Sanctuary Retreats

Carrying just 124 passengers, compared to the 300 plus accommodated on other cruise ships, the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer offers the finest and most personalised service on the river.

Onboard facilities include a la carte dining, a luxury spa, an observation deck, 24-hour room service, a two-floor theatre, library, coffee shop, video-on-demand, and beauty and fitness facilities.  A doctor also travels onboard.

The ship is ideally equipped to host special groups. Two private rooms are available for that special dinner with family and friends, or as a conference venue with all necessary audio-visual equipment for meetings or lectures. For larger groups, a two-floor theatre serves as an auditorium for a guest speaker, film presentation or meeting.

The ship also has the most spacious and indulgent spa on board any cruise vessel on the Yangzi. With an area covering more than 300 square metres, the Yangzi Spa is a haven of tranquility and rejuvenation. With six treatment rooms, guests will have the opportunity to truly indulge and relax while on board. A varied menu of spa services, including massage and beauty treatments are available for your enjoyment.

Life aboard the spacious Sanctuary M.S. Yangzi Explorer is tranquil and unhurried.

The cruise itinerary onboard the Sanctuary M.S. Yangzi Explorer is designed for a relaxed pace and is tailored to water levels at different times of the year. Visit Daoist temples and shrines at Fengdu, get a glimpse of authentic local life in Wanzhou, explore the towering peaks and remote villages of the Three Gorges - Qutang, Wu and Xiling - and see the controversial Three Gorges Dam Project.

There are two options available. The three night cruise departs Chongqing on Thursday and travels downstream to Yichang, arriving on Sunday. Alternatively, you can travel upstream over 4 nights, leaving Yichang on Sunday and arriving in Chongqing the following Thursday.

The three night cruise departs Chongqing and travels downstream to Yichang, while the four night cruise travels upstream from  Yichang to Chongqing. Both Chongqing and Yichang can be reached by flying via major cities in China (such as Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai).

The pier in Chongqing is approximately 35 minutes away from Chongqing Airport by land transfer, while Yichang pier is approximately 45 minutes away from Yichang Airport.

 
Please see "Sailing Dates" for more details about Peak Season, High Season and Shoulder Season. These rates are applicable for both upstream and downstream sailings, and are per person sharing.

• For more information about single occupancy and triple rates, please contact us.
• Children under 12 years of age sharing a cabin/suite with 2 adults, pay $800.