About New Century Cruises
With more than ten years development and named super 5 star deluxe fleet cruises, the five deluxe-5-star cruises are: Century Diamond, Century Sun, Century Sky, Century Star, Century Emerald (rented by Viking), Century Legend and Century Paragon (Newly Launched in 2013). New Century Cruises has been hailed as "the most dynamic cruise corporation on the Yangtze River" by New York Times.
Why Choose Century Cruises
- Free Upgrade - Deluxe Cabin FREE upgrade to the third floor for a better cruise experience, save USD$30 per person.
- Free Wi-Fi (wireless) Usage on Century Legend and Century Paragon - for whole trip , which is installed throughout public areas and in staterooms for use with your own device.
- Super Luxury Ships Centruy Lengend and Century Paragon - E-proplusion and rudder propeller systems make for better steerage and less noise and vibration.
- 24 hours dining service - dining anytime at your wish.
- Large Space Stateroom - all cabins have an area of at least 28 square meters with a glass paneled balcony.
- Viking partnership and most advanced amenities.
WIFI
CNY200 (US$32) per trip
Floor Upgrades
US$30 for one floor
Extra Bed
25% off the price
VIP Dining Restaurant (6 floor)
CNY300 (US$47) per trip
2022 New Century Cruise Fleets
Ship Name | Year of built | Refurbished | Decks | Capacity | Number of Cabins |
Cabin Size | Price from | Itinerary |
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Century Paragon | 2013 | / | 7 | 398 | 186 | 28-106 m² | $439 | CQ=YC |
Upstream: 5 days 4 Nights Downstream: 4 days 3 Nights Departure : Every Tuesday from Chongqing, Every Friday from Yichang Deluxe Cabin
$509 $170 per day Junior Suite
$959 $320 per day Executive Suite
$1299 $433 per day President Suite
$2659 $886 per day Bonus Offers EXCLUSIVE:
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Century Legend | 2013 | / | 7 | 398 | 186 | 28-106 m² | $479 | CQ=YC |
Upstream: 5 days 4 Nights Downstream: 4 days 3 Nights Departure : Every Saturday from Chongqing, Every Tuesday from Yichang Deluxe Cabin
$509 $170 per day Junior Suite
$959 $320 per day Executive Suite
$1299 $433 per day President Suite
$2659 $886 per day Bonus Offers EXCLUSIVE:
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Century Sun | 2006 | 2011 | 6 | 306 | 153 | 26-36 m² | $ | CQ=YC |
Upstream: 5 days 4 Nights Downstream: 4 days 3 Nights Departure : Every Friday from Chongqing, Every Monday from Yichang Deluxe Cabin
$409 $123 per day Junior Suite
$819 $173 per day Deluxe Suite
$1109 $450 per day Bonus Offers EXCLUSIVE:
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Century Sky | 2005 | 2010 | 6 | 306 | 153 | 26-36 m² | $ | CQ=YC |
Upstream: 5 days 4 Nights Downstream: 4 days 3 Nights Departure : Every Sunday from Chongqing, Every Wednesday from Yichang Deluxe Cabin
$409 $123 per day Junior Suite
$819 $173 per day Deluxe Suite
$1109 $450 per day Bonus Offers EXCLUSIVE:
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Cruise Itinerary
Days | Itinerary | Meals |
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Day 1 | Board the ship from 6:30pm to 9pm and departs Chongqing at 9:30pm.(Dinner is not included) | No Meals(suggest to have dinner before boarding) |
Day 2 | Tai Chi exercise. Optional Tour to Fengdu Ghost City (8am-10am)RMB290p/p Shore excursion to Shibaozhai (2pm-5pm). Captain's welcome dinner. Crew cabaret. |
Breafast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 | Tai Chi exercise. Take a Sampan boat to visit Shennv Stream. Optional tour to White Emperor City (RMB290 per person). Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge. |
Breafast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 | 8am Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. 11am Scenic cruising---Xiling Gorge. Arrive in Yichang at 12:30pm. |
Breafast |
Onboard Activities
Yangtze Briefing
Every day on broad has a guided talk on board about the Yangtze culture, history, the dam project, visitors will get acknowledge about the Yangtze impacts on the important historical sights you pass, which will get a deep insights on the Yangtze River and its importance.
