The luxurious 5-star "Century Star" began her maiden voyage on Sep, 12.2003. It has been proven to be one of the popular ships on Yangtze River. With its grand two-story lobby to the beautiful ballroom, elegant restaurant and top furnishing, the ship boasts the same comforts and amenities you would expect from a 5-star hotel.
The ship features Spacious, all outside cabins have private balconies. Each cabin is equipped with a phone and color television, mini-bar, and all bathroom are designed according to the western standard. The two beds in the standard cabin can be combined to be a King size bed. In addition, bathtub, hairdryer, telephone in bathroom are set in all Presidential Suites and Deluxe Standard Cabins.
Onboard, your meals will allow a choice of Chinese or Western entrees. You'll enjoy local cuisine, but also delicately grilled salmon and tender steak on the menu. You will find a little bit fun with your cruise friends for the Chinese meals are served in traditional family–style.
The ship is equipped with Radar, Sonar, and GPS system which assures the safest naviagion and you will also cruise in comfort.
Downriver 3 nights Chongqing to Yichang
Upriver 4 nights Yichang to Chongqing
November 24, 2 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 *below are 2009 dates January 5, 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 27 December 4, 11, 18, 25 *below are 2009 dates January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Down River Itinerary
Up River Itinerary
Day 1 Chongqing check-in before 10:30 PM (NONE) Day 2 Fengdu Snow Jade Cave or Shibaozhai (B, L, D) Day 3 Shennong Stream (B, L, D) Day 4 Three Gorges Dam, Yichang check-out around 11:30 AM (B)
Day 1 Yichang check-in before 8:00 PM (NONE) Day 2 Three Gorges Dam (B, L, D) Day 3 Lesser Three Gorges (B, L, D) Day 4 Fengdu Snow Jade Cave or Shibaozhai (B, L, D) Day 5 Chongqing check-out around 8:30 AM (B)
