The best seasons for Yangtze Cruise should be the spring and autumn, namely, April, May, September and October when the weather is cool and comfortable, neither cold nor hot. These are the peak seasons; correspondingly, there is no discount among these months. If you cruise in summer and winter, you can enjoy the preferential price and the cruise prices are the lowest for the winter.

June-August is also good times to book a Yangtze River Cruise. The weather is a bit hotter, but since all cruise ships are air-conditioned it will still be quite comfortable. There are also benefits to book a cruise during this period. Booking costs will be lower, and the cruises will be less crowded.

November-February is bitterly cold, and the amount of ships that cruise the river is almost non-existent.

There are advantages and disadvantages for Yangtze cruise in peak season and shoulder season. Cruising in peak season, the weather is cool and comfortable but the cruise is crowded and cost is high; while cruising in shoulder season, the crowd is lessened and the cost is lower although the weather is not so perfect.