Yangtze River Cruises (2025 Best Prices)
Experience ultimate relaxation and comfort while cruising along the breathtaking Yangtze River - the longest river in China.
Why choose a Yangtze River cruise? Enjoy a luxurious 5-star cruise experience as you immerse yourself in the serene beauty of authentic China. Sail between Chongqing and Yichang (in Hubei Province) and explore iconic landmarks like the majestic Three Gorges and the world-renowned Three Gorges Dam.
There are five top Yangtze cruise lines operating over 20 ships with various itineraries. For first-timers, we highly recommend Century Cruises and Victoria Cruises. At Asia Odyssey Travel, our dedicated team of 180 experts specializes in Yangtze River cruises. We’ve gathered the latest information on each cruise ship to help you choose the ideal one based on your preferences and budget. From booking to cruising, we guide you through every step – from embarkation to disembarkation – ensuring a hassle-free and memorable vacation.
With our insider knowledge and price advantage, we offer the best deal to make your Yangtze River cruise and Yangtze tours an exceptional value. Let us help you create an unforgettable Yangtze cruise vacation!
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Top Reasons to Choose Us for Yangtze River Cruise
- Over 10 Years of Expertise in Yangtze River Cruise Bookings
- Personalized Service from Dedicated Cruise Specialists
- 20+ Premium Cruise Ships Offering Diverse Options
- Tailored Experiences to Suit your Preferences and Budget
Top Recommended Yangtze River Cruises 2025
Looking for the best Yangtze River cruise in 2025? We've got the perfect picks for you! Based on ship amenities, onboard service, and customer feedback, trust our expertise to guide your choice. Check out 8 highly recommended ships, explore their unique features, and book your cruise today!

Century Glory
The newest flagship cruise line of Century Cruises

Century Paragon
The first ship on the Yangtze River driven by an "electric propulsion system"

Century Legend
The first ship on the Yangtze River driven by an "electric propulsion system"

Victoria Jenna
Most popular cruise line under The Victoria cruises

Yangzi Explorer
Most popular cruise line under The Victoria cruises

Yangtze Gold 8
One of the largest, most-spacious, and quietest ships on the Yangtze River
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Century Voyage Cruise
The Newest & Luxury Yangtze River Cruise from only $798
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Know Everything About Yangtze River Cruises
Get the most out of your Yangtze River cruise with expert insights! Our travel specialists provide up-to-date articles covering everything you need to know about the river and the cruise experience. Whether you've already booked or are still planning, gain a deeper understanding of what to expect - before, during, and after your cruise. From step-by-step guidance to highlighting key attractions, we’ve got you covered!
Yangtze River Cruise - FAQs
If you do not purchase your travel insurance through us, please be aware that Contiki requires that you obtain travel insurance ahead of joining our trip. We offer several insurance plans, or you can choose to buy travel insurance from another provider. If you choose the latter, please be sure you are covered for the complete dates of your trip and please validate that you have the appropriate level of coverage in the currency for your country of origin, in the following categories: Trip interruption; (to cover the cost of your trip, including air); Trip Delay; Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation; Medical Expenses from illness (covering individual or pandemic event etc.)
This one depends on the destination and trip you’re travelling on. Read your Contiki travel documentation carefully to understand luggage allowances for your specific trip.
Our typical luggage allowances;
For our European, North American, Australian and New Zealand trips, luggage is restricted to one decent sized, suitcase, approximately 29” × 20” × 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) with a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the transport with you. Metal frame backpacks are not advised as their bulky shape makes packing vehicles tricky, plus they are more likely to damage other luggage.
For Latin America, Asia & other regions which have internal flights included in the itinerary, luggage weight restrictions must be within the restriction of the given airlines you’re travelling on. It’s up to you to ensure you keep within these measurements and weight restrictions, so please check this out before you travel as excess baggage fees will be at your own cost.
Some trips have specific luggage requirements, such as Contiki sailing, trekking and some Contiki camping trips – you will have this information sent to you in your pre-trip documents should this apply.
For our train trips please note you must be able to carry your own bags on this trip. As we will be taking public transport in cities & getting to the heart of the destinations we visit, pack wisely.
On European ski trips and New Zealand trips with a ski option you have the option to bring one pair of skis and ski boots or snowboard.
Our website and search function will show you all the different regions we explore, and from here you can filter by type of trip, length of trip, price, etc. If you’re more of a people person and want to chat to one of our team, give us a call (find and we can book your trip over the phone or via onsite chat.
Yes! It’s a requirement of travelling with Contiki that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property and Covid related expenses before you travel with us. It’s also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you’ll be trying out, particularly any adventure activities (for all you adrenaline junkies).
You certainly can! All of our trips are available to book online, just select your preferred travel date(s) and away you go. You can also book over the phone if you'd prefer.
International flights to/from the destination your trip starts and ends in are not included in the cost of the trip, and must be purchased separately. Booking direct with Contiki? You can add flights on during the booking process. Alternatively, you can book them yourself.
Any flights you take during your Contiki are included in the cost of your trip. Particularly in regions like Asia, Australia or South America, we use planes to get you from A-to-B as quickly as possible, and all of this is included. Check out our full booking conditions for more information on what’s included and what’s not.
We have a whole mix of accommodation styles on our trips, depending on the destination and the travel style you have chosen. With us, you can stay in hotels, hostels, boats, camping sites, jungle lodges, eco camps, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Chateau.
All accommodation used by Contiki has been vetted and determined by standard of the Travel Style it is associated with.
Search results may be filtered by accommodation type if you have a specific need.
Contiki social travel trips have a large degree of flexibility built into them to enable you to truly own your experience. This means that some trip elements are not included in the initial cost and may require additional budgeting.
Flights to and from your starting and ending points are not included in the cost of your trip. These can be added on during the booking process either online or via our contact center or booked independently by you.
Each trip contains the right amount of free time for you to explore or indulge your travel desires. We offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are additional experiences that are not included in the overall price. These add ons are highlighted on the specific trip page. Your Trip Manager will highlight these to you and organise their booking on trip. Exceptions may apply where pre booking is required but this will be made known to you in your pre departure information.
A number of meal times are left open for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important.
Travel insurance and visas are also not included in the cost of your trip, and should be booked separately.
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