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Century Sun Cruise

Written by Kelly PangUpdated Feb. 23, 2022

Cruise Map & Itinerary

Yangtze Cruise Map

Cruise Itinerary from Chongqing to Yichang

Day Events & Activities
Day 1 Board the ship from 18;30pm to 21:00 and departs Chongqing at 9:30pm.(Dinner is not included)
Day 2 Tai Chi exercise. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai(14;00-17:00). Captain's welcome dinner. Crew cabaret.
Day 3 Tai Chi exercise. Optional tour to the White Emperor City(RMB 290 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.

Cruise 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 ai Chi exercise. Enjoy a shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site(8:30am-10:30am). Optional excursion to the Hometown of Quyuan. Optional tour to Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot (RMB 290 per person). Sails through the ship-locks. Captain's welcome party and dinner. Crew cabaret.
Day 3 Tai Chi exercise. Scenic cruising---Wu Gorge. Enjoy a shore excursion to the Shennv Stream. Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge. Optional tour to White Emperor City(RMB290 per person).
Day 4 Tai Chi exercise. Shore excursion to Shaibaozhai. Captain's farewell banquet.
Day 5 Arrives in Chongqing at 9:00am.
 
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Cruise Introduction

  • First Navigation: 2006
  • Length: 126.8m
  • Width: 18m
  • Passengers: 305
  • Gross Tonnage: 8040T

The repair style, devices and services of the Century Sun Cruise are very similar to the other cruises mentioned above. On the cruise, professional hotel management staff from Europe offer a personalized and flexible service, which provides you with customization services. In order to realize the harmony and unity of nature and humans, a private viewing balcony is in every single room with floor-to-ceiling windows; this is called a "water-friendly" design. The whole cruise is named "The Luxury Moving Home" on the Yangtze River.

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 Sun transport, airport and railway station to the port

Cabins Info

Standard Cabin (Basic)

New Century Sun Deluxe Cabin
  • Number of cabin: 143
  • Area: 25.9㎡
  • Bed size: 2.0m*0.9m
  • Balcony: 2.8㎡
  • Floor: 2, 3, 4, 5

Junior Suite

New Century Sun Junior Suite
  • Number of cabin: 4
  • Area: 30㎡
  • Bed size: 2.0m*1.8m
  • Balcony: 4.8㎡
  • Floor: 3, 4

Deluxe Suite

New Century Sun Deluxe Suite
  • Number of cabin: 6
  • Area: 35.6㎡
  • Bed size: 2.0m*1.8m
  • Balcony: 4.8㎡
  • Floor: 4

Deckplans Info

New Century Sun Sun Deck6F: Sun Deck​(Lotus Bar)
New Century Sun Observation Deck5F: Observation Deck​(Observation Lounge, Library, Conference Room, Shopping Center, Guest Room: 501-518)
New Century Sun Promenade Deck4F: Promenade Deck​(Executive Lounge, Guest Room: 401-456)
New Century Sun Bridge Deck3F: Bridge Deck​(Guest Room: 301-356)
New Century Sun Upper Deck2F: Upper Deck​(Restaurant, Reception, Lobby, Lobby Bar, Massage Room, Business Center, Guest Room: 201-234)
Sky sun deckplans

Facilities

  • Safety Deposit
  • Beauty Salon
  • Observation Decks
  • Multifunction Hall
  • Library
  • Restaurants
  • Gym
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Health Clinic
  • Free Mineral Water
  • Card Room
  • Live Entertainment
  • Bar/Cafe
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Smoking Room
  • Business Center
  • Games Room
  • Disco
  • Television
  • Wheelchair
  • Massage
  • Shops
  • Life Jackets

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

Excursion shibaozhai Excursion shibaozhai
Fengdu Ghost City Fengdu Ghost City
White Emperor City White Emperor City
Goddess Stream Goddess Stream
Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot
 
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Note:

  • 1.Child Price Reductions (Based on Full Prices): babies (0–2) occupying a bed 90% off; children (2–12) NOT occupying a bed 25% off; extra bed 25% off
  • 2.Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher than above price list during Chinese National Holiday and Chinese Spring Festival. Contact us for the detail price.
  • 3.Tipping - All passengers (not include Yangtze Gold Cruises) sailing between Chongqing and Yichang are required to pay $23/RMB150 per person as service charge. The service charge is payable at the time of boarding.
  • 4. Pay the cabin tickets one month before ship start, get FREE UPGRADE for better views. You can also choose upgrade when you check-in, usually deck upgrade prices are based on the standard cabin. Customers need to pay an additional fee (RMB 200 to RMB 600) based on the floor of the ship.
 
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