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New Century Cruise


New Century Cruises offers modern facilities including business centres, reading rooms, fitness areas, sauna and massage rooms, internet cafes, gift shops, beauty salons and much much more! Organised onboard activities include feature lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons and calligraphy demonstrations.

Your stay onboard will be further heightened by the luxurious 5 star cabins; the roomiest cabins on the Yangtze all fitted with private balconies to aid your observation of the beautiful and spectacular Three Gorges. In addition to this every cabin has 5 star hotel standard of all-cotton linen and bathroom products.

New Century Cruises is the only cruise line operating on the Yangtze that has a Grand Atrium lobby in each ship; in addition, three of the cruisers are fitted with observation elevators to really enhance your Yangtze experiences. If you are feeling social, join the crowd on the giant observation lounge with a comfortable viewing platform offering various entertainment activities including nightly live music. All cruisers have a superbly stocked bar with panoramic views on deck 6.

New Century Cruises Highlights:

The only fleet with a Grand Atrium Lobby in every cruiser
The largest number of vessels with mid-ship sightseeing elevators
The only fleet with private balconies in all cabins
The largest standard cabins of any Yangtze fleet
The only fleet with a sun deck bar or an a la carte restaurant with panoramic views
Advanced purified water systems, purified water to cabins on the Century Diamond
European hospitality experts providing personal management on every ship
International 5 star quality all-cotton linen and bathroom products
A western style buffet for breakfast, lunch and a Chinese Banquet set dinner for each day
A large selection of Chinese cultural exercises such as Majong, Chinese 101, folk dancing and TaiChi
On board entertainment including local opera and ethnic dancing
Award winning movie channels, CNN, HBO TV international channels


Century Star
Century Sky
Century Sun
Century Diamond
Century Emerald
Year Built
2003
2005
2006
1994
2010
Rebuilt/Renovated
2005
-
-
-
-
Gross Tonnage
4255T
8359T
8884T
7142T
7142T
Length (ft)
285
416
126.8
361
361
Beam/Width (ft)
46
56
126.8
56
56
Passenger Decks
6
6
6
6
6
Crew
128
152
152
138
138
Deluxe Cabins
84
143
143
112
112
Deluxe Suites
7
6
6
14
14
Junior Suites
-
4
4
4
4
Presidential Suites
2
-
-
2
2
Total Cabins
93
153
153
142
142
Total Passengers
186
306
206
234
234


Chongqing to Yichang (Downstream)

Day Activity
Day 01.
10:30PM - Cruise departs Chongqing. Free activities, and meals on board.
Day 02.
Morning shore excursion to Fengdu, “Ghost City”, cable lift optional to your own expense of 20RMB for round trip. Cultural programs back onboard, the Captain's Welcome Party, welcome dinner and Crew Cabaret in the evening.
Day 03.
Morning optional tour is available to the White Emperor City at Fengjie, afterwards Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Shore excursion through the Shennong Stream by Pea Pod boar. Xiling Gorge and the five-step ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam in the evening.
Day 04.
8:30-11:00AM - land excursion to Three Gorges Dam.
11:30AM - Arrive in Yichang.

Yichang to Chongqing (Upstream)

Day Activity
Day 01.
Pre-boarding around 7:00PM. (Dinner is not included)
Day 02.
Morning depart from Yichang, through Xiling Gorge and land Excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, then the five-step ship locks in the afternoon. Captain's Welcome Party, welcome dinner and a Crew Cabaret in the evening.
Day 03.
Morning through Wu Gorge, excursion to the Daning River of Lesser Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge and optional tour to the White Emperor City in the afternoon.
Day 04.
Morning shore excursion to Fengdu, “Ghost City”, cable lift optional to your own expense of 20RMB for round trip. Cultural programs back onboard and farewell dinner, settlement in the evening.
Day 05.
8:30AM, disembark in Chongqing Face-to-Heaven Pier.


  Apr - May, Sep - Oct Other Months
Chongqing to Yichang
(downstream, 4-day/3-night)
Century Star Ship departs on every Friday
Century Diamond Ship departs on every Saturday
Century Sky Ship departs on every Monday
1/2 Deluxe Cabin Rate Century Star Ship: $550
Century Sky & Diamond: $630
Century Star Ship: $500
Century Sky & Diamond: $550
Yichang to Chongqing
(upstream, 5-day/4-night)
Century Star Ship departs on every Monday
Century Diamond Ship departs on every Tuesday
Century Sky Ship departs on every Thursday
1/2 Deluxe Cabin Rate Century Sky & Diamond: $550
Century Star: $630
Century Sky & Diamond: $500
Century Star: $550
Please contact us for pricing on suites and higher class cabins.

Tour Price doesn't include:
China visa, int'l flight, city to city flight/train, travel insurance, daily dinners (except mentioned), and gratuities to local guide and driver.

Remarks:
  • Above rate in US dollar based per person on double occupancy, cost includes 3 meals daily on board and all guided shore excursions with English-speaking guide/transfer services at each stop.
  • Single supplement- Add 75% of the cruise fare in a standard cabin and 100% of the cruise fare in a suite.
  • Children of 2 - 12 yrs age sharing room with parents pay 50% of the full fare, 75% if extra bed needed.
  • Children under 2 pay 10% of the full cruise fare and must stay in a bed with a parent.
  • Shore excursion itinerary is subject to change due to weather condition or water level.
  • Cruise schedules and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • You can combine this tour with any other tour package we offer. Extension stay at any city can also be arranged.