Two cruise ships, "Princess Changle" and "Dream of the South China Sea", which play in the three islands of Xisha Islands, both started from Sanya Phoenix Cruise Terminal in Sanya City and sailed for about 13- 15 hours to the cruise ship anchorage area (offshore Xisha Islands, anchored and docked). To visit the island, tourists need to take the connecting boat to the island (time: 10 minutes or so). Yagong Island, Yinyu Island and Quanfu Island cover a small area, but each has its own characteristics. Let me explain how to play on the islands:
1. Quanfu Island
Quanfu Island is the smallest of the three islands. The beautiful Quanfu Island is called Bai Fumei among the islands, and it is the highest value among the three islands we can visit. The island is formed by the impact of white coral sand. The island is full of soft sea sand. The Zhou Haishui is clear and transparent, and you can see the scene of the seabed with the naked eye. Coral covers the whole seabed like blooming flowers. Because Quanfu Island is shallow, the sea water is green and light blue, which is very beautiful. Sightseeing on the island is basically a free activity.
Quanfu Island is also the first choice for every couple to take wedding photos, with blue sky, clear sea water and soft beaches.
2. Yinyu Island
Yinyu Island is composed of rocks and inorganic gravel. The three islands are less than 5 kilometers apart from each other, but their composition and appearance are different. Yinyu Island has a unique composition, with coral sand on one side, a small sandbar, grass and no wood, and many kinds of seagulls inhabit all the year round, so it enjoys the reputation of "Gull Kingdom". The island is only 2 meters above sea level, so most of the island will be submerged at high tide, and the topography of the sandbar can be easily changed. It can be said that it is an island that will "disappear" at any time.
The ecological environment of Yinyu Island is very good, and all kinds of creatures can be seen on the island: sand crabs, hermit crabs, shells and so on.
The sea water of Yinyu Island is very beautiful, and it is called the Seven Colors Sea, which is the favorite island of photographers.
There are also fishermen's homes in Yinyu Island, and they can also eat seafood. Personally, I feel that the seafood in Yagong Island is more affordable, and everyone can also play their own bargaining efforts on Yinyu Island to taste the delicious seafood in Yinyu Island.
3. Yagong Island
There are a few herbs on the island, which are the seasonal habitats of seabirds, covering an area of more than 9,000 square meters. The fishermen's huts are connected with each other and lined up in the central depression of the island, where more than 40 fishermen live all the year round. Here you can see the production process of dried sea cucumber and dried mussels; You can also experience the pleasures of life such as fishing in the sea in a small lake with island fishermen; Taste delicious dried mussels, eat all kinds of fresh and beautiful sea fish and sea urchins bigger than fists, and they are cheap and good.
We landed on Yagong Island for the first time, and we can take a glass sightseeing boat to Yagong Island, where we can see all kinds of corals and groups of fish along the way.
Eating in Yagong Island, swimming and diving in the sea are all in Yagong Island! (snail 100 yuan/basket, abalone 100 yuan /4, Qinglong 1200 yuan/about 4 kg, fish about 260 yuan/piece, you have to bargain with fishermen constantly! )
The water in Yagong Island is clear and transparent, and it can be used for diving and swimming. There are even simple desalination facilities on the island. There is a special area suitable for swimming, and the deepest water depth is no more than 2 meters. All kinds of fish, shellfish and corals can be clearly seen under the sea. Take extra care when swimming here to avoid being scratched by coral or stabbed by sea urchin. Of the three islands that landed, only Yagong Island can swim in the sea. Remember to have a swim in the sea when you go!
Snorkeling is a self-funded project, and the cost is 600 yuan/person. There are 30 minutes of professional training and 30 minutes of snorkeling time, accompanied by a professional PADI diving instructor. All snorkeling tubes are not disposable, but are disinfected. If you need to be disposable, you can bring them with you or buy them on board. Diving equipment is provided by the ship. You can bring your own waterproof camera or rent it on board (about 300 yuan/time). You can take photos by yourself or ask the coach to help you. I would like to remind you that snorkeling is limited to 50 people per voyage.
4. Significance of Xisha Islands
Xisha Islands has been open to China citizens for tourism for only four years, and there are no commercial development projects, which are almost in the most primitive natural state. These primitive features are worthy of protection and maintenance by tourists, which is also the greatest significance of traveling to Xisha. Only as tourists can we see the most authentic appearance of Xisha in the South China Sea from the ordinary perspective of ordinary people.
