Just returned this past weekend from a two week trip to China that included a Yangtze River cruise on a ship called "President #4" on the HUBEI YANGTZE CRUISE LINE. Primary reason was to see the solar eclipse. Deluxe Room was huge by cruise standards. Boat was not very glitzy but adequate. Food was pretty good, but after nearly two weeks in China, we were ready for something other than Chinese. Watching the eclipse from chaise lounges on the top deck was the highlight of the trip.

The Gorges are still quite dramatic so there's usually some nice scenery at hand. Also the new dam is interesting. Going through the locks there (about 6 of them) is pretty cool.

There were three excursions. I'd recommend the Shennong Stream and Three Gorges Dam excursions, but not Fengdu Ghost Village.

All in all, not an incredible 3 day cruise, (except for eclipse) but an interesting way to see the Yangtze River and kick back for a few days while touring China. Even with the new dam, the current is quite swift and there are a lot of boats on the river.

btw I booked this through a tour company called China Highlights. I'd highly recommend them. There were only five people in our group. Wasn't expensive at all and they put us in some nice hotels in Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai in addition to the ship. Guides were great, too.