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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.
Entered Service: Sep.1994 (King), April 1995
(Queen)
Passenger Capacity: 160 (EK), 176 (EQ)
Length (ft): 300
Beam (ft): 54
Stateroom (Standard) (sq ft): 188
Star-Rating: 5 |
