The difference between ordinary cruises and luxury cruises on the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River

When visiting the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, you cannot miss the cruise here. So which one should we choose? Today, the editor will briefly introduce to you the difference between ordinary cruise ships and luxury cruise ships on the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River! Friends in need come and find out!

First, the difference in the number of passengers

There are 200-300 ordinary Three Gorges cruise ships, with relatively small hulls and small space for activities; the Three Gorges luxury cruises can accommodate between 260-400 people, with large hulls , large space for activities. Relatively speaking, the comfort and leisure experience of the Three Gorges luxury cruise ship are much higher than those of ordinary cruise ships.

Second, difference, level

The Three Gorges ordinary cruise ship is equivalent to an economical express ordinary hotel; the Three Gorges luxury cruise ship is similar to a four-star or five-star luxury hotel. The entire cruise ship adopts Similar to the hotel management style of luxury star hotels.

The facilities and equipment of the cruise ship are similar to those of luxury star hotels on shore, but due to space factors, the space ratio of the facilities and equipment of the cruise ship will be relatively small.

Third, the difference in food and beverages

Meals are not included in ordinary Three Gorges cruise tickets. Group meals for more than 10 people need to be booked in advance. Individual travelers under 10 people can only order meals temporarily, or you can buy some simple set meals at the restaurant to take with you. Because there are many tourists, the restaurant is crowded, there are not many choices of dishes, and the prices are relatively high (similar to dining on a train).

The ticket for the Three Gorges luxury cruise includes meals. Most cruise ships have Chinese and Western buffets for breakfast and lunch, and table meals for dinner, which can be adapted to different tastes according to different customers. The menu is rich and of high quality.

Fourth, differences between customers

Three Gorges ordinary cruise ships are mainly domestic customers and are economical and affordable. Relevant attractions only provide Chinese services and can meet basic sightseeing needs. The Three Gorges luxury cruise ship mainly caters to overseas tourists and provides hotel-style warm services in Chinese and English.

With the rapid development of the domestic economy in recent years, the number of domestic tourists pursuing high-quality leisure travel has also increased rapidly.

5. Differences in the connotation of tickets

Three Gorges luxury cruise tickets include: food, accommodation, transportation, tours and entertainment on board. The ticket for the Three Gorges ordinary cruise ship is just a voucher for boarding the ship, and other services such as catering and entertainment are chargeable. The price of a top-notch super five-star luxury cruise is roughly twice that of a first-class cabin on an ordinary cruise, while the price of a four-star luxury cruise is only about 200-400 yuan higher than the best first-class cabin on an ordinary cruise.

Sixth, rooms

Three Gorges cruise ships are generally converted from original ordinary passenger ships and are divided into first-class cabins (for 2 people), second-class cabins (for 4 people), Third class (for 6-8 people). The room decoration is ordinary and simple. The room types of the Three Gorges luxury cruise ship are similar to those of luxury hotels. Basically, there will be most double-standard rooms, a few suites and presidential suites, with luxurious decoration and rich facilities. The comfort level is different.

7. Differences in entertainment facilities

Ordinary cruise ships in the Three Gorges usually only have a few entertainment facilities, such as dance halls (some restaurants also operate), chess and card rooms, clinics, etc. There are many facilities on the Three Gorges cruise ship, including bars, cafes, karaoke, dance halls, gyms, saunas, and reading rooms, just like a luxury hotel.

The newly built 10,000-ton super five-star luxury cruise ship this year also has a cinema, swimming pool, KTV private room, and even a mini golf driving range and helicopter parking space. In addition, there will be singing and dancing performances, parties and other activities on foreign tourist ships. You can also read a book in the reading room or watch a movie in the entertainment room. The experience is really different.

Okay, do you understand? If you have the opportunity to take a cruise on the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, you can choose according to your own preferences and circumstances!