Is there a cheaper boat to travel from chongqing and Yichang as the cruises are steep in cost?

Well, as I know, there is boat trip between these two places. Besides, cruises are safer than the normal boat. Maybe you can join in a tour and see whether if there is some discounts. If interested, TravelChinaGuide is a reliable travel agency. They have professional tour guides and awesome sightseeing routes. Their contact information is traveltravelchinaguide.com.