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The
Regal China Cruises
Regal
China Cruises¡¯ three ships:the
Princess Sheena, the Princess Elaine, the
Princess Jeannie
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
Downstream -- 30 knots
Tonnage : 5,963
Auxiliary Power : Three independent engines;
3 x 1,000 BHP
Passenger Capacity : 268 each vessel
Passenger Decks : 4 and one sun deck
Staff : 150 each vessel
Features Of Vessel:
Fully stabilized; quiet operation; highest
safety; standard Lateral-docking ability
w/360-degree-turn bow thrusters Furnished
full outer decks (3.4. & 5); German-standard
water purification and sterilization Central
Air Conditioning; Most advanced navigation
equipment on the Yangtze.
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.
Cruise Features:
See specific programs for details. Typical
features include: sightseeing narration,
presentations on Chinese medicine, music,
dance, opera, arts, language, games, Lessons
in Tai Ji, dance, majiang or other games,
etc, Special briefings on Yangtze region
geology/history, water conservancy &
hydropower projects, etc. Special videos
on dams, history, art, plus movie feature
films, outdoor events on sundeck, etc.
Onboard Services:
Radio/Television: Located in all rooms
Telephone: In-house.
Air-Conditioning/Heating: All rooms are
air-conditioned and heated.
Room Service: 24-hours
Laundry Service: Laundry and pressing -
same day service
Dining Facilities: Emperor's Dining Room:
Located on the Emperor Deck, this restaurant
offers both provincial gourmet dishes from
the various regions of China and Western
cuisine in an elegant dining setting. Single
seating for 80. Also used as a multi-function
room for lectures, movies, private parties,
meetings and groups.
Golden Pavillion Restaurant: Located on
the Princess Deck, this restaurant offers
buffet style Western cuisine and Chinese
fare. Single seating for 180.
Lounges/Bars: Jade Ballroom: Located on
the Sun Deck, this lounge offers nightly
entertainment with live music, karaoke and
dancing. Traditional Chinese performers
and crew present opera, dances and acrobatics.
Also used for briefings, cultural programs
and parties. Accommodates 100 people.
Lotus Bar: Located on the Emperor Deck,
this comfortable lounge offers a full-equipped
premium bar with panoramic views. A favorite
observation lounge. Seats 60 people.
Misty Lounge: Located on the Princess Deck,
this area serves as a relaxing tea room,
library and games room. Seats 40 people.
Sun Deck: This outdoor deck offers a suntanning
and relaxation area with spectacular views.
Recreation Rooms: Private Rooms: Two individual
Mah-Johng rooms offer private seating for
eight and include tea service. Mah-Johng
lessons available. The rooms can also be
used for other board or card games.
Entertainment: Movies, special in-house
TV videos, programs on Chinese culture and
displays of Chinese classical dress and
costume shows provide additional entertainment
during the trip.
Chinese Lessons: Lessons in Chinese language,
shadow boxing, Tai-chi, Mah-Johng, card
games and calligraphy are available to passengers.
Medical: Doctors trained in Chinese and
Western medicine are on board each ship.
Bilingual Staff: Each ship has an English-speaking
cruise director from the United States who
is fluent in Mandarin.
Special Health Services: Chinese medical
practices such as acupuncture, acupressure
and massage are available by appointment.
Beauty Services: Tanning salon, in-room
massage, beauty salon, sauna, spa and fitness
center.
Business Center: Complete with copy service,
satellite telecommunications, telephone,
and fax.
Additional Services: Gift shops and postal
facilities.
Wuhan-Chongqing (Upstream)

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