The Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer is the smallest, most exclusive and most luxurious ship cruising the Yangtze River. It offers the level of intimacy, facilities, comfort and service expected on an APT river cruise.
With balconies a feature of every suit on board, the boutique-sized Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer offers the most personalised Yangtze River cruising experience possible.
On the Main, Xiling and Wu decks, Private Balcony Suites measure 31 square metres, while Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Wu and Qutang decks measure 39 square metres*. Guests in Deluxe Balcony Suites will enjoy a range of complimentary benefits including Wi-Fi, laundering of two garments, pre-dinner canapés in the lounge, free-flowing house wine and local beer each evening from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm in the lounge plus much more.
Ship Data
- Rating
- River
- Cruise Line
- APT
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length
- 300 feet
- Tonnage
- 6,733
- Maiden Voyage
- 2008
- Passenger Capacity
- 124
- Crew Nationality
- Chinese
- Officer Nationality
- Chinese
- Dining Staff Nationality
- Chinese
Ship Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- LCD Television with Satellite Channel and Video on Demand
- Mini Bar
- Personal Electronic Safety Deposit Box
Ship Facilities
- 24 Hour Medical Clinic
- Boutiques
- Coffee Lounge
- Dynasty Palace Restaurant
- Explorer Bar
- Fitness Centre
- Hair & Beauty Salon
- House Wine, local Beer, soft drinks & bottled water are included
- Library
- Sauna
- Spa
- Tang Theatre
- Viewing Lounge with Bar
Celestial & Imperial Suite
The largest and most spacious suite on Yangzi with most luxury furniture that provide the highest level of modern comforts - 110 m2 / 1183 ft2
Private sun deck with chaise lounge, armchairs and drink table
Queen size bed - 1.8 m * 2 m
Sitting room with full-size panoramic view door windows
42" Philips LCD TV in sitting room
32" Philips LCD TV in bed room
Satellite programs
Video-on-demand System
IDD Telephone with extension
Hairdryer
Mini Bar
Safe
Individual air-conditioning
Private bathroom with shower and toilet
Dressing table and stool at Bathroom
Jade & Mandarin Suite
Designer's highlight, luxuriously furnished with chinoiserie deco.
Suite room size - 81 m2 / 871 ft2
Private sun deck with chaise lounge, armchairs and drink table
Queen-size 4-poster bed - 1.8 m * 2 m
Sitting room with full-size panoramic view door windows
37" Philips LCD TV in sitting room
32" Philips LCD TV in bedroom
Satellite programs
Video-on-demand System
IDD Telephone with extension
Hairdryer
Mini Bar
Safe
Individual air-conditioning
Private bathroom with shower and toilet
Dressing table and stool at Bathroom
Cat A - Deluxe Balcony Suite
On the Main, Xiling and Wu decks, Private Balcony Suites measure 31 square metres, while Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Wu and Qutang decks measure 39 square metres*. Guests in Deluxe Balcony Suites will enjoy a range of complimentary benefits including Wi-Fi, laundering of two garments, pre-dinner canapés in the lounge, free-flowing house wine and local beer each evening from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm in the lounge plus much more.
Cat B - Deluxe Balcony Suite
On the Main, Xiling and Wu decks, Private Balcony Suites measure 31 square metres, while Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Wu and Qutang decks measure 39 square metres*. Guests in Deluxe Balcony Suites will enjoy a range of complimentary benefits including Wi-Fi, laundering of two garments, pre-dinner canapés in the lounge, free-flowing house wine and local beer each evening from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm in the lounge plus much more.
Cat C - Private Balcony Suite
On the Main, Xiling and Wu decks, Private Balcony Suites measure 31 square metres, while Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Wu and Qutang decks measure 39 square metres*. Guests in Deluxe Balcony Suites will enjoy a range of complimentary benefits including Wi-Fi, laundering of two garments, pre-dinner canapés in the lounge, free-flowing house wine and local beer each evening from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm in the lounge plus much more.
Cat D - Private Balcony Suite
On the Main, Xiling and Wu decks, Private Balcony Suites measure 31 square metres, while Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Wu and Qutang decks measure 39 square metres*. Guests in Deluxe Balcony Suites will enjoy a range of complimentary benefits including Wi-Fi, laundering of two garments, pre-dinner canapés in the lounge, free-flowing house wine and local beer each evening from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm in the lounge plus much more.
Cat E - Private Balcony Suite
On the Main, Xiling and Wu decks, Private Balcony Suites measure 31 square metres, while Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Wu and Qutang decks measure 39 square metres*. Guests in Deluxe Balcony Suites will enjoy a range of complimentary benefits including Wi-Fi, laundering of two garments, pre-dinner canapés in the lounge, free-flowing house wine and local beer each evening from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm in the lounge plus much more.