Overview of two cruise ships carrying Xisha route "Princess Changle" is a brand-new cruise ship invested by Hainan Strait Shipping Co., Ltd. and built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Company. On March 2, 20 17, it officially took over the cruise ship "Beibu Gulf Star" and started the maiden voyage of Xisha.
Total length129.36m, width 20.5m, depth 7.2m, gross tonnage12336t, draft 5.4m, passenger capacity 499, load 2 19 1 ton and speed1ton.
The cruise ship Princess Changle has been upgraded and improved compared with the previous cruise ships in terms of cruise facilities and services.
Rooms are divided into: deluxe sea view suite A(3 sea view windows), deluxe sea view suite B(2 sea view windows), deluxe sea view double room, four sea view rooms, four inner cabin rooms and six inner cabin rooms; Among them, there is a special sofa shop between the six rooms in the inner cabin. Because the berth is a sofa shop and faces the bathroom door, it is sold on a special price every voyage. There is only one special shop in each room, and only the curtain and the upper berth of the special shop are connected. If you travel alone, it is not recommended to have a special shop.
There are only 22 special shops on cruise ships, which are very popular. If you want to book this economical shop, you should start as soon as possible, or you can find yourself. Any position will give you an unexpected surprise!
1. Cruise space of Princess Changle
Deluxe sea view suites are divided into type A and type B.
The rooms are spacious and bright, with a 1.8-meter big bed for you to display your limbs in the most comfortable way. The deluxe sea view suite has multiple sea view windows, through which you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful sea view of Xisha Islands.
A-suite has a better viewing angle. Deluxe sea view suite is equipped with independent bathroom, refrigerator, TV set, wardrobe and other equipment. Every detail has been considered for you. If you are tired from playing, take out iced drinks from the refrigerator and enjoy the coolness while watching the sea view comfortably in bed.
If you have something urgent to do, there is also a desk in the room for you to use at any time.
Although the double room with sea view is not as big as the deluxe room, it makes the best use of the space. Although the sparrow is small, it has all kinds of facilities. Pushing open the door, you can see the clean bed with both sides tidied up. The sunlight penetrates the sea view window between the two beds, making the room look clean and bright. The bedside is also equipped with a hair dryer to reduce the burden of travel. It is also a great pleasure to sit in bed with friends and talk about life while watching the sea view.
Quadruple rooms are divided into type A and type B. Type A has sea view window and type B has no window. Traveling with a few friends, a quadruple room is also a good choice. Like other rooms, the quadruple room is equipped with TV, hair dryer and other necessary facilities. Wooden beds and stairs are low-key and generous, accompanied by the gentle sound of waves, which will take you to slow down the fast-paced pace and escape from the steel forest of the city.
Although a six-person room can accommodate six people, because of reasonable arrangement, the space will not be crowded at all. Each berth has an independent socket at the bedside, so there is no need to worry about the shortage of power plugs. If you are traveling with multiple families, you can choose a six-person room, which is economical and has a lively atmosphere for many people to travel. If you want to make new friends, a six-person room is also a good choice. Sharing your mental journey with new friends in the room can also be a good story on the journey.
The "Nanhai Dream" cruise ship was built by Guangzhou Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd., the first shipbuilding listed company in China, and is now operated and managed by Sansha Nanhai Dream Cruise Company.
The gross tonnage of the ship is 24,572 tons, the deck 10 floor, the maximum draft is 6. 1 m, the dead load is 0/3269 tons, the captain 167.5 meters, the speed 18.5 knots, and the maximum passenger capacity is 893 people. It made its maiden voyage in Xisha on 20 16 1 1 25th.
Room types include: deluxe sea view suite, deluxe sea view big bed room, deluxe sea view double room, superior sea view quadruple room, sea view quadruple room, sea view six room and inner cabin six room.
According to the guest's check-in, the ship now sells the four rooms with sea view as a special room (because the room is close to the engine room, which is noisy). The price is more economical, and the upper and lower bunks are the same. There are only 24 berths in the whole ship. If necessary, you can book them as soon as possible in our shop!
2. Entertainment facilities for two ships
Changle Princess Leisure Bar has an independent chess and card room, which can be used by guests during leisure. (Changle Princess 50 yuan/hour)
"South China Sea Dream" is equipped with a wealth of on-board facilities, and our life at sea will never be boring. Have a sea song at the Starry Theater, watch an old movie about the Xisha naval battle at the Hongkouluo Cinema, send a postcard by hand at the South China Sea Dream Post Office, have a cup of green tea at Ganquan Tea Cafe, have a seafood feast at Haitang Bay Restaurant, or enjoy the free food in the open-air barbecue area, or bask in the sun all day on the sunshine deck ..... No matter which choice you make, you will never forget.
