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China Regal Cruises (Princess Jeannie / Princess Elaine / Princess Sheena) Builders : Built in Germany in 1993 by Elbewerft Boizenberg GMBH Entered Service : May 1994 Length : 424 feet each vessel Breadth : 52 feet each vessel Speed : Upstream -- 22 knots Tonnage : 5,963 Auxiliary Power : Three independent engines; 3 x 1,000 BHP Passenger Capacity : 258 each vessel Passenger Decks : 4 and one sun deck Staff : 150 each vessel Accommodations : Deluxe Suite: 10 suites feature a bedroom and separate living room, a kitchenette with refrigerator and mini-bar, and bathroom with bathtub, shower and bidet; TV, phone and a/c. Panoramic outside windows offer expansive views. Double Stateroom : 114 rooms with double accommodations, a refrigerator, bathroom with separate shower and panoramic outside windows. Single Stateroom : 10 rooms with single accommodations, complete with refrigerator, bathroom with separate shower and panoramic outside windows. Three elegant sister ships, all built in Germany and all 5 star awarded, - that is why China Regal Cruises claimed to be offering the ultimate cruise experience on the Yangtze River. Princess Jeanie, along with Princess Elaine and Princess Sheena, was designed to western standard of safety and refinement. Built in 1993 and entered service in 1994, Princess Jeannie is 424 feet long and 52 feet wide. Equipped with three independent engines (3x1000 BHP), it sails at 22 knots upstream and at 30 knots downstream on the Yangtze River. It has 5 decks and a capacity of 258 passengers. With most advanced navigation equipment on the ship, it features fully stabilization, quiet operation, and highest safety. All the public in-door halls or decks were well furnished and elegantly decorated. There are two dining rooms aboard, the Emperor’s Dining offers both provincial gourmet dishes from various regions of China and Western cuisine in an elegant dining setting, while the Golden Pavilion Dining offers buffet style Western cuisine and Chinese fare. Other facilities include a 100 people capacity ballroom, where live music and traditional Chinese performance such as opera, dance and acrobatics are occasionally offered, a Lotus Bar and a Misty Lounge, beauty salon, tanning salon, in-room massage, sauna, spa and fitness center, gift shop and postal. There is also a business center completed with satellite communication, telephone and fax and copy service. The outstanding service of Regal China Cruises has been one of the important reasons that they have had year-round high occupancies in recent years. A 10-piece brass band heralds the travelers’ arrival and a hot tea service greets each guest in-room. Housekeeping department checks rooms twice daily to ensure supplies are replenished. Nightly turndown service includes a delicious chocolate on every pillow, along with a cozy pair of Chinese slippers and luxurious robe of lounging in each suite. With more than 150 staff aboard each vessel and a combination of western style management and superb Asian hospitality, they claim that all the guests will receive the kind of service unsurpassed even in some of China’s best hotels. While traveling in comfort and style, witnessing the breathtaking sights of legendary Yangtze waterway, guests are also given many chances to immerse themselves in Chinese culture, art and lifestyles. They can go to lessons in Chinese language, shadow boxing, Tai-chi, Mah-Johng, card games or calligraphy at their own interests. China Regal Cruises ships sail between Wuhan and Chongqing in 2003. East King and East Queen Passenger Capacity : 160 (EK), 176 (EQ) Length (ft) : 300 Beam (ft) : 54 Stateroom (Standard) (sq ft) : 188 Star-Rating : 5 China is first rated five-star river cruise ships. Just name a few on their guest list ¨C Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Henry Kissinger. The East King started navigation in 1994 and East Queen, his sister ship, in 1995. Both of them are 91.5 meters long and 16.4 meters wide, equipped with Finland made diesel engines, which were considered to be one of best medium engines in the world. The maximum speed in still water is 32 km per hour. While more than sixty-five percent of their luxurious interiors were imported from Europe and America, their navigation systems were supplied by a famous Japanese firm, satellite communications by a Norwegian firm and air-conditioning by Danish "Hi-Pres.". There are 2 Royal Suites on each ship, furnished in such a luxurious way that they will be able to accommodate all the kinds of VIPs in To make on-board time most enjoyable, these two sister ships offer a wonderful mix of recreation and entertainment facilities. General shipboard amenities include a relaxing whirlpool, a fitness center, health spar with a sauna, steam-bath and invigorating massage, a beauty salon, shops, night club and private KTV rooms, cafes and restaurants. Shipboard dining offers a choice of Asian and Western menus for everyone¡¯s dining pleasure and a variety of sumptuous Chinese and international entrees are being served. In addition to offering exciting shore excursions, on-board activities include movies, Tai Chi classes, cooking classes, Chinese calligraphy lecture, and