The fleet of M. S. Issabella Series is famous for having highly ranked Chinese Government officials and other honored personages on its quest list. It consists of M. S. Issabella 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, all built in similar styles and structures but not that in terms of interior decorations and room layouts. All these ships are up to international 3-star standard.

First launched in 1987 with its old name Huayang, M. S. Issabella 1 is 79 meters long and 16 meters wide, with a draft of 2.5 meters and 2640 h. p.. She will be sailing between Yichang and Chongqing in 2009, with a maximum speed of 27.5 kilometers per hour in still water. Though it is a relatively old cruise ship on Yangtze River, it looks quite young as it has had renovations in 1998 and 2001. It features 5 deluxe suites and 80 standard cabins with a total capacity of 166 passengers. The standard cabin is 12 square meter big and deluxe suite is twice about that size. Facilities include central air-conditioning, closed circuit TV, satellite telephone and broadcasting system. The room attendants will clean the room and make the bed for you everyday.