President Cruises: Affordable Luxury Yangtze River Cruise

Your experience as a traveler on the Yangtze is at the heart of everything if on board the President Cruise, thanks to its exceptional, personal service and the 5-star standard ships.

One of the luxury cruise fleets currently sailing in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in China, the President Cruise is currently operating President 7 and President 8, which were crafted by internationally renowned ship designers. They have a double-layer and double-bottom hull, providing safety guarantees. Constructed entirely from eco-friendly materials, the ships feature enhanced ergonomic design and expanded recreational facilities, delivering ocean-class luxury cruise experiences. Additionally, all the President Cruise ships are designed with family-friendliness in mind, with competitive pricing, and therefore have earned widespread acclaim from international travelers.

The Yangtze River Shipping Company’s “Outstanding Integrity” award has been given to President Cruises. So you can trust it with a China Yangtze River cruise experience that will be everything you imagined.

Why You Will Love President Cruises

– Five-star service standards at affordable prices
– Large tonnage (both President 7 & 8 at 17,000 tons), modern facilities, balcony cabins as standard
– Diverse onboard cultural activities including Tai Chi sessions and calligraphy workshops
– Chinese and Western buffets with specialty à la carte dining
– International management team with a high staff-to-guest ratio
– Photography service allows professional photographers to capture the unforgettable moments during your Yangtze River cruise vacation

Top 2 President Cruise Ships 2025/2026

President Cruise offer passengers two routes to cruise on Yangtze River, from Chongqing to YIchang for 4 days or from Yichang to Chongqing for 5 days. At Chinaxiantour, we choose for you President 7 and President 8, two of the best President vessels for 2025 and 2026, with the best deals. Feel free to inquire about the schedule, itineraries, services, and an early booking discount.

Best Seller

President 8

★★★★★

Cost-effective, large, luxury Yangtze River Cruise Ship
Inaugural: in 2013
Gross Tonnage: 17,000 T
Routes:
4 days Chongqing to Yichang
5 days Yichang to Chongqing
Total Cabins: 230
Total Passengers: 580

Price from: CNY 1999

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Best Seller

President 7

★★★★★

The sister ship of President 8
Inaugural: in 2013
Gross Tonnage: 17,000 T
Routes:
4 days Chongqing to Yichang
5 days Yichang to Chongqing
Total Cabins: 230
Total Passengers: 580

Price from: CNY 1999

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Yangtze President Cruises Itineraries

Cruising the Yangtze River with President Cruises lets you take in the landscapes and culture at their best. Whether you sail downstream from Chongqing to Yichang or upstream from Yichang to Chongqing, its ships feature similar and interesting onboard activities and classic shore excursions.

4 Days Chongqing to Yichang Yangtze Cruise Itinerary

Day	Major schedule & activities
Day 1	18:00–20:30: Boarding at Chongqing Chaotianmen Pier, check-in to the Presidential Cruise 21:00: Presidential Cruise departs with a whistle 21:00–22:00: Cruise orientation briefing
Day 2 (B, L, D)	06:45: Morning coffee, Tai Chi exercise 07:00–08:00: Buffet breakfast 08:00–12:30: Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (optional paid attraction) 09:00–12:30: Shore excursion to Fengdu Shuanggui Mountain (included in cruise ticket) 13:00–14:00: Chinese and Western buffet lunch 14:00–17:30: Free time onboard 17:30–18:30: Buffet dinner 18:30–21:30: Shore excursion for the optional “Fengyan Sanguo” large-scale live landscape performance
Day 3 (B, L, D)	06:45: Morning coffee, Tai Chi exercise 07:00–08:00: Buffet breakfast 08:00–11:00: Shore excursion to optional attraction: White Emperor City 11:00–11:30: Cruise through Qutang Gorge 12:00–13:00: Chinese and Western buffet lunch. 13:00–13:45: Cruise through Wu Gorge 15:00–18:00: Transfer to eco-boat for Shennong Stream tour
Day 4 (B)	06:45: Morning coffee, Tai Chi practice 07:00–08:00: Buffet breakfast 07:30–11:00: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam 07:30–13:00: Shore excursion for optional Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift After touring the Three Gorges Dam, passengers board a coach (complimentary service by cruise company) to Yichang City’s Three Gorges Tourist Center (approx. 12:30) for disembarkation. Passengers who booked the Ship Lock tour will disembark around 14:00.

