Q: Do the cruise ships provide feminine hygiene products, or should I pack them?

A:

No, Yangtze River cruise ships generally do not stock feminine hygiene products in cabins. Pack your own preferred brand and quantity. While the ship's infirmary or shop might sell limited items, relying on this is risky due to inventory and brand variations.

Ship bathrooms are compact systems with standardized amenity kits to minimize plumbing failures. Marine vacuum toilets are precision-built for human waste and approved paper only; introducing non-degradable materials from hygiene products can jam the pumps and shut down entire sanitation lines. Operators don't stock these items to avoid such blockages.

Carry all you need in a waterproof bag. Use separate disposal bags for used products and place them in the cabin's trash bin—never in the toilet. Verify with your cruise line before sailing, but treat this as a non-negotiable pack item.