Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer cabins and suites

The riverboat Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer has a total of 62 balcony staterooms, including 38 Deluxe Cabins (31 m2), 20 Standard Suites (39 m2), and 4 Premium Suites (forward location, 81-110 m2). The cruise ship also offers connecting cabins (with adjoining doors) suitable for quad occupancy.

Standard cabin amenities include a king-size double bed (some convertible to twin beds), bedroom bench, 2-seater sofa (or daybed), bedside cabinets (two drawers, phone, alarm clock, power sockets, reading lamps), wardrobe, electronic safe (in the closet), minibar (drinks at extra cost), flat LCD TV (satellite reception), phone (for onboard calls only — Reception Desk and passenger cabins), writing desk with chair, and individually controlled air conditioning.

All staterooms feature neo-classical decor with warm colors and luxury furnishings made from natural materials, including soft Italian leather, premium timber, and French fabrics. Bathrooms are spacious and include a single sink vanity, WC, glass shower, and hairdryer. Each cabin also has a private step-out balcony furnished with armchairs and a coffee table.

• Category Deluxe cabins can accommodate up to three passengers. Additional perks include complimentary laundry service (up to 8 items per cabin per cruise), complimentary shoe shine service (2 pairs per cabin per cruise), free Wi-Fi, complimentary welcome beverages (soft drinks upon arrival), welcome tea service, and exclusive access to the Suite Lounge (Deck 6) on full cruise days (between 9 am and 7 pm), where guests can enjoy complimentary afternoon canapes, specialty coffees and teas, local beers, and house wines.
• The ship's Grand Suites are named MANDARIN and JADE (Deck 5), and CELESTIAL and IMPERIAL (Deck 3). All are located forward and feature a separate bedroom, living area, and dining area (table with chairs). Complimentary perks include one in-cabin gourmet dinner, sparkling wine on embarkation day, in-cabin Afternoon Tea service, specialty coffees and teas throughout the voyage (served in Dynasty Restaurant and all bars), 24-hour room service, complimentary shore excursions, complimentary laundry service (up to 20 items per cabin per cruise), and unlimited shoe shine service.

Sanctuary Retreats China cruise fares include three daily meals (on all full cruise days) plus breakfast on debarkation day, beverages with all meals (including local beers, house wines, soft drinks, and bottled water), entrance fees for scheduled sightseeing tours, and scheduled shipboard activities and entertainment. Longer cruises also include overnight hotel stays (Peninsula Hotel Beijing, Peninsula Hotel Shanghai, Marco Polo Hotel Wuhan, Chongqing InterContinental), as well as airport-hotel-airport and hotel-ship-hotel transfers.