5 Days Yichang to Chongqing Yangtze Cruise Itinerary

Day	Major schedule & activities
Day 1	Arrive at the Three Gorges Visitor Center before 8:00 PM. Board the coach (complimentary service provided by President Cruises) to Maoping Pier for embarkation onto the President Series luxury cruise ship. 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Cruise Orientation
Day 2 (B, L, D)	06:45: Morning coffee 07:00–08:00: Buffet breakfast 08:00–12:30: Shore excursion to optional attraction Three Gorges Village 13:00–14:00: Chinese/Western buffet lunch 14:00–19:00: Shore excursion to optional attraction Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift 14:30–17:00: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam 18:00–19:00: Buffet dinner
Day 3 (B, L, D)	06:45: Morning coffee 07:00–08:00: Buffet breakfast 08:00–11:30: Shore excursion to Shennong Stream 12:00–13:00: Chinese and Western buffet lunch 13:00–15:00: Cruise through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge with onboard commentary 15:30–18:00: Shore excursion for optional tour of White Emperor City 19:00–20:00: Buffet dinner
Day 4 (B, L, D)	06:45: Morning coffee 07:00–08:00: Buffet breakfast 08:00–12:30: Shore excursion for optional tour of Fengdu Ghost City 09:00–12:30: Shore excursion to Fengdu Shuanggui Mountain 13:00–14:00: Chinese and Western buffet lunch 14:00–17:30: Free time aboard the ship 18:30–19:30: Buffet Dinner
Day 5 (B)	06:45: Morning Coffee 07:00–08:00: Buffet Breakfast 09:00: After breakfast, the Presidential Series luxury cruise ship arrives in Chongqing and docks at Chaotianmen Pier. Guests disembark, concluding their delightful Three Gorges Presidential Cruise journey.

Please note:
1. Arrival times or attractions on the above itinerary may be adjusted depending on the season, water level, weather, waterways, government restrictions, etc.
2. If the ferry is closed due to extreme weather or upstream water levels, preventing access to the Chongqing port, our company will arrange for passengers to transfer by vehicle.

President Cruises on Board Facilities, Services & Experiences

Amenities

Cruise Yangtze River on a President Cruise comfortably with its Luggage service, professional onboard tour guide, KTV, Massage Room, Children’s entertainment, The gym, Mahjong room, Sun deck, and swimming pool.

Cabins

President 7 and 8 have 2 types of cabins: Balcony standard room, Administrative room and the presidential suite with housekeeping center, drinking water, Mini bar, laundry service, small maintenance, etc.

Dining

Taste delicious Chinese and Western food as you have buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don’t miss the famous local-flavor dishes and snacks from the Yangtze Three Gorges area.

Activities

There are many activities available to passengers on board President Cruises, such as learning Tai Chi in the morning, taking a sun bath on the deck, attending cultural lectures to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, and more.

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See Real Yangtze Cruise Reviews from Our Clients on Trip Advisor

5(out of 5)

We are happy to have a Yangtze River cruise part of our first-trip to China. When we heard that China Xian Tour offered a cruise, we didn't hesitate to book a Victoria Cruise. Excellent food and service. Interesting excursions. The cruise did not disappoint! We also enjoyed the tai chi practice on the deck!

We chose the Explorer, and booked from Kelly through China Xian Tour. Instead of booking on our own. Kelly give us the 20% off early booking discount, and was very helpful throughout our journey. Luxurious ship and reasonable price, especially when compared to the cruises in Europe and North America. We visited Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, then started the cruise from Chongqing, disembark from Yichang, then we fly to Shanghai. We can confirm cruising the Yangtze was a wonderful experience.

In August, I made reservation for a Yangtze River Cruise. We are grateful to Sophia’s assistance in booking the tickets, transfers, and our local guides in Chengdu, Chongqing, Yichang, Zhangjajie, and Shanghai. The ship cabin was comfortable, with other luxurious amenities and beautiful views. Our China itinerary was also well organized, nice guides in every place.

The Yangtze cruise ship was excellent, in our opinion. The personnel was very friendly, and the staterooms were very pleasant and roomy. We loved the trips, and the commentary was excellent as we navigated the river. The meal was good, but it was much more Chinese-style than Western-style, so there weren't many Western-style dishes to choose from. Without a doubt, I would suggest this trip to my friends.