So expectations were dashed, due to a pollution/humidity haze and brown water.
Once we made it through the locks we docked and got off for a half day tour to the Dam, to get a closer look at the amazing engineering efforts.
The next few days allowed us to relax as we cruised through the Three Gorges and absorbed some breath taking views.
We enjoyed the cruise and the views but felt if we had blue sky and cleaner water we could have enjoyed it that much more.