Century Star Cruise 5 Star  

Century Star

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# 13 of 51 Yangtze River cruise ships

Rating: 4.79 based on 5 customers ratings

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Sailing Dates Deluxe Cabin President Suite Junior Suite
Downstream: Chongqing > Yichang
(4 days) 		 Deluxe Cabin
>> Details		 President Suite
>> Details		 Junior Suite
>> Details
Jun. 02 - Jun. 05 ,2013
May. 26 - May. 29 ,2013
Jun. 02 - Jun. 05 ,2013
Jun. 09 - Jun. 12 ,2013
Jun. 16 - Jun. 19 ,2013
Jun. 23 - Jun. 26 ,2013
Jun. 30 - Jul. 03 ,2013
Sept. 08 - Sept. 11 ,2013
Sept. 15 - Sept. 18 ,2013
Sept. 22 - Sept. 25 ,2013
Sept. 29 - Oct. 02 ,2013
Oct. 06 - Oct. 09 ,2013
Oct. 13 - Oct. 16 ,2013
Oct. 20 - Oct. 23 ,2013
Oct. 27 - Oct. 30 ,2013
Nov. 03 - Nov. 06 ,2013
Nov. 10 - Nov. 13 ,2013
Nov. 17 - Nov. 20 ,2013
Nov. 24 - Nov. 27 ,2013
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Sailing Dates Deluxe Cabin President Suite Junior Suite
Upstream: Yichang > Chongqing
(5 days) 		 Deluxe Cabin
>> Details		 President Suite
>> Details		 Junior Suite
>> Details
Jun. 05 - Jun. 09 ,2013
May. 22 - May. 26 ,2013
May. 29 - Jun. 02 ,2013
Jun. 05 - Jun. 09 ,2013
Jun. 12 - Jun. 16 ,2013
Jun. 19 - Jun. 23 ,2013
Jun. 26 - Jun. 30 ,2013
Sept. 04 - Sept. 08 ,2013
Sept. 11 - Sept. 15 ,2013
Sept. 18 - Sept. 22 ,2013
Sept. 25 - Sept. 29 ,2013
Oct. 02 - Oct. 06 ,2013
Oct. 09 - Oct. 13 ,2013
Oct. 16 - Oct. 20 ,2013
Oct. 23 - Oct. 27 ,2013
Oct. 30 - Nov. 03 ,2013
Nov. 06 - Nov. 10 ,2013
Nov. 13 - Nov. 17 ,2013
Nov. 20 - Nov. 24 ,2013
Nov. 27 - Dec. 01 ,2013
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Please Note:

Price Inclusions:

  • Land Excursions: The land excursions listed in the cruise itinerary.
  • Meals: The daily meals on the ship.
  • Accommpdations: Overnight accommodation for morning departure (except Victoria cruising from Chongqing to Shanghai). A berth in the cabin as specified in the itinerary.
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes. 

Price Exclusions:

  • Land transfers: Between airport/hotel and passenger terminal in each city. If you need transfers, please tell your travel advisor.
  • Personal Expenses: Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement will applies if you want to stay in one cabin (usually two berth) by your own.
  • Gratuities, Tips to guides. Check out Tipping in China for details.

About Century Star Cruise

Star Rating:5
Maiden Voyage:2003
Last Renovated:2005
Accommodates:186
Length in m (ft):87 (285)
Width in m (ft):16 (52)
Decks:6

Century Star is one of the largest and most popular vessels on the Yangtze River. It not only has Luxurious and graceful atmosphere, but also offers a comfortable and unforgettable journey along the Yangtze River. Century Star boasts of its spacious and pleasant business travels and leisure tours with her sister Cruises. Cooperated with International Viking River Cruises and German Nicko Tour, Century Star plays an irreplaceable role among the cruises on the Yangtze River. It is a five-star river cruise which is running between Chongqing and Yichang in Hubei Province along the Magnificent Yangtze River.

 

Features:

  • A grand two-storey lobby on Century star provides passenger a pleasant journey on the Yangtze River. High quality staff and international cooperation make Century star become one of the outstanding river cruises in the world. Century Star is also proud of the air-conditioned cabins with independent balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows on the ship.

  • The safety facilities are consisted of Radar, sonar and GPS systems. The vessel also has a series of entertainment facilities such as beauty salon, reading room, gym, internet café, massage room, ect. There are various onboard recreational activities including a study of traditional Tai Chi Chuan, lectures on China and the Three Gorges, and shopping.

  • In addition, there are satellite TV and international broadcasts in each cabin on the ship. Century Star is well equipped with business facilities such as business center which is a great Cruise to have a business travel. Specially prepared tasty Western and Chinese buffets make the wonderful tour more unforgettable.

 

Tipping notes:

Every passenger on the Century Star Cruise between Chongqing to Yichang has to spend 23 USD/150 CNY on the service charge. The service fee can be paid since the passengers board on the ship. Alternatively, China Travel can also arrange the guide to pay for it when it’s requested and it will be on the list of the travel quotation.

 

Downstream: Chongqing → Yichang (4 days)

Downstream: Chongqing > Yichang (4 days)

 

Day 1 Board the ship from 19:00 to 22:00 and depart from Chongqing at 22:00
Day 2 Studying Chinese traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Lectures about distinguishing the fresh water pearls, traditional embroidery and snuff-bottle paintings. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. Cruise welcome party.
Day 3 Traditional Tai Chi Chuan exercises. Shore excursion to White Emperor City. Sailing through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Taking small boats to Shennong stream.
Day 4 Traditional Tai Chi Chuan exercises. Sailing through Xiling Gorge. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site. Arrive at New Century Wharf in Yichang at 11:30.

Upstream: Yichang → Chongqing (5 days)

Upstream: Yichang > Chongqing (5 days)

 

Day 1 Board the ship at Peach Village Dock from 19:00 to 22:00 and depart from Yichang at 22:00
Day 2 Traditional Tai Chi Chuan exercises. Arriving at Chaotianmen dock in Chongqing at 08:30
Day 3 A study of traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site. Sailing through Xiling Gorge. Various lectures on China such as Chinese calligraphy and the Three Gorges. Cruise welcome party. Costume shows.
Day 4 Practicing traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Sailing through Wu Gorge. Taking boats to the Small Three Gorges in Wushan. A serious of leisure activities such as playing Mahjong and making dumplings. Sailing through the precipitous Qutang Gorge. Shore excursion to White Emperor City. Cruise performances.
Day 5 Practising traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. A series of leisure activities such as Chinese languages. Farewell Buffet.

 

Facilities On Board

Service Desk with Safety DepositYesGymYesSaunaYes
MassageYesBeauty SalonYesHealth ClinicYes
Children’s PlayroomYesSun DeckYesObservation Decks - outsideYes
Observations Decks - enclosedYesFree Mineral WaterYesBusiness Center: Internet, Fax, Coping, Printing, International TelecomYes
ShopsYesConference HallYesMeeting RoomsYes
Multipurpose RoomsYesCard RoomYesGames RoomYes
Smoking RoomYesLibraryYesLive entertainmentYes
Dancing / DiscoYesDining Rooms–Chinese and westernYesBanquet HallYes
Bar / CafeYesTelevisionYesKaraokeYes
Central Air conditioningYesBalcony CabinYesWheelchairYes

 

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