theme lecture on Chinese culture. Managed by a western-trained management team, the East King and East Queen are perfectly suited for not only individual or group travelers, but also various theme parties and business conventions. In 2003, they offer exclusive 3 and 4 night itineraries through the spectacular Three Gorges between Yichang and Chongqing. Pinghu 2000 M. S. Pinghu 2000 distinguished itself from other Yangtze River ships by its design and shape. Its hull is made of closed glass curtain wall, which gives her a highly faired style, that only the luxurious ocean liners possess. The US – made glass curtain walls, which have a green coating, continuously reflect the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River. When the scenery changes, the reflection on the hull changes at the same time. Just imagine that green mountains, blue water, small bridges and villages on the bank all merged on a shiny, floating luxury resort. In fact, the ship is now a sight to be seen on the Yangtze River. Built in 1993 and last furbished in 1996, this four-deck vessel is 91.3 meters long, 16.4 meters wide, with a gross tonnage of 5191 and a draft of 2.6 meters. One thing worth of mentioning is that cabins on MS. Pinghu 2000 are considerably larger than same class cabins on other Yangtze cruise ships. The size of a standard room is more than 19 square meters, compared with 10 to 16 square meters on other ships. The classic and aristocratic interior was designed with the consultations of some top western designers. The floors of public rooms and private cabins Service on MS. Pinghu 2000 is managed by a well-known international hotel management corporation. Comprehensive service facilities include shops, business center, IDD telephone booth, hair and beauty salon, health center, recreation center, Karaoke room, coffee shop, sauna and massage, dining hall that serves both Chinese and Western food on the Sundeck. The ship also boasts a small orchestra of foreign musicians.
A 4-star archaized imperial style cruise ship constructed in 1996, Qian Long is the only dragon shaped deluxe ship sailing on Yangtze River. For a long time, dragon symbolizes China and it is said to represent the spirits of Chinese people. Dragon actually is the theme of the ship: not only can they be found on beams and painted rafters, also they were sculptured in beds and chairs. Throughout the ship, from reception hall to bedrooms, dragons in various postures are to be found everywhere. Even musical instruments and dances played aboard, paintings and calligraphic works on walls, are all related to dragon in a certain way. Carved beams, painted rafters, winding corridors, marble railings, golden sculptures and colored antique palace lanterns, all were built and decorated in an imperial style dating back to Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). All the guests aboard will be treated as members from the royal families during that time with delicious foods, luxury accommodations and extraordinary services. All the waiters and waitresses on Qianlong were well trained. They are familiar with Qing’s royal life, as well as contemporary tourists’ needs and know how to make them a The Ship has eighty cabins, two of which are of special imperial style suites built to resemble the emperor’s temporary dwellings and decorated with red felt carpets. Chairs are with red embroidered backs and black fox skin pillow seats, Mattresses were made of white fox skin, Covers were made of marten and tiger skins. Waiters and waitresses will report the time and wish good health to the passengers in the morning and the evening – like what an emperor received from their servants. There are also 78 standard rooms with an average size of 13.2 square meters. The ship is 93 meters long and 16.4 wide, with a draft of 3.5 meters. Total tonnage is 5180 and maximum speed in still water is 32 km per hour. Total capacity is 160 passengers. The ship is equipped with central air-conditioning, closed circuit TV, international satellite communication, bar and coffee shop, library, gym, beauty salon, sauna and massage. In 2003, it will be sailing between Yichang and Chongqing. |
this world. There are 78 Standard Staterooms on East King and 86 on East Queen, each witha188-square-feet of comfortable space and a large picture window. All cabins feature satellite TV, central air, direct dial phone, fully stocked mini-bar and private bathroom. The East King can efficiently serve up to 160 passengers while the East Queen up to 176. The East King also provides the finest on-board meeting facilities in its Yangtze Hall. With a capacity of 120 people for dinner or seminar, the professional conference room is equipped with simultaneous interpretation, audio-visual equipment, flip charts, TV set with VCR or whiter boards upon request. Secretarial service such as photocopying, translation, typing, personal computers, fax capabilities are also available aboard. 
perfect combination. They dress in Qing style costumes and serve guests with utmost care. Veteran chefs offer a wide variety of exquisite dishes, including "carmine" rice, green, pink or white polished glutinous rice, sturgeon, soft-shelled turtle, venison, deer tongue and prawn.