Deck 3 One bedroom, one living room, one bathroom, one balcony 1.8m*1 2-4 people

Presidential Suite

Food & Beverage Introduction

Dining

Main restaurant	3F, Chinese-style full course, 350 seats
VIP Restaurant	4F, high-end custom, 60 seats
Buffet restaurant	5F, Chinese and Western buffet, 200 seats

Core Highlights

Highlights

President Series General HighlightsLarge tonnage, spacious public areas, specializing in Chongqing-Wuhan long route

Features of this shipReinstalled in 2021, large group reception matured

This ship's positionThe 'President No. 7 Cruise' and 'President No. 8 Cruise,' which began operation in April 2013, are sister ships with the same design and craftsmanship. The entire ship has a length of 146.8 meters, reaching the design limit for Yangtze River navigation, a width of 20.2 meters, and is a super-large cruise ship of 17,000 tons. The top deck of the cruise features a panoramic observation lounge, offering full-field views, and it has the largest temperature-controlled swimming pool on Yangtze River cruises. The ship's actual designed capacity reaches nearly 580 people. It underwent a brand new renovation and upgrade in 2024.

Platform Hot Sale TagsSuper five-star cruise, 17,000 tons, high cost-performance

Upgrade Benefits and TagsOfficial guarantee, 1-day tour to Chongqing, 17,000-ton giant ship, renowned in Europe and America for 30 years

Room upgrade privilegesBooking this room type allows you to enjoy the following upgrade privileges (only for the Chongqing-Yichang route): 1. Welcome fruit platter 2. Daily turndown service 3. Complimentary movie viewing 4. Free tea and snacks at the executive lounge (8:00-20:00) 5. Fast settlement service for onboard expenses Note: Privileges are only available for guests occupying regular beds; extra bed and non-occupying guests are not eligible. The above benefits are for reference only, and the actual arrangements on the cruise shall prevail!

Onboard entertainment and facilitiesBar, Sun Deck, VIP Restaurant, Conference Center, Reading and Internet Room, Gym Room, Sauna, Multi-Function Hall, Cinema, Children's Park, Swimming Pool, Dining Room

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

Traveling Warm Tips

Notes

Traditional diesel, no heated swimming pool
The President series adopts the American-style butler service concept, with classic facilities and mature operations. It offers stable cost-performance value and is suitable for travelers who prefer a classic American cruise experience.
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.

President No. 8

Cruise Introduction

Fleet Introduction

Core Data

Standard Itinerary

Floor Distribution · Onboard Facilities

Real scenes from the ship

Room type introduction

Food & Beverage Introduction

Core Highlights

Traveling Warm Tips

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