Boarding place and itinerary of two ships Boarding place:
Both cruise ships docked at Sanya Phoenix Island International Cruise Terminal, and the meeting time and place were at the waiting hall of the cruise terminal on the first afternoon 14:00.
The two cruise ships use a waiting hall. Visitors can get their boarding cards directly from the service desk with their ID cards, and then a housekeeper will explain Xisha and the overall introduction of the trip.
Boarding in groups around 16:00. Sail to Xisha Yongle Islands at a speed of about 13 knots, which lasts about 13 hours.
Since boarding the ship, every passenger has a butler service. "Butler" is a unique name in the Xisha Islands voyage, and its function can be barely understood as "tour guide", but it is actually more intimate and meticulous than tour guide. The ship will divide into groups with similar rooms and beds, and more than a dozen people will form a group, and the groups will be arranged in numerical order. Each group will be managed by a "butler" in the whole journey. You can also contact the housekeeper if you have any questions.
Itinerary:
It takes four days to travel to and from Xisha by cruise.
DAY 1: sail at 0/6: 00 in the afternoon and arrive at Yongle Islands in Xisha Islands at 05:00 the next day.
DAY2: Go to Quanfu Island in the morning, hold a flag-raising ceremony and take photos freely. In the afternoon, go to Yagong Island, take a glass sightseeing boat first, and the housekeeper will take you around the island for a week and then move freely. In the evening, the cruise is free, you can watch performances or movies, and you can also sing karaoke.
DAY3: Go to Yinyu Island in the morning, and the housekeeper will lead each group to patrol the island, introduce the general situation of the island and then take photos freely; In the afternoon, go to Yagong Island again for free activities, swimming or snorkeling. Return to Sanya at night.
DAY4: Arrive in Sanya around 9 am.
Catering & Shopping tips
The three meals a day of the two cruise ships are all buffets, which are very rich, and the expenses are also included in the ticket. Although we eat in batches, there is plenty of food and many choices.
There are all kinds of seafood, meat, vegetables and fruits, and there are also drinks to drink. The staple food can be rice or porridge, as well as cakes, bread and various pasta. Occasionally, fishermen on the island sell all kinds of seafood such as sea fish and sea urchins, which are very fresh and of good quality. The price is not particularly expensive. Can be processed on the spot and eaten directly.
Frequently asked questions 1. Is there a signal on the mobile phone in Xisha?
In a special place like Xisha Islands, there are always only 30,000 people who have been there. Anyone who goes there can't wait to be forced in the circle of friends. The signal deviation between China Mobile and China Unicom can be said to be basically no signal. China Telecom has a good signal, and the ship is already debugging the WIFI signal. I believe everyone can broadcast live soon!
2. Are there any restrictions on going to Xisha? Can children go there? What are the procedures?
Xisha Islands are only open to China mainland citizens aged 12-68, excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan people and foreigners. Many elderly people have different nostalgia for places like Xisha Islands, but for the sake of their physical condition when taking a boat at sea, people under 12 years old and over 68 years old can't go. There is no need to go through any formalities now, just register and provide your ID card directly on the travel agency or website platform. Therefore, if parents and elders want to go to Xisha Islands, they must hurry up.
3. Will there be many people going to Xisha, and is there any danger?
Because the number of assault boats landing on the island is limited, each voyage can receive up to 330 people, so it will not be crowded even if you choose to go on holidays. The Xisha Islands are completely within China's sphere of influence, and warships can be seen nearby. Please rest assured of safety issues.
4. Will you get seasick?
Seasickness varies from person to person. If you feel unwell or afraid of seasickness, you can get seasickness medicine or seasickness stickers in advance at the ship's medical office (free of charge). You can take seasickness medicine half an hour before sailing. Don't get too excited after boarding. Do some tidying, lie flat and rest, and listen to music to help you sleep.
5. Is there a hot water kettle on board?
There is a hot water kettle in every room on the ship. You can get hot water in the hot water place next to the service desk.
6. Are there slippers, disposable articles and hair dryers on board?
Princess Changle has a hair dryer next to the TV, with disposable slippers and toiletries. The dream of the South China Sea only has disposable slippers, toiletries and a hair dryer in the upper cabin, which can be picked up at the front desk.
