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Century Star Cruise

Written by Kelly PangUpdated May. 26, 2021

Cruise Map & Itinerary

Yangtze Cruise Map

Itinerary from Chongqing to Yichang

Day Events & Activities
Day 1 Board the ship from 18:00 to 21;00and departs Chongqing at 9:30pm.(Dinner is not included)
Day 2 Tai Chi exercise. shore excursion to Shibaozhai. Captain's welcome party and dinner. Crew cabaret. Optional tour to the Fengdu Ghost City (RMB 290 per person).
Day 3 Tai Chi exercise. Optional tour to the White Emperor City (RMB290 per person). Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Shennv Stream. Captain's farewell banquet. Sails through the ship-locks.
Day 4 Have buffet Breakfast on board, and disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site Take a bus to Yichang say goodbye.

Itinerary from Yichang to Chongqing

Day Events & Activities
Day 1 Arrive at Maoping Pier from Yichang to board the ship. (Dinner is not included).
Day 2 Tai Chi exercise. Scenic cruising---Xiling Gorge. Optional tour to Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Area (RMB 290 per person). Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. Optional excursion to the Hometown of Quyuan. Sails through the ship-locks. Captain's welcome party and dinner. Fashion Show.
Day 3 Tai Chi exercise. Scenic cruising---Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges. Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge. Optional tour to Shennv Stream(RMB 290 per person).
Day 4 Tai Chi exercise. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai(9:00-12:00am). Captain's farewell banquet. Crew Show.
Day 5 Arrives in Chongqing at 9:00am.
 
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Cruise Introduction

  • First Navigation: 2003
  • Latest Renew: 2005
  • Length: 87m
  • Width: 16m
  • Passengers: 186
  • Gross Tonnage: 4255T

Having first sail on September 12, 2003, the Century Star Cruise is the first representative one of the "Century Star Cruise Series". It is 87 meters in length, 16 meters in width and is six floors high. With a passenger load of 186, it has 93 rooms in total: 2 presidential suites, 7 deluxe suites and 84 deluxe standard rooms.

It is designed according to a five-star hotel standard, containing complete facilities, such as advanced navigation equipment, remote control devices, central air conditioning, satellite TV, stereophonic broadcasting and a sound system. The viewing deck, which has maple wood flooring, and the semi-open relaxation bar (beer bar) with large floor-to-ceiling windows are on the sixth floor.

The activities organized on the cruise are varied, combining knowledge and fun. In order to meet the needs of high-valued customers, different activities are arranged at night. These include: excellent acrobatic performances by the Three Gorges Art Troupe, a concert by the Hubei Song and Dance Troupe, and an interactional English lecture from senior professors of the Three Gorges Dam.

In consideration of guests' living habits, morning coffee is prepared for early risers, and three meals are served until the last two hours. In order to create a smooth and leisurely atmosphere on the cruise, all the scenic spot tours are arranged during the day and commercial activities are canceled; only entertainment services are provided so that every guest can enjoy the scenery as much as possible.

Note: The staff on the ship can prepare vegetarian food for our customers. Please inform our travel advisor if you want vegetarian food on the ship. Take care of your belongs when you disembark and go upstairs. Your guide will pick you up at the exit.

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VIP Service

Century Cruise VIP service

Transport Map: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport to Chaotianmen Port, Chongqing North Railway Station to Chaotianmen Port, Yichang New Century Port to Yichang Sanxia Airport

Century Star transport, airport and railway station to the port

Facilities

  • Safety Deposit
  • Beauty Salon
  • Observation Decks
  • Shops
  • Card Room
  • Live Entertainment
  • Television
  • Multifunction Hall
  • Wheel Chair
  • Gym
  • Health Clinic
  • Conference Hall
  • Games Room
  • Disco
  • Karaoke
  • Bar/Cafe
  • Sauna
  • Children's Playroom
  • Free Mineral Water
  • Restaurants
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Massage
  • Business Center

Service

  • Laundry Service
  • Internet
  • Photography
  • Shore Excursions Tour Guide
  • Learning Mahjong
  • Shopping
  • Welcome Performance
  • Spa
  • Medical Care
  • Karaoke
  • Beauty Salon
  • Broadcast of Itinerary
  • Carrying Luggage

Shore Excursions

ShibaozhaiShibaozhai
Fengdu Ghost CityFengdu Ghost City
White Emperor CityWhite Emperor City
Goddess StreamGoddess Stream
Three Gorges Tribe Scenic SpotThree Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot
Three Gorges DamThree Gorges Dam
 
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