China¡¯s
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
this world. There are 78 Standard Staterooms on East King and 86 on
East Queen, each with a 188-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.
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. |