7. Can I charge on board?
Princess Changle has four charging jacks in each room, and the South China Sea Dream has charging jacks next to each ship.
8. How can I get to Phoenix Pier from the airport? The whole journey is about16km.
The most affordable way: Sanya Phoenix International Airport walks about 1 km to the bus stop, takes the No.8 bus, passes 17 stop, and arrives at Xinfengjiekou Station.
It takes about 1900 meters to walk to the terminal Phoenix International Cruise Terminal, which takes about 1 hour.
The most convenient way: It takes about 30 minutes to take a taxi to 50 yuan.
If you book on our link, we have a shuttle bus!
9. How to get the ticket and how to go through the formalities?
After booking the shipping space through various channels, (I remind you here to book on the regular website, and the price of hornet's nest is the most favorable by comparing with many guests' feedback), a staff member will send you a text message the day before the voyage, with which you can enter the waiting hall of Phoenix Wharf and get the boarding card at the service desk with your ID card, and your housekeeper will arrange everything for your trip. You can find the housekeeper if you have any questions.
The Xisha Islands have a tropical marine climate, and the annual temperature is 27-33 degrees Celsius, which is suitable for sightseeing. Because of the special route, two ships can't start every day, and each ship will arrange 3-4 voyages each month. Generally speaking, there are basically 7-8 voyages every month. However, due to the influence of stormy weather and military factors, there are occasional storms in winter, and the voyage before and after typhoon in summer will be cancelled considering the safety of cruise ships and tourists. In case of cancellation due to force majeure such as weather, the ship will make an announcement and give a full refund. This point is explained in the corresponding terms in the Xisha tourism contract.
What is the best season to go:
The least stormy season in Xisha is from April to August every year. It is calm and the scenery is the most beautiful. Many guests will be afraid of the heat in summer and are unwilling to go. In fact, the bigger the sun, the more beautiful the sea is in Xisha. 1-March belongs to the typhoon season, and the wind and waves are heavy, but the ship will arrange the voyage according to the typhoon forecast, so please rest assured.
When can I return to Phoenix Wharf?
Generally, you will return to the waiting hall of Phoenix Wharf around 9:00 am. If you return on the same day, I suggest you book a flight after 14:00 pm. On the first day, the meeting will be held in the waiting hall at 14:00 pm. If you go to Sanya that day, it is recommended to book a flight that can arrive at Sanya Phoenix Airport before 12:00 pm, and there will be enough time to take precautions in case of special circumstances.
The price of two cruise ships is from 10 to May of the following year, which is the peak season of Xisha, and the price rises by about 800- 1000. This is the ship's sales price. If you go to our shop to make a bill, the price will definitely be leveraged!
South China Sea Dream Wheel Off-season Sales Price
Changle Princess Wheel Off-season Sales Price
How to choose 1. Two-ship structure for two ships?
A. Princess Changle:
Gross tonnage: 12336
Construction completion date: 20 17 years 1 month 10.
Design speed: 16kn
Full load waterline length:122.20m.
B. South China Sea Dream:
Gross tonnage: 24572
Net deadweight ton: 13269
Deck layer: 10 layer
Captain:167.5m?
Ship width: 25.2m.
Speed: 18.5 knots
Maximum draft: 6. 1 m
2. Room facilities and equipment in the ship
A princess Changle is a brand-new ship built by Guangzhou shipyard international co., ltd, and its air conditioning and indoor ventilation are very suitable; And each cabin has its own bathroom. Princess Changle has a richer meal, and each meal has a different seafood supply. The butler's thoughtful service and rich experience have been widely praised by the guests.
B. Nanhai Dream was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd., and only superior rooms and above have independent bathrooms; 20 16 1 1 maiden voyage on 25th.
3. Price of shipping space
If the price is the same, I think Changle is more cost-effective.
matters need attention
1, be sure to wear sandals or wading shoes. Slippers are forbidden to go to the island! ! !
2. It is forbidden to bring alcoholic beverages on board, but you can bring food such as water and fruit;
3. It is recommended to bring a camera or gopro that can shoot in the water;
4. Everything on the island can't be brought back, including shells and corals. When you board the ship, you will open the bag for inspection. But fresh fish and seafood bought from fishermen can be brought back (shell corals can't).
5, swimming must pay attention to safety, wear diving shoes as much as possible. Be careful not to step on sea urchins or touch fish, corals or shells underwater. Creatures such as chicken heart snails and jellyfish can be deadly. Stabbing with coral or sea urchin is also dangerous.
6, can not carry drones to shoot.