Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

Carrying just 124 passengers, compared to the 300 plus accommodated on other cruise ships, the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer offers the finest and most personalised service on the river.

Onboard facilities include a la carte dining, a luxury spa, an observation deck, 24-hour room service, a two-floor theatre, library, and beauty and fitness facilities. A doctor also travels onboard.

The ship is ideally equipped to host special groups. Two private rooms are available for that special dinner with family and friends, or as a conference venue with all necessary audio-visual equipment for meetings or lectures. For larger groups, a two-floor theatre serves as an auditorium for a guest speaker, film presentation or meeting.

The ship also has the most spacious and indulgent spa on board any cruise vessel on the Yangzi. With an area covering more than 300 square metres, the Yangzi Spa is a haven of tranquility and rejuvenation. With six treatment rooms, guests will have the opportunity to truly indulge and relax while on board. A varied menu of spa services, including massage and beauty treatments are available for your enjoyment.

Life aboard the spacious Sanctuary M.S. Yangzi Explorer is tranquil and unhurried.


Ship Profile & Stats
  • Tonnage: 6,733
  • Length: 300 feet
  • Beam: 54 feet
  • Speed: 32 km
  • Ship registration: China
  • Passenger capacity (dbl): 124
  • Crew nationality: Chinese
  • Officer nationality: Chinese
  • Dining nationality: Chinese
Ship Amenities
  • Personal Electronic Safety Deposit Box
  • Mini Bar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • LCD Television with Satellite Channel and Video on Demand
Ship Facilities
  • Viewing Lounge with Bar
  • Dynasty Palace Restaurant
  • Coffee Lounge
  • Fitness Centre
  • Spa
  • Tang Theatre
  • Library
  • Explorer Bar
  • Boutiques
  • 24 Hour Medical Clinic
  • Hair & Beauty Salon
  • Sauna
  • House Wine, local Beer, soft drinks & bottled water are included
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Explorer Deck

Main Deck

Qutang Deck

Wu Deck

Xiling Deck

Each suite is exceptional in size, and is designed to create a more harmonious and luxury cruising experience. Most importantly, every cabin and suite features a viewing balcony that affords guests the opportunity to enjoy the kaleidoscope of ever-changing scenery through the gorges.

Private balcony with seating area, personal electronic
safety deposit box, mini-bar, hairdryer, air-conditioning,
large LCD television with satellite channel and
Video-on-demand.

Each suite is exceptional in size, and is designed to create a more harmonious and luxury cruising experience. Most importantly, every cabin and suite features a viewing balcony that affords guests the opportunity to enjoy the kaleidoscope of ever-changing scenery through the gorges.

Private balcony with seating area, personal electronic
safety deposit box, mini-bar, hairdryer, air-conditioning,
large LCD television with satellite channel and
Video-on-demand.

Each suite is exceptional in size, and is designed to create a more harmonious and luxury cruising experience.
Most importantly, every cabin and suite features a viewing balcony that affords guests the opportunity to enjoy the kaleidoscope of ever-changing scenery through the gorges.

Private balcony with seating area, personal electronic
safety deposit box, mini-bar, hairdryer, air-conditioning,
large LCD television with satellite channel and
Video-on-demand.

Each suite is exceptional in size, and is designed to create a more harmonious and luxury cruising experience. Most importantly, every cabin and suite features a viewing balcony that affords guests the opportunity to enjoy the kaleidoscope of ever-changing scenery through the gorges.

Private balcony with seating area, personal electronic
safety deposit box, mini-bar, hairdryer, air-conditioning,
large LCD television with satellite channel and
Video-on-demand.

There are 20 36sqm suites with private balconies. Each suite is exceptional in size, and is designed to create a
more harmonious and luxury cruising experience. Most
importantly, every cabin and suite features a viewing balcony that affords guests the opportunity to enjoy the kaleidoscope of ever-changing scenery through the gorges.

All cabins are equipped with:
Private balcony with seating area, personal electronic
safety deposit box, mini-bar, hairdryer, air-conditioning,
large LCD television with satellite channel and
Video-on-demand.

Complementing the attentive service are the largest and most beautifully appointed cabins and suites on the Yangtze today.

The 38 deluxe cabins (31m2) are extremely spacious, setting Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer well apart from the typical regular cabins offered by other vessels.

All cabins are equipped with:
Private balcony with seating area, personal electronic
safety deposit box, mini-bar, hairdryer, air-conditioning,
large LCD television with satellite channel and
Video-on-demand.