Chinese Culture Class
Century Cruise offer lectures on the evolution of the dam project and its importance to China, the immigration life of the people along the Three gorges, the history of Three Kingdoms, Chinese medicine, Chinese language, Chinese painting and calligraphy, how to make dumplings, etc.
Fantastic Night Life
Enjoy entertainment in the Multipurpose Lounge on the fifth floor every evening, including karaoke, dancing and the Century cabaret, in which both crew and passengers participate. And cabaret show is an opportunity for passengers to display any special talents they may have.
Shore Excursions
Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Dam, which is the world largest water and power project, was kicked off on December 14,1994. The total construction period will be 17 years. More Details. More >>
Shibaozhai
Famed by the wooden architecture complex laid on the mountain edge, and every floor of the wooden structure contains interesting artifacts. More >>
Shennv Stream
Passengers take a wooden flat bottom boat to see the stunning scenery on both sides of the stream. the boats can reach the depths of the valley to see the natural scenery and original life of locals.
Optional Tour: Fengdu Ghost City (RMB290 per person)
Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. More >>
Optional Tour: White Emperor City (RMB290 per person)
It clings to the hills and cliffs of a peninper sular jutting out into the river. It is a miniature city of temples and gates on Baidi Hill. The city is well known as "the Poet’s City", because it has been visited by many scholars in the past.
Optional Tour: Three Gorges Tribe Senic Spots (RMB290 per person)
Customers will see the authentic local culture presented at the Village on the Water, the Brook-Side Village, the Mountain Village on the Three-Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot. The area has been officially designated as a “Preservation Center of traditional Culture and Art of the Three Gorges.
How to Plan a Century Cruise
- New high quality fleet! Century Cruises are the only 5-star Yangtze Cruise ships all launched after 2003;
- All cabins have an independent balcony! Century Series is the only fleet with all cabins are equipped with an independent balcony to offer a more private space and great river views;
- All cruises are equipped with the biggest public area and the largest deck for sunshine sightseeing! It means that every passenger will enjoy more space for leisure and entertainment;
- The only cruise fleet awarded Safety and Integrity Cruise Liner by Changjiang Maritime Safety Administration;
- The only Yangtze Cruise fleet managed by specialists from European inner river cruises! All cruises service are guaranteed by international quality management;
- Unique drinking water system in cabins! This system is fitted in Century Legend, Century Diamond and Century Paragon. The shock-absorbing equipment and noise filter, world-class shipbuilding techniques and new air-conditionings make it a quality choice;
- It is the only river cruise fleet in the world that has a transparent hall, 6-stories tall from the basement to the roof top;
- Century was the pioneer among the river cruise operators using transparent panorama lifts, which enable passengers to enjoy the river view from a different angle;
- The worlds' most comfortable well designed and large big cabins of any inner river cruise;
- Employing Hilton Hotel standard configuration or beddings and bathroom supplies;
- Century Paragon and Century Legend were newly launched in 2013;
- 1.All suites have an independent sightseeing hall and all cabins have their own balcony with French Doors;
- 2.Two dining halls - buffet dining hall and A la carte restaurant;
- 3.The most luxury Victoria Cruise ship with 4 lifts;
- 4.Special service for passengers on deck 3 or above - free internet, free coffee, tea and choice of 2 dining halls;
- The price of downstream cruise is identical to the upstream sailing. The prices of $449 during peak season and $379 during low season save about $70 on Century Cruises of the same level;
Century Cruises is one of the most popular and famous cruises operating on the Yangtze River. This article will provide information to help your decision on whether to choose a Century Cruise for your Yangtze River Cruise.